The Intersection of Generational Trauma and Ableism - Part 2
The Politics of Disability
06/09/22
•26m
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Content warning: Mentions of natural disasters, death of a pet, ableism, COVID
Mary and Jocy continue their conversation during the second part of this interview. They discuss disabled and chronically ill individuals being left behind/forgotten during natural disasters, ableism in the education system, COVID, and more.
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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BONUS EPISODE: Disability is Indeed Political - Part 2
June 1, 2022
•24m
Content warning: Mentions of suicidal thoughts, depression, mass shootings
In part 2 of this very special bonus episode, Mary continues her conversation with Dom Kelly, the Georgia Fundraising Director and the Director of Disability Engagement & Accessibility for Stacey Abrams’ campaign for Governor of Georgia.
The two discuss the political nature of disability/Disability Rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the lack of weight it carries legally, the pandemic, mental health, and more.
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 Gaslighting and Ableism - Part 1
June 19, 2022
•22m
Mary is joined by Emee for this episode.
In part one of this interview, the two talk disability, chronic illness, going undiagnosed and the gaslighting they've both dealt with in medical settings.
Emee is a disabled fiction and non-fiction writer, vintage jewelry maker, and business owner. She has thirteen chronic illnesses and is neurodivergent. She aims to build a life that is a culmination of all she loves while refusing to sacrifice any part of her cultures, her writing, her disabled pride, or her affinity for vintage fashion. She navigates life with a peculiar sense of humor, a cane, and desserts.
You can follow Emee 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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