Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.

Transcript of this episode

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
• Emily's Ladau: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram
• SLN Self-Advocate Resources page
• SLN COVID-19 Resource Center
• Social media accounts recommended by Emily:
  • https://www.instagram.com/disabilityreframed/
  • https://www.instagram.com/upgradeaccessibility/
  • https://www.instagram.com/diversability/
  • https://www.instagram.com/sitting_pretty/
  • https://www.instagram.com/nina_tame/
  • https://www.instagram.com/jtknoxroxs/
  • https://www.instagram.com/kamredlawsk/
  • https://www.instagram.com/techowlpa/
  • https://www.instagram.com/andraealavant/
  • https://www.instagram.com/fidgets.and.fries/

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Quotes from this episode:

• “We need more allies that are willing to do the work of centering the disability community."
• "The most important thing is to know that you have a right to speak up for yourself."
• "Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy."
• "Disability doesn't exist in a vacuum and no person is just disabled."
• "It's this strange tug-of-war that we experience as a disabled community where our lives are being devalued, and yet we're being told, "This is for your own good.""

In this episode:

• 00:22 - Introduction
• 03:39 - What is the difference between an advocate, a self-advocate and an ally? And In your opinion, which do we need more of?
• 06:55 - Why is self-advocacy so important?
• 08:17 - What are some ways that siblings can help support each other in advocacy?
• 09:51 - How can different intersections of identity influence a self-advocates advocacy journey?
• 11:54 - How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the self-advocacy landscape and how are advocates overcoming related challenges?
• 16:18 - What are some other current major challenges that self-advocates face and how can we support change in these areas?
• 18:19 - Are there any resources that you can recommend for any new and/or seasoned self-advocates out there?
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