Accessible City

In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked aspect of urban accessibility - air quality. We discuss how air pollution disproportionately impacts people with respiratory disabilities, and how activists are fighting for cleaner, healthier cities. We'll also explore innovative solutions for creating 'breathable' cities, and how these initiatives contribute to disability justice. See Privacy P...

In this episode, we delve into the world of auditory accessibility, exploring how the urban soundscape can be both a barrier and a tool for people with visual impairments. We'll discuss how city noises can be harnessed for navigation, the challenges of noise pollution, and innovative solutions for creating an inclusive auditory environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Explore the intersection of disability justice and environmental design as we delve into the world of accessible parks and outdoor spaces. We'll discuss the challenges and triumphs of creating inclusive green spaces that everyone can enjoy, and how disability activists are leading the charge for change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

As we move towards a future of smart cities, how can we ensure that digital urban spaces are accessible to all? This episode explores the intersection of disability justice and digital accessibility, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise as our cities become increasingly connected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

In this final episode, we'll look ahead to the possibilities of more inclusive, accessible urban design, exploring the principles of disability justice and how they might reshape the cities of tomorrow. We'll hear from visionary thinkers, designers, and activists who are imagining radically new approaches to public space that center the needs and perspectives of people with disabilities. From smar...

This episode explores the more subtle and often overlooked ways that urban design and infrastructure reinforce ableist norms and exclude people with disabilities. We'll look at issues like lack of sensory accessibility for the blind or hard of hearing, the marginalization of people with cognitive or developmental disabilities, and the ways class and race intersect with disability to create compoun...

This episode shifts the focus to the experiences and activism of Deaf communities, exploring how they have worked to create visual public spaces that center their language and culture. We'll learn about Deaf-led urban design projects, the use of technology like visual signage and captioning to make public spaces more accessible, and the ways Deaf people have asserted their right to fully participa...

This episode explores the history of disability activism focused on making urban environments more accessible. We'll hear from pioneers of the disability rights movement who fought for curb cuts, accessible public transportation, and other infrastructure changes to allow people with disabilities to fully participate in public life. We'll examine how these activists challenged ableist assumptions a...