Episode 50: Let's Talk...Disability Independence Day

23/07/2021 21 min
Episode 50: Let's Talk...Disability Independence Day

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Episode Synopsis

Anthony and Toral reunite for another "Let's Talk..." episode to discuss the history and impact of National Disability Independence Day on their lives. They also share a number of resources and ways that you can celebrate this day on July 26.

For more information and resources about National Disability Independence Day, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources

Below is a list of resources that were shared during this episode:

- ESPN, "Special Olympics and Ironman athlete Chris Nikic inspires others to follow in his footsteps:" https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31094333/special-olympics-ironman-athlete-chris-nikic-inspires-others-follow-footsteps

- NPR, "U.K. Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs:" https://www.npr.org/2019/01/13/684894928/small-bridal-boutique-celebrates-wedding-dresses-and-wheelchairs

- Degree Inclusive Commercial #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUecdeQw_dk

- Degree Inclusive Commercial #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuV0evL5YyQ

- Cornell University's Web Accessibility Website: https://accessibility.cornell.edu/information-technology/web-accessibility/

- Implicit Bias Test, specifically on disability: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html