Podcast appearances and mentions of emily ladau

From Sesame Street to the streets of advocacy, Emily Ladau has been using her voice to shift perspectives and spark change since the age of ten. Born with Larsen syndrome and never one to shy away from the spotlight, she's shown the world that disability is not a deficit—it's a story worth telling in full color and full volume. Whether through her editorial leadership, her bestselling book Demystifying Disability, or simply through conversations that crack open compassion, Emily leads with heart, humor, and honesty. In this conversation, we talk Big Bird, big myths, and even bigger truths—one question at a time.Featuring: Emily LadauInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Alon PeretzProduced by: AwareNow MediaIn Partnership with: Change For Balance

Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant. She was born with Larsen Syndrome, a genetic physical disability. Her career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate kids about life with a physical disability. She is the co-host of The Accessible Stall Podcast, and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Get Hired will be celebrating the stories, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities throughout October. On this week's episode of the show, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with disability rights activist and author Emily Ladau. Emily makes the case for including disability in broader conversations about diversity, and offers advice for supporting colleagues with disabilities at work. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Emily Ladau on LinkedIn by clicking here. You can see a transcript of the episode by clicking here. You can find more information about NDEAM by clicking here. Information on resources from the U.S. Department of Labor can be found by clicking here.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Rebecca Williford, Esq., President & CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), for a conversation in honor of Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rebecca shines a spotlight on the important work of DRA, a national nonprofit disability rights legal center that fights systemic discrimination against people with disabilities through impact litigation.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Gabriel Foster, Co-founder & Executive Director of the Trans Justice Funding Project. Foster shines a spotlight on the importance of centering the leadership of trans people in funding decisions, particularly in relation to intersecting oppressions such as ableism. Foster emphasizes the need for funders to move beyond symbolic gestures and provide meaningful support to LGBTQIA+ communities year-round. He specifically amplifies many of the current challenges faced by the trans community, and calls on philanthropy to prioritize inclusion and collaboration across marginalized communities. Foster urges listeners to consider the risks of inaction and to actively work towards disability inclusion.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes mental health activist Dior Vargas for a conversation about the role philanthropy can play in supporting mental health, wellness, and self-care. Vargas shares a powerful call to action for accessible and equitable mental health care, highlighting the flaws in the current system and calling for community-based support and trauma-informed care.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Before she had her son, Serena was already a pediatric SLP, business owner, and disability advocate who spent her time empowering families to understand and become more comfortable with their children’s disabilities. So, she was prepared for anything, or so she thought. But as it turns out, no amount of education or experience can prepare you for the moment your child receives a diagnosis for a disease that will eventually kill them. In this episode, I sit down with Serena Murison, SLP and owner of Play Spark, as she shares the story of discovering that her son Rudy has Lama2 Muscular Dystrophy, a disease that is progressive and life-limiting. Serena walks us through the emotional rollercoaster of her son’s first few months, as well as the conflicting feelings that have come up for her in the way that she both embraces her son’s disability and grieves the pain of knowing his disease will likely take his life. This episode is SO REAL and raw. It’s one you can’t miss! Links: Get a copy of “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle. Get a copy of “Demystifying disability” by Emily Ladau. Get a copy of “NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Silberman. Listen to Ep 97: Melissa’s Story. Listen to Ep 77: To those who cannot say I wouldn’t have them any other way. Visit Serena’s website, Play Spark. Follow Serena on Instagram @play_spark! Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life! Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode. Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Inevitable Foundation co-founders Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska for a conversation on the importance of supporting authentic disability representation in the media. Richie and Marisa call on philanthropy to provide funding for media makers both through individual grants and broader initiatives. Together, they highlight the impact of such funding efforts, including helping disabled writers secure jobs and fostering inclusive spaces for disabled creatives.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Check out these links and extra resources Lauren mentioned during the show: https://emilyladau.com/ Emily Ladau's podcast https://www.theaccessiblestall.com/ ASSUME THAT I CAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ivgabfdPQ "Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a 'self-fulfilling prophecy.' Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, they will have opportunities at school, at work, in relationships, and in other activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality." “I'm Guilty”: People Check Their Own Biases Against Down Syndrome After Watching New Ad https://www.boredpanda.com/powerful-new-ad-challenges-stereotypes-about-down-syndrome/ From What If to What Next podcast Episode 63 - What if disability justice, deep inclusion and liberation were centred in healthcare, education and the arts? https://fromwhatiftowhatnext.libsyn.com/63-what-if-disability-justice-deep-inclusion-and-liberation-were-centred-in-healthcare-education-and-the-arts Episode 64 - What if the Black Fantastic reshaped the world? https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/64-what-if-the-black-fantastic-reshaped-the-world/id1538281063?i=1000586919985 Episode 97 - What if there was an alternative to capitalism, after all? https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/97-what-if-there-was-an-alternative-to-capitalism-after-all/id1538281063?i=1000648727593 Imperfect Resources, including a guide to 2SLGBTQ2AI++ inclusion, an inclusive language guide, ableist words and terms to avoid, and more https://www.theimperfect.network/resources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booksapplied/support

This episode is sponsored by ABLEnow – tax advantaged savings accounts for eligible individuals with disabilities.       Emily and I gush over that one disability ad for a while. Enjoy! A brief summary of the episode is below: In this episode of The Accessible Stall podcast, hosts Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian discuss... The post Episode 121: This Ad Is So Cool! appeared first on The Accessible Stall.

In this special episode I sat down with Emily Ladau. Emily is a disability rights activist, storyteller, digital communications consultant, author of the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally and editor of Able News at The Viscardi Center, a monthly print periodical and digital news outlet that serves as a resource for and amplifies the perspectives of New York's diverse, vibrant disability community. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the timeline and media firestorm surrounding Catherine, the Princess of Wales leading up to and in the days following her medical disclosure and examine what happened through a disability lens. Follow Emily: Instagram: @emilyladau Twitter/X: @emily_ladau Website: https://emilyladau.com Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com/ Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com This podcast was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

On the off chance that you don't have a fireman to rescue you, one has no choice but to rely on their own whits and advocacy efforts. As it is Women's History Month, Team Peri is giving you a woman who is making history. Emily Ladau is someone that you want by your side while you are fighting to be heard, to be seen, and to be treated as any other individual.  Emily, a disability advocate and author, started her journey as an English major and ended up finding her passion as an advocate for change, acceptance, and undeniable rights for those within the disability community. What is it like growing up with a physical disability in a mainstream school? How does society perceive those with extremely apparent disabilities? Why are we still fighting the same fight over and over again? Both Peri & Emily, each through their individual paths, sought advocacy at Adelphi University and beyond, and stepping out of line just became a natural progression of their ability to shift perspectives and the social paradigm. 

Since the dawn of time (ok, ok, since 1981) SMART goals have been the dominant framework for setting and achieving goals, including financial ones. But disability advocate Emily Ladau was onto something when she said that SMART goals were out, and FUN goals were in. As a shame free financial therapist and financial wellness expert, I'm a huge fan of FUN goals! Tune in to hear how Flexible, Uplifting, and Number-Based goals can help you achieve your money goals and feel good while doing it!

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dr. Bonnie Swenor, Endowed Professor of Disability Health and Justice at The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Director of the Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center, about the many healthcare inequities that the disability community experiences due to ableism and inaccessibility. Dr. Swenor calls for philanthropy to engage with the disability community to support the development of better metrics for accurate data collection, highlighting the importance of including diverse perspectives and centering disabled people who hold multiple marginalized identities.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Cathy interviews Catarina Rivera, public speaker and disability and education inclusion advocate. Catarina, who has retinitis pigmentosa, has worn hearing aids from a young age and was diagnosed with a progressive vision disability at 17 years old.  Paige, Jenny, and Cathy consider how knowing what is available and having a choice about it is both inclusion and self-care.  They consider the positive impact of considering your strengths and how accidental accessibility makes life easier.  Catarina's Socials:   Instagram: http://instagram.com/blindishlatina  X: http://twitter.com/catarinarivera  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindishlatina  Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinarivera  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatarinaRivera  Website: www.catarinarivera.com    Mentioned in today's episode:   Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law, by Haben Girma, with a forward by Stephen Curry: https://habengirma.com/book/   Navigating Blindness: https://www.instagram.com/navigatingblindness?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Prevail and Braille Mama: https://www.instagram.com/prevailandbraillemama?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Crip Camp documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8SpwioZ4&pp=ygUJY3JpcCBjYW1w  Book: Demystifying Disability, by Emily Ladau: https://www.amazon.com/Demystifying-Disability-What-Know-Ally/dp/1984858971/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=676936614912&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014255&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12604771403547326959&hvtargid=kwd-1990405576204&hydadcr=22167_13517494&keywords=demystify+disability&qid=1707748629&sr=8-1  Book: Disability Visability, by Alice Wong: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/dv/    Bret Dahmke Memorial Scholarship, a $500 scholarship that assists a Kentucky family of a child with a visual impairment to attend a local or national conference that is related to blindness/low vision.: https://vips.org/bret-dahmke-scholarship/      Please give us your feedback using this survey link: ⁠https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw⁠      Make a Donation to-   VIPS: ⁠https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495⁠   Anchor Center: ⁠https://www.anchorcenter.org/get-involved/donate/⁠     Get in touch with us!   Follow us on Facebook @Feelingthislifepodcast and Instagram @Feelingthislife   Email: ⁠feelingthislife@vips.org⁠   ⁠www.anchorcenter.org⁠   ⁠www.vips.org⁠ 

A theme we often touch upon on this show is how the discourse surrounding neurodivergence and the language used when referring to neurodivergence is ever-evolving. I've observed on social media and in other spaces how conversations about terminology can be confusing, divisive, alienating, and complicated to navigate. Disability is one of those terms that can be uncomfortable for some people, including parents of neurodivergent kids, to embrace, but my hope is that this conversation will help you have a deeper understanding of what it means to be disabled, how ableism shows up and hurts all members of the disability community, including our kids, and how we can be better allies in the disability To talk about this, I invited disability rights activist and writer Emily Ladau onto the show. Emily wrote a wonderful book called Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, and in today's conversation, we explore some of the core ideas in her book. As always, we covered a lot of ground in this episode, including what it actually means to be disabled, why the euphemism “special needs” is problematic for many people, how ableism is normalized in our society, disability etiquette do's and dont's to keep in mind for future interactions, and so much more.   About Emily Ladau Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. Her writing has been published in outlets including The New York Times, CNN, Vice, and HuffPost and her first book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, was published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in September 2021. Emily has spoken before numerous audiences, from the U.S. Department of Education to the United Nations. Central to all of Emily's work is harnessing the power of storytelling to engage people in learning about disability.   Things you'll learn from this episode The difference between models of disability, including the medical, social, and charity model Why it's critical that we recognize and address internalized ableism in order to promote inclusivity What intersectionality is and ways disability intersects with other marginalized identities What should be considered when looking at accommodations and accessibility when meeting the diverse needs of individuals Do's, don't's and best practices when it comes to disability etiquette   Resources mentioned for Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally Emily Ladau's website Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally by Emily Ladau The Accessible Stall (Emily's podcast) Words I Wheel By (Emily's Facebook page) Emily on Instagram Emily on LinkedIn Tyler Fedder (Illustrator) D'Arcee Neal The Platinum Rule   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Julie Farrar, a longtime disabled organizer and activist, along with Jen Matheson, who leads the leads the Advancing Disability Justice program at Northwest Health Foundation. Through storytelling and reflection, Julie and Jen shine a spotlight on the impact of funding direction action and organizing.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes the Disability & Philanthropy Forum team!Hear from all of the team members about what drew them to the Forum, what they've been working on, and what their calls-to-action are for the philanthropic sector.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

More than one billion people around the world are disabled, yet, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be disabled. Many of us are fearful, confused and unsure of what to say and how to act around someone with a disability. On this episode, we'll “demystify disabilities” with our guest, well-known disability rights activist, blogger and speaker Emily Ladau, whose work has been featured by the New York Times, CNN, and U.S. News and World Report, to name just a few. She is passionate about, “Getting nondisabled people to stop treating disabled people as a weird cross between precious gems and alien creatures.” She's the author of the book, "DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally".  Her website is https://emilyladau.com/

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Kristy Trautmann, Executive Director of FISA Foundation, an early signatory of the Disability Inclusion Pledge, to shine a spotlight on their commitment to disability inclusive grantmaking and operations.Foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations that sign the Disability Inclusion Pledge commit to working on eight action items to advance systemic change across the philanthropic sector.Kristy offers a deep well of insights on actionable steps for implementing the Pledge and calls upon colleagues in philanthropy to join the disability inclusion learning journey.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

For this week's episode of Off-Kilter, Rebecca sat back down with Emily Ladau. She's the editor of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project and the author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. She's someone who's done an immense amount throughout her career to shift narratives on disability in the United States and is a master storyteller whose many superpowers also include supporting other people in telling their stories. They had a far-ranging conversation about the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project as it comes up on its one-year anniversary; why it's so important for people with disabilities to get to tell their own stories; why storytelling is critical to policy and culture change; how she ended up on Sesame Street; why she wrote her book Demystifying Disability; and lots more.  Links from this episode: Check out Emily's book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally Follow Emily on Twitter/X @emily_ladau  Learn more about the Voices project and how to write for it Here is the Off-Kilter episode feat. Emily with writer Alex Ashley Fox on the harms that come from autistic people being forced to mask at work, and here is Alex's Voices piece

About The Guest(s):Andy Arias: DEIA expert, national policy advisor, instructor at Georgetown University, actor, and producer.Diego Mariscal: Founder, CEO, and Chief Disabled Officer of 2Gether International, an accelerator that supports disabled entrepreneurs.Emily Ladau: Disability rights activist, author of "Demystifying Disability," and board member of Kids Included Together.Summary: In this episode, Torrie Dunlop hosts a panel discussion with Andy Arias, Diego Mariscal, and Emily Liddell to honor the legacy of Judy Heumann, a pioneer and advocate in the disability rights movement. The panelists discuss how Judy's work has inspired their own activism, the most important issues facing the disability community today, and the impact of intersectionality in disability rights. They also share personal stories and reflections on Judy as a person, highlighting her generosity, humor, and commitment to connecting people. The panelists discuss how they plan to continue Judy's legacy in their own work, emphasizing the importance of authentic representation and collaboration in the disability community.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/_LOEalVNz27i_mdqvHaNnXHQVqQKey Takeaways:Judy Heumann's legacy is characterized by her commitment to collaboration, community building, and intersectionality in the disability rights movement.The most important issues facing the disability community today are interconnected and require a holistic approach to address barriers in healthcare, employment, education, transportation, and more.Judy's impact as a person extended beyond her advocacy work, as she was known for her humor, generosity, and genuine interest in connecting with others.To honor Judy's legacy, it is crucial to prioritize authentic representation and collaboration in all aspects of disability rights work, including storytelling, filmmaking, and entrepreneurship.Kids Included Together: https://www.kit.org/Andy Arias: https://www.instagram.com/andyswheelz/Diego Mariscal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Diego-Mariscal/Emily Ladau: https://emilyladau.com/ Support Think Inclusive by becoming a patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Luticha André Doucette, a disability justice advocate and the owner of Catalyst Consulting. In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), join Emily and Luticha for a conversation on shifting towards a more inclusive workplace culture. Luticha offers a wealth of honest insights and best practices for fostering accessible, equitable workplaces for all. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

How we talk about disability frames the way we view the importance of access. The Accessible Stall podcast co-hosts Emily Ladau and Kyle Kachadurian talk about disability a lot in episodes covering everything from pre-peeled fruit and lingerie to health care and ableism. Today, they join the podcast to talk with Lindsay Smith Rogers about why authentic representation of disability is so critical to designing policies and spaces that serve everyone. To explore the resources recommended in this episode, visit the links below: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally by Emily Ladau Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century by Alice Wong Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann, with Kristen Joiner Loud Hands: Autistic People, Speaking by Julia Bascom Squirmy and Grubs (YouTube channel)

On today's episode, we chat with the co-hosts of The Accessible Stall podcast, Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian! These two disabled podcasting stars were some of the first podcasters with disabilities when they got their start in 2016. They are both strong advocates for disability, accessibility, and the power of story-telling. They join Keith and Maddie to discuss why they began podcasting, what accessibility considerations they make when producing a podcast, and much more. About the guests and their podcast: The Accessible Stall is a disability podcast hosted by Kyle Khachadurian and Emily Ladau that keeps it real about issues within the disability community. Because we each have different disabilities and mobility levels, we approach everything we talk about with two unique viewpoints, offering our listeners a fresh insight into how differences in disability can color your experiences and perspectives. And we never shy away from offering our honest opinions. Even if they go against the grain of the disability community at large, we always speak our minds.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Dom Kelly, Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, and Jalyn Radziminski, Founder of Count US IN; Commissioner and Vice Chair for Indiana Disability Rights' Protection and Advocacy Services, and Director of Engagement at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.Tune in for an impactful conversation on why it's essential to incorporate disability into all civic and political engagement work. Remember, every issue is a disability issue. If your funding doesn't support the civic participation of disabled people, it's not truly inclusive or intersectional. Dom and Jalyn offer insights and actionable ideas to shift civic engagement toward efforts that centers and honors the perspectives and lived experiences of the disability community.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Parenting children with medical complexities and rare diseases is incredibly stressful. This isn't news to any of us who've been living this life for a little while. More surprising are all the ways – and there are SO MANY – that stress can show up and cause issues in our physical bodies. From insomnia and exhaustion to weight and body changes to health problems and chronic illnesses, we're sharing all the ways chronic stress has manifested physically in our bodies in today's episode. Amanda Griffith-Atkins joins me once again as we discuss the impact on chronic stress and some of the ways that we can try to minimize its effects. We don't have the solution to every issue chronic stress causes, but we see you and we're right here with you trying to figure it out for ourselves too. Links: Listen to all of my previous episodes with Amanda: Ep 130: Fear of Child Loss, Ep 99: Family Planning, & Ep 81: Health Anxiety. Listen to Ep 85: Parental Identity When You Have a Disabled Child with Emily Ladau. Read Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski. Follow Amanda Griffith-Atkins on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins. Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life! Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode. Fill out our contact form to get a reminder about upcoming discussion meetings and the Skype link to join! Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Catarina Rivera, a dynamic disability public speaker and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. Catarina dives into why it's essential to ensure disability isn't overlooked in DEI work and offers an incredible wealth of actionable insights on implementing accessibility and disability-inclusive best practices. You'll want to take notes during this episode!Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

For Disability Pride Month, Dr. Stephanie Van, a Johns Hopkins rehabilitation physician and founder of YouTube's @‌ThisAbilityClinic, talks with Lindsay Smith Rogers about her work as a pain management specialist and disability advocate. They discuss how she helps patients with newly acquired disabilities and what she's learned about the disability community in the process, as well as what needs to change from the individuals to industries to make the world a little more inclusive. This episode is also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/T2PUYFOBVYk  Learn more about disability and accessibility with the resources recommended in this episode by Dr. Van: Hashtags to follow on social media: #Disability, #Accessibility, #DisabilityVisibility Read or listen: Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Ryan Easterly, Executive Director of WITH Foundation, and Justice Shorter, a Disability Justice advocate and international advisor for disability inclusive humanitarian and disaster assistance, for a wide-ranging, poignant conversation on disability pride. Ryan and Justice offer insights into their lived experiences Black disabled people who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, reflect on the power of storytelling, and share how they find joy in disability identity and culture.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Like most other parents, my sense of identity forever changed with the arrival of my disabled child. And in many ways, it's helped me to embrace (at least on good days!) a lifestyle I used to resent. But I've noticed a pushback from the disability community in claiming our child's disabilities as part of our own identities. So, of course, we had to examine this controversial and intimate topic with the best of the best. In this conversation with famed disability activist, speaker, and author of Demystifying Disability, Emily Ladau and Amanda Griffith-Atkins guest from Ep. 81 and mom to a disabled teen, we tackle questions like: Is it ok for us as parents to find identity in our children's disabilities? If so, where is the line? IS there a line? How can I respect both my child's lived experience and my own? Can I share those experiences on social media? How can parents and disabled people soften towards each other and put down the proverbial weapons? *This is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite episodes of The Rare Life for you to listen to while we work on production for season 8, coming in August! If you'd like to discuss this episode with other members of The Rare Life community, we'll be holding three different meetings run by our amazing group facilitators every Tuesday at 8pm in PST/CST/EST. Fill out our contact form to get the Zoom link each week!* Links: Sign up to get an invitation for our community discussions every Tuesday during the off-season! Purchase Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau via Penguin House or Amazon. Listen to The Accessible Stall podcast Follow Emily on Instagram. Follow Amanda on Instagram. Follow Madeline on Instagram. Listen to Ep. 81: Health Anxiety w/ Amanda Griffith-Atkins, LMFT Listen to Ep. 54: Disabled Adult Perspective w/ Erica Stearns Listen to Ep. 77: To Those Who Cannot Say, “I Wouldn't Have them Any Other Way” Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee. Contact me about sponsoring the podcast. Follow the Facebook page. Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

This is Part 2 of our series with disability rights activist Emily Ladau. In this conversation, Emily up-ends the wide ranging assumptions many people make about disabled people and sexuality.Show Notes:Emily LadauDemystifying DisabilityNational Council for Independent LivingCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comLove what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So AwkwardTo bring us to your school or community email communications@orderofmagnitude.coTo submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.comProduction by Peoples MediaTranscript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Taryn Mackenzie Williams, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy. Tune in for an insightful discussion on accessibility--what it means, how to implement it, and why it makes the world a just, equitable place.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

Disability rights activist Emily Ladau describes her experience through puberty with a physical disability, sharing her own story in the most eye-opening, heartwarming conversation. If you've never thought about what it's like to transform physically and emotionally while managing physical limitations, this episode will open your mind.Show Notes:Emily LadauDemystifying DisabilityNational Council for Independent LivingCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comLove what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So AwkwardTo bring us to your school or community email communications@orderofmagnitude.coTo submit listener questions email thepubertypodcast@gmail.comProduction by Peoples MediaTranscript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Off-Kilter is wrapping up our ongoing series digging into why in the famous words of Audre Lorde, “self-care is political warfare. A recurring theme uplifted by several guests throughout this series has been the importance of bringing your whole self to the work—a phrase that, like so much within the topic of self-care, has become watered down enough in recent years that it's about as likely to spur eye rolls as genuine interest in many circles.  So to dig a little deeper beneath the surface of what it really looks like to bring one's whole self to social justice work, Rebecca sat down with the brilliant Andraea Lavant, a longtime disability justice advocate, to delve deeply into the subject of claiming one's identity, and what that looks like as part of self-care. We had a far-ranging conversation about Andraea's own journey to claim all parts of her identity as a black, disabled, queer woman, and how that ultimately led her to start a strategy and communications firm focused on culture shift and building a society and an economy where disabled people of color belong. For more: Learn more about and connect with Andraea's firm, Lavant Consulting Follow Andraea on Twitter @andraealavant  Here's the Off-Kilter episode feat. writers Alex Ashley Fox and Emily Ladau about the harms that come from “masking” to fit in at work, for autistic as well as neurotypical people with and without disabilities Here's the Off-Kilter episode feat. Social Security Works executive director and We Act Radio cofounder Alex Lawson about tapping into your own inner weirdo (in the best possible way) and finding the technique that works for you And here's the Off-Kilter episode that memorialized Judy Heumann, godmother of the disability rights movement

**This is the voiceover version. There are two versions of this episode! One where you can hear directly from Hannah, and one where we used an AI voiceover. If you have hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties, or are listening in a noisy car, the voiceover version is here for you to access this awesome conversation! Have you ever given much thought to the terminology we use to describe our medically complex kids (and ourselves)? The words we use might seem inconsequential at first glance, but I'm talking with Kari Harbath (mom to a disabled daughter) and Hannah Setzer (disabled activist), to explain why the terms we use for our kids are really important and set the tone for how disabled children and adults can move about in the world. In this episode, Hannah describes her experience as a disabled child and now a disabled adult and why she prefers the term “disabled” instead of special needs. She and Kari also discuss how they've heard the term “special” used in society and why that just isn't an ideal description for our kids. And I want to add, this conversation isn't about calling out or shaming anyone! We're just here to give you another perspective and offer you an alternative to some very popular (but kind of infantilizing) terms often used in wider society. We're so grateful that you're here and willing to tackle topics like this with us. Links: Watch this episode with subtitles on YouTube. Get a copy of Hannah's book “I'll Pray for You: and Other Outrageous Things Said to Disabled People.” Get a copy of Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau. Listen to Ep 85 with Emily Ladau and Amanda Griffith-Atkins on the identity of parents related to their disabled children. Listen to Ep 121: When Strangers “Just Ask” with disabled author James Catchpole. Listen to Episode 10 and Episode 11 to hear Kari's first episodes on The Rare Life. Follow Hannah on Instagram! Follow Kari (and Sloan) on Instagram! Follow me on Instagram! Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee. Contact me about sponsoring the podcast.

**This is the original version. A voiceover version is available on this platform. If you have hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties, or are listening in a noisy car, the voiceover version is here for you to access this awesome conversation! Have you ever given much thought to the terminology we use to describe our medically complex kids (and ourselves)? The words we use might seem inconsequential at first glance, but I'm talking with Kari Harbath (mom to a disabled daughter) and Hannah Setzer (disabled activist), to explain why the terms we use for our kids are really important and set the tone for how disabled children and adults can move about in the world. In this episode, Hannah describes her experience as a disabled child and now a disabled adult and why she prefers the term “disabled” instead of special needs. She and Kari also discuss how they've heard the term “special” used in society and why that just isn't an ideal description for our kids. And I want to add, this conversation isn't about calling out or shaming anyone! We're just here to give you another perspective and offer you an alternative to some very popular (but kind of infantilizing) terms often used in wider society. We're so grateful that you're here and willing to tackle topics like this with us.   Links: Watch this episode with subtitles ⁠on YouTube.⁠ Get a copy of Hannah's book “I'll Pray for You: and Other Outrageous Things Said to Disabled People.” Get a copy of Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau. Listen to Ep 85 with Emily Ladau and Amanda Griffith-Atkins on the identity of parents related to their disabled children. Listen to Ep 121: When Strangers “Just Ask” with disabled author James Catchpole. Listen to Episode 10 and Episode 11 to hear Kari's first episodes on The Rare Life. Follow Hannah on Instagram! Follow Kari (and Sloan) on Instagram! Follow me on Instagram! Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee. Contact me about sponsoring the podcast. Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

Author of Demystifying Disability, Emily Ladau, discusses her experiences with ableism and invasive questions on dating apps, and dealing with breakups. Erin and Lily join Emily in sharing their cringiest first dates and how to know when love is real.

Parenting a child with medical complexity or disability often means learning a ton of new skills—and new systems—often in a very short period. Making that process more difficult is the fact that many of the individuals working in those systems, like special education professionals and therapists, aren't actually parents of disabled children if they even have children at all. And because of this, communication between both sides can be... let's just say difficult at times. Here to help bridge the gap is a former Sp. Ed. professional and mom to a disabled son, Tiffany Goodchild.   In today's episode, Tiffany shares all the things she wishes she had known as a Sp. Ed. professional before she had her son. She shares difficult experiences that she's had navigating the Sp. Ed. system, even after having worked in it for years, and it's her goal to help educate other special education professionals to make the special education system better for both professionals and kids.  To this end, we've made digital and printable flyers that you can send to the Sp. Ed. Professionals in your life. We'd love for you to send this episode to anyone who works in special education so we can make the system work better for everyone. Get a copy of the flyers here.  Finally, an extra special thanks to Trexo for sponsoring this episode! Check out their website and Instagram to see their amazing robotic devices in action!  Links:  Visit Trexo's website to get more information about their assistive devices.  Follow Trexo on Instagram to see their products in action.  Send this flyer to your Sp. Ed. professionals! Printable version or digital.   Get a copy of No Such Thing as Normal by Megan DeJarnett.  Get a copy of Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau.   Listen to Ep. 59 about IEPs with Catherine Whitcher, M. Ed.  Listen to Ep. 68: Dipping My Toes into Educational Advocacy.  Check out the Kourageous Karter Foundation.  Follow Tiffany on Instagram!  Follow me on Instagram!  Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee.   Contact me about sponsoring the podcast.  Follow the Facebook page.   Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions.   Access the transcript on the website here.   And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app! 

Today, we hear from Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, about how to break down barriers. Emily Ladau has Larsen syndrome, a rare genetic joint and muscle disorder. She is on a mission to make progress for disability rights by sharing her own story and helping others do the same on their own terms. She's won a number of awards for her activism, and her first book is Demystifying Disability:What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. This is episode 5 from a special segment for Women's History Month about how we can build a more feminist future....and take care of ourselves and each other when the work is daunting. Find more trailblazers in our new book, It's a Good Day to Change the World.

Welcome to Awesome Etiquette, where we explore modern etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect and honesty. On today's show we take your questions on bringing a cocktail to the dinner table, passing by others at a theater, telling a stranger their shirt is inside out, and neighbors letting themselves in. For Awesome Etiquette Sustaining members our question is about calling people Miss, Mrs. or Mr. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute and a postscript with the second half of our interview with Emily Ladau author of Demystifying Disability, what to know, what to say and how to be an ally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Off-Kilter is taking a break from our ongoing series about self-care as political warfare to honor the life and legacy of Judy Heumann, an iconic civil rights leader and the godmother of the disability rights movement. Judy passed away on March 4, 2023, at age 75. It was especially important to the Off-Kilter team and to many of us at The Century Foundation to do a tribute to Judy for this week's episode of the podcast because she was a mentor, friend, and an inspiration to so many of us personally, as is true for nearly everyone involved with the movement for disability rights and justice. Those of us engaged in disability rights advocacy and activism today simply wouldn't be doing this work if not for the trail Judy blazed. It is with a heavy heart, balanced out with immeasurable gratitude and love, that we dedicate this week's episode of Off-Kilter to celebrating the life of Judy Heumann. Rebecca was joined for this special tribute by several members of TCF's Disability Economic Justice Team: Kim Knackstedt, Kings Floyd, and Emily Ladau.

This week, Off-Kilter is taking a break from our ongoing series about self-care as political warfare to honor the life and legacy of Judy Heumann, an iconic civil rights leader and the godmother of the disability rights movement. Judy passed away on March 4, 2023, at age 75. It was especially important to the Off-Kilter team and to many of us at The Century Foundation to do a tribute to Judy for this week's episode of the podcast because she was a mentor, friend, and an inspiration to so many of us personally, as is true for nearly everyone involved with the movement for disability rights and justice. Those of us engaged in disability rights advocacy and activism today simply wouldn't be doing this work if not for the trail Judy blazed. It is with a heavy heart, balanced out with immeasurable gratitude and love, that we dedicate this week's episode of Off-Kilter to celebrating the life of Judy Heumann. Rebecca was joined for this special tribute by several members of TCF's Disability Economic Justice Team: Kim Knackstedt, Kings Floyd, and Emily Ladau. Show notes Listen to the full Off-Kilter episode with Judy, Rebecca Cokley, Mia Ives-Rublee, and Representative Ayanna Pressley from September 2022 that's excerpted in this tribute Here is TCF's statement honoring Judy; and here are some of our favorite tributes to Judy: Rebecca Cokley's CNN op-ed; NPR's Joe Shapiro; AAPD's obituary And if you haven't watched Crip Camp yet, you're doing it wrong. 

Something that gets talked about a lot in conversations about self-care is the notion of “being your authentic self.” But rarely do such conversations contemplate the structural barriers and discrimination many of us face to being our authentic selves, particularly in the workplace. So when The Century Foundation ran a commentary last month (as part of TCF's Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project) called “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking,” Rebecca knew it was a conversation she wanted to bring onto the podcast. As author Alex Ashley Fox writes in the piece, “despite the cognitive and emotional costs, masking is a necessity for most autistic people. It's a matter of social survival in a world that isn't welcoming of the full spectrum of the human condition.” So for the next installment of Off-Kilter's ongoing series exploring radical self-care, Rebecca sat down with writer Alex Ashley Fox and Emily Ladau, editor of TCF's Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project. They had a far-ranging conversation about the costs of autistic masking, as well as masking more broadly in the context of radical self-care, and went behind the scenes of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project as well. For more: Read “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking” Follow Alex on Twitter @followaafox Follow Emily on Twitter @emily_ladau Learn more about and pitch the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project

Something that gets talked about a lot in conversations about self-care is the notion of “being your authentic self.” But rarely do such conversations contemplate the structural barriers and discrimination many of us face to being our authentic selves, particularly in the workplace. So when The Century Foundation ran a commentary last month (as part of TCF's Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project) called “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking,” Rebecca knew it was a conversation she wanted to bring onto the podcast. As author Alex Ashley Fox writes in the piece, “despite the cognitive and emotional costs, masking is a necessity for most autistic people. It's a matter of social survival in a world that isn't welcoming of the full spectrum of the human condition.”  So for the next installment of Off-Kilter's ongoing series exploring radical self-care, Rebecca sat down with writer Alex Ashley Fox and Emily Ladau, editor of TCF's Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project. They had a far-ranging conversation about the costs of autistic masking, as well as masking more broadly in the context of radical self-care, and went behind the scenes of the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project as well.  For more: Read “The Economic and Emotional Costs of Autistic Masking”  Follow Alex on Twitter @followaafox Follow Emily on Twitter @emily_ladau Learn more about and pitch the Voices of Disability Economic Justice Project  

Dr. Jessica Toste is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at The University of Texas at Austin and a fellow of the Reading Institute within The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. She is the current President of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Her research interests are related to intensive interventions for students with reading disabilities, with a particular focus on data-based decision-making processes and motivation. Dr. Toste was trained in reading intervention research as a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University (2011-2013) and as a Fulbright scholar/visiting researcher at the Florida Center for Reading Research (2008-2009). She has worked as an elementary school teacher and reading specialist in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Websites and clickable links:Jess's website: https://www.jessicatoste.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/tosteteam Project EXPERT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@project_expert Jess's faculty page: https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/jessica_tosteDLD's website: https://www.teachingld.org/To read: (Check out your local bookstore or favorite online provider)What's Mine and Yours by Naima CosterThe Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanDemystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

Is this the year to work harder, get tougher, and go further? Maybe, for you, it is. We're not here to judge. But if you've struggled with traditional resolutions and using the new year momentum to make significant change in your life, then we're here to present an alternative. Emily Ladau shared her perspective on FUN goals as an alternative to SMART goals on Mastodon (link) pointing to her full piece on WaPo. How well does her perspective as a disability rights advocate translate to the neurodiverse? Turns out... pretty well. Listen in and see for yourself!  (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (01:38) - Support the Show! Become a Patron (03:32) - NEW New Resolutions? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Many of us are fearful, confused and unsure of what to say and how to act around someone with a disability. On this episode, we'll “demystify disabilities” with our guest, well-known disability rights activist, blogger and speaker Emily Ladau. She is passionate about getting nondisabled people to stop treating disabled people as a weird cross between precious gems and alien creatures.  She's the author of the book, "DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally".  Her website is https://emilyladau.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor, Lomi, the world's first Smart Waste Appliance.  If you've struggled with composting and feel it's too much work, or feel bad that you're not doing your part to help the environment, you have to check out Lomi, the countertop electric composter.  Just about anything you'd put into the kitchen disposer can be put into the Lomi on your countertop and turned into dirt in four hours.  Use that dirt in your garden! There's no smell when Lomi runs and it's really quiet.  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi.  Lomi will make the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list!  Just head to LOMI.COM/NTM and use the promo code NTM to get $50 off your Lomi!   Thanks to our sponsor, Hover.  If you have a brand that you've always dreamt of building or a business you want to take online, the first step is finding your domain name. Hover makes this super simple with a clear and straightforward user experience, easy-to-use tools, and truly amazing support. Getting online has helped thousands of people around the world reach new heights with their businesses. In addition to the classics like .COM, you can get extensions like .SHOP, .TECH, and .ART, with over 400 more to choose from. You can buy a domain, set up custom email boxes, and point it to your website in just a few clicks.  Get your idea off the ground with the perfect domain name. Head to hover.com/NOBODY to get 10% off your first Hover purchase!   Thanks to our sponsor, Paired, the relationship app for couples. You and your partner download the app, “Pair” together, and every day Paired gives you questions, quizzes and games to have fun, stay connected and deepen your conversations. It's simple and often hilarious and heartwarming!   Each day you get a quiz to play, or a question to answer and you can't see your partner's answer until you answer yourself.  Whether you're just a few dates in or have been together a long time, it's time to lighten the mood and have fun with your partner by using Paired. Paired has a special offer for our Nobody Told Me! listeners.  Head to PAIRED.COM/NOBODY to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription.

In this episode of Human Potential At Work, we hear from disability rights advocate Emily Ladau as she talks about her journey, her work in the disability community, and how everyone can become part of the global movement to empower people with disabilities. Learn more about Emily and her work at www.emilyladau.com and join the Billion Strong global community to donate and support persons with disabilities at www.billion-strong.org.

Emily Ladau is a disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10 when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, CNN, Vice, and Huffington Post. She is the author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. With co-host Kyle Khachardurian, Emily is the host and creator of the podcast The Accessible Stall. Our interview touches upon representation of folks with disabilities in the media, how to make podcasts and other forms of media more accessible for all people, working from home and what that means in terms of creating inclusivity and equity in the workplace, how she feels about educating people about disability, and what people could do to meet her halfway, ableism and internalized ableism, tropes and cliches of disability inspiration, tokenization, intersectionality, and much more. Transcript of this episode: https://www.esalen.org/podcasts/emily-ladau-on-disability-awareness-and-the-accessible-stall-podcast Sign up for Words I Wheel By, Emily's newsletter: https://emilyladau.com/#email-sign-up Check out The Accessible Stall podcast: https://www.theaccessiblestall.com/