
Oral History and Folklife Research hosted a story slam for storytellers with disabilities, with the cooperation of the Space Gallery in downtown Portland’s arts district. The storytellers focused on their experiences as persons with disabilities and the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The stories ranged from childhood adventures, to growing up and gaining confidence as a young signing Deaf woman, to overcoming the cognitive side effects of chemotherapy. Willing and Able was produced by Molly Graham as part of OHFR’s 25th anniversary celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was funded by the Maine Humanities Council, the Maine Community Foundation, and the Maine Arts Commission