Is coexistence enough, or is it time we rethink the way we build community?In this powerful episode of Connected Conversations, host Elena Petrova speaks with Julia Risso Villani - activist, educator, theater teacher, and voice-over artist—about why disability should never be framed as a tragedy, and how we can move beyond “coexistence” to something deeper: coexistence, collective care, and community without hierarchy.In this episode, we explore:Why “coexistence” isn’t the goal—and what true coexistence looks likeHow society’s obsession with “normal” excludes and devalues differenceThe role of education, childhood representation, and language in shaping equityJulia’s work using art and storytelling to drive political and cultural changeWhy access must be a collective responsibility, not a favourFrom language to legislation, this episode challenges us to confront our own assumptions, and to reimagine the futures we build.🎧 Tune in to hear Julia’s radical and necessary vision of dignity, difference, and collective strength.

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