Listen to the season 9 teaser:

Down to the Struts 11/19/24 Down to the Struts 11/19/24

Disabled women and economic justice with Marissa Ditkowsky

Qudsiya speaks with Marissa Ditkowsky, Disability Economic Justice counsel at the National Partnership for Women and Families, about the need to advance economic justice for disabled women

Down to the Struts 11/5/24 Down to the Struts 11/5/24

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.

Down to the Struts 10/22/24 Down to the Struts 10/22/24

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.

Down to the Struts 10/8/24 Down to the Struts 10/8/24

An accessible camping adventure with Qudsiya

Qudsiya takes listeners on an immersive audio journey, camping with the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes.

Down to the Struts 9/24/24 Down to the Struts 9/24/24

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.

Down to the Struts 9/10/24 Down to the Struts 9/10/24

Trailer: Season 9 coming soon

Season 9 of Down to the Struts is coming to your podcast feeds on September 24.

Down to the Struts 5/7/24 Down to the Struts 5/7/24

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.

Down to the Struts 4/23/24 Down to the Struts 4/23/24

Navigating crisis with Justice Shorter

Justice Shorter discusses her work in disability-inclusive disaster protections and emergency management.

Down to the Struts 4/9/24 Down to the Struts 4/9/24

Disabled entrepreneurs with Diego Mariscal

Diego Mariscal discusses his work at the intersection of disability advocacy and entrepreneurship.

Down to the Struts 3/26/24 Down to the Struts 3/26/24

Disability data justice with Bonnie Swenor

Disability equity researcher Bonnie Swenor talks advancing data and research on the disability experience.

Down to the Struts 3/12/24 Down to the Struts 3/12/24

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.

Down to the Struts 2/27/24 Down to the Struts 2/27/24

Putting the 'cool' in disability culture with Day Al-Mohamed

Down to the Struts 2/13/24 Down to the Struts 2/13/24

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.

Down to the Struts 1/30/24 Down to the Struts 1/30/24

Trailer: Season 8 coming soon

Season 8 of Down to the Struts is coming to your podcast feeds on Tuesday, February 13.

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Bonus: Getting to know Qudsiya

A bonus discussion between Down to the Struts host Qudsiya Naqui and friend and Getting Down To It editor, Avery Anapol. Get to know the voice, the history and the motivation behind the podcast.