161. Let's Talk About Abortion & Disability

An episode of the The Lucky Few podcast, hosted by The Lucky Few Podcast, titled "161. Let's Talk About Abortion & Disability" was published on May 17, 2022 and runs 46 minutes.

May 17, 2022 ·46m · The Lucky Few

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Summary

You’ve probably seen the recent debates about abortion in the news and on social media. We’re not here to get political but these debates do give us the opportunity to call out a huge issue: people on both sides see individuals with disabilities as less than human. And today we’re talking about it (as best as we can). Because we acknowledge the amount of support it takes to raise a child with Down syndrome and the way that having certain privileges makes things a little simpler. And we also know that our systems don’t support our children well once they’re born. So much change needs to happen.. and we think changing the perception of Down syndrome is a good place to start. You’re invited to sit in this discomfort and uncertainty with us as we discuss disability, abortion, and the value of a human. -- SHOW NOTES Check out the post we mention from Amy Julia Becker. Listen to previous episodes about abortion and disability: 99. Our Response to “The Last Children with Down Syndrome” by Sarah Zhang 34. Our Response to the East Family’s Negative Down Syndrome Diagnosis 31. An Important Conversation about Abortion & Down Syndrome Get involved with The Lucky Few Foundation’s Summer Storytelling Tour HERE. Pre-order Everyone Belongs by Heather Avis HERE. LET’S CHAT Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes. HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!

Episode Description

You’ve probably seen the recent debates about abortion in the news and on social media. We’re not here to get political but these debates do give us the opportunity to call out a huge issue: people on both sides see individuals with disabilities as less than human. And today we’re talking about it (as best as we can). Because we acknowledge the amount of support it takes to raise a child with Down syndrome and the way that having certain privileges makes things a little simpler. And we also know that our systems don’t support our children well once they’re born. So much change needs to happen.. and we think changing the perception of Down syndrome is a good place to start. You’re invited to sit in this discomfort and uncertainty with us as we discuss disability, abortion, and the value of a human.

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SHOW NOTES

Check out the post we mention from Amy Julia Becker.

Listen to previous episodes about abortion and disability:

Get involved with The Lucky Few Foundation’s Summer Storytelling Tour HERE.

Pre-order Everyone Belongs by Heather Avis HERE.

LET’S CHAT

Email [email protected] with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE

Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email [email protected] for more information!

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