Podcasts by ADA at 30: Accessibility in Pittsburgh
"Let the shameful wall of exclusion come tumbling down.” As the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was signed, President George H.W. Bush spoke those words. If you live long enough, you’ll develop a disability—if you don’t already have one. The 30-year-old act promises that despite that, you’ll easily cross streets, hold a job and live as independently as possible. How’s that working for us? This five-part podcast brings Pittsburgh-area people with disabilities finding their place in towns, stores and faith communities. The program is produced by PublicSource in collaboration with Unabridged Press and supported by The FISA Foundation. The Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University provided technical assistance.
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Sisters walk together through mental, physical disabilities from 2020-07-20T11:00
A New York Fashion Week manicurist and salon owner finds herself with new professional challenges when she’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her sister has see...
ListenHow inclusive are churches and other faith communities? from 2020-07-17T11:00
Reporter Meg St-Esprit spoke with Pittsburgh-area religious leaders and families. In this episode of ADA at 30: Accessibility in Pittsburgh, she shares what she learned with Jennifer S...
ListenBody, mind and spirit: Where does disability fit? from 2020-07-17T11:00
Religious traditions can offer mixed messages about disability. Just like for all believers, images and words from spiritual communities can provide encouragement...
ListenA new independence day, a new civil rights law from 2020-07-15T11:00
From anti-discrimination provisions to access, the Americans with Disabilities Act represented a civil rights milestone at its enactment in 1990. We've now had 30...
ListenInclusion Goals: Are We There Yet? from 2020-07-09T14:40:16
A shop owner wanted Damitra Penny and her wheelchair out of the store. At least Penny was in Pittsburgh, not Switzerland. Many disability advocates list Europe as...
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