OUR NEW JULY PODCAST IS OUT TODAY!
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.
Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy.” -Emily Ladau
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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/
Disability doesn’t exist in a vacuum and no person is just disabled. -Emily Ladau
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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?
- 19:09 – As an advocate, what is your dream for the future?
- 19:57 – Any parting words of encouragement for current self-advocates and their sibs?
We need more allies that are willing to do the work of centering the disability community. -Emily Ladau