Disabled and Thriving Empowering Disabled Voices: A Live Panel Discussion on Disability Pride

Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad celebrates Disability Pride Month with a special in-person panel discussion recorded in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The panel, titled 'Disabled and Thriving,' dives into topics of navigating ableism, mental health, and creating an inclusive workforce for black, indigenous, and disabled creatives. Zaakirah shares her personal journey of living with retinoblastoma, advocating for herself and others, and the importance of community and resources. The episode also covers practical advice for accessibility in the workplace, travel, and social settings. The panel includes Dr. Anthony Cherry and Alana Mbanza of Empower MS but they are not featured. Watch the full panel Disabled and Thriving by Tri City Collective on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ybMt9QlBttc?si=TI-8wGNz5Pv2D2NN Read the Book: Anti-Ableist Manifesto, Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World  Order on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3N81KoT Kindle: https://amzn.to/4eRPi8t Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: A Survivor's Memoir on Overcoming Adversity with Resilience Order Amazon Paperback: http://bit.ly/seelifedifferentlensebook Digital Download: http://bit.ly/seeinglifedifferentlens Get on Audible:  https://adbl.co/32HDofz  Get Your reusable Eyehesive Eye Patch:  learn more or visit https://bit.ly/eyehesivezaakirah.  00:00 Welcome to See Life Different Podcast 00:43 Introduction to Disability Pride Month 01:05 Disabled and Thriving Panel Discussion 02:42 Zaakirah's Personal Journey with Retinoblastoma 05:13 Navigating Life with a Disability 06:03 Advocacy and Community Support 15:03 Traveling with Disabilities 18:59 Empowering Work Environments 21:39 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Music from Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/taste-of-fresh License code: 8X4AL9JCWFOAUJKP   Intro Music by The Northern Lights https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GpwgKzyUlA384o6IKrNIM?si=bQCcMtmBRaiRkG1EzsdJHg