Episode 79: Put the Brakes on Disability Parking for Pregnancy

Kimberly and researcher Kara Ayers have a nuanced discussion about the recent push by some state legislatures to allow disability parking spots to be used for pregnancy. They talk about what motivates such proposed laws, as well as what other policy actions could improve maternal health. Here’s the link to the accessible pregnancy action plan that Kara talks about in the interview: Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The newest book from the Advocado Press, "My Silence Roars: A Memoir" is available from Amazon here It can also be purchased on-line through many bookstores. The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to [email protected] Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email [email protected] to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript