Connecting Disability to … professional sports and being a fan

The Beijing Paralympics and Olympics have just wrapped up, and we’re taking this opportunity to reflect on disability and sport. In this case, though, we’re looking at how disability connects with professional, able-bodied sports. Chanel Keenan is the intersectionality consultant for the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, which means she’s responsible for making sure the NHL’s newest team considers the needs of fans who are disabled. Chanel and Meagan talk about how Chanel got her start in hockey, why professional sports organizations need to consider disability, and why Chanel thinks her disability would make her a good TV detective. This is a really fun conversation, and we hope it gives you the opportunity to think, laugh and enjoy being a fan. You can find all the ways to connect with Chanel here: https://linktr.ee/CMoreThanSports Learn more about one of Chanel’s hockey heroes, the late Joey Moss, here: https://www.joeymossmemorialfund.ca/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.