Jul 11 2022
Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau
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 episodeResources discussed in this episode:Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an AllyEmily's Ladau: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | InstagramSLN Self-Advocate Resources pageSLN COVID-19 Resource CenterSocial 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/Give us your feedback! Tell us what you think of the SLN Podcast so far. 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 - Introduction03:39 - 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?19:09 - ASupport the show