According to census statistics, 20% of Americans have a disability of some kind. As part of the “1 in 5 Project,” KRCB presents some of the stories of wheelchair users who live right here in the Bay Area.
In addition to streaming video and audio, watch for excerpts on KRCB-TV and KRCB-FM.
Have a question? Please ask your question and see it answered by one of the following subjects, or another one of our other volunteers.
“Coach“— Chris Finn of Berkeley leads nationally-ranked Power Soccer teams, and led the World Cup-winning 2007 Team USA.
“Target Practice“— Tom Molina of Santa Rosa spends a relaxing morning with a good friend, practicing his archery.
“The Art of Movement“— Judith Smith of Berkeley is the Artistic Director and a dancer for AXIS, a nationally-touring professional dance group based in Oakland.
”Leadership”— In the early 1970s, Anthony Tusler was one of the leaders who brought advocacy for Disability Rights, in the spirit of all contemporary civil rights battles, to Sonoma County, California. (coming soon)
“Baby Care”— Occupational therapist Judi Rogers helps parents with disabilities navigate the world of baby care, by offering her unique expertise on commercially-available baby care equipment. (coming soon)
