Dialogue On Disabilty

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, Create, City 12, AM 1370/FM-HD 91.5-2 and Reachout Radio that celebrates the amazing lives of people with disabilities. Dialogue on Disability runs January 18-24. Dialogue on Disability is made possible thanks to support from the Fred L. Emerson Foundation.

Recently

Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 12:30pm

Born a congenital amputee, John Robinson is living the life of his dreams. He shares his story with Need to Know.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 8:30am

Join Emily Elizabeth and all her friends as they learn to support each other even when things seem frightening.

Friday, January 22, 2010 - 12:00pm

Host Elissa Orlando invites guests from Rochester Rehabilitation and CP of Rochester to discuss sports, recreation, health and wellness.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 10:30pm

This Dialogue on Disability special features a patient with Parkinson's.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 9:30pm

An intimate look at the lives of several families who live with a member affected by fragile X syndrome.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 10:00am

After the Alphabet Race take a look at a group of parapalegics racing their super fast looking wheelchairs!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 10:00pm

A rare look at a friendship between two people who have disabilities—and their tireless activism for the rights of all people who have disabilities.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 9:00pm

John Robinson was born a congenital amputee. This is his story.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 8:30pm

A glimpse into deaf culture through the stories of those who live it.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 8:00pm

Take a look at how some schools and universities are trying to ease the transition of learning disabled students to a life after graduation.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 2:00pm

Join Caillou as he learns what it means to be handicapped.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 9:00pm

In this play Damien Atkins' addresses autism through his 13-year-old autistic character, Lucy, and her family.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 1:30pm

Barney and his friends learn the importance of including everyone in the fun.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 12:00pm

Rochester Rehabilitation Center President, CP of Rochester President and Medical Motors Executive Director are Bob Smith's guest on a series of special programs for Dialogue on Disability.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 8:00am

George experiences the world through smell, sound, taste and touch as he searches for Charkie blindfolded.

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 1:00pm

Mr. Cogliandro is Bob Smith's guest on a series of special programs for Dialogue on Disability.

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 12:30pm

In these three special episodes the Dragon Tales gang learns about the special abilities of their new friend Lorca, who happens to be in a wheelchair.

Monday, January 18, 2010 - 7:00am

Prunella and Marina's first sleepover ends abruptly when Prunella insists on helping Marina, who is blind, with everything.

Program highlights from past years

Watch clips from previous Dialogue on Disability programs.

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