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The purpose of the You First podcast is to discuss the rights of individuals with disabilities, putting your rights first. Hosts Keith Casebonne and Maddie Crowley interview knowledgeable guests, account first-hand experiences, and dive into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities.
You can also listen to the You First Podcast on YouTube. Each episode video contains both English and Spanish captions.
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History of the Mad Movement - with Vesper Moore
Thursday, April 04, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Vesper Moore about the psychiatric survivor movement and how we can invest in community support systems instead of institutions.
Global Disability Progress - with Rosangela Berman Bieler and Patricia Almeida
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Rosangela Berman Bieler and Patricia Almeida about global disability advocacy and accessibility initiatives.
Inclusive Disaster & Emergency Strategies - with Shaylin Sluzalis & Germán Parodi
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies' Directors, Shaylin Sluzalis & Germán Parodi, about the need for and implementation of disabled-led emergency management and response.
Disability Activism Through Art - with Jen White-Johnson
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Jen White-Johnson about using arts as a medium to champion the life, joy, and experiences of the disabled and neurodivergent community.
The ABCs of IEPs - with April Katine and Daysi Ortiz
Thursday, February 08, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Disability Rights Florida education advocates about Individualized Education Plans, Transition planning, and how to better advocate for your child in the school system.
Disability Inclusive Campaigning - with Neal Carter, Jess Moore Matthews, Sarah Blahovec, and Dom Kelly
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Neal Carter, Jess Moore Matthews, Sarah Blahovec, and Dom Kelly about disability-inclusive campaigning, strategies to reach disabled voters, and the significance of accessible elections.
Say the Word: Disability - with Lawrence Carter-Long, Damian Gregory, and Laura-Lee Minutello
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Lawrence Carter-Long, Damian Gregory, and Laura-Lee Minutello about the power of disability language.
Disability and LGBTQ+ History, Law, and Solidarity - Webinar Audio
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Episode Summary
In this bonus episode, we discuss the legal and medical precedents that have led to the division between the disability and LGBTQ+ communities.
Against Technoableism - with Ashley Shew and Mallory Kay Nelson
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Ashley Shew and Mallory Kay Nelson about technoableism, the history of disability and tech, and the need for people with disabilities to lead the way in tech development.
Willowbrook and the Future of Disability Rights - with Dr. William Bronston and Marlene Sallo
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Dr. William Bronston and the National Disability Rights Network's Executive Director, Marlene Sallo, on Willowbrook State School, its expose, and its impact on the disability rights movement.
Neurodiversity in the Legal Field - with AJ Link, Jalyn Radziminski, and Haley Moss
Thursday, November 02, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with AJ Link, Jalyn Radziminski, and Haley Moss about identifying with neurodiversity and disability while working in the legal field.
Building Disabled & LGBTQ+ Community - with Beck DeTrempe
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Beck from Basically Wonderful about creating accessible and inclusive online spaces for LGBTQ+ folks with disabilities.
Disability Is Not Scary!
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Episode Summary
A special Halloween episode where Maddie and Keith talk about why #DisabilityIsNotScary.
Podcasting with a Disability - with Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with the co-hosts of The Accessible Stall podcast Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian where they discuss how they began podcasting and what accessibility considerations they make when producing a podcast.
Our Toolkit to Tackle Life’s Milestones - with Ann Siegel
Thursday, August 03, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with DRF's Legal Director Ann Siegel about our new guide that helps Florida's youth navigate life's big moments.
