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Episode 15: Rawan Tuffaha Unveils the Artistic Journey of ASD Band
Rawan Tuffaha (she/her) is the lead singer of the ASD Band, a group composed entirely of autistic musicians, which shines a light on talent within the autistic community. This episode explores the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities as they transition into adulthood, particularly in accessing employment and continuing to receive support. -
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Episode 13: Gaelynn Lea
Join our hosts, Lily Newton and Erin Hawley, as they sit down with the riveting Gaelynn Lea (she/her), whose voice and violin strings resonate with the force of change, challenging our perceptions of ability and accessibility. -
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Episode 12: Jameela Jamil
In this exciting episode, Jameela Jamil (she/her), actress, activist, and television host, shares how she began to understand her own disability while navigating the entertainment industry. We're working through shame, making our own rules, and creating inclusive spaces together to break barriers. Are you in? -
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Episode 11: Lachi
Erin and Lily are joined by award-winning recording artist, Youtuber and disability advocate Lachi (she/her). Lachi talks about her DEIA work in the music industry and the nuances of ableism as it relates to trauma, class, race, and gender. -
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Episode 8: Lindsey Rowe Parker
Lindsey Rowe Parker (she/her), author of the children’s book, “Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down,” joins the podcast to discuss why disability representation is important in children's literature. -
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Episode 7: Kaelynn Partlow
Kaelynn Partlow (she/her), autistic advocate and Senior Therapist at Project Hope Foundation, Inc., was featured on the Netflix series called, “Love on the Spectrum.” She joins hosts Erin and Lily to chat about neurodiversity, social media advocacy, and more! -
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Episode 6: Vilissa Thompson
In this episode, we talk about disability pride with Vilissa Thompson (she/her), who is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her work! -
Autism Services
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Easterseals Senate Testimony: Disabled People Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Work and Social Security Disability Benefits
Easterseals CEO urges Senate to reform Social Security programs, removing barriers that discourage people with disabilities from meaningful work and independence. -
Cherry Lake Publishing Releases Early Readers’ Book: “Making a Difference with Easterseals”
Cherry Lake Publishing releases "Making a Difference with Easterseals," a book for young readers on inclusion and accessibility, with proceeds supporting Easterseals. -
Adults with Disabilities Make Up Massive Voter Bloc, but Largely Overlooked by Candidates -- New Easterseals Survey Reveals 35MM are Prepared to Vote in 2024 Election Despite Overwhelming Barriers to Cast Their Ballot
Easterseals’ 2024 survey reveals 37M disabled voters, with 87% planning to vote despite barriers. Key issues include healthcare, economic security, and voting accessibility. -
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