“Doing the work and seeing it all work out is amazing.”

Listen to Amanda’s story about being a woman with cerebral palsy, her work in mental health and IDD, and how she believes empowering individuals to take control of their lives and emotions challenges ableism. 

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Metatheater and Madness: Ozzy Wagner’s Surreal Approach as a Playwright

Metatheater and Madness: Ozzy Wagner’s Surreal Approach as a Playwright

Ozzy Wagner is no stranger to surrealist theatre, but a recent experience with the psychiatric system made for fertile ground …

Photos of Burberry Award recipients Caleb Rader and Allison Borden

Borden and Rader receive 2025 Burberry Award

It’s unusual for two people to win HDI’s prestigious Burberry Award, but this year, two people deserved the honor. The …

Play It by Ear: Allison Fradkin’s 'Heard Mentality' Tunes into Disability with Wordplay and Wit

Play It by Ear: Allison Fradkin’s ‘Heard Mentality’ Tunes into Disability with Wordplay and Wit

Allison Fradkin wants people to laugh when they see her play Heard Mentality, but she also wants people to understand …