The Wheelchair Activist

The Wheelchair Activist
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The Wheelchair Activist

Hosted by Emma Vogelmann, The Wheelchair Activist is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of disabled people and driving the conversation on accessibility and equality. Through insightful interviews and discussions, Emma explores the challenges and successes in the fight for inclusion, offering listeners the knowledge and inspiration to advocate for change. Whether you’re an ally, a policymaker, or part of the disabled community, this podcast is your go-to for understanding and action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S3 E10: Disabled Motherhood with Rebekah Taussig & Sophie Bradbury-Cox

    12/18/2024

    S3 E10: Disabled Motherhood with Rebekah Taussig & Sophie Bradbury-Cox

    Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. For the final episode of season 3, Emma interviews Rebekah Taussig and Sophie Bradbury-Cox about their journeys as disabled mothers. They discuss societal stigma around disabled motherhood, barriers to accessing medical care during pregnancy, and the particular joys of parenting with a disability. Learn more about Rebekah at www.rebekahtaussig.com Learn more about Sophie at www.fashionbellee.com If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Stay tuned for season 4 coming in February 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  2. S3 E9: Wicked's First Disabled Nessarose with Marissa Bode

    11/25/2024

    S3 E9: Wicked's First Disabled Nessarose with Marissa Bode

    Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. Coming right off of the highly anticipated film's premiere weekend, this episode features actress Marissa Bode who plays Nessarose in the new film adaptation of the musical Wicked! Emma and Marissa chat about the Wicked audition process, how Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo surprised Marissa when she got the role, previous portrayals of Nessa, the importance of authentic casting of disabled characters, and much more! Follow Marissa Bode on Instagram @marissa_edob. Stay tuned for our final episode of season 3 dropping next month. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  3. S3 E8: Life as a Disabled Content Creator with Lucy Edwards

    10/28/2024

    S3 E8: Life as a Disabled Content Creator with Lucy Edwards

    Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. This episode, Emma interviews journalist and content creator Lucy Edwards! They discuss her recent collaboration with Barbie, how she became an entrepreneur, advice for disabled content creators and consultants, plus more! Learn about Lucy and check out her content here: https://linktr.ee/lucyedwards If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  4. S3 E7: Disability on Broadway with Jenna Bainbridge

    09/23/2024

    S3 E7: Disability on Broadway with Jenna Bainbridge

    Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. This episode, Emma interviews actor and singer, Jenna Bainbridge! She is currently performing on Broadway in the new Tony award winning musical, Suffs. Learn more about Jenna at www.jennabainbridge.com and learn more about Suffs at suffsmusical.com. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  5. S3 E6: Disability in Relationships

    08/19/2024

    S3 E6: Disability in Relationships

    Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. This episode, Emma interviews two couples! First, you'll hear from Chloe and Alex (@SticksAndCopper on social media) about their experience as an interabled couple. Then, you'll hear from Carrie and Alex about their relationship as an engaged couple who both are disabled. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider supporting by sharing this episode, rating the show, contributing to our GoFundMe, or buying me a coffee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  6. S3 E5: Disability in Bridgerton & Other Period Dramas with Zak Ford-Williams

    07/22/2024

    S3 E5: Disability in Bridgerton & Other Period Dramas with Zak Ford-Williams

    Full Episode Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. This episode, Emma speaks with actor Zak Ford-Williams! They discuss his breakout role as Lord Remington on the most recent season of Bridgerton, disability representation in period dramas, and his acting career thus far. Zak Ford-Williams trained at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2020. His theatre credits include: The Real & Imagined History of the Elephant Man (Nottingham Playhouse); A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story (Nottingham Playhouse/Alexandra Palace); We Were Told There Was Dancing, Nothing (Royal Exchange Theatre); Coram Boy, Attempts on Her Life, Play, The Duchess of Malfi, 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, The Seagull, Time and the Conways (Manchester School of Theatre). His screen credits include: The Hardacres (Channel 5); Bridgerton (Netflix); Better (Sister Pictures/BBC); Wolfe (Sky); Midsomer Murders (ITV); Mobility (BBC Three); Battery (104 Films). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  7. S3 E4: Disabled & LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality

    06/24/2024

    S3 E4: Disabled & LGBTQIA+ Intersectionality

    Full Episode Transcript and Youtube version [CC]. Happy Pride Month! This episode of The Wheelchair Activist, Emma speaks with Annie Segarra, Ezra Johnson, and Jasper Williams about the intersections of being a part of both the disabled and LGBTQIA+ communities. Annie Segarra is a dedicated activist, content creator, and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community; she is queer and gender fluid and alternates between, she/they/he pronouns. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other co-occurring conditions, she is well-known for her advocacy work in disability rights, as well as, body positivity, mental health, and social justice, using her engaging videos and insightful discussions to raise awareness.  Ezra Johnson is a Campaigns and Communications Officer at Transport for All. He started working there after becoming disabled, developing a seizure disorder and chronic pain which changed his life drastically overnight. Jasper Armitage-Williams is a profoundly Deaf wheelchair user and openly trans man. As a queer man, he's been involved in LGBTQ+ activism since 2012 when setting up his school's support group. In 2021, he founded WheelieQueer, offering disability benefits support, inclusion training, and pride accessibility consultancy. With a background as a former trans officer at Bangor University and LGBT+ officer for NUS Wales, Jasper brings extensive experience to advocacy. Most recently, he was shortlisted for two Scope awards for his dedication to disability activism. BSL interpretation for this episode was provided by CoSign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  8. S3 E3: Disability Representation in Romance Novels with Melissa Whitney

    05/27/2024

    S3 E3: Disability Representation in Romance Novels with Melissa Whitney

    Full Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hq4CW9apOvepm5Saurz5kOmU3S-okTqc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106641314972831086485&rtpof=true&sd=true Youtube version [CC]: https://youtu.be/dwW75ZNCehE This episode of The Wheelchair Activist, Emma speaks to author Melissa Whitney about disability representation in romance novels. Melissa is a legally blind woman who explores themes of disability, mental health, trauma, and family in her novels. Her debut novel titled In the Hello and in the Goodbye was just released in April, and she has another book coming out in July called Finding Home. US and UK listeners can order In the Hello and in the Goodbye and pre-order Finding Home on Melissa's website: www.melissawhitneywrites.com Follow Melissa on Instagram at @Melissa_WhitneyAuthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
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About

Hosted by Emma Vogelmann, The Wheelchair Activist is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of disabled people and driving the conversation on accessibility and equality. Through insightful interviews and discussions, Emma explores the challenges and successes in the fight for inclusion, offering listeners the knowledge and inspiration to advocate for change. Whether you’re an ally, a policymaker, or part of the disabled community, this podcast is your go-to for understanding and action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Wheelchair Activist
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Wheelchair Activist
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    The Wheelchair Activist

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