A Disabled Icon - also known as Samantha Jade Duran, joins host Jessica Jordan Ping in today's episode of Access Denied.
In this conversation, Sam and Jessica discuss their journeys of self-acceptance and empowerment. They share their experience of growing up with disabilities and the challenges they faced, including bullying and the pressure to hide their differences. Samantha also talks about her passion for fashion and how it has become a form of self-expression and a way to challenge societal norms. She highlights the intersection between her disability and her Hispanic/Latina culture, and the importance of representation and self-love. The conversation also touches on the healthcare system, the impact of advocacy, and the online hate that disabled individuals often face.
Samantha Jade Durán, known online as @adisabledicon, is a disabled fashion and beauty influencer, content creator, and advocate for disability rights. With a combined following of over 155,000 across all platforms, Samantha uses her platform to champion accessibility in fashion, beauty, and beyond. She creates adaptive clothing, shares her experiences with chronic illness and disability, and advocates for true inclusivity. Recently, she launched the @Access2AllNow movement, pushing for more accessibility in all areas of life. Samantha is also a maximalist dresser, makeup enthusiast, and a proud Latina who believes that everyone deserves to feel empowered and stylish.
Follow Samantha:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adisabledicon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adisabledicon/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/adisabledicon Threads: https://www.threads.net/@adisabledicon YouTube: https://youtube.com/@adisabledicon Join the Access2AllNow movement: https://www.instagram.com/access2allnow
Follow Access Denied on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPod Follow Jessica Jordan on socials! Website - https://therollingexplorer.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorer Intro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound: Website: https://jpwarnersound.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Excitement00:31Samantha's Journey and Disability Advocacy
03:11 - Passion for Fashion and Self-Expression
08:33 - Intersection of Disability and Cultural Identity
09:07 - Childhood Experiences and Bullying
19:47 - Advocacy and Navigating the Healthcare System
32:27 - Confronting Online Hate and Promoting Education
37:34 - Samantha's Journey in Content Creation
41:15 - Spreading Disability Awareness and Pride
44:12 - Barcelona: A Model of Accessibility and Integration
49:35 - The Need for a Complementary Act to the ADA
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