The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Tiffany Yu's Exclusive

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson kicks off Disability Pride Month with guest Tiffany Yu, a prominent disability advocate and founder of Diversability. Tiffany shares her powerful journey from a car accident at age nine that left her with multiple disabilities to becoming a celebrated para-climber and author of 'The Anti-Ableist Manifesto' The conversation delves into the significance of disability pride, the pivotal moments that shaped Tiffany's advocacy work, the importance of community, and the joy of rediscovering physical activity. Tiffany also discusses the launch of her new book, intended to educate and inspire better support for the disability community. Emphasizing rest and joyful living, this engaging episode highlights the importance of embracing and celebrating all facets of one's identity. Pacing Through the Discussion 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Kicking Off Disability Pride Month with Tiffany Yu 01:32 Defining Disability Pride 02:58 Tiffany's Personal Journey and Second Disability Origin Story 07:28 The Importance of Community 13:58 Behind the Scenes of Advocacy Work 21:47 Discovering Para Climbing 35:49 The Anti-Ableist Manifesto 41:18 Final Thoughts and Pushing Forward Moment A Quote Tiffany Yu “My definition of disability pride is asserting our worth  and value in a society that  tells us that we should feel shame about who we are or devalues us in one way or another. ” ~ Tiffany Yu What Emerged from the Conversation 😊 Disability Pride and Personal Reflection 💪 Defying Ableism: The True Meaning of Disability Pride 💫 Tiffany's Journey and Community Building 🌿 The Essence of Community: Growing Together 🎉 Balancing Advocacy: Making Space for Disabled Joy 🛌 The Power of Rest: Why Self-Care is Key to Sustainability 🧗‍♀️ The Joy of Para Climbing 😤 Overcoming Challenges: Complaining All the Way to the Summit! 🌄 Finding Awe in the Journey 📜 The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: A Legacy of Change 🫶 The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing 🚀 Take the Leap: Embrace Excitement and Fear! Connect with Tiffany Yu Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Tik Tok | Twitter/X | Facebook Follow Up with Alycia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices