You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

Disability Rights Florida
You First: The Disability Rights Florida Podcast

You First is a bi-weekly interview-based podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Maddie Crowley. In each episode, we delve into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities, such as accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, voting, and much more. Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.

  1. Encore Episode: By and For People with Disabilities - with Elizabeth Wright and Jennifer Price

    6 DAYS AGO

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

    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

    44 min
  2. Encore Episode: Paving a Way Disabled in STEM - with Dr. Anita Marshall

    DEC 5

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

    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

    49 min
  3. Encore Episode: The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice - with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins

    NOV 21

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

    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

    1h 5m
  4. Encore Episode: Disability Media Representation - with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston

    NOV 7

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

    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

    1h 6m
  5. 2024 Elections & the Disability Vote - with Michelle Bishop, Monica Wiley, and Jack Rosen

    SEP 19

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

    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

    1h 29m
  6. Data & Disability - with Matthew Cortland

    SEP 5

    Data & Disability - with Matthew Cortland

    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

    1h 20m
  7. Disability & Gender Equity - with Marissa Ditkowsky

    AUG 22

    Disability & Gender Equity - with Marissa Ditkowsky

    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/

    35 min
  8. Disabled Journalism - with Cara Reedy

    AUG 8

    Disabled Journalism - with Cara Reedy

    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/

    56 min
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You First is a bi-weekly interview-based podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Maddie Crowley. In each episode, we delve into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities, such as accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, voting, and much more. Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.

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