You First Podcast | Tag: Education
More Than a Mascot: Challenging Ableism in School Symbols – with Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin of Mascots Matter, and discuss the children's book, "Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different."
Disability, Pop Culture, and Higher Education – with Kyle Romano
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Episode Summary
A conversation with Kyle Romano about disability and pop culture, and the hosts discuss the Hulu show "Ramy."
Encore Episode: Paving a Way Disabled in STEM - with Dr. Anita Marshall
Thursday, December 05, 2024
Episode Summary
An encore presentation of an episode originally published in July 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Paving a Way Disabled in STEM - with Dr. Anita Marshall
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Dr. Anita Marshall about universal disability access in STEM and her accessible field program, GeoSPACE.
Who’s Missing in Florida’s New Youth Survey - with Dr. Norín Dollard, Nadine Smith, and Caitlyn Clibbon
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Equality Florida & Florida Policy Institute about Florida leaving the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
2023 Disability Policies on Our Watch - with Caitlyn Clibbon
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Episode Summary
A conversation with Caitlyn Clibbon about our priorities in the upcoming Florida Legislative Session.
