EP178: Disability is Not a Bad Word

Taylor talks to Melissa Blake, disability advocate, writer, and soon-to-be author, about her experience as a disabled person. Melissa shares why it’s so important for folks to listen to disabled people and why she thinks disabled is not a bad word. They talk about the representation and visibility of disabled people in movies, social media, and dating apps. Melissa shares what it's been like for her to date as a disabled person and what her hopes are for the next generations. Let’s Talk About It Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutit_podcast Melissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissablake81 Melissa’s Website: https://www.melissablakeblog.com Get 20% off your first order at https://www.sakara.com/taylor or enter code: TAYLOR at checkout. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426