Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital” Sheri Fink and WID Executive Director & CEO Marcie Roth discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on people with disabilities, which is chronicled in Sheri's book “Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital” and Apple TV+ Series of the same name. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Disabled climate activist Pauline Castres joins us to discuss the importance of climate policy, justice and activism for people with disabilities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Chloé Hayden, an influencer and content creator who has amassed half a million followers and nearly half a billion views across social media joins us to discuss being autistic and having ADHD, navigating Internet trolls and the importance of disability representation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Acclaimed writer and activist Eli Clare discusses the legacy of the ADA and how the path forward must include a deep analysis of the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability to achieve collective liberation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Multi-award-winning disabled architect, inclusive designer and access consultant Amy Francis-Smith is discussing why housing accessibility matters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

ADA and HR Facilitator and author Sheryl Ellis is discussing the importance of accessible workplace accommodations and why employers must lead the way in accessibility. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Guest disabled LGBTQIA+ content creator and accessibility consultant Shona Louise discusses the intersectionality of being LGBTQIA+ and disabled. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Google User Experience Research Manager and WID Board Member Miguel Quiñones is sharing why digital accessibility benefits people with disabilities and why it should be prioritized. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Congolese disability rights activist and founder of Hero Women Rising, also known as Maman Shujaa, Neema Namadamu, is discussing how disabled women’s rights are violated in the Congo and why we need to advocate for them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support

Tanya Herasymova, project manager for Fight For Right, a Ukrainian disability rights organization, is discussing how the ongoing war is impacting Ukrainians with disabilities and how you can provide support. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wid-org/support