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Disability After DarkE381 The Anti-Ableist Manifesto - with Tiffany YuEpisode Notes
On E381 I talk with my friend and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, Tiffany Yu. We talk about the book, politics, disability, how to be anti-ableist and so much more. Enjoy!
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Neuro RevolutionThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto with Tiffany YuSummary Tiffany Yu shares her journey as a disability advocate and the creation of her book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. She discusses the importance of destigmatizing disability, understanding ableism, and the significance of community in advocating for change. Tiffany emphasizes the need for intersectional representation and practical steps individuals can take to support the disability community. She explores the challenges of unlearning internalized ableism and introduces the concept of lateral ableism, emphasizing the need for solidarity within the disabled community. Tiffany also highlights the rise of disability entrepreneurship as a response to systemic barriers in traditional employment...2025-01-2855 min
AdaptX Podcast#069- The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Language and Unlearning Ableism with Tiffany YuTiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $82.5k to 83 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World.She serves on the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Working Group and was a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her...2024-10-0954 min
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World by Tiffany YuPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755085 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World Author: Tiffany Yu Narrator: Tiffany Yu Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 30 minutes Release date: October 8, 2024 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: Founder of advocacy organization Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok, Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack your biases and build a disability-inclusive and accessible world. As the Asian American daughter of immigrants, living with PTSD and a permanent arm injury sustained at age nine, Tiffany Yu...2024-10-0803 min
When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed StorytellerBecoming an Anti-Ableist Storyteller with Tiffany YuSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Yu, disability rights advocate and author of the groundbreaking new book The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, as she shares her journey from a childhood car accident to becoming a leading voice in disability inclusion. For storytellers, content creators, and anyone looking to make their work more inclusive, this conversation is an essential guide to understanding how language shapes perception and how we can all contribute to building a more accessible world.Through candid discussion and practical insights, Tiffany challenges us to move beyond o...2024-10-0828 min
Book Friends ForeverThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto By Tiffany YuFounder of advocacy organization Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok, Tiffany Yu takes listeners on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack your biases and build a disability-inclusive and accessible world.
As the Asian American daughter of immigrants, living with PTSD and a permanent arm injury sustained at age nine, Tiffany Yu is well aware of the intersections of identity that affect us all. She navigated the male-dominated world of corporate finance as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs before founding Diversability, an award-winning community business run by disabled people building disability pride, power, and le...2024-10-0705 min
That Early Childhood NerdNERD_0324 Beyond Inclusion-How to Raise Anti Ableist KidsIf the question is “How do you raise anti-ableist kids?” the answer is “Become anti-ableist and then model it through intention and action for your children.” Join Heather Bernt-Santy and Mike Huber as they welcome Carrie Hahn, author of the book Beyond Inclusion: How to Raise Anti Ableist Kids.2024-06-261h 08
The Speech Space PodcastHow to Be an Anti-ableist SLPThis episode discusses how to be an anti-ableist SLP. In the episode, I talk about the importance of recognizing ableism's influence, and then actively pushing back against it by using inclusive language, being thoughtful about our goal choices, supporting accessibility for disabled SLPs, and addressing ableist microaggressions. Go here to access the show notes ==> https://www.thedigitalslp.com/podcast/how-to-be-an-anti-ableist-slp/2024-02-2015 min
The DIS/Ableist NetworkThe Privilege of NormalcyCan anybody really claim to be "normal?" Kyle and Luis talk about the ways that this affects them, especially when people expect nothing from us in the first place.
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disab...2023-01-1134 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkYou Believe Us, Right?! 😰The holidays have us wanting to bear our deepest, darkest secrets! We explore the accusation of outsiders, who think that we are "faking" our disabilities, or "exaggerating" our symptoms. How do we tell, and is it even any of our business?
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Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...2022-12-2847 minThe DIS/Ableist Network2022 Holiday "Special"We're wrapping up the end of the year and, in the spirit of things, Luis and Kyle unpack 2022, as well as the holiday season. We talk about the importance of respecting each other and our differences, as well as having empathy for others.
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Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...2022-12-2129 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkLearning To Love Your Body with Michaela RominesSelf love is super important, but how easy is that if you have a body that doesn't like to cooperate? Kyle and guest co-host Michaela talk about their lives, why it can be difficult to love your body, and why support from friends, partners, and loved ones is so important.
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Listen...2022-12-1456 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkHealth Insurance: Gambling On Your Life?Do you have health insurance? Do you NEED health insurance to make sure that you... stay alive? Alison and Kyle break down the broken down system that is healthcare in the U.S. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instag...2022-12-0739 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkHow Conservativism and Liberalism Affect Inspiration P**nHow do our political views influence our sense of morality/humanity? Usually, people don't think about these things. We unpack inspiration p**n, and how it actively impacts everybody, whether you have a disability or not. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
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Follow us...2022-11-3046 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWhere's Luis? Hyper-Visible VS Invisible??There are a lot of people who like to "fly under the radar," but some of us can't. How do we figure out who's actually disabled? Are some people "more disabled" than others? 😳
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Follow us on Instag...2022-11-2330 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkComplimentary ArtistryWhat about disability can give us insight into the artistic perspective? We talk about the need for art as both a therapeutic outlet, and making sense of the world around us.
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Follow us on Instag...2022-11-1633 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkReal Inclusion With Erin NoonIn this episode, Erin Noon we talk about disabled characters and actors in film and TV. What does real inclusion look like? Spoiler alert: it's not hiring abled actors to portray disabled characters!
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Follow us...2022-11-0942 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkMental Health, Trauma, PTSD, and "Handling It"Mental Health is a topic that is either quick to elicit empathy, or piss people off. Acknowledging that you need help is the first step, but how do we even get there?
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Read Kyle's partner blog to learn more about his reasons for seeking out therapy: https://disableist.blogspot.com/2022/11/why-i-went-back-to-therapy.html
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Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Follow us on Instagram...2022-10-1922 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkUPDATE: More of What YOU Want 😎We're wrapping up Season 3 and, with that, are reaching out to our audience. What kind of content would you like us to create? What topics should we cover? Let us know in the comments! Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
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Follow u...2022-09-2126 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkShining A Light On Healthcare With Alison HayesWe talk with Alison about the state of Social Security, and the public's perception of disabled people as "lazy" or "faking it" to rake in all of those government bucks... Except for one tiny detail: those of us, who are lucky enough to qualify, actually get very little assistance, if it all. So we pose the question to you: are we disabled enough?
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Learn more about The DIS/Ableist Network: https://www.disableis...2022-09-1434 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkIs Life Fair?Is it fair that some people get government assistance while other's don't? Is it fair that we use tax dollars to make the community more accessible? In this episode, Kyle and Luis sift through their morals to shine some light on accessibility and disability rights.
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spot...2022-09-0740 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkHow Does Disability Defines Us??This episode is the second installment in our "What Is Disability?" series. When it comes to talking about limitation, why do people get so uncomfortable? Luis and Kyle unpack the ways that they feel about their limitations, and how ignoring limitation can have a negative impact on a personal, societal, and legislative level.
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Our Merch Store: https://www.cafep...2022-08-3132 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkFearing Our Own Disabilities?!Dwelling on fear and suffering can overshadow all other aspects of your life. We talk about the ways that disabled people can be afraid of our own limitations, and how dwelling on this assumption can impact you. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3u35BItS6ZnErztkWZoOAR?si=2416502502c84f47...2022-08-2439 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWTF Is Disability??This season seems to be like we're doing a lot like of backtracking. To keep with the spirit of that, we use this episode to unpack the term "disability." From the legal importance to the lived experience, we try (our best) to work our way towards a more inclusive understanding of disability.
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http...2022-08-1045 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWhy Can't You Just Be Happy?!Mindset is important because it can help you find both clarity and focus. It's one thing to be angry and just complain, but it's another thing to learn, grow, and advocate for change.
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Follow us...2022-08-0332 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkTry Harder! The Reality of LimitationAs a way to empathize with others, we compare ourselves to them. When people use this approach to relate with disabled people, there's a chance that they downplay the reality of our limitations. We're often told to "Try Harder" and, if we don't succeed, that's used as evidence that our failings are our own faults. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Our Merch Store: https://www.cafepr...2022-07-2746 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkSupercrip: Heroic "Powerlessness"Lots of stereotypes surround disability, but the "supercrip" trope is all over movies, shows, novels, comic books, etc. Kyle and Luis explore this stereotype and how it impacts their lives, and the lives of all disabled people.
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3u35BItS6ZnErztkWZ...2022-07-2043 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkHave You Tried NOT Being Disabled?From GI issues to ADHD to Generalized Anxiety Disorder to Autism, we unpack invisible disabilities. We talk about those who think invisible disabilities don't exist, and how they believe that people with these diagnoses are either "faking" or "exaggerating" their limitations.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...2022-07-1358 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkOh, No! We're Woke?! Talking Civil RightsAs a group, disabled people are taught to know our place, which makes us uncomfortable with our identities. In this episode, we draw similarities between the struggles of different Civil Rights Movements, talk about feeling disconnected from our own histories, and how we don't get to self-define our identities.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled In The Line Of Duty With Danita MarshAs somebody who has been disabled for most of his life, Kyle talks to ex-police officer Danita Marsh about transitioning from an able-bodied life to a disabled one. They unpack the realities of becoming disabled in the line of duty, and how that has impacted Danita's passions, including her bid for the title of Miss Wheelchair Tennessee 2022.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Our Merch Store: ht...2022-06-2947 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkTrans Athletes and Sexist Backlash With Amber Morgan DesjardinsCan you have a conversation with people who are already angry about trans athletes, or is it hopeless? As a trans disabled woman, Amber shares her experience competing in wheelchair sports. We also discuss sexism, and feeling accepted by, plus disjointed from, both the disabled and LGBTQ+ community. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
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Listen on Spotify...2022-06-2245 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkIs Ableism Even Real?Let's put it this way: we're so used to ableism that, at least in Western society, people usually don't realize that it exists. So... what is it? Is ableism actually a problem? Are we exaggerating, or are we just living up to our snowflake reputation?
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spot...2022-06-1553 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWriting Disability With Kyle and Colin ScottLuis and Kyle host disabled author Kyle Scott, and his father Colin. We discuss Colin's drive to write a book (In A Split Second: Living In The World With Cerebral Palsy) about his life, his hope that his story can inspire change and de-stigmatize disability. All of us also unpack the reality of living with disabilities.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Dayna returns to the show to have a discussion about affordable housing, the current state of the housing market (as of May 2022), and how all of that impacts the lives of disabled people.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Our Merch Store: https://www.cafepress...2022-06-0142 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkPulled Over 7 Times In One Night With Anthony GilesHere at the DIS/Ableist Network, we do our best to "give voice" to people who are usually silenced. Kyle, Luis, and Anthony unpack the messy relationship between racism and ableism. We often hear outsiders tout the phrase "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps," but don't often ask the follow-up- question: what does that actually mean for black disabled people?
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
Anthony's previous episode: https://youtu.be/Ba6KXes15uk
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Learn more abou...2022-05-2651 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled And Ready To Cuddle With Coral*We apologize for some audio issues in this episode*
If you want to learn too much about Kyle's life, this is probably the episode that you've been waiting for 😅 Touch is an extremely important part of being human, but is something that's often taken for granted. Coincidentally, it also isn't readily available to a number of disabled people. We host Coral to ask about professional cuddling, and why it's important to provide people with access to touch.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
Become a Patron: https://www...2022-05-1847 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWhat the F is a DIS/Ableist?It's been two full seasons, and we are just getting around to explaining what a DIS/Ableist even is. (We're not trying too hard, are we?) 😉 Remember, we're just the tip of the spear!
🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disableist...2022-05-1347 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkONE OF US 😳 With Jesse Schwartzman*NOTE* This episode was recorded in January.
Kyle talks with Jesse Schwartzman, long-time friend of the show, about the nuanced topic of allyship and its relationship with the disabled community. We discuss how that impacts voting on issues related to disability rights, as well as access to resources like caregiving. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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Listen...2022-05-0439 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled Bodies Deserve Pleasure Too! With Mary White*DISCLAIMER*
This video covers topics related to self pleasure, sexuality, and sex education. If any of these topics are triggering to you, please feel free to watch a different episode.
Mary rejoins Kyle to talk a bit about sexuality and self pleasure, specifically related to disabled people and the limitation of our bodies. Even though education is the best method for keeping us safe, sex education that focuses on disability and disabled bodies is rare in the United States.
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Become a...2022-04-2835 min
The DIS/Ableist NetworkOh, But You Don't SEEM AutisticJust because you can't see somebody's disability, doesn't mean it doesn't affect their lives! When autistic people are forced to pass as neurotypical, they're often told, "Oh, but you don't seem autistic to me!" Luis and Dawson talk about their experiences with passing, masking, and the difficulty they face with processing information.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkAre You A Stranger... Or My Caregiver?!Caregiving is already kind of a weird topic, but add the current caregiver shortage on top of that, and the result is a maelstrom of anxiety. Not knowing who your caregiver is, or if you're going to be provided with a caregiver at all, is extremely scary. We go through some potential ways to fix this issue, and share stories about our own care.
Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkYou're A Brave... Parent? With Adam Davidson and John SalvasAs parents to disabled children, Adam Davidson and John Salvas lead lives that are similar in some ways, and drastically different in others. We talk about valuing their kids' autonomy, and even ways that they've been on the receiving end of the inspiration stereotype.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkWho Needs Cars? With Dayna LazarusAccessible transportation is extremely important for everybody, but access to it seems unnecessarily difficult for disabled people. We pour through this topic with Dayna, and how it's impacted by different identity traits like race and gender.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkFeeling Shame With James GeigerFrom trauma to everyday life, our team sits down with James Geiger to explore how the feeling of shame has impacted his life. We explore the hot button relationship between Identity First Language and Person First Language. Is it too farfetched to draw a link between the language that we use, and feelings of shame?
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled Adult "Children" With Adam and Will DavidsonFor parents of disabled children, especially when those children are unable to make decisions on their own, transitioning into adulthood is a tricky, stressful, and exhausting process. We have a powerful and open conversation with Will and his father Adam Davidson. We talk about the legal struggle involved to determine the best avenue for Will's care, especially since Will isn't capable of making decisions regarding his own health.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkBudgeting For Equal Rights? With Raquel PanchoIn this episode, Kyle and Luis sit down with the ADA Coordinator for the City of Tampa. We talk about the reality of activist work, struggling to get able-bodied buy-in, and what it equal access actually means.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkPill-Filled Maracas With Michaela RominesIf you have an invisible disability, chances are that you've been asked, "...Are you sure that you have ____?" Michaela comes on the show to talk about her diagnoses with gastrointestinal issues and ADHD, and the difficulty that she faces when people don't take her limitations seriously.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkYou Aren't Alone: Domestic Violence With Speak Your Truth Today**TRIGGER WARNING**
This episode discusses the topic of domestic violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Speak Your Truth Today is a non-profit organization that raises awareness for, and supports victims of domestic violence. We speak to founder Hannah Hollander, and Admin & Leadership Team member Lisa Lawrence, about their own experiences, how those drove them to speak out and support their fellow victims.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkIf It Wasn't For My Injury With Dr. Kevin MelendezFrom injury to rehabilitation, we talk to Dr. Kevin Melendez about the time that he injured his back, and how that led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. Remember, we're just the tip of the spear! 🔱 Disability rights are human rights! ♿♾️
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkFirst Date Jitters And Caregiving With Tim ShinWe host Tim Shin to talk about dating, yet again! We focus on a hot button issue surrounding the role that caregiving plays in romantic relationships for disabled people. How do you figure that out between you and your partner?
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkTwo Wheelchairs, One Relationship With Lindsey BeckerFellow YouTuber and friend Lindsey Becker joins us to talk about romance, how she met her disabled husband, what it's like to be in a relationship with another wheelchair user, and whether people believe that they're married.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkWhy Did It Take A Pandemic? With Gaby CeciliaAs we host Gaby for the second time, we unpack the ways that virtual spaces have helped disabled people. Luis and Kyle take things off the rails before they talk to Gaby about dating during the pandemic.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled People Can Paint?! With Sydney BoltonYep, you can cross that off your list of questions to ask us! It turns out, to nobody's surprise, that technology has made things more accessible for disabled artists. Sydney and Luis also tell us a bit about their favorite types art, including some software that is available for free.
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The DIS/Ableist Network"Angry" Parents and Allyship With John SalvasJohn is one of the first allies that we have allowed on this show (though he does have an invisible disability), and that's not something we take lightly! We talk about all of our feelings surrounding injustice, how outsiders may feel as if disabled people are always angry, the expectations that people have of him, as the father of a disabled child, and the sensitive topic of toxic codependency.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkGender Norms Are Ableist! With Mike MacLaffertyPsychotherapist Mike MacLafferty guest stars on our show, joined by cohost and friend of the Network, Dawson Grey. Luis and Kyle pick apart gender norms, break them down, and lean on Dawson and Mike to gain both personal and clinical perspectives on the topic.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkDisability "Benefits" and Home Ownership With Mary WhiteOn this show, we talk pretty regularly about disability benefits. In this episode, we sit down with friend and team member Mary White about home ownership. She describes the ways that her benefits have made it difficult for her to find and live in an accessible house, and how marriage discrimination also impacts that.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkLet's Be Explicit! With Karen Roy**Trigger Warning**
This episode contains dialogue about sexuality, sex, and intimacy. If these topics are triggering for you, please don't listen to this episode.
It was a little bit in the making, but we're finally here with the second part of Karen Roy's episode. We talk about how our disabilities impact our sexualities, both in and out of the bedroom.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkFairy Tales, Damsels, Disabled Villains, Oh My! With Amanda LeducThis episode of The DIS/Ableist Report features disabled author Amanda Leduc. She and Kyle meander through her life as a writer, discussing the terrible and wonderful reality of living with a disability. Kyle talks about crying while reading Amanda's book "Disfigured," how fairytales shaped the way that we learn about disability, and how we grappled with embracing our disabilities.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkDon't Apply For Jobs You Can't Do With Jesse SchwartzmanJesse Schwartzman has become a good friend of the show, and we loved having him on to talk about job hunting as a disabled person. Jesse sheds some light on how he has navigated the interview process and the job market with his stutter and physical disability, and offers a bit of advice.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkUnintended Ableism? With Barb ZablotneyWhat? You've never heard the word "ableism" before? Much to our chagrin, most people haven't! Kyle, Luis, and guest host Sarah Goldman have a candid conversation with Barb Zablotney about unintended ableism and discrimination.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkA Teen's Perspective With AllieWe don't usually hear from disabled youth too often. In this episode, we talk with our friend Allie about everything from her independence, to school, to her involvement in wheelchair dance and para-equestrian sport.
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The DIS/Ableist NetworkHot Air Balloons, Ziplining, & Wheelchairs With Jamie SantilloAccessible travel can be a great way to unwind and unplug, but for many disabled people, it can also be pretty stressful. We dish with Jamie Santillo, owner of Adventures By Jamie, about the good and bad about accessible travel.
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2021-10-1644 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDIS/Ableist Book Club: Disfigured by Amanda Leduc Part 1In the very first installment of this new segment, Kyle and co-host Caitlin begin a two-part discussion surrounding the book Disfigured by Amanda Leduc. We use it to discuss ableism in storytelling and, more specifically, in fairy tales. If you fancy yourself a Disney Princess fan, I highly encourage you to check this episode out, as well as Leduc's book. If you'd like to purchase it, here's the Amazon listing:
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2021-07-3037 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkTeaching Wheelchair Dance With Dwayne ScheunemanYou may (or may not) remember Dwayne from the first episode of The DIS/Ableist Report. Professional wheelchair dancer and owner of REVolutions Dance, Dwayne just started the REVYouth Art Camp. Together with his student Kaitlin, the two of them share some great stories from their own lives, and the important role that art (and especially dance) plays in their lives.
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If yo...2021-06-1436 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkFlip the Script: Pride & Accessibility With Dawson GreyIn this episode of The DIS/Ableist Report, we speak with guest Dawson Grey about the LGBTQ+ community, physical disability, autism, chronic illness, and how these mix together in their life. Dawson tells stories about Pride, and the frustrating accessibility issues that they faced during it. We also explore feelings of isolation, and discuss how the LGBTQ+ community can be more inclusive to disabled people.
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2021-06-0936 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkHurricanes & Disability Don't Get Along With Jody ArmstrongHurricanes are terrifying, but they'll never affect you. Right? Even if it's a slim chance, don't risk things and put off stuff like repairing your wheelchair, preparing equipment like ventilators, etc. In this episode, Jody sits down with us to go over preparation for hurricane season. Christine and Kyle talk about their own limitations, and explore how they've dealt with issues like these.
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Join The DIS/Ableist Nation...2021-05-2432 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkAirlines Don't Have Follow The ADA?! With Kelly NarowskiIn this episode, Kyle speaks with ADA Certified Coordinator, avid traveler, and wheelchair user Kelly Narowski. Together, we go through some legal rights reserved for disabled passengers, many of which Kyle didn't know about. We share travel and airline stories with each other, lament about the times that our chairs have been bent, broken, lost, obliterated, etc., and discuss why airlines need to be held more accountable.
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Join...2021-05-1733 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkFinally Making PT and Rehab Fun! Adaptive Fitness With Me and U Abilities AcademyWhat?! You mean to tell me that rehab and PT doesn't have to suck?! Depending on the goals of their clients, Me And U Abilities Academy supports disabled people in our desire to live healthier lives. Despite being a new business, we talk about the ways that fitness has already impacted the lives of their clients. We explore the impact of COVID-19, and how it actually helped to shape the platform that Tina and Anne have created.
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Like...2021-05-1232 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkWe Aren't A Puzzle That Needs To Be Solved With Rachel BarcellonaOn this episode of The DIS/Ableist Report, we have a candid conversation with Rachel Barcellona about autism, modelling, acting, pageantry, and more. We talk about the general concept of beauty, and how society is beginning to include disabled people in that conversation. We brush up against the #freethestim movement, the outdated topic of "passing." As disabled people, we should be allowed to be openly disabled, and be comfortable with ourselves and our bodies. Rachel draws an important distinction between Autism Acceptance vs. Autism Awareness, as well as the language used to describe autistic people. She also talks about...2021-04-2032 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkThe Good (?), the Bad, and the Prosthetics: Surviving Meningitis with Andy MarsoIn this episode of The DIS/Ableist Report, host Kyle speaks with fellow, bacterial meningitis survivor Andy Marso. Andy describes his experiences of contracting while he was in college, where he underwent eight surgeries within four months. Kyle and Andy also talk about their different experiences with prosthetics, and how some doctors try to use prosthetics to "fix" the bodies of amputees. We close things out by talking about the importance of vaccinating against meningitis, and our intimate relationships with the practice of vaccination on a fundamental level. Also, shoutout to the University of Kansas for the support that...2021-03-2730 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkEvery Service Dog Has Its Day... Every Day With Lauren TaylorWant to support The DIS/Ableist Network and our mission? Our merch is available at: https://www.cafepress.com/thedisableistnetwork
In this episode of The DIS/Ableist Report, we sit down with Lauren Taylor and talk about her experiences as a service dog owner. We go through experiences that she's shared with Buchanan, her "goofy" yellow lab, and the support that he gives her on a daily basis. From the process of getting a service dog from Canine Companions For Independence (CCI), to the ways that Buchanan helps her every day, to episodes involving poop emergencies, we...2021-03-1530 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkF&*% Universal Design! With Brendan GarrisonIn this episode, we speak with Brendan Garrison about wheelchair accessibility. We explore the difference in accessibility for manual and power wheelchair users, speak about the pitfalls of universal design, beach accessibility, and why wheelchair users shouldn't have to wait in line for things like amusement park rides. By befriending more disabled people, as Brendan so aptly puts, we would all gain a better perspective about the concept of accessibility for disabled people. And finally, Brendan mentions that anybody can become disabled at any time. This principle should be the main reason why able-bodied people should care about the...2021-03-0333 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDances With Horses - Paradressage With Bryanna TanaseIn the ACTUAL first episode of The DIS/Ableist Report, Christine and Kyle wheel up and sit down with para-equestrian athlete Bryanna Tanase. We go through the in's and out's of Bryanna's journey to the sport of paradressage, how that fostered a growing love for horses, and the positive impact that it has on her body and mind. Through dancing with horses, Bryanna discusses us how it has impacted her outlook on life, and why she now appreciates each achievement. We also talk about Bryanna's goal to compete in the Paralympic games, where she'll begin work toward achieving her...2021-02-2324 minThe DIS/Ableist NetworkDisabled And Datable With Tim ShinIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, we sit down with Tim Shin to explore the topic of dating with a disability. From stumbling through the bar scene in college (pre-COVID-19!), to navigating the instant gratification and ableist culture surrounding most dating apps, we talk about the good and bad experiences that make up Tim's dating career. He discusses the way that his Cerebral Palsy has impacted his online matches, and the process of "coming out" as disabled on dating apps. Finally, we discuss the topics of touch, comfortability, and the importance of honest/open communication in any relationship.
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Serious Inquiries OnlyAS247: Ableist Language with Ania BulaHere’s the somewhat more contentious part 2 you’ve all been waiting for! In this one, Ania is a bit more critical of some of the ableist aspects of society, including language used by your host. We got into a hearty debate on the issue, and then I comment on it after. I’m very, very curious … Continue reading AS247: Ableist Language with Ania Bula → The post AS247: Ableist Language with Ania Bula appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.2016-06-0655 min