Part of my world is to experience it with my hands. And…it’s very difficult for me to know what proximity I am to other people. A lot of times I will bump into somebody or I just won’t be able to maintain a distance that they’re comfortable with…I touch more things than most people touch…and that also comes with a higher risk factor.

Amy amantea Yellow Jack Podcast, Episode #3

(Ouimet Presents Episode #14)

Self-isolation is challenging. Try self-isolating if you have a disability of some sort. Amy Amantea is an actor and artist who lives in Vancouver. She’s also blind, and currently in self-isolation.

Here is her story.

Amy at the launch of WHEEL VOICES TUNE IN!

ISBN: 978-1-926758-25-1

Show Notes:
Yellow Jack – Episode 3
Feel and proximity
Creating new works remotely
Make room for others

Transcripts:
Read the full transcript
Download the full transcript (PDF)

Links:
Realwheels Theatre
Amy on Facebook

COVID-19 Resources:
COVID-19 Prevention and Risk (Government of Canada)
Outbreak Updates (Government of Canada)
Government of Canada COVID-19 information portal
BC Government COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
John Hopkins University COVID-19 Interactive Map

Et cetera
Yellow Quarantine Flag (Wikipedia)
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All episode in this series:

• April 5, 2020 Yellow Jack: The Whole World Stops
• April 1, 2020 Yellow Jack: Pause Everything
• March 29, 2020 Yellow Jack: Imagine Everyone at Home
• March 26, 2020 Yellow Jack: There’s a Lot To Do So We Better Go Slow
• March 25, 2020 Yellow Jack: What Choice Have I Got?
• March 22, 2020 Yellow Jack: Pioneers
• March 20, 2020 Yellow Jack: Business as Unusual

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