Season two of Invis-ability is an exploration into the world of education, and specifically how the ID community is treated within this subset of society.

On episode three, our hosts Phil and Don are joined by Martha Haythorn and her father, Trace. The Haythorns are family friends of the Hayes-Browns. As a young woman with Down Syndrome, Martha shares many experiences with Phil's daughter, Phoebe. But, because Martha and Trace live in the US, they've had to navigate a different education system.

Together, Martha and Trace reflect on her school and college life, her advocacy work, summer camps, and the future challenges for the disability community.

Show Timings:

Phil and Trace's Origin Story (1:34)

Trace's reflections on becoming a father of a person with a disability (3:25)

Martha's reflections on the time when she first realised she was different (7:18)

Trace and Martha's approach to school selection (10:26)

Exploring the current options for schooling in Australia (12:06)

Martha's recollection of her school days (14:57)

Martha's discusses moving out of home on onto College campus (17:00)

Martha's journey into the disability advocacy space (17:45)

Exploring 'Affinity Group' Summer Camps and the benefits of 'gradual inclusion' (24:06)

Exploring the state of Inclusion and Specialist Segregation in America and Australia (30:55)

Exploring how disability advocacy can sometimes be campaigning for difference, not just inclusion (33:48)

Martha's role as an advocate ambassador (36:35)

The challenges facing disability advocates in the future (39:50)