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4 Wheels, Ep. 4: Growing Up Disabled DisTopia
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In the latest episode of 4Wheels, Dom recalls growing up disabled in the 1990s, facing ableism and societal barriers, Dom found solace in programs that connects physically and folks labeled as "otherwise health impaired" in Michigan combined with atypical media representations that helped him embrace disability. Experiences with loss and his parent’s acceptance also helped shaped his perspective, motivating him to advocate for both himself and others.
For full transcript visit: https://www.disartnow.org/podcasts/4-wheels-episode-4-growing-up-disabled/
In the latest episode of 4Wheels, Dom recalls growing up disabled in the 1990s, facing ableism and societal barriers, Dom found solace in programs that connects physically and folks labeled as "otherwise health impaired" in Michigan combined with atypical media representations that helped him embrace disability. Experiences with loss and his parent’s acceptance also helped shaped his perspective, motivating him to advocate for both himself and others.
For full transcript visit: https://www.disartnow.org/podcasts/4-wheels-episode-4-growing-up-disabled/
9 min