Understanding Disability Through Community, Books, and Shared Experiences
Description
Your co-hosts Erin & Lily have a special in-person segment for the first time ever on the podcast. They Kick things off by discussing the significance of Disability Pride Month and the joys of creating content together as friends who are both disabled.
They also discuss some light-hearted topics like newfound interests—Erin’s evolving relationship with pizza and Lily’s dive into the world of fantasy books, including some great disability representation in certain titles. They get real about the power of virtual friendships, especially within the disability community, and how these connections help navigate their experiences authentically.
Timestamps
09:19 Embracing wheelchair for comfort
21:02 Public perception and aging with disability
26:21 Masculinity, ableism, and disability
31:51 Susan B. Anthony's advocacy
35:09 Government, ableism, and organizing change
48:18 Theater accessibility solutions
52:19 Budget pushback on accessibility
59:55 Theater, friendships, and community
Connect with Lily Newton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-newton-3b0b5b229
Website: https://www.easterseals.com/
Connect with Erin Hawley
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhawley2
Website: https://www.easterseals.com
United States
