Power, Access & Belonging — A Conversation with Civil Rights Attorney Qudsiya Naqui

What does it really mean to build a world where everyone belongs — not just in policy or design, but in spirit? In this powerful and poetic conversation, I sit down with Qudsiya Naqui, civil rights attorney and host of Down to the Struts, to explore the deep intersections of disability, justice, identity, and radical access.

We talk candidly about the shame Qudsiya once carried, what losing her vision taught her about intuition, and how love, advocacy, and design can become tools of liberation. Together, we unpack what society still gets wrong about disability — and what we must reimagine to get it right.

From hidden canes to courtroom truths, this episode is both a call to consciousness and a blueprint for inclusion. Whether you’re disabled, an ally, or just waking up to these questions, this conversation offers insight, warmth, and clarity you won’t want to miss.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:

• Why visibility and invisibility shape power

• The emotional cost of always having to advocate

• What “radical accessibility” actually looks like

• How race, class, and disability intersect in silence

• The future Qudsiya wants — and how we start building it now

📍 Follow more conversations at TGOW.info
🎙️ Explore Qudsiya’s podcast: Down to the Struts