Video Blog: Islamic Center on Park Place: Guy in Neighborhood Responds

I’m that guy in the neighborhood. Believe it or not, we live in an apartment only 6-8 blocks or so north of the disputed Park51 site, so this is about MY NEIGHBORHOOD and I feel I’m a direct stakeholder in this controversy, so I should weigh in. Knowledge of the neighborhood, and of the culture … Continue reading “Video Blog: Islamic Center on Park Place: Guy in Neighborhood Responds”

The First Video Blog Series From Inside An Institution In History

A thank you for watching the video blogs I’ve made, as far as we can tell the first vlogs recorded within the walls of an institution (against hospital policy, obviously). Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count My videos keep getting more elaborate. This one, about all the setbacks I’ve had, features … Continue reading “The First Video Blog Series From Inside An Institution In History”

Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count

The Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count (June 15, 2009) from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. Too Many Setbacks To Count Videographer: Alejandra Ospina Writer/Director/Editor: Nick Dupree Music by The Eagles Footage of The Count from this YouTube video Finished video made with Corel VideoStudio by Nick Dupree … Continue reading “Ninth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Too Many Setbacks To Count”

Eighth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Have Humidifier, Will Travel

Eighth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. No, You CAN Mount A Humidifier On A Wheelchair. Have humidifier, will travel. Featuring photos with my mom from our 1999 visit to NYC (I was 17) and cameos from the O RLY and YA RLY owls!

“Fighting For The Community Choice Act” music video/photo mashup!!

Please help spread the “Fighting For The Community Choice Act” music video/photo mashup I made. of ADAPT protests for housing and the Community Choice Act.   I’m trying for a creative way to get the word out about the CCA. Fighting For The Community Choice Act from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. This, the Seventh Nick’s … Continue reading ““Fighting For The Community Choice Act” music video/photo mashup!!”

Sixth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: What Life In An Institution Is Really Like, And Why This Entire Model Should Be Replaced

Sixth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. What Life In An Institution Is Really Like, And Why This Entire Model Should Be Replaced Writer/Director: Nick Dupree Cinematographer: Alejandra Ospina Video put together in Corel VideoStudio by Nick Dupree Full transcript of the video, with links and footnotes This is Nick Dupree for … Continue reading “Sixth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: What Life In An Institution Is Really Like, And Why This Entire Model Should Be Replaced”

Fifth Nick’s Crusade Video Blog: “A Seat At The Table” Determining Health Reform, Doesn’t Include People With Disabilities

Fifth Nick’s Crusade Video Blog: “A Seat At The Table” Determining Health Reform, Doesn’t Include People With Disabilities from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo. In my fifth video blog, I go after the administration’s health reform deliberations for their lack of inclusiveness. Full transcript of the video, with supporting links and footnotes Hello, this is Nick … Continue reading “Fifth Nick’s Crusade Video Blog: “A Seat At The Table” Determining Health Reform, Doesn’t Include People With Disabilities”

Fourth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: ObamaFail! Administration Refuses To Lead On Disability Desegregation

 Transcription (as captioned in the video): Hello, this is Nick Dupree for the for the Nick’s Crusade blog. This is my fourth video blog, and today is the 252nd day that I’ve been in an institution because I can’t get access to community services. And it seems that the Obama administration is not going … Continue reading “Fourth “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: ObamaFail! Administration Refuses To Lead On Disability Desegregation”

Third “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Alejandra Guest Vlog On Good Caregivers

This week, I was interrupted by hospital curfew, and our video work had to stop. Many thanks to Alejandra for stepping up and doing the vlog. I’m glad! — Nick May 3, 2009 Text as transcribed in the video For those of you keeping track, this is Nick’s 248th day of living in a hospital … Continue reading “Third “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Alejandra Guest Vlog On Good Caregivers”

Second “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: ADAPT Action and the Olmstead Decision

Transcription (as captioned): This is Nick, of Nick’s Crusade blog. This is day 243 of me being in an institution in this lovely blue hospital gown. Right now, ADAPT activists are protesting in Washington, DC to end unnecessary institutionalization, like I’m experiencing, and making care available in the community. 10 years ago, there was a … Continue reading “Second “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: ADAPT Action and the Olmstead Decision”

First “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Day 236 in Hospital

Nick’s Crusade Blog – April 21, 2009 from Alejandra Ospina on Vimeo Transcription (as captioned): Hello, and welcome to Nick’s Crusade blog. This is a video blog of day 236 here in the hospital. I’m here in the hospital because I’m waiting for community services, and the [Medicaid] waiver that I’m on just seems to … Continue reading “First “Nick’s Crusade” Video Blog: Day 236 in Hospital”