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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Diana Pastora Carson a passionate inclusion activist and an advocate for disability rights, enlightens us about moving beyond disability awareness to access awareness. By sharing the powerful story of her brother Joaquin's journey from segregation and institutionalization to inclusion, Diana invites us to do better as we know better.
About Diana Pastora Carson:
Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed. has been an educator for over 30 years, teaching at the elementary and university levels. She is a consultant and trainer on diversity as it relates to disability and is the author of several articles and books, including Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity Work in K-12 Schools & Communities, as well as her children’s book, Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights. She has compiled her disability awareness teachings in a digital course entitled "Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters." Her Beyond Awareness work has earned her statewide PTA recognitions in the areas of advocacy and outreach, as well as her school’s designation of Teacher of the Year. She has also been featured on several radio programs and television news stories and served two terms on the board of directors of Disability Rights California. She currently serves as a board member of Disability Voices United. Although Diana experiences disability herself, she credits her brother, Joaquin Carson, for her passion for inclusion, disability advocacy, and activism. Joaquin endured years of segregated schooling and subsequent institutionalization. Diana takes the most pride in knowing that after many years of fighting for his release, Joaquin now lives a life of inclusion and quality, in the community, as her next-door neighbor.
Check out Diana's website at Diana Pastora Carson | Disability Advocate | San Diego
Check out Diana's podcast at-Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters on Apple Podcasts.
Check of Diana's TEDx Talk at-Walking with Joaquin
Podcast Transcripts with Audio- https://otter.ai/u/aIvgnalplOjCtN_tr2IrY-ACAAI
About Diana Pastora Carson:
Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed. has been an educator for over 30 years, teaching at the elementary and university levels. She is a consultant and trainer on diversity as it relates to disability and is the author of several articles and books, including Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity Work in K-12 Schools & Communities, as well as her children’s book, Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights. She has compiled her disability awareness teachings in a digital course entitled "Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters." Her Beyond Awareness work has earned her statewide PTA recognitions in the areas of advocacy and outreach, as well as her school’s designation of Teacher of the Year. She has also been featured on several radio programs and television news stories and served two terms on the board of directors of Disability Rights California. She currently serves as a board member of Disability Voices United. Although Diana experiences disability herself, she credits her brother, Joaquin Carson, for her passion for inclusion, disability advocacy, and activism. Joaquin endured years of segregated schooling and subsequent institutionalization. Diana takes the most pride in knowing that after many years of fighting for his release, Joaquin now lives a life of inclusion and quality, in the community, as her next-door neighbor.
Check out Diana's website at Diana Pastora Carson | Disability Advocate | San Diego
Check out Diana's podcast at-Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters on Apple Podcasts.
Check of Diana's TEDx Talk at-Walking with Joaquin
Podcast Transcripts with Audio- https://otter.ai/u/aIvgnalplOjCtN_tr2IrY-ACAAI
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