In part one of this two-part conversation, Sharif Brown, the Director of Reentry at Alliance of Disability Advocates, dives into the unique barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals with disabilities. He discusses how stigma, poor disability screening, and limited access to healthcare and services affect reentry—and why race and socioeconomic status make these challenges even harder to overcome.

Tune in to this episode to learn more about the challenges of returning home with a disability.

Interested in learning more about reentry for individuals with disabilities:

What is the definition of disability under the ADA?

Criminal legal systems and the disability community: An overview

Research on the prevalence of, and challenges faced by, people with disabilities in the criminal legal system

The links between disability, incarceration, and social exclusion

On the Outs: Reentry for Inmates with Disabilities (Short Documentary)

Background: Learning to recognize disability and developing a cross-disability consciousness

Want to learn more about how to support individuals returning home from incarceration with disabilities?

Learn more about and support Alliance of Disability Advocates

Support Disability Rights North Carolina Current Campaigns

Get involved and support the National Disability Rights Network

Search your local community to find ways to support individuals with disabilities

Connect with More Life: The Reentry Podcast:

Follow Us On Instagram: @morelifethereentrypodcast

Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? Share Your Ideas

Are you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? Share Your Story

Want to join our team? Become A Team Member

Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!

Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.

Produced by Tre

https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelings

License Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF