Dialogue On Disability

Dialogue on Disability: The Herman & Margaret Schwartz Community Series, a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies, is a week-long outreach initiative designed to stimulate community dialogue about the perspectives and abilities of people with disabilities.

At the heart of this initiative is programming, broadcast on WXXI-TV/HD, AM 1370/FM-HD 91.5-2, and Reachout Radio that celebrates the amazing lives of people with disabilities. Dialogue on Disability runs January 8-15, 2012. Dialogue on Disability is made possible thanks to support from the Fred L. Emerson Foundation.

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Second Opinion: Autism 1-Hour Special on WXXI-TV

Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 3:00pm

Many people are unaware of the full spectrum of autism disorders.

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Dreamers Theater on WXXI-TV

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 9:30pm

Cognitively challenged teens and young adults stage the original musical, Assuming Assumptions.

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The Wild Child

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 9:00pm

on AM 1370 - NPR News & Talk

What is it like to have a mind you can't control? For three young people diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it's a brave journey into uncharted medical and emotional territory.

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Independent Lens "For Once in My Life" on WXXI-TV

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 8:00pm

Made up of 28 musicians and singers who all have severe mental and physical disabilities, the Spirit of Goodwill Band is a raucous home away from home where members are free to display their talent, humor and tenacity.

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Right to Risk: A 15-Day Journey Through Arizona's Grand Canyon on WXXI-TV

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 8:00pm

This one-hour documentary chronicles a 15-day, 225-mile whitewater rafting adventure through Grand Canyon by eight individuals with disabilities.

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Original Minds on WXXI-TV

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 9:00pm

Five teenagers stigmatized by being in Special Ed. struggle to articulate how their brains work, and discover that they are smarter than they thought.

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Special PBS Kids' Shows

Monday, January 9, 2012 - 4:26pm

celebrating Dialogue on Disability

As part of this outreach initiative, WXXI presents a variety of children's programs that deal with disability issues.

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Fade to Dark: The Age Of Alzheimer’s

Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 9:00pm

on AM 1370 - NPR News & Talk

Alzheimer’s is the incurable disease that destroys memory, speech and function. Scientists say the number of Americans with Alzheimer's may triple by the year 2050.