Re-Creating Us
What happens to people, families, communities, and society when we designate a person as ‘other’, based on perceptions of abilities or disabilities? Conversations about the power and meaning of words, practices, and stories, that make a difference in the work of reclaiming personhood, and re-creating the experience of Us.
Episodes
We examine how to knit inclusive communities together through the art of making every individual feel acknowledged and embraced. From Rhode Island discussions to kitchen table chats, we celebrate the collective joy of shared contributions and the gift that strangers can bring into our lives.
In the bustling tapestry of our lives, we often yearn for genuine connections. This episode uncovers personal stories that highlight ...
When words carry the weight of our deepest experiences, they have the power to shape our reality. John O'Brien is a thinker who has profoundly influenced our understanding of the language we use to describe the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through our conversation, we unearthed how stories breathe life into words, emphasizing the need for deliberate and accurate language to communicat...
Beth Mount lights the path toward recognizing the unsung brilliance of individuals with disabilities. Our episode welcomes this extraordinary social artist, who shares her transformative journey from working in the shadow of Milledgeville State School to the forefront of advocacy for inclusion and visibility. Beth unveils the hidden strengths of those often pushed to the edges of society, and how even the smallest acknowledgment ca...
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