Kyle and Emily tackle groupthink in this episode of The Accessible Stall as it relates to disability and the disability community. What does it mean, and how can we be better as a community? Notes from this episode: This article on NPR which mentions Emily’s opinion on Hillary Clinton’s speech about disability, and Emily’s actual interview with them.

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On this episode of The Accessible Stall, Kyle and Emily talk about the new ABC show called Speechless! It’s a fantastic new show that showcases life with CP, and how it affects you, your family, and everyone around you. We gush about the show, talk about what it means for the community, and talk about where...

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On this episode of The Accessible Stall, Kyle and Emily take a look at walking, movement, and why there isn’t one “best” way to move. Note: We tested a new recording setup with this episode, so our apologies if things sound a little strange or different than they usually do. We’re still ironing out the...

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On this episode of The Accessible Stall, Kyle and Emily tell you a story about what it’s like attempting to get somewhere (specifically, to the Statue of Liberty) with a disability, and why actually paying attention to what people are trying to communicate is important. A transcript for this episode can be found here. Grab some popcorn and...

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With yesterday being the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Kyle and Emily spend this episode talking about where access needs can sometimes conflict with one another. Mentions: Pokémon Go: Accessibility Tips for an Inaccessible Game

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In this episode, Kyle and Emily talk about being the “token” disabled person. When does tokenization become inclusion? Does it ever? The issues surrounding this are complex and confusing. Find out our take on all this on the latest episode of The Accessible Stall. A transcript for this episode can be found here. P.S. We’ve got new...

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On this episode of The Accessible Stall, Kyle and Emily talk about beauty standards and fashion, with a touch of sexuality thrown in there too. Clothing and looking good is rarely talked about in the disability community, and so that’s why we have a special guest with us. Her name is Ashley Harris, and you...

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In this episode of The Accessible Stall, Kyle and Emily talk about representation of disability in media. Disabled roles should be portrayed by actors with disabilities… right? This episode was inspired by the issues surrounding the new movie Me Before You, among other things. We touch on overlooked positive representation of disability in media. There’s more than you might think, and...

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Kyle and Emily talk about what is perhaps the best kept secret in the disability community: the amount of social privilege (and perks) that can potentially come with having a disability. Join us for a conversation to look into the “Area 51” of disability.

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Kyle and Emily butt heads this episode of The Accessible Stall that deals with disability and identity. Is disability an identity? How do we connect to our disabilities? Find out! This episode also offers improved audio quality thanks to sweet new microphones. A transcript for this episode is available for download at http://www.theaccessiblestall.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-Accessible-Stall-004-Identity.and_.Microphones-Transcript.pdf.

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