The Intersection of Being Deaf, Identifying Language, and Ableism - Part 2
The Politics of Disability
05/13/22
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In part 2 of this episode, Mary and Elle continue their conversation.
The two discuss being Deaf and Jewish, the pandemic, mask wearing as a Deaf person, and Elle’s message to the non-disabled community.
You can watch Elle sign "The Matzah That Papa Brought Home" here.
You can follow Elle on social media here.
Elle is a Jewish DeafDisabledAutistic Queer Non-Binary Artist based in Portland, OR. Elle believes that art is a way of sharing their heart with the world in a way that transcends communication barriers.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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In this latest episode, Mary talks with one of her closest friends and fellow advocate Elle Zusi.
The two discuss navigating the world as a deaf person, both personally and professionally. They dive into identifying language and the nuances surrounding it, as well as embracing one’s own disability identity.
Elle is a Jewish DeafDisabledAutistic Queer Non-Binary Artist based in Portland, OR. Elle spends their time drawing and loving living in the rainforest with her dog Trip and cats Mushroom and Magic. Elle believes that art is a way of sharing their heart with the world in a way that transcends communication barriers. Her work both in art and in their community is justice and healing oriented and seeking to uphold Angela Davis’ words, “we must act as if it were possible to radically transform the world, and we must do it all of the time.”
You can follow Elle on social media here.
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The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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The Intersection of Generational Trauma and Ableism - Part 1
May 27, 2022
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In part one of this episode, Mary is joined by fellow advocate, Jocy Mondragon.
The two discuss ableism within the medical model, generational trauma, and yes, even Encanto .
Warning: Movie spoilers in this episode
Jocelyn Mondragon, also known as Jocy is dedicated to building community by sharing Disability y Latinidad through a political and creative lens. She's a content creator, activist, model, and speaker. Her work on access, disability, and the intersections of race and disability has led her to speaking at universities, political organizations, and being featured in ABC, NowThis, BuzzFeed, and many more. When not creating content for her social media platforms, you can find Jocy playing with her cat or dancing in her wheelchair on her Instagram stories.
You can follow Jocy on social media here and here.
The Politics of Disability was named Best Interview Podcast at the Astoria Film Festival in both October 2022 and again in June 2023.
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