Disability Rap

Series produced by KVMR

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Monthly 30min show covering current and emerging issues facing people with disabilities in California and across the United States.

Disability Rap is produced by KVMR Nevada City in partnership with the FREED Center for Independent Living. We cover current and emerging issues facing people with disabilities in California and across the United States. Hosted by Carl Sigmond and Carly Pacheco. New episodes released the first Monday of the month.


10 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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We mark National Disability Awareness Month with a conversation about self-acceptance and disability pride.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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We’re joined by Dan and Viola Dwyer, creators of The Ginchiest to talk about the personal side of receiving caregiving services, and how they see r...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
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A look at the 8.7 percent increase in all Social Security payments starting this month, and the expansion of who is eligible for Medi-Cal here in C...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2023
  • Length: 29:58
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DOR’s Joe Xavier and former Rep. Tony Coelho on the legacy and future of the ADA.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2022
  • Length: 29:55
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Filmmakers and advocates Samuel and Dan Habib join us to talk about their film, My Disability Roadmap, and Samuel’s transition from high school to ...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2022
  • Length: 30:00
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We speak with disability advocates around the country, examining the state of voting accessibility and the implications of laws that attempt to res...

  • Added: Oct 03, 2022
  • Length: 30:02
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Vance talks with us about the intersection of personal preparedness and community resilience and about the future of disaster management.

  • Added: Sep 05, 2022
  • Length: 29:58
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A conversation on disability Pride with Ana Acton and Kim Rutledge of the California Department of Rehabilitation.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 29, 2022
  • Length: 29:36
  • Purchases: 1
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On today's show, we're joined by Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Andi Mudryk, the first openly transgender person in California history to b...

  • Added: Jul 04, 2022
  • Length: 28:55
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On today’s show, we focus on resources here in California for people who are unable to speak or whose speech may be difficult to understand. Throug...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2022
  • Length: 29:57