Unravelling

In this Disability Pride Month episode of Unravelling, hosts Mary Wilson Kurt White sit down with Cat Milo, former Coordinator of Accessibility and Diversity at Hampshire College and Dr. Madeline Peters, former longtime Director of Disability Services at the University of Massachusetts, to discuss the intersection of mental health and disability. They explore the concept of disability justice, emphasizing that societal barriers, not inherent conditions, are what truly disable people. Cat Milo and Dr. Peters highlight the importance of accommodations and the need for a shift in societal attitudes towards disability. They discuss the challenges of invisible disabilities and the benefits of community and care networks. The conversation underscores the need for inclusive policies and spaces that support all individuals, regardless of their abilities.

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Readings for Diversity and Social Justice, 4th Edition