Demand and Disrupt

Traditional is not a word Carissa Johnson would ever use to describe her upbringing, but one thing that upbringing taught her was that love can be found anywhere. Her disability had nothing to do with her choice to adopt, but it does shape how she teaches her seven year old son, Will, that all people everywhere are worthy of love. I talk with Carissa about family, fairness, and the social model of...

How to register to vote or change your registration, go to vote.org . The deadline for voter registration in Kentucky is October 11, 2022. You can register in person, online, or by mail. Vote.org Then Kimberly tells a story about how she almost died (not really) by poisoned yogurt and we hear part two of Kimberly‘s interview with Cass Irvin. After you listen to the episode, go register to vote. If...

Sandra Williams refused to let anything stand between her and motherhood. Starting out as a foster mom, she is now the grandmother of three little girls. She reflects on her own mothering journey, as well as that of her mother and grandmother. Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from A...

Cass Irvin was disabled by polio when she was nine years old and is a wheelchair user. In her thirties she began serving on local and state boards of disability organizations and has been involved with civil rights and arts organizations most of her life. She was a co-founder of The Disability Rag magazine and contributing editor from 1984-92. She credits The Rag, a magazine that covers the disabi...

August 14, 2022 I talk to Dr. Kara Ayers, disability parenting researcher and parent of three children. We talk about the decisions around weather and how to begin our families. You can follow Kara’s work on Twitter @DrKaraAyers or her family life on Instagram @KaraAyers. Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabiliti...

July 27, 2022 Dave Matheis is a lifelong advocate and Ally for people with disabilities. Despite not being disabled himself or having anyone in his family who is disabled, he has devoted himself to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Listen to his story and how he got here. Jason Jones is a husband, father, and one of the people featured in the book "A Celebration of Family: Stor...