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John Halliday, a speaker and artist, is giving talks about Native American resilience across Washington state.

Native artist, who went blind at 55, gives free talks on resilience

(Runtime 1:00)In the coming weeks, artist John Halliday will be giving free talks about Native American history and resilience in Walla Walla, Longview…

The Council on Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington helps older people and those living with disabilities to live independently, and provides services such as case management for people needing a caregiver, and referrals to outside resources. Source: Pixabay

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Aging and long-term care council seeks new representatives

(Runtime 0:51)Whitman County’s Aging and Long Term Care Planning and Management Council is seeking two new members to represent the needs of local elderly…

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Seeing People As They Are, Not How They Look 'Traverse Talks' Episode 35 - With Inclusion & Disability Expert Sara Minkara

Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact with labels…

Petra Kuppers is seen through a screen. She is in front of a pink background. Sueann sits at the computer. A microphone is in view.

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How Do We Experience The World Around Us? 'Traverse Talks' Episode 32 - With Petra Kuppers

Petra Kuppers holds many titles: disability culture activist, community performance artist, disabled woman, academic and writer, among more. She's written…

How Do We Experience The World Around Us? - With Disability Culture Activist Petra Kuppers

Disability culture activist, community performance artist, and author of Eco Soma, Petra Kuppers, encourages listeners to contemplate the relationship…