You First Podcast
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.
Select an episode below to get more detail, read show notes, and access full episode transcripts.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 3 - Intersectionality and Voting
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Episode Summary
Jazlyn Gallego from Vote Riders talks about intersectionality and how marginalized voters are impacted in the election process.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 2 - Accessible Vote By Mail
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Episode Summary
Marsha Bukala and Doug Jones explain accessible voting by mail in the second episode of our new series.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 1 - Disability Voting Laws
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Episode Summary
Michelle Bishop talks about national disability voting laws in the first episode of our new series.
New Series Trailer: Your Voice, Your Vote!
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Episode Summary
We're happy to announce our new series, "Your Voice, Your Vote!"
Episode 38: The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Episode Summary
An interview with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins about what the Roe v. Wade ruling means to and for the disability community.
Episode 37: Investing in the Success of Employees with Disabilities
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Guest Neil Romano discusses the complexities of sheltered workshops, transition to employment, and work opportunities for the disability community.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 6: Research
Thursday, June 09, 2022
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Guest Rua Mae Williams talks about accessibility in academic research.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 5: Video Gaming
Thursday, June 02, 2022
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James Rath speaks about accessible video gaming.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 4: Recreation
Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Guests Ashley Richmond and Stacy Busch talk about accessibility in recreation.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 3: Fashion
Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Kathy D Woods talks about accessibility in fashion.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 2: City Planning
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Nora Libertun speaks about accessible city planning and urban development.
Accessibility Outside the Box - Episode 1: Travel and Vacationing
Thursday, May 05, 2022
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Olivia Shivas and Rebecca Dubber talk about accessibility in travel and vacationing.
New Series Trailer: Accessibility Outside the Box
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Episode Summary
We are happy to announce our new six-episode series we call, “Accessibility Outside the Box!”
Encore Episode 3: Accessibility in Florida Prisons
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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An encore presentation of our 14th episode, originally published on November 21, 2017.
Encore Episode 2: The Right to Recovery
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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An encore presentation of our seventh episode, originally published on February 21, 2017.