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The Obvious Question episodes
- Can you work?“It already feels like when I get there and the application isn’t accessible online, that they didn’t want me in the first place.”24 min
- Do you have friends like you?“Social media allows people that can’t necessarily always leave their homes to be social.”30 min
- How can you be a journalist?“If you were to take the disability out of the equation, would you still have a story?”24 min
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- What's wrong with you?“Pain may be my constant companion since the day I was born.” – Christopher Shannon28 min
- The Obvious Question and Answer Session“You can’t be worried about what other people are thinking all the time. “33 min
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- Can you even walk a runway?When was the last time you saw a model with a disability? Or a person with a disability featured in an advertising campaign? On a runway? Or even a mannequin in a store that showcased a different ability? It might be hard to recall even one.19 min
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Get ready to throw your assumptions about disability out the window! In "The Obvious Question," Madi Lawson, a 21-year-old journalism student who has two rare forms of muscular dystrophy, takes on the…
assumptions, misconceptions and just plain ignorance others have about people with disabilities. But this isn't your typical conversation about disability. In this podcast Madi talks with co-host Becky Smith and others about fashion, friendship, dating and more - challenging all the things you thought you knew about disability, but haven't had the chance to ask about before. You'll explore the glam and not-so-glam life of the real-life Wheelchair Barbie. So, buckle up - it's gonna be a bumpy ride.