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.


22 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
California’s Voice Options Program
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Inclusivity in the California Court System
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Celebrating Disability Pride
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
CalOES's Vance Taylor on Emergency Preparedness
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Voting Access Across the Country
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Samuel Habib's 'My Disability Roadmap'
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Center for Independent Living
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
Social Security Increases and Medi-Cal Expansion
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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
The Future of Robotics in Disability Aides
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 02, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
Self-Acceptance and Inclusion: A National Disability Awareness Month Special
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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We mark National Disability Awareness Month with a conversation about self-acceptance and disability pride.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 06, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
Rebroadcast: CalOES's Vance Taylor on Emergency Preparedness
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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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: Jun 06, 2023
  • Length: 30:01
Greg Marshall’s Discovery of His ‘Leg’
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Greg Marshall's coming out journey, first as gay, and later as disabled after discovering in his thirties that he has CP

  • Added: Jul 03, 2023
  • Length: 28:58
Embodied Inclusion with Andrew Golibersuch
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Andrew shares his technique to foster welcoming and inclusive communities through embodiment practices and group discussion.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Aug 05, 2023
  • Length: 29:52
  • Purchases: 1
Jennifer Gasner’s ‘Unexpected Life’ with Friedreich’s Ataxia
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Jennifer Gasner discusses her new book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis."

  • Added: Sep 04, 2023
  • Length: 29:59
2022 Berkeley City Council Candidate Michai Freeman
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Michai shares how segregated education shaped her perceptions of disability and why we need more disabled politicians.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Oct 02, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
Voters Sue 3 Alabama Counties for Failure to Provide Accessible Absentee Voting Methods
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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We speak to a plaintiff and an attorney in the case.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Oct 27, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
  • Purchases: 1
Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Much more than a beauty queen, Candis is on a mission to bring equitable inclusion to all communities.

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Nov 09, 2023
  • Length: 29:20
  • Purchases: 1
For These ‘Long Haulers,’ Covid Is Still Taking a Toll
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Authors on the intersectionality of disability identity, and forging community through the written word.

  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 30:00
From Patient to Chief: Dr. Michael Alexander
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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Dr. Alexander on his journey from a polio inpatient to Chief of Rehabilitative Services at duPont Hospital.

  • Added: Jan 10, 2024
  • Length: 30:01
Valentine’s Day 2024 with Dan and Viola Dwyer
From: KVMR
Series: Disability Rap
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The creators of The Ginchiest are back with more relationship advice on this Valentine's Day.

  • Added: Feb 14, 2024
  • Length: 29:54