Theo Braddy | Living Legend Empowering the Next Generation

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia', host Alycia welcomes Theo Braddy, a prominent disability rights advocate and executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). They discuss the significance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the barriers people with disabilities face, often highlighting the importance of changing societal attitudes. Theo shares his journey from being paralyzed at 15 to becoming a leader in the disability rights movement. The conversation delves into the influence of pioneers like Justin Dart and Ed Roberts, and the evolving challenges in disability rights, including potential legislative rollbacks. The episode emphasizes the need for collective action, bridging generational gaps, and passing the baton of advocacy to ensure future progress. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Highlighting National Disability Employment Awareness Month 00:56 Introducing Mr. Theo Braddy 02:32 Overcoming Societal Barriers and Ableism 04:33 The Importance of Interaction and Relationships 05:41 Changing Worldviews and Internalized Ableism 07:37 Mentorship and Leadership 10:01 Reflecting on Disability Rights Movement 15:44 Bridging Generational Gaps in Advocacy 19:30 Generational Divide and the Need for Unity 19:56 Reflecting on Disability Rights and Progress 20:44 Current Threats to Disability Rights 22:36 Institutionalization and Legal Challenges 25:03 The Importance of Collective Action 28:27 The Role of Allies in Advocacy 30:38 Finding Unity in Common Causes 34:06 The Fight for Inclusion and Equity 37:03 Passing the Baton to the Next Generation 38:40 Closing Remarks and Call to Action A Quote from Theo “Ableism is our greatest challenge. You can improve physical barriers, but it's a hard thing to change people's attitudes about people with disabilities. Because they have been conditioned to believe a certain way about people with  disabilities for a long time, based on a whole  bunch of misconceptions and myths.” ~ Theo Braddy Ideas Worth Rewinding 🌟 A Leader in Advocacy 🌍 Inclusion: A Growing Necessity ⚠️ Marginalized Groups Under Attack 💡 The Real Barrier for People with Disabilities 🕰️ Forgotten Struggles: A Generational Disconnect 🚫 Confronting Ableism and Changing Worldviews ✊ The Fight Against Regression 💔 Finding Unity in Tragedy 🇺🇸 The Surprising Unifier: Trump 🌱 The Power of Lived Experience 🪞 Reflecting on Movements and Mentorship ❤️ Relationships with People with Disabilities Matter 📚 Leadership: Caught or Taught 🛡️ Protecting What We've Earned 🌉 Bridging Generations for Unified Progress 🤝 Unite Generations for Success 🔥 Empowerment and Passing the Baton Connect with Theo Braddy National Council on Independent Living Website | National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) LinkedIn Account | National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Instagram Profile | Theo's Email Address at NCIL | National Council on Disability 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