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This episode explores how disability justice relates to the ongoing pursuit of justice for transgender communities, who are increasingly under threat in the US and many other countries. We'll listen in on Qudsiya's conversation with Ericka Dixon and Sebastian Margaret of the Transgender Law Center's Disability Project. They discuss how we can build cross movement solidarity between transgender and disabled communities, and all who exist at those intersections.--Let us know what you think with a comment or review!Visit our website for transcripts. Subscribe to Qudsiya's Substack, Getting Down To It Support the team behind the podcast with a donation
Today Christina talks to Ariel about what it's been like to live as a solarpunk with a visible - and then invisible - disability. Science fiction has spent decades dreaming of how future tech will make disabled people able to function as if they were fully abled. Now solarpunk has arrived on the scene to ask why should disabled bodies have to always be the ones to adapt? It can be uncomfortable, intrusive - not to mention expensive. Solarpunk wonders why can't cities, society, workplaces, and the like be the ones to use the tech to make themselves more accessible to and inclusive of disabled people?Tune in as Ariel and Christina discuss the portrayal of disability in science fiction and solarpunk and how having to suddenly live with a disability opens your eyes to many of the ways cities fail people with disabilities.Links:The Spoon Theory: https://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/The Place of Disability in a Solarpunk Future: https://sammylincroft.medium.com/the-place-of-disability-in-a-solarpunk-future-1db5e40ddb55r/solarpunk plea for solarpunk not to exclude the disabled: https://www.reddit.com/r/solarpunk/comments/oxpj34/please_dont_exclude_disabled_folks_from_a/Disability Justice page by Sins Invalid: https://sinsinvalid.org/10-principles-of-disability-justice/"Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction" Uncanny Magazine: https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-disabled-people-destroy-science-fiction-manifesto/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, Qudsiya speaks with Professor Jamelia Morgan, an award-winning and acclaimed scholar and teacher at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where she also directs the Center for Racial and Disability Justice. Professor Morgan's work focuses on the intersection of race, gender, disability, and criminal law and punishment. Qudsiya and Jamelia talked about her personal path to studying these issues, the particular harms that people of color with disabilities face when it comes to policing and mass incarceration, and her transformative vision for a world that prioritizes justice and inclusion over violence and punishment.--Let us know what you think with a comment or review!Visit our website for transcripts. Subscribe to Qudsiya's Substack, Getting Down To It Support the team behind the podcast with a donation
She trusted the wrong people — and after her brutal murder, the justice system betrayed her all over again.MARY'S VOICE Website: https://justiceformarysantina.comMARY'S VOICE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2718704181695998Join the Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: A pale-faced figure in a cape has haunted a quiet Wisconsin town for decades — vanishing without a trace, but never from memory. We'll look at the legend of the Mineral Point Vampire. *** Navy radar specialists witness four mysterious craft emerge from the ocean depths and vanish at impossible speeds, adding weight to a startling theory: what if intelligent beings from Venus colonized Earth's oceans long ago without our knowledge? It's an interesting if not far-out theory. *** They're meant to be places of privacy, but in these haunted rooms, something unseen is always watching… and it never leaves. And that idea is even more disconcerting when you find out that you're being watched by a ghostly entity… while you're using the bathroom. *** An innocent young woman placed her trust in the wrong hands — what happened next would horrify even the most hardened investigators. It's the tragic and horrifying true story of Mary Collins.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:00.023 = Show Open00:03:56.591 = She Just Wanted Friends: The Mary Collins Story00:21:44.683 = From Mines To Monsters To Mineral Point: One-Stop Shopping For Vampires, Ghosts & Goblins00:35:44.216 = Ancient Guardians of the Deep: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory00:46:47.347 = Porcelain Portals of the Paranormal: Haunted Bathrooms00:56:02.303 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The W-Files” by Jay Rath: https://amzn.to/458kQVZ“SHE JUST WANTED FRIENDS: The Mary Collins Story”: https://medium.com/@TheCrimeChronicles./how-mary-collins-was-stabbed-133-times-6cc490d885ac,https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article276120786.html,https://medium.com/@crimedesk/betrayed-by-trust-the-tragic-murder-of-mary-collins-174207ec4792,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZJXiOeZa-o, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTSDt7-X9E,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mckGn-yHnWo, https://lostsoulsofamerica.wordpress.com/2022/03/23/murdered-in-north-carolina-the-case-of-mary-collins%EF%BF%BC/, https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/she-just-wanted-friends-the-tragic-murder-of-mary-collins“ANCIENT GUARDIANS OF THE DEEP: The Venusian Ocean Civilization Theory”: https://anomalien.com/new-theory-ufos-belong-to-aliens-from-venus-who-live-in-the-oceans/, https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/navy-sailor-recounts-ufo-sighting-off-california-coast/, https://anomalien.com/new-us-military-video-released-of-group-of-ufos-taking-off-from-ocean/, https://anomalien.com/uss-jackson-radar-specialist-uap-emerged-from-the-ocean/“FROM MINES, TO MONSTERS, TO MINERAL POINT: One-Stop Shopping for Vampires, Ghosts, and Goblins”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB5u8OfSS_Y, https://www.ranker.com/list/mineral-point-vampire/april-a-taylor,https://www.wisconsinology.com/the-weird/the-mineral-point-vampire,https://authorlyngibson.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/the-vampire-of-mineral-point/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpsG8lJRpJE, https://driftlesstimesmedia.com/2024/05/05/mineral-point-vampire-wisconsin-folklore/“PORCELAIN PORTALS TO THE PARANORMAL: Haunted Bathrooms”: https://www.ranker.com/list/most-haunted-bathrooms/patrick-thornton=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: May 13, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryCollins
We're focusing on Disability Justice this month at Bethany. In her sermon this week, Pastor Rebecca reflects on the ways churches and communities often ask 'how can you fit into how we do things' rather than asking 'how can we do things in ways that include the most people possible?'
In this week's episode, Professor Betty Yu of San Francisco State University provides a brief overview of the workshop on conversational analysis that she will co-present with Dr Vishnu Nair at the SPA Conference 2025. In this unscripted conversation she reflects on the nature of neurodiversity-affirming practice, whose experiences and communication are centred in society, and the role that speech pathology plays in maintaining the status quo or contributing to disability justice. Resources: Kohnert, K., Yim, D., Nett, K., Kan, P.F., Duran, L. (2005). Intervention with linguistically diverse preschool children: A focus on developing home language(s). Language, Speech, and Hearing in School (36) 3. 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2005/025) Yu, B., Sterponi, L. (2023). Toward neurodiversity: How conversation analysis can contribute to a new approach to social communication assessment. Language, Speech, and Hearing in School (1) 54. 27-41. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_LSHSS-22-00041 SPA Resources: Speak Up S7E13: Adopting a decolonial vision for the profession https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/adopting-a-decolonial-vision-for-the-profession-s7e13 Speak Up S7E7: Neurodiverse safe work initiative https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/neurodiverse-safe-work-initiative-s7e07 Speak Up S5E36: Stutter-affirming approaches & positive stuttering identity https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/stutter-affirming-approaches-and-positive-stuttering-identity-s05e36 Speak Up S5E9: Translanguaging and linguistic justice https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/s05e09-final Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
As of April 2025, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of at least seven million people globally. The true toll is likely even higher, as many countries have stopped reporting reliable data. Without clear data, it can feel like the pandemic is behind us—but that perception is far from reality. For disabled people and those living with long COVID, the crisis is ongoing. COVID remains a serious, disabling, and deadly threat. This week on rabble radio, rabble.ca's Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Ashleigh-Rae Thomas spoke with Fatima Adam about what COVID realism is and how it's connected to disability justice. Links mentioned in this interview: How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About Covid Crip Crash Course by Sins Invalid I Don't Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People (Kayla Chadwick, Huffpost, 2017) Relevant episodes to cue up after this one! Disability justice is the antithesis of capitalism on rabble radio What does disability justice look like in the workplace? on rabble radio About our guest Fatima Adam (she/her) is a Toronto based writer, arts administrator, and facilitator, with a focus on disability justice and COVID realism. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
CDR, NDRN, NLIHCDisability Right is a Civil Right BUT has "ISM" Issues I am ALL Too Familiar with I am Saddened to say. But Hope for Positive Ways Foward.Dara Baldwin is a debut author with the book To Be A Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement published by Beacon Press and released July 2024 in coordination with the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). She is a strategist, author, activist, instructor, project manager, connector, changemaker and policy wonk.Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. She is an activist, scholar and author. She started her first career in Healthcare Administration in executive positions. In 2004 she changed her career to public policy in the social justice/equity realm of work. Currently Ms. Baldwin the founder and Principal of DMadrina, LLC. A consultant company working with organizations around the world in the area of social impact, political strategy and policy agendas in multiple issue areas, with an emphasis on disability justice. She is also an adjunct professor at McCourt School of Public Policy and McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University teaching disability justice, equity and policy as well as Introduction to Advocacy and policy.She has held senior level positions in federal policy at multiple organizations. She was the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR), Senior Policy Analyst at National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). She works within the Disability Justice movement and with an intentional strategy to end racism and systems of oppression.She is a fellow in the Women Transcending Collecti
Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines:Protest action ahead of the electionAustralian-made weapons components reaching Israel via third countriesExperts urge an overhaul of Victoria Police oversight systemNew report reveals evictions of Victorian renters due to unpaid rent have increased to five times the 2021 rateMohammed Aruri, a member of the executive of the General Union of Palestinian Workers, joins us from Ramallah to speak about Palestinian workers' struggle across the West Bank and Gaza, conditions since October 2023, and connections with the international labour movement. You can read Palestinian trade unions' May Day 2025 statement - 'No Labor For Genocide - No Complicity With Apartheid', to which GUPW is a signatory - on the BDS Movement's website.//We hear Pauline Vetuna and Leilani (Lay-lani) Fuimaono's segment for 3CR's Disability Day 2022 ''F**K Work (EFF Work)''. They speak on centering disabled REST in labour rights and movements for liberation. In this clip, they speak on the joys of Indigneous anti-capitalist futures, and rest being central to Disability Justice. You can listen back to the whole segment on https://www.3cr.org.au/disabilityday2022//Teresa Hetherington is a community-based aged care worker, a union activist and United Workers Union Aged Care Delegate. Today, Teresa joins us to talk about rights in feminised workforces such as care and support work for May Day. The care sector, such as aged care, home care, disability support and child care, is a women dominated industry and includes a high number of workers with migrant backgrounds. Despite the importance of this work that provides critical support to our communities, it is work that remains systematically undervalued. In our discussion this morning, Teresa will bring us up to date on current working conditions, the fight for fair pay and more.//Jeanine Hourani, an organiser with the Palestinian Youth Movement and member of the Mask Off Maersk committee, discusses the role of international worker solidarity in the Mask Off Maersk campaign. This campaign is enforcing a people's arms embargo on Israel as it continues its genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, with solidarity actions including significant trade union participation underway at logistics chokepoints worldwide. Find out more about the campaign, including how to take action from wherever you are, here.//
Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 2 episode.Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account© 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image of a hospital foyer by the author.Graphite ProGRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate their work....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to' explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!
Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 3 and concluding episode.Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account© 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image of a street corner by the author.Graphite ProGRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate their work....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to' explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!
Send us a textA new series on the critical model of disability, where under the 'architecture and disability' umbrella, using readings and commentaries, we analyse the article by Matthew Allen (2021) in Part 1 episode.Designing for Disability Justice: On the need to take a variety of human bodies into account© 2025 Talk Architecture, Author: Naziaty Mohd Yaacob. Image of a street lamp by the author.Graphite ProGRAPHITE is a platform for creatives and trailblazers aiming to elevate their work....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showDo subscribe for premium content and special features which will help to support and sustain Talk Architecture podcast on a more in-depth explanation on design thesis and processes. These special commentaries and ‘how to' explanations are valuable insights and knowledge not found elsewhere!
5 Things In 15 Minutes The Podcast: Bringing Good Vibes to DEI
Michael Bach (he/him), Author, Speaker, IDEA Thought Leader, and I recap the latest 5 Things (good vibes in DEI) in just 15 minutes. This week, our conversation is about good vibes globally, signing on to equity, game-changing inclusion, and more!Here are this week's good vibes:Global Inclusion? Still Très Chic.Streaming Gets Sign-Savvy, FinallyTag, You're IncludedFrom Shelter to SisterhoodParental Leave That Walks the TalkGood Vibes to Go: Bernadette's GVTG: If you're into the apocalypse (or even if you're not), check out the ASL version of The Last of Us on HBO Max. It looks to be a very cool example of access done right. Michael's GVTG: Do something for your own mental health, whether that's just getting out into the sun, doing some yoga, watching a TV show, or just sitting and having a nice drink with friends. Whatever you need to do, make sure you're taking care of your mental health. Read the Stories.Connect with Michael Bach.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch the show on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
An episode that's spooky and spectacular! Here's what's in store for today's episode: * Today's episode is all about the Monster High franchise! It's a perfect topic since, as autistic people, we often relate to monsters—feeling different and set apart, just like they do.* Our special guest for this episode is Tiffany Hammond from the Fidgets and Fries Instagram account! An autistic mother and advocate, her activism is deeply rooted in intersectionality and challenging mainstream perceptions of autism.* We dive into all things advocacy, from the complexities of the “autism mom” narrative to the unique challenges of navigating the advocacy space as a Black autistic person.* We discuss the realities of autistic individuals encountering law enforcement and the often terrifying challenges that come with these interactions. From misunderstandings and sensory overload to the potential for dangerous outcomes, we explore why these situations can be so distressing and what needs to change to make them safer.* Tiffany also shares her experience teaching her Black autistic children about race, highlighting the unique challenges and nuances that come with discussing identity, privilege, and discrimination with neurodivergent kids.* Additionally, Tiffany then shares her experience consulting with Mattel on Twyla Boogeyman, the first canonically autistic Monster High character. She discusses the process of ensuring authentic representation, the importance of neurodivergent voices in media, and what this milestone means for autistic fans.* From body language to stim objects, every detail was carefully considered to ensure an authentic and meaningful portrayal of autism in Twyla's character.* Finally, we explore the many forms of autism representation in media and the importance of diverse portrayals. While no single character can represent every autistic person, authentic representation can still make a powerful impact—helping even one autistic individual feel seen and understood.“We [autistic folks] tend to have an affinity for monsters because we are often misunderstood. We are often persecuted, villainized, & made out to be the bad guy because we are different. So, we often want to extend courtesy to monsters, because we say, ‘that beast surely is misunderstood. Perhaps there's good things there.'” - Matt"“That's a big problem with the world in general, because a lot of the world, especially neurotypical people, operate with sound bytes and hashtags and making things as simplistic as possible. But when you have the complex intersectionality of racism and colonialism and ableism and all this stuff contributing to make a real, massive threat, a danger to your existence, it's so much bigger than that.” - Matt“She [Twyla Boogeyman] represents one kind of representation of what autism can be. This is just an invitation for the audience to learn more, for you to see that there is disabled representation, even in animated, made-up shows.” - Tiffany Hammond Did you enjoy this episode? We explored the impact of autism representation in media, from Monster High's canonically autistic character to the power of seeing ourselves reflected in pop culture. Tune in as we dive into how these portrayals shape our identities, creativity, and connections with others. Share your thoughts in the comments and use #AutisticCultureCatch to connect with us and share your experiences!Show Notes:Tiffany Hammond (she/her) is the voice behind the Fidgets and Fries platform. She is an Autistic mother, advocate, and storyteller who uses her personal experiences with Autism and parenting two Autistic boys to guide others on their journey. Tiffany has a Masters in Developmental Psychology and spends her time teaching, coaching, and mentoring others in Disability Justice issues. Her activism is rooted in challenging the current perception of Autism as a lifelong burden, cultivating a community that explores the concept of Intersectionality and inspiring thought leaders through storytelling, education, and critical discourse. Tiffany was born and raised in Texas and grew up on deep dish pie and stories from her grandmother. She is a dreamer by day and a cereal killer at night. You can usually find Tiffany writing in the light of the moon or thinking about what to write in the light of the day. When she isn't writing, she is building epic pillow forts with her two sons or going on long road trips with her family.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Highhttps://www.instagram.com/fidgets.and.fries/https://bsky.app/profile/fidgetsandfries.bsky.socialSPELLRBOARD APP:Listener Julie Kazaks wanted to share that my oldest son released an app in the AppStore- a digital letterboard made for people who aren't able to reliably use their voice.He created this app originally for his brother who has autism and is non speaking.I am helping him spread the word to help give a voice - everyone deserves to be heard.If you'd like to learn more and watch a demo- please check out the website.https://www.spellrboard.comShow notes:https://www.amazon.com/Day-No-Words-Tiffany-Hammond/dp/1736949799Related Episodes:Beauty and the Beast is AutisticXMen are AutisticFollow us on InstagramFind us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLearn more about Matt at Matt Lowry, LPPJoin Matt's Autistic Connections Facebook GroupLearn more about Angela at AngelaKingdon.com Angela's social media: Twitter and TikTokOur Autism-affirming merch shop This is a public episode. 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This grounding mediation invites you into a more honest, collective vision of hope--one that doesn't lie to you or ask you to ignroee your pain. Rooted in truth, breath, and somatic awareness, this epiesode offers a calm space to rest, feel, and begin again. What does it mean to have hope without gaslighting yourself? In this Mediation, Desi Hall--founder of 3rd Ave. Wellness--guides you through a practice that names what's real while he;ping you return to your body and breath. This is not hope rooted in false positivity or toxic resilience. It's hope rooted in clarity, grief, and resistance. Whether you're feeling overwhemled by the news, struggling to keep going, or just in need of a pause that doesn't ask you to shrink your pain-- this episode is for you. This mediation is especially for: Black women navigating burnout and mounting pressure at work Disabled folks who deserve access to collective care Queer and trans people seeking spiritual grounding Anyone who is tired of being told "it's not that bad." Collective care starts here. Let this be your reset. https://3rdavewellness.com
Five years ago, in response to the Covid pandemic, the government mandated a series of lockdowns, with the closure of schools and businesses and social distancing. Tom Sutcliffe is joined by guests to discuss how such a monumental event could have had affected brain cognition, and whether there have been lasting effects on young people. But he also hears tales of resilience among neurodiverse communities.The neuroscientist Daniel Yon looks at the cognitive impact of unprecedented events in his forthcoming book, A Trick of the Mind - How the Brain Invents Your Reality (published, June 2025). He explains how times of instability and uncertainty upset the brain's ability to understand the world, and make people more susceptible to conspiracy theories. The Covid-19 Social Study was the largest study exploring the psychological and social effects of the pandemic on the UK population. Dr Daisy Fancourt, Associate Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology at University College London explains what they learnt about the impact of social isolation. The developmental psychologist at Cambridge University, Professor Claire Hughes, has looked more closely at families with young children, across six different countries, with very different lockdown policies. Although there was a link between family stress related to the pandemic and child problem behaviours, more recent work questions whether the lockdown has had longer term effects. The artist and zinemaker Dr Lea Cooper has co-curated a new exhibition at the Wellcome Collection, Zines Forever! DIY Publications and Disability Justice (until 14th September). Zines are self-published works, and Dr Cooper says several on display were created during lockdown, and showcase personal stories of resistance and self-expression.Producer: Katy HickmanPart of BBC Radio 4's series of programmes exploring Lockdown's Legacy
In this powerful episode of Traipsin' Global on Wheels, human rights lawyer Jamie Todd-Gher shares her two-decade journey advocating for marginalized communities. From working with the UN and Amnesty International to championing gender equality, disability rights, and reproductive justice, Jamie delves into the complexities of human rights advocacy. She reflects on pivotal moments, including overcoming backlash on controversial issues, the intersection of disability and reproductive rights, and the urgent need for cross-movement collaboration.Jamie discusses the misconceptions surrounding disability and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies in workplaces and beyond. She also offers insights into self-care while tackling emotionally taxing work and the role of grassroots efforts in fostering lasting change. With wisdom drawn from mentors, global advocates, and her personal experiences, Jamie inspires young changemakers to stay the course despite challenges.This episode is a compelling call to action—encouraging listeners to reflect, engage, and push for a world where dignity, equity, and accessibility are fundamental rights for all. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave you empowered and motivated to drive change.
For context, this episode was recorded on February 19, 2025. In this week's episode I sat down with Eliza Orlins. Eliza Orlins is a career public defender who has represented close to 4000 people charged with crimes in Manhattan over the last 13+ years. She's an outspoken advocate and can be found raging against injustice on her social media platforms. We discuss the misunderstandings and misrepresentations of the criminal legal system, the ways in which the system and how it is designed impacts those in marginalized communities including persons with disabilities, how she is pushing for change within the system as an advocate and as an activist, and much, much more. Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires: Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/ United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/ Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf Follow Eliza: Instagram: @eorlins TikTok: @eorlins Substack: Objection: Everything Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Read With Me: Goodreads The StoryGraph This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
What does it mean for a workplace to be truly accommodating for all? How can we advocate for more people-first workplaces? Where are governments and companies failing us and how can we better protect each other? Labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Brad Evoy, the executive director with Disability Justice Network of Ontario to discuss all this and more. About our guest Brad Evoy is the executive director with Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Brad is a member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation and has worked across Ontario and Newfoundland as a governance and community organizing nerd. His experiences as a Disabled person—with Cerebral Palsy and high myopic vision—have helped ground him in community and the interlocking fight for justice. DJNO was founded in 2018 by racialized, disabled community members in Hamilton, Ontario to build a world where disabled people are free to be, able to thrive and grow in community together, and have the power to hold the powerful to account. The Disability Justice Network of Ontario (DJNO) aims to build a just and accessible Ontario, wherein people with disabilities: have personal and political agency; can thrive and foster community; and build the power, capacity, and skills needed to hold people, communities, and institutions responsible for the spaces they create. For more information about DJNO, visit here. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca.
In this episode I sat down with Violet aka hi its vi. Violet is a disability advocate, filmmaker, and content creator with almost 100 thousand followers on TikTok. Violet's advocacy focuses on the representation of people with dwarfism in the media. For context, we recorded this episode on February 3rd following remarks made by the President and the media about people with dwarfism. This is a conversation unpacking how society perceives, acts toward, and talks about people with dwarfism as well as the relationship between disability organizations and politics. Trigger warning for harmful rhetoric. Relief For Disabled People Impacted By The Los Angeles Fires: Richard Devylder Disaster Relief Fund: https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/rd-relief-fund/ United Spinal Disaster Relief Grant: https://unitedspinal.org/disaster-relief-grant/ Inevitable Foundation Emergency Relief Fund: https://www.inevitable.foundation/erf Follow Violet: TikTok: @hi.itsvi Instagram: @hello.itsvi Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com Read With Me: Goodreads The StoryGraph This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
Ask anyone in DC for recommendations for disability advocates, and they'll likely name Dara Baldwin. She works within the Disability Justice movement to end racism and systems of oppression. She served as the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights, Inc., and Senior Policy Analyst at National Disability Rights Network. She has worked on over 25 bills signed into law by five Presidents. She stops by the class to discuss the most important lessons learned in fighting for disability justice for all!Baldwin, Dara. To Be A Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights (July 2024).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.
The animal training industry is typically on board with non-human learners being individuals and meeting those individuals where they are when it comes to training. But what about our human learners? In this episode, Gabrielle Johnson talks about how we can meet our human learners where they are and how to support disability justice in the animal welfare industry. You can find the full episode show notes here.
Abi is joined by researcher-activist Naomi Lawson Jacobs, co-author of the book At the Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches. Naomi's research tells the stories of disabled people; the stories behind the shocking statistics. Naomi tells Abi about activism led by disabled people, the challenges that disabled Christians face, who and what we should be valuing and the problem with the idea of "inclusion". At The Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches shares disabled Christians' stories in their own words. These storytellers speak back to a church that has more often told their stories for them, calling for justice for all the disabled Christians who have been left waiting at the church gates.Buy At The Gates: Disability, Justice and the Churches here.Buy The Hopeful Activist book here.
This week on Real-ationship Goals our team discusses Disability Justice, and some of the incredible activists who have dedicated themselves to increasing accessibility and changing the way we talk and think about disability. . . Mónica's Recommendation: Check out content made by disabled content creators and center the voices of folks with disabilities! Access the episode transcript at the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_2FtqD3viEuMCY0xP-OcOAkuu5rRzxC6OmLuwcJAzms/edit?usp=sharing Advocacy Center Crisis Hotline (254) 752-7233 or (888) 867-7233. Follow us on Instagram at @ACCVC_Prevention to connect with us and for more great content!
Join Maysoon Zayid as she discusses humor, disability rights, and the resilience of Palestinian identity during a conversation filled with heart and laughter amid conflict.This show is made possible by you! Our year end goal is to raise $50,000, and we are half way there. To become a member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest: Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny MisfitsWatch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music In the Middle: "Purpose Love" by Jhelisa, released on Dorado Records. And additional music included- "Steppin" by Podington Bear. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation• Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch• Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
Description: Israel's US-backed war on Gaza has been a mass disabling event. Today's guest says we must create a “viable, accessible future” for the disabled Palestinians we have failed. Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, Princeton Fellow, and unapologetic voice for both disability rights and Palestinian identity. A fierce advocate with cerebral palsy, Zaid proves that the most powerful messages often come from unexpected places and are filled with laughter. She's lost tens of thousands of dollars of contracts for her views, she says, but that hasn't stopped her “making funny during a genocide” on social media all year. And she's shown her followers her home village in Palestine — the best place on earth, she says, despite the onslaught of oppression and violence that her people have endured. Maysoon co-founded the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and the Muslim Funny Fest. Her viral Ted Talk, “I Got 99 Problems...Palsy is Just One,” has been translated into 42 languages, and was one of the most popular talks of 2014. She's the author of “Shiny Misfits”, the new graphic novel that tells the story of Bay Ann, a disabled girl and her cat friend that rock star Dave Matthews narrates for the audiobook. In this conversation filled with heart and humor, hear how comedy shines a light on injustice and serves as a voice of resistance. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on human shields.“As a disabled kid, I liked Palestine a lot more than Jersey . . . I was the only visibly disabled kid in my school growing up. But in Palestine there were other disabled kids and disability wasn't shunned. It wasn't mocked, it wasn't bullied. I grew up in a society that very much believed that disability was a natural part of life . . .” - Maysoon Zayid“I've always used comedy to humanize and educate on disability. And this is the moment because the future of Palestine is disabled and between life and death, there's disability. I don't think it's better to be dead than to be disabled. I want us to create a viable, accessible future for this cohort of human beings that we have failed in the present.” - Maysoon ZayidGuest: Maysoon Zayid: Comedian & Disability Advocate; Author, Shiny Misfits RESOURCES:Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• “The Future is Disabled”: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. Watch / Download Podcast and Full Conversation• Anita Cameron & Keith Jones on The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Civil Rights Milestone With Miles To Go. Watch• Amanda Seales Takes the Heat: Speaking Out About Gaza & Hollywood. Watch / Download Podcast and Full ConversationRelated Articles and Resources:• “Shiny Misfits” Maysoon's graphic novel and audio version available from Audible featuring the voice of Dave Matthews, and others.• Maysoon Zayid's Ted Talk• DISCO, a live interactive panel show hosted by Maysoon Zayid coming up February, 2015 at Joe's Pub in New York City. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Erika Harley, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of The Dignity Lab features an interview with Tess Carichner, a senior honors nursing student at the University of Michigan who is minoring in disability studies and global health. Tess is the founder of Disability Justice @ Michigan and lead editor of the anthology Accessing Disability Culture. Tess discusses her work in disability health equity and disability justice. She shares her personal experiences growing up in an inter-abled family and her perspective on disability as an identity. The conversation covers various aspects of disability, including visible and invisible disabilities, the importance of dignity in healthcare, and the challenges faced by the disability community.TakeawaysDisability is a dynamic and diverse concept that includes physical disabilities, neurodivergence, and chronic illnesses.Dignity in disability healthcare involves preserving autonomy, self-determination, and recognizing the importance of individuals' needs.Diagnostic overshadowing can lead to healthcare providers dismissing concerns of disabled patients, emphasizing the need for comprehensive primary care.Visible and invisible disabilities present different challenges in terms of disclosure, accommodations, and societal perceptions.Disability justice involves cross-disability solidarity, representation, and challenging ableist systems.The anthology Accessing Disability Culture provides a platform for disabled students to share their experiences and create representation.Intersectionality is crucial in understanding the compounded effects of multiple axes of oppression on disabled individuals.Non-disabled people can contribute to combating ableism by recognizing the humanity of disabled individuals and creating inclusive communitiesExploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.
“I've seen a lot of people lashing out at people horizontally, and my gut sense is that sometimes it happens because the folks who are lashing out are definitely super traumatized, in crisis, feel and are really powerless in a lot of ways,” says Disability Justice organizer Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. In this episode, Kelly talks with Leah and Elliott Fukui, who develops community safety strategies for emotional wellness and safety, about why people are struggling right now, what's keeping people alive and engaged, and what we need to create together to survive these times. You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/series/movement-memos/ If you would like to support the show, you can donate here: bit.ly/TODonate If you would like to receive Truthout's newsletter, please sign up: bit.ly/TOnewsletter
On this West Virginia Morning, there's no public skatepark in Martinsburg, so locals spent a decade building one from scratch. And they're not alone: Skaters nationwide are adding ramps and rails to abandoned lots, calling them DIY skateparks. Reporter Jack Walker visited the “do-it-yourself” park in Martinsburg. He talked to skaters about the spot, plus... View Article The post A DIY Skatepark, Plus Disability Justice During Hazardous Spills, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
The Autistic People of Color Fund - At the intersections of disability justice, neurodiversity, and racial justice. The Fund practices redistributive justice and mutual aid by returning and sharing money directly to and with autistic people of color. They provide microgrants to Black, Brown, Native, Asian, and mixed-race people in the autistic community for survival, organizing, leisure, and pleasure. They are committed to the principles of Disability Justice, including leadership by those most impacted, intersectionality, anti-capitalist politics, cross-movement solidarity, interdependence, collective access, and collective liberation. Their work is grounded in the commitment to ending extractive economies and building and sustaining generative economies. Connect to learn more: Website: https://autismandrace.com/ Email: communityfund@autismandrace.com X: #autisticpoc For more information about Eric Jorgensen you can find him here: Web: https://visiblenationaltrust.com/ Waypoints: https://waypoints.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-jorgensen-visible-national-trust/ As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/support
On Season 10, Episode 2 of The LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast, Glen Hoos gives us the lowdown on how climate change impacts people with Down syndrome. Support the showThe LowDOWN: A Down Syndrome Podcast is produced by the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Learn more and support the podcast at DSRF.org.Follow @DSRFCanada on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
Shownotes:Being an advocate for equity and inclusion requires a certain level of self-awareness, humility and an appetite to be a lifelong learner. Especially considering that the vocabulary around DEIB/DEIBA or whatever you choose to call it is constantly evolving, there is more we don't know than we know.My chance encounter with Caroline Collier, CEO Inclusion Barnet happened over a LinkedIn recruitment post and my subsequent message to her regarding the language. She was gracious in her response educating me about why they were using ‘disabled person' (instead of person first language). I was slightly mortified but glad that I had the opportunity to engage with Caroline to better understand why they subscribe to the social model of disability. I am grateful to Caroline for making time for this important conversation (a learning opportunity for me). In the episode we spoke about Inclusion Barnet and why it describes itself as a Deaf and Disabled People's organisation, deaf being separate from disabled in deference to the cultural model of deafness. We also spoke at length about the ‘social model of disability; harnessing lived experiences for social change; acceptable language; role of the private sector in opening up opportunities; what allies can do to support; and the just launched ‘Campaign for Disability Justice' calling for a) Opportunity b) Security c) Respect.Did you know that care in the UK is based on a ‘medical model' that frames the body or mind of disabled person as something that needs to be fixed?“We see disability through the ‘social model', where being Disabled is a political term that describes our experience of marginalisation, not individual impairments. The social model allows us to come together to fight back against a world that we can't navigate safely without care and support. This model helps us understand that a flourishing social care system should give us access to choices and the freedom to live independently.We want a system that enables us to live independently, rather than generating a list of ‘care tasks' our local authority can charge us for. The struggle for a better, more equal system should unify us all to talk about intersectionality and disability justice alongside the crucial demands for fair conditions for both paid and unpaid carers, wholesale changes to the gendered imbalance of care responsibilities, and the need to tackle the looming climate crisis, which will affect our capacity to care for one another.” Caroline Collier, CEO Inclusion Barnet Episode Transcript:Sudha: Good morning, Caroline. It's wonderful to have you today as a guest on the Elephant in the Room podcast. Thank you for being hereCaroline: Thank you. Really pleased to be asked, so thank you so much.Sudha: Let's start with a quick introduction to who you are and what you do.Caroline: I'm Caroline Collier. I'm CEO of a deaf and disabled persons' organization called Inclusion Barnet. My background is varied. I started after college working in libraries. Then I ended up in my thirties writing about the construction industry, unusually enough. That changed in 2009 when I became really ill with what turned out to be bipolar. I had a bit of a rethink just because I wanted to find something with a little bit more purpose, and I was incredibly lucky to end up working in the organization that is now...
Today I'm joined by Dr. Pau Abustan and Dr. Shayda Kafai to discuss the intersections of queerness, disability justice and mentorship for BIPOC scholars. The episode covers the principles of disability justice, personal strategies for self-care, and the importance of building supportive communities and mentorship networks. Our guests also open up about the challenges that queer, crip, BIPOC scholars face and provide insights into advocating for inclusive and accessible educational spaces. You can reach Dr. Pau on Instagram @dr_pau_phd and Dr. Shayda on Instagram @shaydakafai and on her website: shaydakafai.com Here are the names and links to people and concepts mentioned on the show: -Margaret Price (Mad at School) -Molly Benitez (affects of labor) -Patty Berne -Leroy F Moore Jr -Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha -10 Principles of Disability Justice: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice -Sins Invalid: https://www.sinsinvalid.org/ -Crip time: https://dsq-sds.org/index.php/dsq/article/view/5824/4684 -Spoon Theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/category/the-spoon-theory/ -access is love: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2019/02/01/access-is-love/ One more spot left for my limited time 50% off coaching. Book a consultation and reserve your spot today! Order my new co-authored graduate school admissions book for first-gen BIPOCs by going to isgradschoolforme.com. Book me to speak at your upcoming professional development event. Get my free 17-page Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit, which includes essential info to prepare for and navigate grad school. Follow me on your favorite social media platforms: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. Support our free resources with a one-time or monthly donation. To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the Boundless Audio Podcasting Network. *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 52 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/It's called "Crip Kinship."I'm speaking with Shayda Kafai, Ph.D., author of the 2021 book, "Crip Kinship. The Disability Justice & Art Activism of Sins Invalid."Shayda is an associate professor in the Ethnic and Women's Studies Department at California State Polytechnic University, in Pomona, California. You'll hear Shayda talk about Sins Invalid,a disability justice-based performance project and what she calls "crip kinship" and the importance of finding connections online with others with disabilities. Shayda explores the notion of dreaming and dream work, in which we can "embody recurring hope, active love, critical resistance, and radical change," the power of telling stories, and the need to love ourselves. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Please subscribe where you get your podcasts.About Shayda Kafai:https://www.shaydakafai.com/Support the Show.Special thanks to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokSponsorship Opportunites Are you an organization or company interested in helping to create greater awareness about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chemical Intolerance and/or looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please email us at info@chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org
Notes and Links to Annie Liontas' Work For Episode 244, Pete welcomes Annie Liontas, and the two discuss, among other topics, their childhood love of books after early years of learning English as a second language, their teaching life, formative and transformative books and writers, the hot literary scene in Philly, and salient themes and issues in her memoir like writing emotionally-charged material, “invisible disability,” traumatic brain injuries and their personal history, as well as larger narratives about TBI in the carceral system, NFL, and beyond. Annie Liontas is the genderqueer author of the memoir Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery, which was featured on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross and selected as SELF Magazine's Book of the Month. Their debut novel, Let Me Explain You, was selected as New York Times Editors Choice. They co-edited the anthology A Manner of Being: Writers on their Mentors, and their work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Gay Magazine, NPR, Electric Literature, BOMB, Lithub, The Believer, Guernica, McSweeney's, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. A graduate of Syracuse University's MFA program, they are a professor of writing at George Washington University. Annie has served as a mentor for Pen City's incarcerated writers and helped secure a Mellon Foundation grant on Disability Justice to bring storytelling to communities in the criminal justice system. They co-host the literary podcast LitFriends and live in Philadelphia. Buy Sex with a Brain Injury Annie's George Washington University Bio NPR's Fresh Air Interview with Annie Emma Copley Eisenberg Writes about Sex with a Brain Injury for Electric Lit LitFriends Podcast with Annie and Lito Velazquez At about 1:40, Annie talks about their experience with the legendary Terri Gross At about 3:45, Annie talks about their upbringing and Greek family lineage At about 5:20, Annie homes in on their early days in frustration in transmitting ideas in English At about 6:20, Annie responds to Pete's questions about how Greek affects their English writing and reading At about 8:30, Annie discusses their early love of reading At about 11:30, Annie and Pete discuss pleasurable reading and the idea of “favorite books” At about 12:15, Annie and Pete nerd out over Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Pete recommends “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” At about 13:40, Annie speaks to ideas of representation in what they have read At about 15:20, Annie talks about “wonderful” professors in their time at Syracuse At about 16:20, Annie highlights Justin Torres, Yiyun Li, and other writers whose work is favorited by their students At about 17:50, Annie highlights Philadelphia's huge amount of talent-writers like Marie Helene Bertino, Emma Eisenberg, and Liz Moore At about 20:15, Pete and Annie talks about Annie's memoir's exposition and opening lines; Annie expounds upon seeds for the book At about 23:00, Pete shouts out Ingrid Rojas Contreras' The Man Who Could Move Clouds At about 23:50, The two discuss the ways in which Annie uses second person and tropes about concussions in the memoir At about 26:40, Pete wonders about Annie's decisions in summarizing three main injuries and compliments the draw of the structure; Annie talks about suspense and withholding and shares a resonant quote from George Saunders At about 29:30, Annie discusses “the longitudinal experience” that goes into “I will have my life” that ends the second chapter At about 31:05, Annie responds to Pete's questions about writing emotionally-charged material about beloved people At about 33:05, Annie talks about people doubting the severity of their injuries and a “five-year plan” At about 36:10, Annie shares interesting history about the rail industry and its “bonkers” track record-pun intended-in connection to injuries and “faking” At about 38:30, Pete asks Annie about effects of the brain injury At about 41:05, Pete's got jokes! and Annie talks about the physical effects of their brain injuries At about 42:25, Henry VIII's possible brain traumas are discussed, as are Harriet Tubman's At about 45:15, “Lying as a social act” is discussed in context of Annie's injury and subsequent ill effects At about 48:20, Annie discusses their mother's life and connections between addiction and brain trauma, including Marchell Taylor's moving fight for better care for TBI victims in the carceral system At about 54:00, Pete highlights a resonant excerpt from the book, Page 67, revolving around queerness At about 57:15, Pete and Annie cite examples from the sporting world and the ways in which women's health concerns are not treated equally At about 58:30, the NFL and concussions are discussed At about 1:01:55, Pete and Annie discuss Q&A's with Annie's wife, and Pete wonders about the choice to use redacted parts At about 1:04:30, Annie juxtaposes the different ways in which Tig Notaro and Ernest Shackleton dealt with trauma At about 1:08:50, Annie highlights the greatness of and beautiful relationship with Ursula von Ridingsvard At about 1:12:00, Annie shouts out their publisher and places to buy the book, as well as how to contact them and find them online; they give background information on her podcast You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode. I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership! Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 245 with Shannon Sanders, who is a Black writer, attorney, and author of the linked story collection Company, which was winner of the 2023 LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. Additionally, her short fiction was the recipient of a 2020 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. The episode will go live on July 31. 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On this episode of Queer Goggles, host Phae Lockwood (they/them) welcomes guest Sarah Marquez (she/her), a Disability Justice Facilitator and Consultant, to discuss Disability Pride Month, disability justice, and its significance to the LGBTQ+ community.Sarah delves into the history the Disability Rights Movement and shares her journey as a queer, disabled person. This conversation explores the intersectionality of disability and LGBTQ+ identities, highlighting the importance of community-building and the ongoing fight for adequate care and access.Learn more about The SourceSupport the Show.
From the archives of Sex Ed with DB, enjoy these two amazing conversations exploring sex, disability, and relationships! First: comedian, actor, and disability advocate Steve Way discusses dating and disability representation on TV. Then, New York Times bestselling author and mental health advocate Allison Raskin candidly shares her journey managing OCD and how it impacts her relationships. Hear the full episodes: Dating and Disability with Steve Way OCD and Mental Health Advocacy with Emotional Support Lady, Allison Raskin —— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast! —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
Amu Urhonen is a disability activist and disability rights expert based in Tampere, Finland. She has worked with disability rights since 1997 when she was 17 and joined a disability rights organisation when she realised the importance of persons with disabilities working for their rights. Currently, she is working at FELM (Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission) as a disability inclusion adviser and as a chairperson of Abilis Foundation that provides funding for grassroot level organisations of persons with disabilities in developing countries. She is a member of ODIHR panel of politicians with disabilities. She has worked in research projects about disability history, disability activism and political participation of persons with disabilities. In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she worked for IFRC making sure disability inclusion would be considered in their COVID measures. Urhonen is a Theologist and Sexual Counsellor who has also studied Social Sciences. On her free time, Urhonen enjoys literature and travelling in Europe by train.
Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Gizelle Clemens, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement at National Medical Fellowships. Gizelle is a fervent leader working at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. She is both a disruptor and unifier driving systemic organizational changeGiselle shares her personal experience as a Black disabled woman and the challenges she faced in getting a proper medical diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of representation, highlighting how having a Black female doctor finally led to her medical issues being identified and treated.In this conversation, we discuss…Gizelle's commitment to health equity.The challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace and how organizations can create cultures of equity and belonging.Her vision for disability justice, which includes eliminating barriers to transportation, housing, and access to resources.This episode is a must-listen for organizational leaders. Giselle challenges us to take action and make our workplaces and communities more accessible for people with disabilities, which ultimately benefits us all. Resources: Gizelle Clemens LinkedinCrip CampDisabilityLeadEmily Blum
# Have you ever thought of climate change as a disability justice issue? Today Blaise talks about the need for people with disabilities to be more involved in emergency preparedness. What do you think? Let Blaise know, subscribe, rate/review, and support the Disability Pride fund drive at blaisinshows.com.Read transcript
How did you (or did you not) see yourself represented in stories growing up and how did that shape your understanding of yourself?How has your story changed?...Hannah Soyer is a queer disabled writer living in the Midwest. She has written fornationally acclaimed publications such as The Sun Magazine, Bustle, and Cosmopolitan and is the editor of The Ending Hasn't Happened Yet: An Anthology of Disability Poetics from Sable Books (2022). Her debut lyric memoir, Dreams in Which I'm Almost Human, is forthcoming from Red Hen Press. Hannah also happens to be a cat and chocolate enthusiast.Today, Hannah begins by introducing herself, including how her creative work centers around her neuromuscular disability, was largely prompted by mental health struggles she had a young adult, and how it has become a sacred and magical place. Abbie and Hannah discuss why they both love stories, what it means that Hannah sees storytelling as “beautiful acts of survival, resistance, and community building,” and how our stories change with us. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann.Find Rik on YouTube.Listen to our conversation with Rik in Ep. 8....Visit the Stories Lived. Stories Told. website.Follow Stories Lived. Stories Told. on Instagram.Subscribe to Stories Lived. Stories Told. on YouTube.Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Subscribe to CMM Institute on Substack.Connect with the CMM Institute on LinkedIn and Facebook.Access all CosmoActivities for FREE!Participate in the CosmoParents Survey.Visit the CMM Institute website.Learn more about Cosmopolis 2045.
Today we're highlighting athlete, activist, speaker and artist Doaa Shayea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode I sat down with Rebecca Williford. Rebecca is a seasoned, nationally recognized disability community leader and an ardent disability rights litigator, currently serving as the President & CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (or DRA), the leading national nonprofit disability rights legal center whose mission is to advance the rights, inclusion, and equity of people with disabilities through high-impact litigation, education, and advocacy. We discuss the role legal action plays in the disability rights movement, how DRA is changing the fabric of society and what it means to be a disabled person, and much, much more. Follow Rebecca: Instagram: @rebecca.williford.dra LinkedIn: Rebecca Williford Follow Disability Rights Advocates: Instagram: @dralegal LinkedIn: Disability Rights Advocates Website: https://dralegal.org Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com/ Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés talks with Rep. David Ortiz about Disability Justice, Historical Buildings, and the most dangerous Star Wars Villians! Come for the Jet Ski acronym, stay for protest history! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. Ortiz: Davidortizcolorado.com @DavidDOrtizCO Show Notes: Schindler's List HB24-1360 Colorado Disability Opportunity Office Longest Occupation of Federal Offices New Office, New Opportunities Fort William Henry HB24-1454 Digital Noncompliance Grace Period HB21-1110 Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities Justice Department Weighs in on Web Access Turo Empire Strikes Back Rogue One TABOR Obi-Wan Kenobi Ahsoka Tano
Dr Katie Savin joins Ethics Talk to discuss their article, coauthored with Drs Laura Guidry-Grimes and Olivia Kates: “What Does Disability Justice Require of Antimicrobial Stewardship?” Recorded February 20, 2024. Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org
More and more, it feels like our country is offering its citizens the care they need to survive, but not to thrive. At the same time, we're witnessing an increase of attempts to repeal health coverage laws like the Affordable Care Act, and privatize programs like Medicaid. This has left the disability community at the forefront of the fight to protect and expand our governments' care resources. So, what happens when you get tired of waiting around for change and you decide to take matters into your hands? We'll hear from a disability justice advocate who decided to run for office to bring awareness to the care crisis. As well as a mother of a medically complex child who founded her own lobbying organization aiming to influence healthcare policies in Congress. In our final episode of the season, we're talking about care access, disability justice and the political power of the disability community.Learn more about how you can build change at actblue.com/buildthechange or follow us on Instagram and TikTok.
Annie Liontas, author of Sex with a Brain Injury, sits down with DB to discuss the challenges of sex and intimacy after experiencing brain injuries. DB and Annie also answer a listener's question about having sex for the first time with someone you don't know, and play a fun round of sexy trivia! 11:53 Challenges in sex and intimacy when you have a brain injury 21:20 Socio-political impact of brain injuries 25:02 The exclusion of women in medical research 26:21 Navigating sex after a brain injury 32:53 Bedroom Brainiacs: Fun sexy trivia! 43:32 Booty Call! Answering a listener's question about losing virginity Annie Liontas is the genderqueer author of the queer-crip memoir Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery, which was featured on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross and selected as SELF Magazine's Book of the Month. They co-host the literary podcast LitFriends. At George Washington University, they helped to secure a Mellon Foundation grant on Disability Justice to bring storytelling to communities in the criminal justice system. Annie lives in Philadelphia with their wife, dog, and Email the rabbit. —— Do you have a silly sex story to share, need some advice, or have thoughts on the episode you just heard? Send us a voicemail for a chance to be featured on the podcast! —— Follow Sex Ed with DB on: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok: @sexedwithdbTwitter : @sexedwithdbThreads: @sexedwithdbpodcast YouTube: Sex Ed with DB Rep your favorite sex ed podcast with our brand new merch! Sign up for our newsletter with BTS content and exclusive giveaways here. Are you a sexual health professional? Check out DB's workshop: Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand. Want to get in touch with Sex Ed with DB? Email us at sexedwithdb@gmail.com. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 is Sponsored by: Lion's Den, Uberlube, and Magic Wand. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! —— About Sex Ed with DB: Sex Ed with DB is a feminist podcast bringing you all the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling, centering LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experts. We discuss topics such as birth control, pleasure, LGBTQ+ health and rights, abortion, consent, BDSM, sex and disability, HIV, sex in the media, and more. —— Sex Ed with DB, Season 10 Team: Creator, Host, Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) Producer: Sadie Lidji Communications Lead: Cathren Cohen Marketing Coordinator: Mitch Coburn Social Media Coordinator: Emm-Kirsty Fraser
Jess Belasco is the founder and director of The Disability Justice Torah Circle, a space in which Jews with disabilities can build community around Torah, engage Jewish text through a disability justice lens, and nurture and amplify their voices to impact the broader Jewish community. They join Lex Rofeberg and Dan Libenson for a conversation about what disability has to say about Torah and what Torah has to say about disability.There are some amazing mini-course offerings beginning next week in the UnYeshiva. Check out these classes at www.judaismunbound.com/classes! And sign up for ShavuotLIVE, our 24-hour festival of Jewish learning (June 8-9) by heading to bit.ly/shavuot2024!Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!
In this week's episode I sat down with Judge Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey. Judge Bailey sits on Nevada's Eighth Judicial District Court. In 2018 she created the Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth (DAAY) Court, a diversionary court that focuses on providing services aimed to help youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain out of the criminal justice system. We discuss how the DAAY court works, how it differs from the traditional juvenile court system, what empowered her to establish the DAAY Court, the future she envisions for it and much, much more. Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com/ Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com
Annie Liontas is the author of the memoir-in-essays Sex with a Brain Injury, available from Scribner. Liontas is also the author of the novel Let Me Explain You, and they co-edited the anthology A Manner of Being: Writers on their Mentors. Their work has appeared in The New York Times Book Review, Gay Magazine, NPR, Electric Literature, BOMB, Lithub, The Believer, Guernica, McSweeney's, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. A graduate of Syracuse University's MFA program, they are a professor of writing at George Washington University. Liontas has served as a mentor for Pen City's incarcerated writers and helped secure a Mellon Foundation grant on Disability Justice to bring storytelling to communities in the criminal justice system. They co-host the literary podcast LitFriends and live in Philadelphia with their wife, dog, and Email the rabbit. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Twitter Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices