Disability Visibility

Today’s episode is about public transit with my guests Maria Sotnikova and Alejandra Ospina (@superaleja_). Maria describes what it’s like using the MARTA transit system in Atlanta, Georgia and Alejandra shares her experiences riding the subway in New York City’s MTA. Both guests discuss accessibility, infrastructure, and systemic issues related to transportation. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and additional links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today’s episode is damn funny with comedians Maysoon Zayid (@maysoonzayid) and Danielle Perez (@DivaDelux). Maysoon and Danielle share how they got started in comedy, the barriers they face in the entertainment industry, what they find funny, and the role of comedians in resisting oppression. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today’s episode is about Asian American women and mental health with guests Emily Wu Truong (@emilywspeaks) and Jessica Gimeno (@JessicaGimeno). You’ll hear Emily and Jessica talk about their personal stories, experiences within Asian American communities, and their mental health advocacy. Content notes: suicide and suicide attempts. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today's episode is about storytelling with Cuquis Robledo (@cuquis_robledo) and Emily Ladau (@emily_ladau). Cuquis and Emily both work at Rooted in Rights, a media organization that produces stories on disability rights issues. They will share what makes a good story, ways storytellers can engage an audience effectively, and why authentic and accessible disabled media is so important. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today’s episode is about accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act with Lia Seth (@LiaSeth) and Dara Baldwin (@NJDC07). Lia shares her experiences navigating public spaces as person with an invisible disability and a recent experience at a music venue that shows what accessibility should be all about. Dara, a disability rights policy analyst, gives an overview of HR 620 (ADA Education & Reform Act of 2017) and what’s at stake for the disability community. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today's episode is about invisible disabilities with Tiffany Peterson @TiffanyAndLupus and Linda Williams @EndInvisibility. Tiffany and Linda share their lived experiences as women with invisible disabilities, the misconceptions about invisible disabilities, and the need for language and symbols about disability that we can all identify with. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

There are plenty of documentaries about disabled people but very few are directed, written, or produced by disabled people. Today’s episode features a conversation with two filmmakers: Jen Brea of … Continue Reading Ep 16: Disabled Filmmakers

Today's episode is about the latest Star Trek tv series, Star Trek: Discovery. Guests Andrew Pulrang (@AndrewPulrang) and Day Al-Mohamed (@DayAlMohamed) join Alice in a conversation about disability representation in Star Trek: Discovery, what we hope to see the from the show in the future, and why science fiction is political. Disability Visibility is a production of the Disability Visibility Project, an online community dedicated to recording, amplifying, and sharing disability media and culture. Text transcripts and links for each episode are available at: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @DisVisibility Support this podcast: patreon.com/DVP

Today’s episode is about emergency preparedness and disabled people. 2017 has been a trying year in more ways than one. Evacuation and preparedness doesn’t look the same for people … Continue Reading Ep 14: Emergency Preparedness

Today’s episode is on autonomy with Kim Sauder, a blogger and PhD student in critical disability studies who is passionate about disability rights, activism, advocacy & scholarship. Kim and Alice … Continue Reading Ep 13: Autonomy and Disabled People