Disability pride and advocacy

05/08/2024 22 min Episodio 52
Disability pride and advocacy

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More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed, hurdles still remain, including in everyday experiences like getting to work. On this episode of Real Talk, stories of three Coloradans who each have physical disabilities and have made it their lives' missions to humanize their experiences and advocate for further change.This episode features interviews with Stewart Tucker Lundy, a filmmaker and storyteller who is on the board of Rocky Mountain Human Services; Dawna Callahan, a professional athlete and consultant; and Chris Hinds, a Denver city councilman who focuses, among other things, on improving accessibility for people with disabilities throughout the city.