Resilience Squadron: Disability and Accessibility in Star Wars and its Fandom

The Resilience Squadron Podcast - Episode 10 - Roll of the Resistance

Resilience Squadron is a periodic podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

In this episode we're joined by Lisa Belasco (ScavengerPrincess) to discuss major changes Disney recently made to the Disability Access Service program at their parks, which has affected many of their disabled guests.

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Show Links: Scavenger Princess on Instagram Scavenger Princess on Facebook Change.Org Petition DAS Defenders Facebook Group Disney With Disabilities Facebook Group Dysautonomia & Disney Facebook Group DAS Defenders Resources (Google Doc) Rebecca "The Sparkly Pirate" Davis (DASDenied) USA Today - 'Imagine something': Disabled Disney guests demand action after DAS program changes Fox 53 Orlando - 'DAS Defenders' group hopes Disney reverses changes to its Disability Access Service policy NBC News - Disney fans say changes to disability program exclude many people who were previously covered

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

It's Celebration time. In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Terrie Lee, who co-created the Facebook group Star Wars Celebration ADA Attendees, as they have an in-depth discussion with Austin Whitney, CEO of Ten Fifty Entertainment, who is handling accommodations for Celebration 2022 in Anaheim on May 26-29. Austin tells us about how his experiences with music festivals and other events helped him adjust to his own disability, shares his approach and philosophy for running inclusive events, and answers specific questions about accommodations at Celebration.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Episode Links:

StarWarsCelebration.com – ADA Assistance Program

StarWarsCelebration.com – Health & Safety

Star Wars Celebration ADA Attendees Facebook Group

Ten Fifty Entertainment

Accessible Festivals

Ophelia the Festival Dog's Instagram

Terrie's Instagram (NerdGirlTravels)

Celebration ADA support email: [email protected]

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

In this episode Greg and Jack talk to Emma Mieko Candon, author of Star Wars Ronin: A Visions Novel, based on the short The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated series. Emma, self-described as a queer, disabled cyborg, talks about her experiences with life-threatening illness and chronic pain, how it shaped her writing, and how it helped form the alternate-Star Wars universe of The Ronin.

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Show Links: https://twitter.com/EmmaCandon Emma on Instagram Emma on Tumblr Ronin on Amazon Ronin on Bookshop Ronin on Audible Ronin on OverDrive (Local library search)

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Greg and Jack welcome BlerdGirlJedi (Maria of Sistas with Sabers) on the show to share her story of trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction. It is a thought-provoking, emotional episode.

Resilience Squadron is a podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Content Warning: In this episode we discuss mental health, addiction and relapse, and personal loss.

If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction or substance abuse, contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Episode Links:

BlerdGirlJedi on Twitter

BlerdGirlJedi on Instagram

Sistas With Sabers podcast on Twitter

The Khetanna Cast podcast on Twitter

Social:

http://resiliencesquadron.com

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

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In this episode we talk to Jon Engel, a promoter for 3 Rivers ComiCon, a convention happening in Pittsburgh on May 22 and 23. With the re-opening of Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, precautions announced for Celebration 2022, and small and large events making plans to resume, we discuss what considerations Jon takes into account to allow for accommodations when planning an inclusive event. We also talk about the impact of COVID on Jon's convention planning, and what precautions they'll be taking at the con.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links: 3 Rivers Comicon Resilience Squadron Episode 3 - Accessible Batuu

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

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In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Megan Rickards, who writes at her blog From an Autistic Point of View, to talk about the fan community and what it means to her from the perspective of an autistic fan.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links: From an Autistic Point of View Megan Rickards on Twitter Future of the Force ForceFest 2020 - Navigating Fandom with Different Abilities (YouTube) ForceFest 2020 - Navigating Fandom with Different Abilities (Vokl) Adam Goswick on Twitter

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In this episode Jack and Greg talk galactic representation - their top 10 noteworthy Star Wars characters with disabilities across the Star Wars canon.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links: The Last J-J-Jedi on speechIRL.com Scorched by Delilah S. Dawson

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

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In this episode Jack and Greg talk about accessibility at the Galaxy's Edge theme parks, their own experiences visiting the one at Hollywood Studios in Florida, and the current impact and safety measures at the parks brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links: Disney World - Reopening & Updated Experiences Disney World - Services for Guests with Disabilities Disneyland - Guests with Disabilities Disney Food Blog - Dining With A Special Diet in Disney World and Disneyland disABILITIES! | The DIS Disney Discussion Forums (A great forum resource) Skywalking Through Neverland 249: Dis-ABILITIES in Fandom Give Kids The World Village Make-A-Wish America

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

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http://resiliencesquadron.com https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

Soaring Theme by SoundsCrate.com Link: https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

In this episode Jack and Greg discuss the latest announcements from Disney, observe the passings of David Prowse and Jeremy Bulloch while also exploring David's history of disability, and talk about some of the themes of trauma in recent episodes of The Mandalorian. Then they do a deep dive into how the Star Wars franchise and its fandom has been impacted by the COVID pandemic, and how the series and community have benefited fans in this difficult year.

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links: GoFundMe: Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way Pink Milk Podcast Mubo's Droid Builders Facebook Group Galaxy's Edge Trading Post Facebook Group

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

On this premiere episode Jack and Greg discuss the personal stories behind their conditions and also their history as Star Wars fans. They also cover news from The Mandalorian and new Star Wars books that came out the week of November 8, and talk about some of the goals of Resilience Squadron, as well as future discussion topics for upcoming podcasts.

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