Celebrating Judy Heumann
Always Looking Up
04/03/23
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This week there is no new episode. Last month we lost Judy Heumann. Judy was a lifelong disability rights activist, international leader in the disability community, and someone I always have and always will look up to. It’s not often that you get the opportunity to speak with your hero, but almost exactly a year ago, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the 504 Sit Ins, I was able to do just that. I would not be the advocate I am today, nor the person I am today, if it wasn’t for Judy and having the opportunity to speak with her, learn from her, is something I will be forever grateful for. She changed the world for the better. I am re-releasing that conversation because her story is one that should be told, celebrated, and remembered. I am re-releasing our conversation to serve as a reminder that it is up to us, not just the disabled community, but all of us and future generations to carry on her legacy. May her memory be a blessing.
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This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.
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March 27, 2023
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In this week’s episode I welcomed back Jenna Bainbridge. Jenna is an actor, singer, disability rights advocate and ambulatory wheelchair user. She is the co-founder of ConsultAbility, a consulting firm that provides advice and expertise on accessibility in theatre, focusing on creating a safe and inclusive environment for disabled actors and technicians. We discuss the word “cripple” and how it is being reclaimed by the disabled community, the structural barriers preventing authentic disability representation on Broadway, and what roles we believe would be enhanced if they were portrayed by disabled actors. And yes, SPOILER ALERT as we may or may not reveal some plot points of some of these Broadway shows.
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In this week’s episode I sat down with Nitika Chopra. Nitika is a chronic illness advocate, content creator and entrepreneur who has been featured in Vogue India, Forbes, Allure, and Newsweek, and founder of Chronicon, an inclusive community-building event focused on those living with chronic illness. We discuss the power and responsibility of being a content creator in the chronic illness and disability space, the right we all have to tell our stories, the notion that representation is everything, and what we can expect to see and experience at Chronicon 2023.
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This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.
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