Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau
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Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.
Transcript of this episode
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally
- Emily's Ladau: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram
- SLN Self-Advocate Resources page
- SLN COVID-19 Resource Center
- Social media accounts recommended by Emily:
- https://www.instagram.com/disabilityreframed/
- https://www.instagram.com/upgradeaccessibility/
- https://www.instagram.com/diversability/
- https://www.instagram.com/sitting_pretty/
- https://www.instagram.com/nina_tame/
- https://www.instagram.com/jtknoxroxs/
- https://www.instagram.com/kamredlawsk/
- https://www.instagram.com/techowlpa/
- https://www.instagram.com/andraealavant/
- https://www.instagram.com/fidgets.and.fries/
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Quotes from this episode:
- “We need more allies that are willing to do the work of centering the disability community."
- "The most important thing is to know that you have a right to speak up for yourself."
- "Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy."
- "Disability doesn't exist in a vacuum and no person is just disabled."
- "It's this strange tug-of-war that we experience as a disabled community where our lives are being devalued, and yet we're being told, "This is for your own good.""
In this episode:
- 00:22 - Introduction
- 03:39 - What is the difference between an advocate, a self-advocate and an ally? And In your opinion, which do we need more of?
- 06:55 - Why is self-advocacy so important?
- 08:17 - What are some ways that siblings can help support each other in advocacy?
- 09:51 - How can different intersections of identity influence a self-advocates advocacy journey?
- 11:54 - How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the self-advocacy landscape and how are advocates overcoming related challenges?
- 16:18 - What are some other current major challenges that self-advocates face and how can we support change in these areas?
- 18:19 - Are there any resources that you can recommend for any new and/or seasoned self-advocates out there?
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1. Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:22)
3. What is the difference between an advocate, a self-advocate and an ally? And In your opinion, which do we need more of? (00:03:39)
4. Why is self-advocacy so important? (00:06:55)
5. What are some ways that siblings can help support each other in advocacy? (00:08:17)
6. How can different intersections of identity influence a self-advocates advocacy journey? (00:09:51)
7. How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the self-advocacy landscape and how are advocates overcoming related challenges? (00:11:54)
8. What are some other current major challenges that self-advocates face and how can we support change in these areas? (00:16:18)
9. Are there any resources that you can recommend for any new and/or seasoned self-advocates out there? (00:18:19)
10. As an advocate, what is your dream for the future? (00:19:09)
11. Any parting words of encouragement for current self-advocates and their sibs? (00:19:57)
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