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An Interview with Artist Simone Guimaraes
The Disability Tribune welcomes San Francisco-based artist Simone Guimaraes. Belo Cipriani: At what age did you start to paint? Simone Guimaraes: I first began to show an interest in art when I was 7 years old. By the age of 8 years old, I was already taking private...
Traveling with Disabilities and Training the Travel Industry to Adapt
Nothing arouses my senses quite like a new city. In major metropolitan centers, there are a multitude of things that scream out, “Here! Come here. We’ve got something fascinating in store for you.” A street full of manic traffic informs me it’s a major thoroughfare...
On Writing a Novel: An Interview with Author Johnathan Wilber
The Disability Tribune welcomes fiction writer Johnathan Wilber, a graduate of the MFA fiction program at Columbia and the author of Out, Beelzebub!. Johnathan is currently working on his second novel. Belo Cipriani: You have a writing degree from Columbia University....
The Healing Arts: BodyTalk, Reiki and Tapas Acupressure
The Disability Tribune is pleased to have Dr. Sandy Wong stop by today to tell us about BodyTalk, Reiki, and Tapas Accupressure. Anxiety and chronic pain plague so many people of all ages in our modern, fast-paced society. We know that stress has a profound effect on...
‘Walk Me Home’: A Theatre by the Blind Production
The Disability Tribune is happy to have Caitlin Hernandez back with another post about CRE Outreach. After writing and acting in my own musical, Dreaming in Color, through the nonprofit theater company CRE Outreach, I wrote a second original play especially for my...
Interview: Theatre by the Blind Production ‘Sit’
Today The Disability Tribune welcomes back singer and actress Caitlin Hernandez, who tells us about Theatre by the Blind’s new production, Sit. How would it feel being the only child in the neighborhood who never chased, or tumbled, or played hide-and-seek, not...
CRE Outreach: Acting Beyond Emotional and Physical Limitations
Today, The Disability Tribune welcomes a post by blind singer and actress Caitlin Hernandez. There are certain times when family, friends, and specialists, however diligent, well-meaning, and highly-trained, cannot find catch-all solutions. Patience, expertise, and...
Guide Dog Training: An Apprentice’s Story
The Disability Tribune is pleased to welcome Guide Dogs for the Blind apprentice trainer Jason Bellucci-King. Belo Cipriani: Did you have any dogs growing up? Jason Bellucci-King: My mom got us a Jack Russell Terrier mix for my 11th birthday. Her name was Sally and...
Good Canine Teeth: A Vet Tech’s Journey + Dog Dental Advice
Today, The Disability Tribune welcomes Veterinary Dental Technician Laura Chandler. The Guide Dogs for the Blind employee tells us a bit about how she got her current role, and gives us some professional dog dental advice. Belo Cipriani: Did you have any pets growing...
Jobs for People with Disabilities: How Companies Can Improve Inclusivity
As a recruiting manager staffing for clients such as Google and Apple, I was concerned about three things: experience, unemployment gaps, and the probability of the person becoming a long-term employee. I interviewed few disabled candidates and rarely considered their...