Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.
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Quotes from this episode:
- “We need more allies that are willing to do the work of centering the disability community."
- "The most important thing is to know that you have a right to speak up for yourself."
- "Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy."
- "Disability doesn't exist in a vacuum and no person is just disabled."
- "It's this strange tug-of-war that we experience as a disabled community where our lives are being devalued, and yet we're being told, "This is for your own good.""
In this episode:
- 00:22 - Introduction
- 03:39 - What is the difference between an advocate, a self-advocate and an ally? And In your opinion, which do we need more of?
- 06:55 - Why is self-advocacy so important?
- 08:17 - What are some ways that siblings can help support each other in advocacy?
- 09:51 - How can different intersections of identity influence a self-advocates advocacy journey?
- 11:54 - How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the self-advocacy landscape and how are advocates overcoming related challenges?
- 16:18 - What are some other current major challenges that self-advocates face and how can we support change in these areas?
- 18:19 - Are there any resources that you can recommend for any new and/or seasoned self-advocates out there?
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