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Reading With Your Kids PodcastOvercoming Challenges & Finding HopeHey there fellow book lovers! In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, we had the pleasure of chatting with two amazing authors who are using their books to make a real difference. First up, we spoke with Dagmara Sitek, the author of the Courage Tale series. Dagmara shared the inspiring story behind these books, which follow the journeys of resilient foster children. We learned how the tragic case of a young boy in Poland motivated Dagmara to create these uplifting tales, aiming to raise awareness about the challenges faced by kids in the foster system. Dagmara wa...2024-09-1055 min
Empire State of RightsDigital Spaces and Disability Rights AdvocacyMary Fashik- disability rights activist, author, public speaker, and workshop facilitator- discusses her evolving advocacy in the digital space, the harms of online harassment and bullying, and how the community can provide a platform for constructive conversations. Show Notes:The Politics of Disability: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/1771229 Upgrade Accessibility: https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/Pride Our Way: https://prideourway.com/about/ Adventurous Adeline: https://adventurousadeline.com/ Moving from Disability Rights to Disability Justice: https://wid.org/moving-from-disability-rights-to-disability-justice/ #EndToxicDisabilityCulture: https://www.instagram.com/p/CD64USSDhY2/?igsh=czE5YnhqcXBpaTFoAdvocate vs Influencer: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZB...2024-03-1331 min
The Politics of DisabilityConversation Series: Black Women Thought Leaders - Living at the Intersection of Being Black and DisabledIn celebration of both Black History Month in February and Women's History Month in March, Mary put together this conversation series.During the final interview of the series, Mary talks with Keri Gray of the Keri Gray Group and the NAMED Advocates. The two discuss the gap between social justice and Disability Justice, how to close the gap, Black Disabled Lives Matter, and what it's like to live at the intersection of being Black and disabled.Keri Gray is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. She is the CEO of the Keri...2023-12-1625 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting with Mary FashikMary Fashik is the founder of the Upgrade Accessibility movement, is the host of the podcast "The Politics of Disability," and is the author of the soon-to-be-released children's book "Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party." We had a nice conversation, during which we discuss disability rights, creative habits, writing for children, getting a book published, RuPaul's Drag Race, Marilyn Monroe, Billy Joel, and much more.2023-12-1434 min
Crippled by CultureAbleism, Racism, and Justice w/ Mary Fashik (Part 2)Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disabled and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community.
Today I would like to thank Adam Ross for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability, Racism within our community, Ableism in the medical field, and disability justice.
Guest Bio: Mary Fashik is a...2023-11-1451 min
Crippled by CultureAbleism, Racism, and Justice w/ Mary Fashik (Part 1)Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disabled and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community.
Today I would like to thank Adam Ross for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability, Racism within our community, Ableism in the medical field, and disability justice.
Guest Bio: Mary Fashik is a...2023-11-131h 01
The Politics of DisabilityThe Intersection of Drag and AllyshipIn this episode, Mary sits down with drag performer and Drag Queen of the Year pageant contestant, Charles Galin.The two discuss Charles' pageant experience, virtual drag, why they choose to continue to mask in public spaces, lack of general accessibility in the world, and more.You can follow Charles on social media here.Production note: Mary's microphone was glitching at some points and she was unaware. Please refer to the transcript, if need be or if it meets your access need(s).The Politics of Disability was...2023-07-0829 minEmpire State of RightsLinguistic Ableism: History & Sociological EvolutionJessie Wusthoff, a DEI consultant with a focus on disabilities, and Mary Fashik, creator and host of The Politics of Disability podcast, discuss the history & sociological evolution of linguistic ableism and the harms of ableist structures within our society today.*Show Notes*The Politics of Disability podcast: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/ Intersections Lost: Two Intertwined Histories of Oppression: https://medium.com/@jessiewusthoff/intersections-lost-two-intertwined-histories-of-oppression-3891fd203e22#UpgradeAccessibility : https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/#:~:text=Founder%20of%20the%20%23UpgradeAccessibility%20movement,and%20glasses%2C%20who%20is%20smiling The Role of Psychology in Othering of Disability:https://studycorgi.co...2023-07-051h 00
The Politics of DisabilityPride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 2Mary continues her conversation Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox for The Politics of Disability Pride series.The two discuss continue their discussion on what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, the rise, fall, and possible revival of virtual drag shows, building community during the pandemic, and more.Episode content warnings: Mentions of ableism, adult languageThe Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and...2023-06-2820 min
The Politics of DisabilityPride Edition: Bridging the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community - Part 1In part one of the second interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 5, All Stars 2 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race, Detox.The two discuss what it will take to bridge the gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and the disabled/chronically ill community, advocacy, anti-trans legislation, and more.Episode content warning: Mentions of ableism, mild adult languageThe Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.2023-06-2724 min
The Politics of DisabilityPride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 2Mary continues her conversation with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter for The Politics of Disability Pride series.The two discuss anti-LGBGTQIA+ legislation, voting, lack of access to voting, lack of accessible social media, and more.Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival...2023-06-2523 min
The Politics of DisabilityPride Edition: The Intersection of Queer Liberation and Disability Justice - Part 1In part one of the initial interview for The Politics of Disability Pride series, Mary sits down with Season 12 contestant of RuPaul's Drag Race and the national co-chair of Drag Out The Vote, Brita Filter.The two discuss mental health, advocacy, voting, voting rights, Pride, the lack of accessibility when it comes to Pride events, and more.Drag Out The Vote is a nonpartisan, nonprofit that works with drag performers to promote participation in democracy. You can learn more about it here.The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast2023-06-1624 min