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Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong Podcast
Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women.
About the Podcast
Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong with hosts Erin and Lily provides an authentic exploration about navigating life as a disabled adult. As a disability podcast for and by the disability community, conversations feature disabled leaders, advocates, and content creators while challenging assumptions and stigma, but don’t get it twisted. This podcast is not for your inspiration! Erin and Lily bring thoughtful honesty and witty humor to complex topics that are often misunderstood. Tune in to Everything You Know about Disability is Wrong even if you don’t have a disability. You will definitely learn a thing or two!
Episode Show Notes & Transcripts
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PodcastEpisode 40: Confidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and Belonging
Courn Ahn on disability, identity, and design—exploring accessibility, neurodivergence, and self-acceptance through a Queer, mixed-race lens. -
PodcastEpisode 39: From Runway to Real Life: Jillian Curwin on Fashion, Identity, and Disability
Jillian Curwin on disability, fashion, and advocacy—challenging stereotypes and redefining representation on "Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong." -
PodcastEpisode 38: Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding
Kyla and Jedidiah Mora, authors of 'Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,' use their experiences with autism and ADHD to create stories for kids. -
PodcastEpisode 37: From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility
Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, turned her childhood disability into advocacy, founding Diversability to celebrate disability pride. -
PodcastEpisode 36: Exploring the World Through Sensory Experiences with Dr. Hoby Wedler
Dr. Hoby Wedler explores sensory experiences beyond sight, breaking disability stereotypes. Learn more about his unique approach. -
PodcastEpisode 35: Entrepreneurship, Education, and Knowing Your Value with Onyinye Udokporo
Onyinye Udokporo explores UK vs US disability cultures, highlighting accessibility, neurodivergence, and the power of language. -
PodcastEpisode 34: The Power of Gaming: Richard Jacobs on Community, Competition, and Personal Empowerment
Richard Jacobs of QuadGods shares his journey of resilience, gaming's impact, and overcoming misconceptions as a disabled gamer. -
PodcastEpisode 33: The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel
Steven Verdile explores satire's role in advocacy, highlighting disability issues and ensuring writer safety. -
PodcastEpisode 32: Annie Segarra on Medical Gaslighting and EDS
Annie Segarra's journey with EDS fuels her advocacy for disability rights and body positivity. Learn about her powerful story. -
PodcastEpisode 31: Just Between Us: All I Want is Real Portrayals in Film
Join the hosts as they discuss authentic storytelling, representation, and disability in media. -
PodcastEpisode 30: Advocacy and Identity: Madison Tevlin’s Creative Journey
Madison Tevlin (she/her) is an actor, Host, Model, and Advocate. She is known for her impactful work in the "Assume That I Can" campaign for World Down Syndrome Day and her role in "Champions" alongside Woody Harrelson. -
PodcastEpisode 29: Pamela Schuller on Mastering the Balance between Vulnerability, Comedy, and Advocacy
Pamela Schuller is a passionate disability advocate and stand-up comedian. Pamela shares her journey with Tourette syndrome and how humor has helped her tackle tough conversations about disabilities.
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