Understanding Disability Through Community, Books, and Shared Experiences

Your co-hosts Erin & Lily have a special in-person segment for the first time ever on the podcast. They Kick things off by discussing the significance of Disability Pride Month and the joys of creating content together as friends who are both disabled.

They also discuss some light-hearted topics like newfound interests—Erin’s evolving relationship with pizza and Lily’s dive into the world of fantasy books, including some great disability representation in certain titles. They get real about the power of virtual friendships, especially within the disability community, and how these connections help navigate their experiences authentically.

Timestamps

09:19 Embracing wheelchair for comfort

21:02 Public perception and aging with disability

26:21 Masculinity, ableism, and disability

31:51 Susan B. Anthony's advocacy

35:09 Government, ableism, and organizing change

48:18 Theater accessibility solutions

52:19 Budget pushback on accessibility

59:55 Theater, friendships, and community

Connect with Lily Newton

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-newton-3b0b5b229

Website: https://www.easterseals.com/

Connect with Erin Hawley

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhawley2

Website: https://www.easterseals.com