Category Archives: Acting and disabilities

My Emotional Adventure Fighting Bullying in Buffalo, NY

Posted on November 20, 2012 by admin

By Jesse Saperstein, Esteemed Guest Contributor On the date of Thursday, October 4, 2012, I had the privilege of delivering a lecture at the University of Buffalo, which was hosted by a company called People Inc. and the Museum of disABILITY … Continue reading →

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disABILITIES Film Fest: A Call to Stop Bullying

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

By Osiris Gomez, Contributor The 8th Annual disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series on October 4, 2012, hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History and People Inc., turned out to be a night to remember! We packed the house! Our … Continue reading →

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Encore, Geri!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin

By Jenna DelSignore, Contributor It is no secret that Geri Jewell has achievements and records that people all over the nation can celebrate. But it is in Buffalo, NY that can hold the most pride because Geri shows her Buffalo … Continue reading →

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Push Girls – Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Others

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

By Brie Kishel, Contributor An inspirational series has premiered this summer on the Sundance channel. It portrays the story of five young women, each of whose lives has been forever changed in different ways. But the one thing that they … Continue reading →

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“Breaking Barriers for Disability: Breaking Bad’s RJ Mitte”

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

By Osiris Gomez, Contributor I speak for many in my generation when I say there is significant buzz around UB’s campus surrounding America’s edgiest TV series Breaking Bad. It’s not your American Idol, your Seinfeld, and your Grey’s Anatomy. It … Continue reading →

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