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Today we review Best Summer Ever, a Grease-inspired teen musical with a cast of wheelies that forced us more than any other film so far to confront our ableism. Also, we discuss the potential perks of disabled space travel, the circus of getting a photo ID with a headrest, going clothes shopping without an attendant, and the shock of seeing disabled characters in "unlikely" occupations.
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This week we talk about The Girl in The Picture, a true crime documentary with barely any connection to disability according to Tony. We also discuss the complications of breathing with SMA, our routines for cleaning power chairs, and long road trips in Northwestern Ontario.
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Published 07/21/22
Today we watched an episode of House where the eponymous doctor fails to treat a man with SMA. We also talk about disposing of old mobility devices, the menace of Canadian geese, using disability as a plot device for diagnostic mystery, and some rules for recognizing bad dialogue.
A special...
Published 07/07/22