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You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

#Society #Disability Rights #Disability Rights Florida

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

2 года назад 2:36

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As we approach the 2022 Elections, we want to focus in on all things disability and voting. The disability community makes up a fourth of the population, making it a very powerful voting block! Even though this is a huge voting group, there are many structural and interpersonal barriers set up against them. These issues disincentive disabled voters from exercising their civil right to vote.

Despite these barriers, historically, the disability community has been incredibly resilient and fierce voting advocates. We talk with advocates who have made accessible voting possible in Florida, organizations that fight for the disability community and other marginalized communities’ access to vote, and folks who study the impact of the disability vote.

Please join us on September 22nd for our first episode, then each Thursday after that for five more great episodes.

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You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

New Series Trailer: Your Voice, Your Vote!

You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

published 2 года назад

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Please join us on September 22nd for our first episode, then each Thursday after that for five more great episodes.

94 эпизодов

#Society #Disability Rights #Disability Rights Florida

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Encore Episode: By and For People with Disabilities - with Elizabeth Wright and Jennifer Price 43:56

11 weeks назад43:56

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Welcome back to You First , where we’re taking a small break from producing new episodes and instead are sharing some older episodes you might have missed. There’s a good chance you missed this episode, our last of four encore episodes, as it didn’t perform as well as most of our other ones. But we think the content is compelling and the guests are engaging, so we're putting it back out there. This episode is called "By and For People with Disabilities," and it was initially released in September of 2021. Elizabeth Wright and Jennifer Price are the guests, and they talk about how people with disabilities are creating their own content, controlling the narrative, and helping to create platforms where their stories, in their words, can be shared. And we're happy to share this encore episode with you. Resources: Conscious Being Magazine Disability Review Magazine EmpowerEd: Using Real Case Examples to Look Deeper into IEP Management Disability Media Network…

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Encore Episode: Paving a Way Disabled in STEM - with Dr. Anita Marshall 48:36

13 weeks назад48:36

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Welcome to another encore episode of You First . We’re taking a little break from making new episodes and are re-sharing some past episodes that we feel are worth another listen. This is the third of four encore episodes, initially released in July of 2023, and it’s called "Paving a Way Disabled in STEM." We interviewed Dr. Anita Marshall to learn more about her work to make STEM education more accessible for students with disabilities. Anita created GeoSPACE, the first-ever disability-accessible planetary geoscience field course and mentoring program, and is the Executive Director of The International Association for Geoscience Diversity. We also debunk myths about academia, and wish we were back in school to be a part of this really cool work Anita is doing. Hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it! Show Notes and Resources: Dr. Anita Marshall's Website GeoSPACE Program The International Association for Geoscience Diversity…

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Encore Episode: The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice - with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins 1:05:29

15 weeks назад1:05:29

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Today we have another encore episode of You First . This is the second of four encore episodes as we’re taking a bit of a break from producing new episodes. Now this episode, "The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice," is by far our most popular episode – and by a significant margin! But in case you missed it back in August of 2022, count your lucky stars because here it is again. Roe v Wade was overturned not long before we recorded this episode, and we wanted to take a deep dive into how the overturning affects the disability community. Maddie hosted this episode and led an incredible conversation with activists Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins about how the ruling affects them, the disability community as a whole, and other marginalized groups, especially in ways that you may not have considered. And it’s all just as relevant today as it was when we recorded it. Please note that this conversation discusses heavy themes and references systems of oppression such as racism and ableism, infanticide, abortion, and forced sterilization. Links: Morénike Giwa Onaiwu https://morenikego.com/ https://twitter.com/morenikego Keith Jones http://dasoultoucha.com/About/ https://twitter.com/dasoultoucha Heather Watkins https://slowwalkersseemore.com/ https://twitter.com/hwatkins927 Rebecca Cokley https://rebecca-cokley.medium.com/ https://twitter.com/rebeccacokley…

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Encore Episode: Disability Media Representation - with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston 1:06:16

17 weeks назад1:06:16

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We’re taking a break from producing new episodes of You First for a bit, so we’ll be re-releasing four older episodes that we feel are worth another listen. We’re starting things off with an episode that is from February 2021 called "Disability Media Representation." We spoke with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston, both of whom are university professors, authors, and experts on disability in the media. We had a great discussion about what’s been done both right and wrong with the portrayal of people with disabilities in both film and TV and the impact of streaming platforms on the movement. We kicked things off with an interesting discussion about what a disaster a movie called Music was that has been released not long before we recorded the episode. Referenced in the episode: Routledge Companion to Disability and Media Representing Disability in an Ableist World: Essays on Mass Media The Fantasy of Disability: Images of Loss in Popular Culture Disability and Social Media: Global Perspectives Salon: Sia's directorial debut "Music" is a baffling and patronizing cringefest of ableist minstrelsy LISTEN: Film by CommunicationFIRST NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity…

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2024 Elections & the Disability Vote - with Michelle Bishop, Monica Wiley, and Jack Rosen 1:28:56

24 weeks назад1:28:56

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In this episode of You First , hosts Maddie and Keith dive into disability voting rights and the upcoming 2024 election with experts Michelle Bishop, Monica Wiley, and Jack Rosen from the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). The discussion explores voting accessibility, challenges faced by disabled voters, and new support resources in Florida. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local elections, the power of the disability vote, and the critical need for inclusivity and accessibility from the start. The conversation also highlights the politicization of disability in elections and the necessity of advocacy and allyship for voting rights. The episode concludes with an insight into an upcoming documentary on these vital issues. Relevant Links Voting Rights Hotline: Call 877-352-7337 if you have an issue with voting or registering to vote due to a disability. Election Protection Hotline English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Spanish/English 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) Asian Languages/English 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) Arabic/English 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Website: https://866ourvote.org National Association of the Deaf’s ASL Voter Assistance Hotline 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683) Website: https://www.nad.org/2018/09/28/asl-voter-assistance-hotline-available Disability Rights Florida’s voting resources Main website: https://DisabilityRightsFlorida.org/voting Know Your Rights Fact Sheet: Making a Voting Access Complaint: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/HAVA_complaint Know Your Rights Fact Sheet: Supervised Facility Voting: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/fact_sheet_supervised_facility_voting Your Disability Voting Rights Brochure: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/voting_brochure Voting Machine Explainer Videos: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/disability-topics/disability_topic_info/voting_explainer_videos Know what’s on your ballot: https://www.vote411.org/ballot Florida’s Rev Up chapter ‘Access the Vote Florida’: https://www.accessthevote.org Find your P&A: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies Rutger’s Disability Vote Research: https://smlr.rutgers.edu/faculty-research-engagement/program-disability-research/voter-turnout-and-voting-accessibility Accessing Democracy Documentary Virtual Premier: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-ugqzksGNBHggVvDOiyio-S29EWgca5#/registration Accessing Democracy Trailer: https://youtu.be/j74zs8N8OLs #CripTheVote and Voting Advocacy - with Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/story/episode_66…

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Data & Disability - with Matthew Cortland 1:20:15

26 weeks назад1:20:15

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In this episode of You First , hosts Keith and Maddie interview Matthew Cortland, a Senior Resident Fellow at Data for Progress. Matthew shares insights about their work in public opinion research and advocacy focused on disability issues and social policies. They discuss their personal journey, including challenges with the healthcare system, and explain how data is used to influence policy decisions. The conversation covers topics like the importance of accurate demographic data, the role of public opinion in advocacy, and effective messaging strategies for long-term care support and COVID-19. Matthew emphasizes the need for systemic interventions and supportive legislative efforts to better address the needs of disabled people. Relevant Links Follow Matthew on social media: https://linktr.ee/matthewcortland Data for Progress: https://www.dataforprogress.org Disability Rights program at the Ford Foundation: https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/challenging-inequality/disability-rights Disability Scoop article "Census Rethinking How To Count Disability Population”: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/08/15/census-rethinking-how-to-count-disability-population/31009 Data for Progress Message Testing on Home and Community-Based Services Coverage: https://www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/message-testing-on-home-and-community-based-services-coverage Long COVID Research Moonshot Act of 2024: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/in-the-news/sanders-proposes-moonshot-bill-to-combat-long-covid-crisis…

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Disability & Gender Equity - with Marissa Ditkowsky 34:35

28 weeks назад34:35

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In this episode of the You First Podcast, hosts Maddie and Keith talk with disabled activist and attorney Marissa Ditkowsky about the challenges and inequities faced by disabled women in healthcare, employment, and financial freedom. Marissa discusses her role as Disability Economic Justice Council at the National Partnership for Women and Families and shares insights on systemic oppression, the impact of disability on financial stability, and the importance of intersectional advocacy. The episode also addresses issues like reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Relevant links: National Partnership for Women & Families Website: https://nationalpartnership.org/ National Partnership for Women & Families social media: Twitter: https://x.com/npwf , or @npwf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npwf/ , or @npwf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpartnership/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@npwf?lang=en , or @npwf Marissa's Twitter: @mditkowsky ( https://x.com/mditkowsky ) Systems Transformation Guides: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/disability-economic-justice-systems-transformation/ The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice - with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/story/episode_38 Buck v Bell: https://disabilityjustice.org/right-to-self-determination-freedom-from-involuntary-sterilization #FreeBritney and Disability: https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/02/17/freebritney-shines-light-problematic-guardianship-systems How State Abortion Bans Harm Disabled Women: https://nationalpartnership.org/report/state-abortion-bans-harm-disabled-women/ What Disability Reproductive Equity Day Means to Me: https://nationalpartnership.org/what-disability-reproductive-equity-day-means-to-me/ National Women’s Law Center’s resource about Forced Sterilization of Disabled People in the United States: https://nwlc.org/resource/forced-sterilization-of-disabled-people-in-the-united-states/ American Progress’s article ‘Rethinking Guardianship to Protect Disabled People’s Reproductive Rights: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/rethinking-guardianship-to-protect-disabled-peoples-reproductive-rights/…

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Disabled Journalism - with Cara Reedy 56:23

30 weeks назад56:23

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In this episode of the You First Podcast, hosts Keith and Maddie interview Cara Reedy, founder and director of the Disabled Journalists Association. Cara shares her journey from political science and theater to journalism, spending ten years at CNN. She discusses the challenges of being disabled in the newsroom, toxic productivity, and the systemic ableism in the journalism industry. Cara then explains how her organization supports disabled journalists by providing resources and advocating for systemic changes in newsrooms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intersectionality and the role of personal experience in shaping compelling and unbiased stories. Relevant Links Disabled Journalists Association Twitter: https://x.com/discojourno Disabled Journalists Association LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/disabled-journalists-association Disabled Journalists Association Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabledjournalists Disabled Journalists Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555117454122 Cara Reedy website: https://www.infamouslyshort.com Disabled Journalists Association website: discojourno.com Judy Heumann white paper at Ford on media: https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/learning/research-reports/road-map-for-inclusion-changing-the-face-of-disability-in-media Learn about the inter-movement work between the Black Panthers and disability community: https://samischalk.com/black-disability-politics/…

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Not Dead Yet, Assisted Suicide, and Ongoing Disability Fights - Part 2 with Anita Cameron 49:24

32 weeks назад49:24

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Content warning: mentions of suicide, assisted suicide, and medical violence against people with disabilities. In this compelling episode of the You First podcast, hosts Maddie and Keith continue their in-depth interview with Anita Cameron, a prominent activist in the disability rights movement. They explore Anita's role at Not Dead Yet, focusing on their work against assisted suicide and their perspectives on medical discrimination and healthcare rationing affecting the disabled community. Anita shares personal stories, including a poignant account of their mother's struggle with assisted suicide pressures and her fight for proper healthcare. The discussion extends to the implications of assisted suicide laws in both the United States and Canada, highlighting the risks and biases involved. Anita ends by offering powerful advice for aspiring activists and emphasizes the importance of ongoing advocacy for disability rights. Lastly, we are up for a podcast award! Please vote for 'You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast' under the 'Society and Culture' category on the People's Choice website. Relevant Links Not Dead Yet: https://notdeadyet.org/ Diane Coleman’s article ‘Assisted Suicide and Disability: Another Perspective’: https://dredf.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Diane-Coleman-article-on-ABA-website.pdf Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund’s Assisted Suicide Law Info: https://dredf.org/public-policy/assisted-suicide/ Canada’s Medicaid Assistance in Dying (MAID): https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-services-benefits/medical-assistance-dying.html Patients Rights Action Fund: https://patientsrightsaction.org/ Patient’s Rights Council: https://www.patientsrightscouncil.org/site/…

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The History of ADAPT, Atlantis Community, and Disability Disobedience - Part 1 with Anita Cameron 1:23:02

34 weeks назад1:23:02

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On this episode of You First , we talk with the fantastic disability rights activist Anita Cameron. Anita was, and still is, a core reason why we have disability rights today. They were an early adopter of disability rights and justice advocacy and heavily involved and a leader of the organization ADAPT (known throughout the years as American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit or American Disabled for Attendant Programs), the Atlantis community, amongst many other pivotal leadership roles. Anita joins us today to share the history of the disability rights movement and their own stories, experiences, and wisdom as someone involved in disability activism for decades. Anita will tell us about their work in this field, different protests, and the disabled disobedience that got us the crucial laws and protections we have today. We had the pleasure of speaking with Anita for over 2 hours and decided to split this into two episodes. Lastly, we are up for a podcast award! Please vote for 'You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast' under the 'Society and Culture' category on the People's Choice website. Relevant Links Anita Cameron website: https://bit.ly/3WfDA0Z Anita Cameron’s Twitter: https://x.com/adaptanita Dennis Schreiber: https://bit.ly/4cSBERv Disabled Americans Rally for Equality (DARE): https://bit.ly/3WeYaPb ADAPT – American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit or American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today: https://bit.ly/3Wghrj5 Lighthouse for the Blind: https://bit.ly/4cCycLe Wade Blank – founder of ADAPT: https://bit.ly/3W0DIjx Atlantis Community: https://bit.ly/3WhHmac and https://bit.ly/3zytwat When You Remember Me movie: https://bit.ly/4czY4Hs We will ride! – The Gang of 19: https://bit.ly/4cz9b3D We Were There, Too: Blacks in the Disability Movement (coming soon – for info, follow Anita’s website or social media) Free Our People Micassa: https://bit.ly/3VWM4ca Gwen Jackson – ADAPT: https://bit.ly/4cx7mUP ADAPT history: https://bit.ly/3WhHmqI Healthcare Policy and Finance and Colorado ADAPT relationship: https://bit.ly/4czFfV2 Find your local ADAPT group: https://bit.ly/3wT7NbW…

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Long Covid & Grilled Cheese 1:04:09

36 weeks назад1:04:09

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In this unique episode of You First, hosts Maddie and Keith share a personal and insightful discussion about Long Covid and its effects on everyday life. Initially delayed due to Maddie's Long Covid flare-up, this episode takes a candid and casual approach to a serious topic, highlighting symptoms, the politicization of masking, and the ongoing pandemic. The conversation takes an unexpected yet comforting turn into the world of grilled cheese, exploring how this simple meal has served as a go-to comfort food during tough times. Tune in for both serious insights and light-hearted moments as the hosts navigate these intertwined subjects. Relevant Links Long COVID Basics (CDC) Living with Long COVID (CDC) Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 Accommodating Employees with Covid-19 or Long Covid Penn Medicine Launches Region’s First Post-COVID-19 Neurological Care Clinic Long COVID-19: Symptoms and Stories National Institutes of Health: Long COVID MaskBloc.org: Masks For All Florida-based Mask Bloc: SWAMP Central Florida Grilled Mac & Cheese Recipe POD Access Newsletter…

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Disability & Artificial Intelligence - with Lawrence Weru, Ariana Aboulafia, and Jennifer Gray 1:29:14

39 weeks назад1:29:14

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Today's episode features disability and artificial intelligence (AI) experts Larry Weru, Ariana Aboulafia, and Jennifer Gray. AI has been around for years, but things changed when OpenAI released ChatGPT. Since then, the news around AI has increased a lot. AI is more than just a chatbot responder; it can be used in many different ways. We talk with the guests about how AI impacts people with disabilities in their healthcare, education, and employment. The guests provide both intriguing and alarming information about the implications for people with disabilities. Relevant Links: Larry Weru’s bio: https://bit.ly/3x6hCUt Jennifer Gray’s bio: https://bit.ly/3KvALSQ New Disabled South: https://bit.ly/3HzJsdg Ariana Aboulafia’s bio: https://bit.ly/3KBv9X7 Center for Democracy & Technology: https://bit.ly/3RiYyJx New Disabled South’s Study on the Benefits and Challenges of Autonomous Workplace Technology on Disability Rights and Labor Rights: https://bit.ly/4bLRA8a Center for Democracy & Technology’s Project on Disability Rights in Technology Policy: https://bit.ly/458k7SV Automating Ableism (article): https://bit.ly/45bJXW4 99% of Fortune 500 companies use AI (article): https://bit.ly/4bIOFx9 A racist soap dispenser? Critical Theory and the non-neutrality of society (article): https://bit.ly/4c1zkId…

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#CripTheVote and Voting Advocacy - with Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan 59:42

41 weeks назад59:42

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This podcast episode features Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan, prominent figures in disability advocacy and social change. Their pioneering initiative, #CripTheVote, created alongside Alice Wong, has been important in raising awareness about the political power of disabled citizens and sparking meaningful conversations about disability, politics, and activism. Through their efforts, Pulrang and Beratan have used social media to foster a continuous online space that acts as a living archive for disability voting and civic engagement work. Our conversation also considers and discusses concerns and hesitancy around voting, especially for people with disabilities. We discuss the different approaches and why voting can be an effective way for people with disabilities to advocate for themselves. Relevant Links Follow Andrew Pulrang on Twitter: x.com/AndrewPulrang Follow Gregg Beratan on Twitter: x.com/GreggBeratan Disability Rights Florida Voting Resources: https://bit.ly/3UN9bp6 Access the Vote Florida: www.AccessTheVote.org Rev Up Campaign through AAPD: www.AAPD.com/about-rev-up Disability Victory: DisabilityVictory.org Detroit Disability Power: DetroitDisabilityPower.org New Disabled South: NewDisabledSouth.org…

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History of the Mad Movement - with Vesper Moore 1:10:44

48 weeks назад1:10:44

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In this episode of You First , co-hosts Keith and Maddie speak with Indigenous activist and disability rights leader Vesper Moore about the Mad Movement, psychiatric survivorship, and envisioning a future of collective care. Vesper, deeply involved in mental health and disability rights activism, discusses their work in altering perceptions and legislation surrounding mental health both nationally and with international bodies. The conversation delves into the history of psychiatric survivor movements, the problematic nature of involuntary commitment, and the importance of community care over institutional care. Moore emphasizes the power of peer support and shares insights into the Kiva Centers, a peer respite group that offers an alternative to traditional psychiatric institutions. Furthermore, Vesper touches on their advocacy work against re-institutionalization and for more humane, community-focused approaches to mental health care, advocating for dialogue and solidarity within the disability rights movements. The episode concludes with a call for comprehensive community support systems and the significant role of peer-led initiatives in transforming mental health care. Content Warning: This conversation includes instances of ableism, saneism, racism, involuntary incarceration, and mentions violence against BIPOC, disabled people, and houseless folks. Discretion is advised. Relevant Links: Vesper Moore’s website: https://bit.ly/4aG6VpE Bethlem/Bedlem Hospital: https://bit.ly/49m8Bnp Lunatics' Friend Society: https://bit.ly/4aGxzPu Rusk State Hospital Revolt: https://bit.ly/43IIzcQ Drapetomania (YouTube video): https://bit.ly/4aFSP7P Hiawatha Insane Asylum: https://bit.ly/43IIENG Taíno people: https://on.natgeo.com/49mEs7h Kiva Centers: https://bit.ly/49mEvQv CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets): https://bit.ly/43JA1Co Bandelier National Monument Kivas: https://bit.ly/43HCWf1…

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Global Disability Progress - with Rosangela Berman Bieler and Patricia Almeida 1:07:47

50 weeks назад1:07:47