In the words of the greats; Rihanna, Kelly, Ciara and Britney...

"Work"

Did you know that Disabled workers take fewer days off, take less sick leave and stay in jobs longer than other workers?

But why?

In this episode, Joel discusses his recently acquired job and how Disability has taken and given job opportunities. While Jas discusses what it's like to be on the DSP and the importance of quotas and the idea of so-called "diversity hires".

Do we want a Bugatti, a Maserati, or just decent working conditions and a liveable wage?

Find out on Episode 9!

Recommendations
Invisible Women - Caroline Criado Perez
Undercover Artist Festival  - 16th-18th September - Queensland Theatre https://undercoverartistfest.com/

Bonus!
Joel's Disability Character critique - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbC7j1pYguQ&t=113s&ab_channel=C-able

Transcript
https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/TROjdrrKJPtrtk0-CAEFeyXVrzq2zJ94JzrP08qlHkTNd2lIIWYBbfLbw6WF64cVwip3EhHlmEHI3NLj_P84dRUK1eo?loadFrom=SharedLink

Happy Disability Pride Month!

Two pride months in a row? Our cup runneth over.

But the question is, what is Disability Pride anyway?

How do we feel Pride when accessibility is still minimal?
How do we feel Pride when assistive tech is still seen as shameful?
How do we feel Pride when corporations are profiting off...

Oh, sorry, wrong Pride. They're not profiting off Disability Pride Month...

Yet.

Recommendations

* Imani Barbarin - Disability Advocate
https://crutchesandspice.com/

* I'm not your inspiration - TED talk by Stella Young https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much/transcript?language=en

* Podcast: Of Prurient Interest - Kaelyn Davis
https://www.ofprurientinterest.com/


Transcript

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Sorry we ghosted you. Things have just been SO busy.

Joel and Jas are now dating exclusively.*

*Not each other

How do we date with disability? When and how do we even disclose it? Do they REALLY understand?

Take this episode out to your favourite restaurant, or skip the dinner and take us to bed. We won't judge. 

We'll mainly be talking about ourselves, but don't most dates do that anyway?

Thank you for listening, and we hope we get a second date.

Recommendations
* Special Books by Special Kids - Youtube
* Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space - Amanda Leduc

Transcript
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AU-6b4DE-4unqBBuzjSm57P7Ow-yxS0g/view?usp=sharing

There's an impostor among us.

Joel discusses his unnerving sense of doubt about being disabled. After all, non-disabled people tell him he's not.

Jasmin feels she occupies this liminal space, neither here nor there, when it comes to disability and sexuality.

Joel swears Jas is disabled.
Jas swears Joel is disabled.

Who is the disabled one? And who is the impostor?

Get ready to cast your votes.

Book recommendations
* Growing Up Disabled in Australia, edited by Carly Findlay OAM
* Show Me Where It Hurts, by Kylie Maslen

Transcript
https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/j4TKUgc_-9LRz036_7JgxK9AgAkuNY6rP-0TVVQRCnIwxdk6tuvdaYAQ599KfNTQyLGzGiNw4w7WpXh2fS8xaFFprhI?loadFrom=SharedLink

Is it hot in here? Or is it just our government's inaction on climate change?

Jasmin explains how her chronic illness means she needs to feel some good vibrations to get those sweet sensations. While, during sex, Joel tries to slip into something a little more comfortable, an able body.

Turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and enjoy Episode 5!

Actually, we like it with the lights on.

CW: Sexual Acts, Sexual Assault, Sexual Discrimination

Book recommendations
* Sex Ed: A Belated Guide for Adults by Ruby Rare
* The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Miriam Kaufman et al. 

Transcript
https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/_5bK-31XMK4eY0VSBo2nMlsFfnIs7ywOyYLUuJ8m2eSxPyM8TDqmt5uX1WLz5zIcZIsDKwFvzckdt_1H0c3cf-Ig0gY?loadFrom=SharedLink

CW: medication stigma, self harm, suicide, substance abuse, addiction

"Are you on the pill?"

Joel talks about his internalised stigma with taking medication, and Jasmin addresses the possible future problems associated with taking medication with a chronic pain condition.

What we're on and why we're on it. Do we need this medication, or do we just need a yoga retreat and a bar of chocolate?

Time to boost that serotonin with this week's episode!

Transcript available at:

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Resources

You don’t have to do this alone. There are people and organisations out there to help.

Lifeline | 13 11 14
24-hour Australian crisis counselling service

Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467
24-hour Australian counselling service

beyondblue | 1300 22 4636
24-hour phone support and online chat service and links to resources and apps

eheadspace
Online counselling for young people 12-25 years

ReachOut
Online forums, chat and information about youth mental health

Resources for LGBTQI+ people

Services dedicated supporting people of all ages, bodies, genders, sexualities and relationships.

Mindout
National LGBTI mental health and suicide prevention project

QLife
National LGBTI counselling and referral service, with phone counselling and web chat services available from 3pm – 12am, 7 days a week.

It's Wednesday, I'm in love.

In this episode, we talk about The Cure.  The English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1978...

We wish! 

Instead, we're going to talk about finding a cure for our disabilities. Is it possible? What have we tried? Do we even want one? 

We hope we can cure your desire for these answers with Episode 3 of Crip and Chronic!

Transcript available at:

https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/oHbDn3VjAqPMerA19q7Rj2vVdyMQNUov2jWxxnY7SwRlrGCGc-Bx9JG5arO2_2d7DxDBayu1sTIlkAbXZRELwGay8Yk?loadFrom=SharedLink

Now, we don't want to assume, but we imagine you've been wondering, what assumptions do people make of us? What assumptions did we make of each other? Are we allowed to ask all these questions?

We answer these ones and more in the second episode of Crip and Chronic!

You know what they say when you assume...

Transcript available at 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1550893/episodes/6906911-i-know-more-than-you

or

https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/mxzIvOR_2z9SSouoKlWTAAn6b9aFDGvWkRyO263RWVk0ur8eLb48Nv-Nq5_ub0jcVoidGKk-G1BcTa5Wf8AEUrPcyrU?loadFrom=SharedLink


Artwork by Brooke:  @fraccture_

Music by Christopher Cold Hands: @coldy_hands

We reveal our disabilities to the world! As well as discussing when we realised we were disabled in the first place.
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Transcript available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1550893/episodes/6837982
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Artwork by Brooke:  @fraccture_
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Music by Christopher Cold Hands: @coldy_hands

What is Crip and Chronic?