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How to interview/commission op-eds from disabled folks

Prepare first Do not contact people without doing your own preparation. Do your literature review, prepare questions, write the proposal for your story in advance. It is not a very new concept. It is basic research ethics. No surprises please. Once the person confirms their availability, send the information listed above in advance. Do not … Continue reading How to interview/commission op-eds from disabled folks

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Stand-up comedy and accessibility during Pandemic and beyond

I am autistic. I am perpetually tired. In other words, I am either too fatigued to access a venue or overstimulated which makes me hide from noise. An hour-long social event takes me two weeks to mentally prepare for, and two weeks to recover from. It is like a bad hangover. I can either partake … Continue reading Stand-up comedy and accessibility during Pandemic and beyond