You First Podcast | Tag: Disability
Little Imperfections, Big Conversations: Peet Montzingo on Growing Up Different
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Peet Montzingo, author of “Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different,” and conclude with a 'Deep Cut' segment analyzing the 2021 film “Cyrano,” starring Peter Dinklage.
Accessible Voices: Building Community Through Blind-Led Media – with Aaron Richmond
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Aaron Richmond of Aaron's Opinion, and discuss the music video for "Lift Me Up."
Encore Episode: The Intersection of Disability and Reproductive Justice - with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Rebecca Cokley, Keith Jones, and Heather Watkins
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Episode Summary
An encore presentation of an episode originally released in August 2022.
Encore Episode: Disability Media Representation - with Beth Haller and Jeff Preston
Thursday, November 07, 2024
Episode Summary
An encore presentation of an episode originally released in February 2021.
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.
Frida: Disability, Sexuality, and Art
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Episode Summary
In honor of Pride Month, upcoming Disability Pride Month, and the time to always just highlight cool disabled people, let’s talk about Frida Kahlo.
Honoring Judy Heumann
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Episode Summary
A special tribute about Judy, her advocacy, and the long lasting impact that her presence will have on the disability community and the world.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 6 - Accessible In-Person Voting
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Episode Summary
Sarah Goldman and Alex Mosca talk about Accessible In-Person Voting in our last episode of "Your Voice, Your Vote!"
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 5 - Running for Office with a Disability
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Episode Summary
Sarah Blahovec, Olivia Babis, Karolyn Campbell, and Sabrina Cohen discuss resources and their experiences running for office as candidates with disabilities.
Your Voice, Your Vote: Episode 4 - Understanding the Disability Vote
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Episode Summary
Lisa Schur, Doug Kruse, and EAC Commissioner Tom Hicks talk about understanding the disability vote.
