ON A ROLL

Jim · 02-14-2005, 05:45 PM

Independent Lens- ON A ROLL
by Joanne Caputo

Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 p.m.
(60 minutes; check local listings below)

One in five Americans lives with a disability.

Talk radio host Greg Smith broadcasts live to a national audience
from his power wheelchair. But taking a cab, or even switching off a
light, can be a struggle.

ON A ROLL reveals the challenges and successes of a 65-pound man --
father, son and activist -- striving for independence and the
American Dream.

Check your local broadcast schedule on the Web site at:

http://pbs.org/independentlens/onaroll/

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II. Online: The Independent Living Movement and the A.D.A.
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Did you know that there are more than 3,000 Centers for Independent
Living providing services to individuals with disabilities across the
U.S.? Learn about how these centers help people to gain access to
basic services and to fully participate in society -- independently.
Also, get a look at the Americans with Disabilities Act, and separate
the myths from the facts.

Learn more about Greg Smith, who, in spite of being diagnosed with
muscular dystrophy at the age of three, went on to achieve numerous
accomplishments, including participating in his high school's
marching band, being a play-by-play football announcer and later a
radio talk show host. Now, as a prominent disability rights
activist, Smith has been featured in numerous national magazines,
television and radio programs.

Read an exclusive Q&A interview with Director/Producer Joanne Caputo,
learn more about accessibility and share your thoughts in Talkback.

Find it all on the Web site for ON A ROLL at:

http://pbs.org/independentlens/onaroll/

fuentejps · 02-16-2005, 05:31 AM

is there anywhere i can view this online. its not showing in my area

Faye · 02-16-2005, 07:08 AM

I met Greg once in Atlanta in 2002 and called in to his radio show a while later.

Thanks Jim, I should call him to ask him to announce our April 12th Washington Cure Paralysis Now rally on his radio program!!!

~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~

bird3ts · 02-17-2005, 06:26 AM

Faye, that's what I was thinking of while watching the show. Hope someone calls him or let's him know bout april 12th and if you've already been in contact with him, it'd be awesome if you would!!!!! It would be cool to see him there..........thanks, Lex

Faye · 02-17-2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bird3ts:

Faye, that's what I was thinking of while watching the show. Hope someone calls him or let's him know bout april 12th and if you've already been in contact with him, it'd be awesome if you would!!!!! It would be cool to see him there..........thanks, Lex

Lexi, I found out he moved his show to "Prime Time" at 11:00 PM on Radio America.
And I also noticed that Kate Adamson who will be a speaker at our Cure Paralysis Now rally was on his show!!

I'll be calling Radio America for Greg's contact info.

Faye

~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org

bird3ts · 02-21-2005, 05:24 AM

Right on beth, good woman

I can't wait to hear what happens and can't wait to meet ya at the rally!!!!!!!!!!!! Lex

bird3ts · 02-21-2005, 05:25 AM

Crap I didn't mean beth, I meant faye but my fingers had a mind of their own........FAYE FAYE FAYE............my bad, Lex

Faye · 02-21-2005, 07:24 AM

Lex, thanks.

I'm still working on it. Would have been so much easier if I hadn't lost his business card

Faye

~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org

Faye · 02-23-2005, 01:05 PM

Hi Lexi,

Good News!!!!

I just spoke with Greg Smith!

He has a new show on Radio America called the Strength Coach!

He says hi to everyone on Care Cure and has agreed to announce the Cure Paralysis Now rally in Washington on his radio show as soon as he receives our Press Release!!!!

YAAAY,

He remembered Jason too

Faye

~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org

[This message was edited by Faye on 02-23-05 at 05:40 PM.]

Faye · 02-25-2005, 05:48 AM

From Greg's blog:

Friday, February 18, 2005

Wow! Joanne Caputo's film was like an atomic bomb, dropped on the enemy of devaluation, disregard, ignorance and oppression. I have received hundreds of e-mails, phone calls, marriage proposals (just kidding!). LOL. The honesty in these messages clearly communicates a hunger for a sharing of our common experiences and our uncommon ones as human beings. I think we can all learn a great deal about ourselves by understanding people who are completely different, and maybe that is the purpose for the wonderful diversity that exists in humanity.

http://www.thestrengthcoach.com/blog.html

~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org

02-14-2005, 05:45 PM	#1
Jim Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ Shore Posts: 7,183	ON A ROLL Independent Lens- ON A ROLL by Joanne Caputo Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 p.m. (60 minutes; check local listings below) One in five Americans lives with a disability. Talk radio host Greg Smith broadcasts live to a national audience from his power wheelchair. But taking a cab, or even switching off a light, can be a struggle. ON A ROLL reveals the challenges and successes of a 65-pound man -- father, son and activist -- striving for independence and the American Dream. Check your local broadcast schedule on the Web site at: http://pbs.org/independentlens/onaroll/ ================================================= II. Online: The Independent Living Movement and the A.D.A. ================================================= Did you know that there are more than 3,000 Centers for Independent Living providing services to individuals with disabilities across the U.S.? Learn about how these centers help people to gain access to basic services and to fully participate in society -- independently. Also, get a look at the Americans with Disabilities Act, and separate the myths from the facts. Learn more about Greg Smith, who, in spite of being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the age of three, went on to achieve numerous accomplishments, including participating in his high school's marching band, being a play-by-play football announcer and later a radio talk show host. Now, as a prominent disability rights activist, Smith has been featured in numerous national magazines, television and radio programs. Read an exclusive Q&A interview with Director/Producer Joanne Caputo, learn more about accessibility and share your thoughts in Talkback. Find it all on the Web site for ON A ROLL at: http://pbs.org/independentlens/onaroll/

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02-16-2005, 05:31 AM	#2
fuentejps Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: OHIO Posts: 8,989	is there anywhere i can view this online. its not showing in my area

02-16-2005, 07:08 AM	#3
Faye Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6,840	I met Greg once in Atlanta in 2002 and called in to his radio show a while later. Thanks Jim, I should call him to ask him to announce our April 12th Washington Cure Paralysis Now rally on his radio program!!! ~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~

02-17-2005, 06:26 AM	#4
bird3ts Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 285	Faye, that's what I was thinking of while watching the show. Hope someone calls him or let's him know bout april 12th and if you've already been in contact with him, it'd be awesome if you would!!!!! It would be cool to see him there..........thanks, Lex

02-21-2005, 05:24 AM	#6
bird3ts Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 285	Right on beth, good woman I can't wait to hear what happens and can't wait to meet ya at the rally!!!!!!!!!!!! Lex

02-21-2005, 05:25 AM	#7
bird3ts Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 285	Crap I didn't mean beth, I meant faye but my fingers had a mind of their own........FAYE FAYE FAYE............my bad, Lex

02-21-2005, 07:24 AM	#8
Faye Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6,840	Lex, thanks. I'm still working on it. Would have been so much easier if I hadn't lost his business card Faye ~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org

02-23-2005, 01:05 PM	#9
Faye Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6,840	Hi Lexi, Good News!!!! I just spoke with Greg Smith! He has a new show on Radio America called the Strength Coach! He says hi to everyone on Care Cure and has agreed to announce the Cure Paralysis Now rally in Washington on his radio show as soon as he receives our Press Release!!!! YAAAY, He remembered Jason too Faye ~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org [This message was edited by Faye on 02-23-05 at 05:40 PM.]

02-25-2005, 05:48 AM	#10
Faye Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 6,840	From Greg's blog: Friday, February 18, 2005 Wow! Joanne Caputo's film was like an atomic bomb, dropped on the enemy of devaluation, disregard, ignorance and oppression. I have received hundreds of e-mails, phone calls, marriage proposals (just kidding!). LOL. The honesty in these messages clearly communicates a hunger for a sharing of our common experiences and our uncommon ones as human beings. I think we can all learn a great deal about ourselves by understanding people who are completely different, and maybe that is the purpose for the wonderful diversity that exists in humanity. http://www.thestrengthcoach.com/blog.html ~ People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about. - Franklin D. Roosevelt ~ www.CureParalysisNow.org