Arts Equity

🎉Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day 🎊We’re proud to share how they have prioritized and promote inclusion & the activists, check out the details here: here:www.oaklandairport.com/
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This beautiful mural featuring Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Brad Lomax has just been added to the Oakland International Airport! The Center for Independent Living is collaborating with the Port of Oakland on a series of paintings and exhibits about the disability rights movement.

Learn more about the project here: https://www.oaklandairport.com/mural-exhibit-featuring-disabled-artists-and-disability-rights-activists-hung-at-the-oakland-airport/
Image Description: A colorful mural with a large group of disabled protestors holding signs. Centered are paintings of Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, and Brad Lomax. Below them is a pink ribbon with “Disability is Strength - Desabilidad es Fuera” written inside.

Strange as angels Dancing in the deepest oceans Twisting in the water… https://rhythmandroots.com C U in September

We love a surprising cover: watch "Just like Heaven" Cure Cover by the The Infamous Stringdusters https://youtu.be/2W1mPRTjlq4
Nashville-based acoustic group the Infamous Stringdusters balance old-timey bluegrass and indie jamgrass sensibilities into a sound that's both organic and groove friendly. They'll be here on Sunday, September 5th. Get your tickets yesterday!

📺♿️When watching television you may be pleasantly surprised when your community is represented. While there should be even more representation of disability in kids shows, here are some great options you and the kids in your life can watch.

Here is what the disability community recommends:

11 TV Shows for Kids Featuring Characters With Disabilities How many of these shows have you seen?

Just a month away from the RISCA grant deadline… come join us Wednesday, create improved access to your programs & improve your funding prospects! It’s not only ‘the law’ it’s the best thing to do & we can help!

Creating Access in Nonprofits: Disability Rights under ADA and 504 Learn what federal civil rights laws require of nonprofits, and how to get started making your organization more accessible.