on the radio...

Had fun with my interview on The Catholic Guy, Lino Rulli. We talked about the blog and the post Inspiration NOT.

Received emails from folks who do not have Sirius and couldn't listen so I figured I'd do a short post. But getting back to Inspiration NOT...

A lot of discussion has happened about that post - on the blog, off the blog. Sr. Edith's post on the subject made me realize that able bodied people can get it - and certainly listen to what we are saying as people with disabilities. I liked her point about how, in an inclusive world, we could talk about being inspirational in a very different way.

It can sound like a contradiction to say we do not want to be called "inspirational", but as I said on the interview, we certainly do not want that term used when we do ordinary things- just because we are disabled. I believe the "p" word (patronizing) came out of my mouth. In any event, it's what I think when someone tells me I'm courageous to be at the mall in my wheelchair.

Although around Christmas, EVERYONE is courageous to be at the mall.

Lino is a great guy - very funny and he's one of those special folks who like people and enjoy them.

Special. That's another word we need to talk about...

Largest Minority.org will be broadcasting a show on Ashley X

....you can listen to it live on wbai at 11 a.m. There is a link to wbai from the link above. The show will also be in the archives at Largest Minority after its broadcast.

Via SDS listserv