Disability, Violence & Race – Pushing Limits – July 17, 2026

“Sexual violence is not just an issue within the disability community — it’s a defining issue.”   Margaux Sorenson Margaux Sorenson     Nancy Williams-Nettles “Historically the intersectionality of disability and race was overlooked by [both] the civil rights and disability movements.” Nancy Williams-Nettles   What brings them to this understanding and what can we do in response? Hear presentations from both these women on this program. Challenging, stimulating information from last year’s “Disability Strong” conference.   This episode of Pushing Limits is produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton, voiced by Adrienne Lauby and edited by Adrienne Lauby & Denny Daughters.  Conference audio was provided by Jen Chassmam-Brown.   You can access all the conference presentations HERE. For a full transcription of this program, click here   ANNOUNCEMENTS Celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Friday, July 24th @1pm on Zoom.  Open Mic. THE ORGANIZERS ARE LOOKING FOR DANCERS, MUSICIANS, POETS, AND OTHER PEOPLE TO PERFORM. THE FIRST 30 PEOPLE WHO SIGN UP WILL RECEIVE A $30 DOLLAR DOORDASH GIFT CARD!! To sign up and to request accommodations, e-mail [email protected] ———————————- An Effort to Increase Connection Between People with Disabilities and Able-Bodied People Friday, July 31st @ 1 pm on zoom  Disabled people will be able to ask able-bodied people how they relate to us and how they view their own identities. The group will explore questions like: “When did you know you didn’t have a disability?” “Why don’t certain people without disabilities ask people with speech disabilities to repeat themselves?” “Do you feel a connection to others without disabilities?” “How does it feel to walk/drive a car/be understood by strangers?” Attendance is limited to 40 people. To sign up and to request accommodations please email [email protected]. The post Disability, Violence & Race – Pushing Limits – July 17, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.