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On blindness and justice with David Tatel
Judge David Tatel joins Down to the Struts to discuss his experiences as a civil rights lawyer, a champion for access to justice, and a jurist on our nation's second highest court.
Voting accessibly with Dessa Cosma and Kenia Flores
Qudsiya dives into the realm of accessibility and voting, just in time for the 2024 US election.
An accessible camping adventure with Qudsiya
Qudsiya takes listeners on an immersive audio journey, camping with the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes.
When driving is not an option with Anna Zivarts
Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency, discusses creating more accessible communities and transport systems.
BONUS: Libraries transform communities with ALA president Emily Drabinski
Qudsiya and American Library Association president Emily Drabinski discuss their shared love of libraries, and making libraries more accessible.
Navigating crisis with Justice Shorter
Justice Shorter discusses her work in disability-inclusive disaster protections and emergency management.
Disabled entrepreneurs with Diego Mariscal
Diego Mariscal discusses his work at the intersection of disability advocacy and entrepreneurship.
Disability data justice with Bonnie Swenor
Disability equity researcher Bonnie Swenor talks advancing data and research on the disability experience.
Disability glam at the GRAMMYs with Lachi
Award-winning recording artist and social entrepreneur Lachi joins Down to the Struts to talk about her love of music, and her vision for how disability culture can transform the music industry.
Access: a love story (with Jasmine Oliver and Cheryl Green)
Photographer Jasmine Oliver and access artist Cheryl Green join the podcast to discuss the creation of Qudsiya and Sean’s accessible wedding album.
Understanding What Is Unseen with Set Hernandez and Pedro
A conversation with the co-creators of the film Unseen.
Disability and climate justice with Áine Kelly-Costello
Talking about disability justice and climate justice with researcher, journalist and activist Áine Kelly-Costello.
Going Beyond Awareness with Diana Pastora Carson
Author, educator and activist Diana Pastora Carson.
Exploring Disabled Power with Power Not Pity's Bri Joy Moore
A conversation with the creator of the podcast POWER NOT PITY.
Disability News from Around the World with Peter Torres Fremlin
A conversation with the creator of the newsletter Disability Debrief.
Creating space in politics with New Disabled South’s Dom Kelly
Discussing political activism and regional organizing with Dom Kelly, the co-founder, president and CEO of New Disabled South.
Alice Wong on voice (from Ten Thousand Things)
Sharing an interview with Alice Wong from the podcast Ten Thousand Things with Shin Yu Pai.
Remembering Judy Heumann: Reflections on the Disability Revolution
Revisiting Qudsiya’s Season 4 interview with Judy Heumann, who passed away in March 2023.