Category Archives: Media and Disability

More Video Work (a.k.a. I get to call myself an executive producer now!)

I had a great time working on the political video and now it looks like I will have an opportunity to do something similar, only this time I’ll be paid!  Yay!  I am now a PAID executive producer.  Actually, it is more of an honorarium but regardless, I’m very excited about this new project.  Don’t [...]

Political Video and Expanding “Day in Washington”

In November of last year I had made the journal comment that I would like to expand the Day in Washington Disability Policy Podcast.  In December, I received a video camera and committed myself to trying out video work. On July 26 of this year, a number of the big disability groups put together a [...]

You-Tube Gems

Many American with free time nowadays may find themselves perusing You-Tube.  Although I cannot say that this is one of my favourite sites (it can be difficult to navigate), on occassion I have found some great video clips.  The clips below are some great videos that offer striking examples of how effective and influential video can be on  the [...]

Showing All Sides of Yourself – Disability and Acting

Article from ‘Backtage – The Actor’s Resource’ The link above includes the responses from several Latino actors and others in the film and television business for their thoughts on the industry — from obstacles and expectations through inspirations and successes and advice. What is interesting is how much their replies mirror some of the frustrations [...]