Episode 249: Chris Shrewsbury
Episode 249!
About Chris Shrewsbury
Chris has volunteered, paneled, guested, staffed, and been committee at literally dozens of cons along the east coast for 30+ years.
He’s a nationally certified sign language interpreter, working in entertainment, education, medical, and government settings. Following Navy service he taught hearing and hearing-impaired students, pre-K through university.
Recently Chris developed neurological illness affecting strength, balance, and increasing pain, requiring wheelchair use, and resulting in several surgeries, including lower leg amputation. He’s a tireless disability advocate and encourager, especially within the convention community. Still cosplaying, many costumes incorporate his disability, such as building a mobile TARDIS around his wheelchair, earning first prize in NC Comicon’s Doctor Who division.
A busy public speaker, writer, comedian, and costume judge, he’s also a Sci-Fi Programming Manager (Conapalooza), Accessibility Director (RavenCon), Panelist (everywhere!), and creator of Accessibility Services at Animazement. Chris’ sense of humor and love of all things geek make him a popular convention Guest.
Find Chris Shrewsbury on the interwebz!
Facebook – Still Standing Cosplay
Originally recorded 12/15/18
Guardians of the Geekery Episode 249
