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Nothing Without Us

Nothing Without Us

Season 1 Episode: 4
Assumptions: Our existence is resistance.
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Izzie, Anneke, Saskia, and Georgia talk about how to notice when people make wrong assumptions about you and how to argue against those assumptions. The main ideas are challenging ableism, how assumptions can make you feel, how to avoid those assumptions, and the self-care that comes with speaking up for yourself.

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Self-advocacy: Be in charge of your story!
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Join YDAN team members Izzie, Anneke and Saskia as they launch the Not Without Us! podcast with a discussion about self-advocacy from their perspective as young people with disability. As well-seasoned advocates, they are ready to share their insights and inspire others to claim their voice. Tune in for an empowering conversation you won't want to miss!

Education and Work: We belong here too.
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Izzie, Saskia, Ez, and Anneke talk about speaking up for themselves in school and at work. They talk about what it's like going through these places as young people with disability. They look at how things aren't set up right and rethink what it means to be professional in the disability community.

Barriers: Expectations vs Reality
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Izzie, Saskia, and Anneke explore how disability is understood through the social, human rights, and medical models. They analyse ableism, intersectionality, stigma, and advocacy, looking at how these ideas show up in and relate across the different models. Through open and honest conversation, they work to build understanding and identify ways to dismantle oppressive systems.