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24. Allies and Obstacles with Allison Carey, Pamela Block, and Richard Scotch
Allison C. Carey is a Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Shippensburg University and director of the Master’s Program in Organizational Development and Leadership. She...
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23. Inclusive Schools with Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett
Megan Gross
Nancy Brundrett
In this episode, Diana shares a conversation about inclusive schools with Teacher on Special Assignment, Megan Gross, and Classified on Special Assignment, Nancy Brundrett, educators in the...
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22. "Inspiration Porn" with Dr. Toni Saia
Dr. Toni Saia Bio
In this episode, Dr. Toni Saia defines "Inspiration Porn" and provides examples of common misconceptions about the disability experience that are perpetuated through popular inspirational comments,...
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21. Talking About Disability in Schools with Dr. Christa Bialka
Dr. Christa Bialka Bio
In this episode, Diana Pastora Carson and Dr. Christa Bialka discuss what research tells us about how we do or do not discuss disability in our classrooms, as well as what holds teachers back...
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20. Selecting Books for Disability Awareness
In this episode, Diana Pastora Carson shares her guidelines for selecting appropriate classroom books about disability in a way that aligns with Disability Studies in Education and the social model of disability, and...
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19. Back to School Mindset Work for Going Beyond Awareness
In this episode, Diana Pastora Carson guides listeners through reflection of their perceptions of disability, and the results of having a negative outlook on disability vs. having a positive, respectful outlook on...
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18. Ableism in Education with Keith Jones
Keith Jones Bio
In this episode, Keith Jones takes us on a journey through past and present experiences of ableism in education, as well as the intersection of being Black as well as disabled. Keith simultaneously...
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17. The Right to Communication with Darlene Hanson
Darlene Hanson's Bio
Kindred Communication
In this episode, Darlene takes us deep into the idea of the right to communication and what that means in terms of controversial AAC (augmentative and alternative...
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16. Presuming Competence with Jillian Parramore
Jillian Parramore has a B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies, emphasizing Elementary Education and Bachelor's in Child Development with a credential.
Jillian has taught early childhood, elementary, middle...
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15. Autism and Disability Justice with Dr. Sara Acevedo
Link to Dr. Sara Acevedo's Bio
Dr. Acevedo's Email Address: [email protected]
In this episode, Dr. Sara Acevedo gives us insight into the person-first and identity-first language debate, and explains how language...
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14. Shifting Mindsets with Clare Killy
Clare Killy (she/her) is the Vice President of Digital Experiences at Aspire, a Chicagoland nonprofit focused on disability inclusion. She leads Aspire's DEI Consultation and Virtual Life Coaching teams and also hosts...
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13. The Right to Be Disabled with Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift
Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift Bio
In this episode, Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift tell their stories as disabled people, and share the lessons they've learned about what it means to be disabled, and how by...
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