Heumann, Judy. – Pacifica Radio Archives

Learning disabilities / produced by Pam Walker and Judy Heumann.

Examines the needs and discriminations of people with learning disabilities. Includes interviews with High School and College students who suffer, and a professional who provides service to the students and their families.

August 24, 2025

Deafness : the socio-cultural aspects / produced by Pam Walker and Judy Heumann.

Discussion of deafness and the culture of American Sign Language.

August 24, 2025

Little people / produced by Pam Walker and Judy Heumann.

Examination of how people under 4’10” live in a culture where they are treated as freaks, and their efforts to change the situation and gain control of their lives.

August 24, 2025

Disabled women in history / produced by Pam Walker and Judy Heumann.

Examination of the role disabled women have played in history. Particular focus upon the current work of women in the disabled community as well as the women’s movement.

August 24, 2025

Disabled women as mothers / interviews by Judy Heumann and Pam Walker.

Women with disabilities discuss their decision to have children, and their experiences in raising them.

August 24, 2025

The Disability movement in Nicaragua / interviews by Judy Heumann and Pam Walker.

Documentary on the work of Berkeley area disabled people in Nicaragua since the overthrow of the Somoza reime. Particular focus upon the Nicaraguan disability movement, the current political situation, and the impact of U.S. and Nicaraguan elections on the movement.

August 24, 2025