Episode 50: Let's Talk...Disability Independence Day

Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence Podcast

Anthony and Toral reunite for another "Let's Talk..." episode to discuss the history and impact of National Disability Independence Day on their lives. They also share a number of resources and ways that you can celebrate this day on July 26. For more information and resources about National Disability Independence Day, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources Below is a list of resources that were shared during this episode: - ESPN, "Special Olympics and Ironman athlete Chris Nikic inspires others to follow in his footsteps:" https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31094333/special-olympics-ironman-athlete-chris-nikic-inspires-others-follow-footsteps - NPR, "U.K. Bridal Boutique Celebrates Wedding Dresses And Wheelchairs:" https://www.npr.org/2019/01/13/684894928/small-bridal-boutique-celebrates-wedding-dresses-and-wheelchairs - Degree Inclusive Commercial #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUecdeQw_dk - Degree Inclusive Commercial #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuV0evL5YyQ - Cornell University's Web Accessibility Website: https://accessibility.cornell.edu/information-technology/web-accessibility/ - Implicit Bias Test, specifically on disability: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html