Eco-Ableism - with Elizabeth Wright and Syren Nagakyrie
In this episode of You First, let's talk about saving the planet! We can fight climate change by eliminating all single-use plastics and walking to get where you need to go – that will save us all! Bu...
14 Apr 202146min
SDM4FL: Supported Decision-Making in 2021 - with Viviana Bonilla López, Michael Lincoln-McCreight, and Tyler Burns
In the fifth episode of the You First podcast, we heard from Michael Lincoln-McCreight about something new in Florida called Supported Decision-Making (SDM). Much has changed with SDM and Mike in the ...
15 Mar 202126min
Disability Media Representation - with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston
Our guests on this episode of You First are Beth Haller and Jeff Preston, both of whom are university professors, authors, and experts on disability in the media. They discuss what's been done right a...
24 Feb 20211h 4min
Impact of Weight Stigma on Mental Health - with Shira Collings
I have experienced weight stigma throughout my life, but had never heard the term or understood exactly how it affected me. After speaking to Shira Collings, I know much more about weight stigma: what...
22 Jan 202125min
Clumsy Girl Travels - with Marika Devin
In this fun episode of You First, we talk to Marika Devin, owner of the Clumsy Girl Travels blog. Marika discusses her experiences traveling with a hidden disability, offers practical travel advice to...
16 Des 202023min
COVID-19 Effects on Assistive Technology in Education - with Ana Nevares and Gerry Altamirano
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted assistive technology (AT) access and training, especially for students with disabilities. In this episode of You First, we talk to Ana Nevares of FAAST and Ge...
19 Nov 202031min
Barriers to Employment - with Wendy Vance, Victor Panoff, Howard Bell, and Allison Klein
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and to recognize that, this episode of You First is all about barriers to employment. Disability Rights Florida advocates Wendy Vance...
22 Okt 202049min
30th Anniversary of the ADA - with Barb Page, Juli Pack, Curtis Filaroski, Ann Robinson, Andrea Jenkins, and Olivia Babis
In this special episode of You First, we recognize the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Rights Florida staff members Barb Page, Juli Pack, Curtis Filaroski, Ann Robi...
22 Jul 202020min
