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Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Irked Videos

This is something you already know if you’re on David Roche’s mailing list.

Hello friends: ”Shameless: The Art of Disability” is now available to view (free) at the National Film Board of Canada website! This iconic feature-length documentary about disability and creativity is a National Film Board of Canada production, directed by the noted documentarian, Bonnie Klein and released in 2008. It focuses on the stories and creative processes of four artistic people with disabilities, including myself, Persimmon Blackbridge, Catherine Frazee and Geoff McMurchy (and of course Bonnie herself). Enjoy!

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Quoting the NFB.ca film synopsis:

Art and activism are the starting point for a funny and intimate portrait of five surprising individuals with diverse disabilities. Packed with humour and raw energy, this film follows the gang of five from B.C. to Nova Scotia as they create and present their own images of their disabilities.

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Watch the feature-length documentary now:

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And please buy David’s phenomenal book:

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Filed under: Campaign Watch, Irked Videos, Interviews, Auties & Aspies, QuIrked Kids

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Sue Scheff recently interviewed the great Jaylen Arnold for examiner.com.  Their conversation was so engaging (and so important) that we are reprinting it here in its entirety.

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Filed under: Regular Contributors, Lewis Schofield, Themes, Auties & Aspies, Irked Videos

Quoting Elyse Bruce:

Recently, the news carried an item about Canadian Blood Services. In light of the H1N1 flu and vaccines, blood donors have been shying away from donating blood. Blood donations are important all year round however they are even more important at this time of year. In some areas, blood donations are half of the required weekly minimum for hospitals in their region.

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After hearing the news, 14-year-old Lewis “Codeboy” Schofield decided to do what he could to help get the word out that blood donations are greatly needed, after having undergone IVIg treatments in 2008 and 2009. So he scripted, filmed and produced this 55 second PSA currently uploaded to YouTube.

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Please forward the link to this video to friends, family, colleagues and the media in your area. It doesn’t matter if you live in Canada or live in another country … blood donations save lives!

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Thanks!

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Elyse Bruce
Lewis Schofield’s mom
Peterborough, Ontario

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To buy Lewis’ beautiful art cards (with 20% of the proceeds going to autism organizations) CLICK HERE.

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Filed under: Books & Book Reviews, Irked Videos, Interviews

Over a decade ago, freewheelin’ comedian Howie Mandel (howiemandel.com) first spoke about his debilitating obsessive compulsive disorder and ADHD—when he was outed on Howard Stern’s radio show. Now, all these years later, he’s finally opening up and “telling all”…in his candid, courageous, and VERY VERY FUNNY memoir titled Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me.

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Filed under: Themes, Bum Deal, Campaign Watch, Irked Videos

“On the street I saw a small girl cold and shivering in a thin dress, with little hope of a decent meal. I became angry and said to God; ‘Why did you permit this? Why don’t you do something about it?’ For a while God said nothing. That night he replied, quite suddenly: ‘I certainly did something about it. I made you.’”

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Filed under: Themes, Deaf Jam, Irked Videos

Most of you have probably heard about Grammy-winning deaf composer & percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie (who lost nearly all her hearing by age 12, and who is the first person in musical history to successfully create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist). She gives more than 100 performances a year, has been on The David Letterman Show and on Sesame Street, and has shared stages with the likes of Bela Fleck, Bjork, Bobby McFerrin, and Sting. She’s also a best-selling author (her 1990 autobiography is called Good Vibrations).

Some of you may even have seen her extraordinary 2007 TED Talk.

But if you haven’t… we thought we’d share it with you.

It’s phenomenal. A “soaring” demonstration. A “must-watch” video.

Enjoy!

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IDEA: Why not choose an ethical gift this year?
Purchase the most funky Christmas track ever!

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Learn more at evelyn.co.uk

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Filed under: Regular Contributors, Lewis Schofield, Themes, Auties & Aspies, Irked Videos

Here’s an AWESOME YouTube video—a Trent University-produced “vignette” starring the multiple-award-winning Mr. Lewis “Codeboy” Schofield:

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Filed under: Campaign Watch, Irked Videos

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Quoting the legendary, the inimitable, the phenomenal Mr. Pete Seeger:

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Filed under: Campaign Watch, Themes, Auties & Aspies, Irked Videos

Lizzy Clark, represented by Cinel Gabran Management, was the first child with Asperger's syndrome to play an Asperger's syndrome role in a major television drama.

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A provocative new campaign…after the jump

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Filed under: Themes, Wheelchairman of the Board, Irked Videos

We’re very, very intrigued by inclusive travel consultant Craig Grimes‘ Barcelona-based first installments of the YouTube video series “Lap Packing.” We truly hope he continues to make them!

Check out parts 1 and 2 of Lap Packing now:

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Watch Part 2 on YouTube

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