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A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.

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The Provider-Recipient Dynamic: An Inside Angle – Pushing Limits – January 31, 2025

Jan 31 2025 29 mins

When tough times fall on us, we often learn who is really in our corner. However, if Dominick & Uriel push came to shove, would you trust your friend to help you use the restroom? Would they even be willing to do so? On this program of Pushing Limits, one of our very own producers shares his experiences in this exact situation along with his IHSS provider and best-friend. Join us a

Long Covid in a Small Town – Pushing Limits – January 24, 2025

Jan 24 2025 29 mins

January is a month often filled with new gym membership, NFL playoffs, and even snow. Before COVID, we didn’t associate it with debilitating and devastating illnesses, but COVID-19 changed that. In January of 2020, “Joyful” Joni Gold was the fourth person in her small community to get covid and, for her, this month will never be the same. Living in Los Osos, California with a

Bay Area Disability Happenings – Pushing Limits – January 17, 2025

Jan 17 2025 29 mins

On this week’s program, Pushing Limits is diving into the heart of the Bay Area disability community with two local guests who are making a mighty impact. First, we’ll hear from Scott Simpson, President of the Board of Directors for KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) San Francisco. KEEN empowers children with disabilities through swimming and a variety of other adaptive sports. Lea

The Caregiver’s Perspective: Dean Starmer – Pushing Limits – January 10, 2025

Jan 10 2025 29 mins

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take care of someone else with major physical needs? Just like any relationship, the caregiver-patient relationship is a two-way street. Usually we bring you the voice of the “patient” on our program, but today we’re mixing it up. During the interview, Dean talks about his clients. Some of them have different mobility disabilities; o

Pushing Limits – January 3, 2025

Jan 03 2025 29 mins

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The post Pushing Limits – January 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

2024 in Review – Pushing Limits – December 27, 2024

Dec 27 2024 29 mins

As Bugs Bunny once said, “tha-that’s all folks!” 2024 has come to a close, and the Pushing Limits gang is looking forward to making next year even better. As we get ready to turn a new leaf, we invite you to join the crew as we look back at what we learned and appreciated about this year as we plan our goals out for next year. In this holiday special, host and producer Denny

One-Handing Life – Pushing Limits – December 20, 2024

Dec 20 2024 29 mins

Victor McConnell Life is full of inconveniences, and it’s up to us as individuals to respond to those inconveniences. That’s how Victor McConnell looks at life anyways. Despite being born and orphaned in Russia without his entire left arm and shoulder, he is a successful IT consultant, photographer, and musician. On today’s program, we learn what it’s like to experience lif

Beyond the Buzzword: Self-Advocacy in Action

Nov 29 2024 29 mins

Self-advocacy by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has become a big part of the disability movement’s approach to this part of our community. Essentially it means that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can and should be supported to speak for themselves, help make policy, serve on boards, and more. Sadly, too often organizations use the

Musicians With All Types Of Disabilities – Pushing Limits – November 22, 2024

Nov 22 2024 29 mins

Did you know some of the most iconic musicians in history lived with disabilities? Beethoven composed masterpieces despite losing his hearing. Stevie Wonder, blind from infancy, redefined soul music. Rick Allen of Def Leppard turned a tragedy into triumph, playing the drums with one arm after a car accident. Accordingly, this Friday, November 22, Pushing Limits brings you a unique

Eviction: Your Day in Court – Pushing Limits – November 15, 2024

Nov 15 2024 29 mins

Erin Nguyen Neff You may be fortunate enough to live somewhere where strong advocacy by tenant groups has taken away a landlord’s ability to throw you out of your home for any reason whatsoever. It’s called “Just Cause Protection.” Sonoma County and Antioch recently adopted Just Cause ordinances and Alameda County has had Just Cause protection for many years. But, even with