Special and the SSI Reformation Act

Episode 2 of the This Crip Life podcast, hosted by This Crip Life, titled "Special and the SSI Reformation Act" was published on July 19, 2021 and runs 41 minutes.

July 19, 2021 ·41m · This Crip Life

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Summary

This episode is a review of the show Special. Special is the first TV show that is written and the main character is played by a disabled person. Ryan O'Connell place the main character Ryan in the show. It is about a young gay White disabled man navigating his way through life. If you haven't seen the show on Netflix you're missing out. It's much more finisher that's just about disability.  The second part of this podcast is an interview I did with KP Whaley on Asheville FM NewsHour. We talk about the SSI Reformation Act and if this Act becomes a bill how it will help disabled people have a more equity in their communities.  Thank you so much for listening. If you'd like to support this podcast please consider becoming a DIYabled to Patreon member. You can donate as low as $1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/DIYabled

Episode Description

This episode is a review of the show Special. Special is the first TV show that is written and the main character is played by a disabled person. Ryan O'Connell place the main character Ryan in the show. It is about a young gay White disabled man navigating his way through life. If you haven't seen the show on Netflix you're missing out. It's much more finisher that's just about disability.

The second part of this podcast is an interview I did with KP Whaley on Asheville FM NewsHour. We talk about the SSI Reformation Act and if this Act becomes a bill how it will help disabled people have a more equity in their communities.

Thank you so much for listening. If you'd like to support this podcast please consider becoming a DIYabled to Patreon member. You can donate as low as $1 a month.

https://www.patreon.com/DIYabled

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