Down to the Struts

Episode 1: Getting Wise About Disability with Dr. Arielle Silverman


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Dr. Arielle Silverman, a disabled activist and social scientist, founded Disability Wisdom Consulting to improve public understanding of disability. In this episode, Qudsiya and Arielle discuss the history of the disability rights movement, including the ADA and what this landmark legislation left out; the experience of reconciling multiple minority identities; and the surprising innovations we all use every day that were originally created as disability accommodations.
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