In this conversation, Tonya Whitlock interviews Z'leah Liburd, a visually impaired master of social work student and advocate for disability rights. Z'leah shares her journey into advocacy, the challenges she faces as an individual with low vision, and her experiences with the National Federation of the Blind. The discussion covers the importance of accessibility, misconceptions about visual impairment, and current issues facing the disability community, including legislative challenges. Z'leah also emphasizes the therapeutic role of music in her life and offers advice for those looking to get involved in advocacy. National Federation Of The Blind- https://nfb.org/ Goalball- https://www.paralympic.org/goalball The Association of People with Disability -https://www.apd-india.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Advocacy and Inclusion 03:08 Personal Journey and Challenges in Advocacy 06:13 Experiences at the National Federation of the Blind 09:07 Balancing Education, Advocacy, and Music 12:01 Misconceptions About People Who Are Blind 15:06 Key Issues Facing the Disability Community 18:07Advice for Aspiring Advocates 20:53 Community Support and Collaboration 23:58 Future Goals and Aspirations 27:11Final Thoughts on Inclusion and Accessibility

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