Switched at Birth Finale – I interviewed Marlee Matlin

I love the way the show Switched at Birth handles disability. I’m an overthinking critic, and I’m happy to overthink and criticize any cultural product, but I think Switched at Birth is amazing for so many reasons. But here’s why I started watching it. Emmett, in this scene, is arrested. He’s working on his bike and can’t … Continue ReadingSwitched at Birth Finale – I interviewed Marlee Matlin

A wall.

Arlet, a Latina American who crossed into this country at six months old, built a wall and put out chalk. Take a look. @DominicanU pic.twitter.com/NidPnqjQuX — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) April 5, 2017 No blog today because I was running an event FILLED WITH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS. It’s one of the things I get to do. … Continue ReadingA wall.

ASAN says: Don’t Light It Up Blue

@jonlovett @chrislhayes @autismspeaks You might read @autselfadvocacy statement on “Light it up Blue,” and see why many autistic folks are furious. https://t.co/EXQDJ0HA2K — David M. Perry (@Lollardfish) April 3, 2017 I am struck by how often the conventional wisdom of the disability rights movement does not extend into broader cultural areas, including quite progressive ones. … Continue ReadingASAN says: Don’t Light It Up Blue