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When she was eight years old, Amanda was thrown from a truck. The driver was drunk, speeding and driving recklessly. He was Amanda’s soon-to-be ex-stepfather. He hadn’t put Amanda in her seatbelt. Amanda flew through the window of the truck, onto the street. Her skull shattered instantly. She survives severe brain damage as a result. When Brenda faces an obstacle to the quality of life of her children, she educates herself on the medical, legal and social aspects of the issue and challenges the institutions and authorities, charged with their care.
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When she was eight years old, Amanda was thrown from a truck. The driver was drunk, speeding and driving recklessly. He was Amanda’s soon-to-be ex-stepfather. He hadn’t put Amanda in her seatbelt. Amanda flew through the window of the truck, onto the street. Her skull shattered instantly. She survives severe brain damage as a result. When Brenda faces an obstacle to the quality of life of her children, she educates herself on the medical, legal and social aspects of the issue and challenges the institutions and authorities, charged with their care.
Sample of "What's a Disability to Brenda's Girls?"
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Broadcast History
1 hour documentary aired on KUNMfm, Albuquerque in '07
Transcript
Available upon request.
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Timing and Cues
Station OUTRO: 3:45 to 4:22
Intro and Outro
INTRO:What do you do when they tell you your child is in a persistive vegetative state, tell you to put her in a nursing home and go on with your life? You bring her home and put her on a horse.
OUTRO:You have been listening to an excerpt from a one-hour documentary called, “What’s a disability to Brenda’s Girls,” an oral history.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Fertanga" | Cris Williamson & Theresa Trull | "Country Blessed". | Olivia | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
KUNM Production for engineering the interview. Paul Ingles for mentoring and support.
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