What. A. Year. Not really sure which expletive I want to use to describe 2017…perhaps all of them? As a disabled person living in this hostile political climate in the United States, I am determined more than ever to continue the work of the Disability Visibility Project®. Our stories, our culture, and our community are vital in resisting a society that erases and marginalizes us everyday in media, politics, language, and beyond.
This has been a big year for me personally. I took a risk and left my day job in February to focus full-time on the DVP. It’s been an incredibly fulfilling and adventurous experience so far. Much of this is all thanks to you. I am grateful for the support and love from the people around me, online and offline.
I want to give a special shout-out to the freelance audio producers who work on the podcast and oral histories: Geraldine Ah-Sue, Yosmay del Mazo, Cheryl Green and Sarika D. Mehta. Thank you to Heather Watkins and Denise DiNoto for their volunteer moderating support with my Facebook group.
DVP in 2017
Started crowdfunding on Patreon to sustain the work of the DVP.
Launched the Disability Visibility podcast in September 2017.
Created a new online store featuring apparel with all proceeds supporting the DVP.