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The Heumann Perspective
by Judy Heumann
Join Judy Heumann, an internationally recognized bad-ass disability activist, in conversation with disabled changemakers and their allies. For all fighting for social justice, these conversations across the worlds of art, entertainment, policy and advocacy are sure to light a rebellious fire under you to fight harder for all people.
Episodes
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BONUS EPISODE: Behind-the-Scenes Content
In honor of the one year anniversary of Judy’s passing, this bonus episode of The Heumann Perspective features unpublished, behind-the-scenes moments. You’ll hear Judy interacting with guests before and after interviews, and the occasional voices of her podcast producers, Becca Howell and Kylie...
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Gloria Steinem & Judy Heumann in Conversation
CONTENT WARNING: Brief mention of sexual violence. The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is last of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective. All episodes of The Heumann Perspective will remain available...
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Pakistani Disabled Women-Led Activism with Abia Akram & Zahida Hameed Qureshi
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of sexual and gender based violence. The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is the fourth of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective that will be published over the next few weeks.…
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Religion & Disability with Amy Kenny, Mona Minkara, & Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is the third of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective that will be published over the next few weeks. All episodes of The Heumann Perspective will remain available...
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Long COVID with Chimére Smith & Terri Wilder
CONTENT WARNING: Brief mention of suicidal ideation and suicide. The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is the second of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective that will be published over the next few weeks....
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Bringing Your Whole Authentic Self with Molly Burke
The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is the first of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective that will be published over the next few weeks. All episodes of The Heumann Perspective will remain available...
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Indigenous Sign Languages with Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody
This interview is also available in video format with ASL interpretation on YouTube here. The transcript for this episode is available here. This episode was created by Quinn Hodgson as a part of Goucher College’s Micro-Internship Program. Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is a Cherokee Deaf Assistant...
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Mad Pride & Psychiatric Survivorhood with Vesper Moore
The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. This episode was created by Devin S. Turk as a part of Goucher College’s Micro-Internship Program. Vesper Moore is an Indigenous activist, trainer, writer, and psychiatric survivor. They have been advocating as a part of the mad and...
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Theater & Autobiographical Performance with Ryan Haddad
The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. Ryan J. Haddad is an actor, playwright, and autobiographical performer based in New York. His acclaimed solo play Hi, Are You Single? was presented in The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival and continues to tour the country. Other...
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Access to Communication with Elizabeth Bonker
The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. About Elizabeth Bonker Elizabeth Bonker is the Executive Director of Communication 4 ALL, a nonprofit with the mission to gain communication for the estimated 31 million non-speakers with autism worldwide. Elizabeth learned to type on a...
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“Not Going Quietly” with Ady Barkan and Nick Bruckman
The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. About Ady Barkan Ady Barkan is an organizer and campaigner, who Politico deemed “the most powerful activist in America.” Over his career, Ady has specialized in bringing policy makers face to face with the people whose lives their…
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Happy 75th Birthday, Judy!
The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. Check out the YouTube video version of this episode here. This episode features (in sequential order): Lachi Joseph and Mary Heumann Bob Williams Elijah Armstrong Keely Cat-Wells Theodore Gallion Bonnie Gallion Spencer West Ann Cupolo...
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Psychosocial Disabilities in Latin America with Alberto Vásquez
The Heumann Perspective is a finalist for a Signal Award! Vote here between now and December 22nd to help us win the Public Service & Activism Listener’s Choice Award. The transcript for this episode is available here. About Alberto Vásquez Alberto Vásquez is a human rights lawyer and disability...
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Disability as a Creative Source with Molly Joyce
The transcript for this episode is available here. About Molly Joyce Composer and performer Molly Joyce has been deemed one of the “most versatile, prolific and intriguing composers working under the vast new-music dome” by The Washington Post. Her music has additionally been described as “serene...
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Accessibility and Inclusion in the Tech Sector with Kate Kalcevich and Carrie Morales
The transcript for this episode is available here. For our second episode of NDEAM, Judy interviews Kate Kalcevich and Carrie Morales. They both work for Fable, a company based in Toronto working on accessibility testing. Kate and Carrie disucss their work at Fable, their journeys to employment,...
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Disability Inclusion in the Workplace with Meg O’Connell
The transcript for this episode is available here. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and our first episode of this month is with Meg O’Connell. She is the founder and CEO of Global Disability Inclusion working with companies on improving their disability inclusion efforts....
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From A Slight Change of Plans: Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
I’m sharing a special episode from another podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, from Pushkin Industries. In this preview, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges shares what it was like to be the first African-American student to attend an all-white elementary school in Louisiana in 1960. Ruby was just six...
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Later-Life Autism Diagnosis with Lauren Ober
This episode, Judy chats with journalist and podcaster, Lauren Ober. They discuss Lauren’s new podcast called The Loudest Girl in the World. This is a narrative limited series podcast about Lauren’s journey to discovering she is autistic at the age of 42. Enjoy this episode and please check out…
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Disability Voting Rights Week 2022 with Lilian Aluri, Dessa Cosma, and YT Bell
Next week, September 12th to 16th, is Disability Voting Rights Week. Learn more about it through this episode with Lilian Aluri from AAPD’s REV UP Campaign, Dessa Cosma from Detroit Disability Power, and YT Bell from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. The transcript for this...
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Empowering Disabled Women with Chelsie Hill
The transcript for this episode is available here. This episode is sponsored by Fable Pathways. Learn more here. This episode Judy interviews Chelsie Hill, the founder and CEO of Rollettes. Judy and Chelsie talk a lot about their time together at the Rollettes Experience, Chelsie’s vision for the...
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Girl Scouts’ Inclusion and Advocacy Work with Lidia Soto-Harmon
The transcript for this episode is available here. This episode, Judy chats with the CEO of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, Lidia Soto-Harmon. They discuss how the Girl Scouts are prioritizing inclusion and encouraging advocacy. Enjoy this trip down memory lane as Judy talks about her years as a…
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“Music is Life” with José André Montaño
This episode, Judy interviews José André, a disabled piano prodigy. Jose is a self-taught musician who has performed internationally since the age of six. Enjoy Judy and José’s discussion about his deep love of music and journey thus far. Plus, you’ll get to hear José play the piano twice in this...
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What Does Disability Pride Mean to You?
To celebrate Disability Pride Month, this special episode elevates the voices of our listeners. We asked “What does disability pride mean to you?” and received submissions from all over the world. Enjoy hearing some of them in this podcast episode and stay tuned for more that will be featured in…
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Mental Health Disabilities with Dior Vargas
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this episode mentions suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and psychiatric hospitalization. This episode, Judy interviews Dior Vargas. Dior is a Queer Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. Judy and Dior discuss the importance of mental health, resources...
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Disabled & Queer Pride with Spencer West
This episode, Judy chats with Spencer West about his role in improving representation, the intersections of being gay and disabled, as well as the access differences he has discovered going from growing up in the U.S. to now living in Canada. The transcript for this podcast episode is available...
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Disabled & Queer Pride with Spencer West
This episode, Judy chats with Spencer West about his role in improving representation, the intersections of being gay and disabled, as well as the access differences he has discovered going from growing up in the U.S. to now living in Canada. This episode is sponsored by Fable Pathways. The...
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Thriving, Not Just Surviving with Joshua Basile
This episode, Judy interviews Joshua Basile. They discusses Josh’s experience acquiring a disability and his journey to becoming an advocate in many areas. He shares his goals for disabled people to thrive, not just survive by creating community, improving Medicaid programs, increasing employment...
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Sports and Disability with Ann Cody & Cheri Blauwet
This episode, Judy chats with Ann Cody and Cheri Blauwet. Ann and Cheri are both retired Paralympic athletes who have filled many different roles as leaders in the area of sports and disability. Judy, Ann and Cheri discuss the importance of including disabled people in sports, the evolution of…
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“Deaf Utopia” with Nyle DiMarco
This episode, Judy interviews model, actor, producer, and advocate, Nyle DiMarco. Judy and Nyle chat about his journey from studying to become a math teacher, to winning America’s Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars, to creating his own production company. They also discuss his recently...
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The 45th Anniversary of the 504 Sit-In with Dennis Billups and Emily Smith Beitiks
To honor the 45th anniversary of the 504 Sit-In that took place in 1977, Judy chats about the importance of teaching and learning about the history of the 504 Sit-In. The transcript for this episode is available on Google Docs. Dennis Billups is a blind disability rights and gentrification...
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Creating Joy with Lolo Spencer
This episode, Judy interviews actress, model, and social media content creator, Lauren ‘Lolo’ Spencer. Lolo and Judy chat about Lolo’s impressive career path and aspirations, as well as her experience acquiring a disability as a teenager. Follow Lolo Spencer on Twitter and Instagram @itslololove...
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Creating ‘SPACES’ with James Ian & Zack and Zarek Elizondo
This episode, Judy interviews James Ian, and Zack and Zarek Elizondo. The three worked together with many others to create the song and music video SPACES, which was sponsered by Genentech as a part of the SMA My Way program, which was built to support and raise awareness for the Spinal Muscular...
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Fully Integrating Disabled People into Society with Colleen Starkloff
This episode, Judy chats with her long-time friend, Colleen Starkloff. Colleen has expertise in many areas that are working towards fully integrating disabled people into society and enabling them to live independent, meaningful lives. The transcript for this episode is available here. Learn more...
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Music and Activism with Leroy Moore and Keith Jones
This episode, Judy chats with Leroy Moore and Keith Jones, the co-founders of Krip Hop Nation. Enjoy their discussion with Judy about the work they’re doing, together and individually, as artists and activists. The transcript for this episode is available here. 2021 Emmy award winning Leroy F....
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Elevating Empathy with Brandon Farbstein
CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this episode includes conversations involving suicide, bullying, anti-semitism, and PTSD. This episode, Judy interviews Brandon Farbstein. They discuss their many shared experiences of public speaking, Judaism, theatre, writing, and more. Brandon also…
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The Importance of Representation with Jillian Mercado
This episode, Judy interviews Jillian Mercado. Jillian is a model, actress and activist. Judy and Jillian chat about her life and career, as well as her experience of being the representation she always yearned to see growing up. At the end of this episode is a brand new segment called Ask Judy!...
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Writing “Being Heumann” with co-authors Kristen Joiner and Judy Heumann
We’re kicking off 2022 with a special edition episode! Kylie Miller, the producer of The Heumann Perspective, steps in to interview Judy and her co-author, Kristen Joiner. Together, they wrote “Being Heumann: An unrepentant memoir of a disability rights activist” and the YA version, Rolling...
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Environmental Justice and Disability with Pauline Castres
This episode, Judy chats with Pauline Castres about the relationship between environmental justice and disability. Pauline defines eco-ableism, describes how disabled people are disproportionately impacted by climate change, shares takeaways from COP26, explains why disability activists should…
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Elevating Disabled Screenwriters with The Inevitable Foundation Co-Founders
This episode, Judy chats with the co-founders of Inevitable Foundation, Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska. The Inevitable Foundation is a new non-profit organization dedicated to funding and mentoring professional disabled screenwriters. Their ultimate goal is to create a world where…
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How Art Feeds Us with Writer Kathi Wolfe
This episode, Judy is joined by Kathi Wolfe. Kathi is a writer who works in both journalism and poetry. She often writes about topics involving the LGBTQ+ and disability communities. Judy and Kathi discuss her journey to poetry, characters she's created, what inspires her, and so much more. She...
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Healthcare Informed by Disability with Andrea Dalzell
Judy converses with Andrea Dalzell, also known as The Seated Nurse. She is a Registered Nurse committed to ensuring that healthcare is informed by disability. She advocates for the inclusion of disabled healthcare providers, as well as better care for disabled patients. Not to mention, she is so...
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Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs with Diego Mariscal and Hannah Frankl
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Judy chats with Diego Mariscal and Hannah Frankl about their work supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities. Learn more about 2Gether-International at 2gether-international.org. Learn more about Google for Startups and find...
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Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs with Diego Mariscal and Hannah Frankl
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Judy chats with Diego Mariscal and Hannah Frankl about their work supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities. Diego Mariscal is the founder and CEO of 2Gether-International. He is disabled and proud! He is also very passionate…
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Disability and Aging with AARP Vice President, Susan Reinhard
This week, Judy is joined by Susan Reinhard. They chat about how vital it is to include disability in the conversation around aging and including aging in the conversation around disability as disability is a natural part of life and that people's disabilities evolve and change as they age and so...
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Disability Inclusive Research with Teresa Nguyen and Sandy Ho
This week, Judy is chatting with two long-time friends, Teresa Nguyen and Sandy Ho. Sandy and Teresa sharing their experiences as two badass Asian American disabled researchers. Transcripts available Teresa Nyugen is a curriculum developer/trainer at Colorado Employment First where she…
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Going Beyond Accommodations with Kathy Martinez
This week, Judy is chatting with Kathy Martinez, a lifelong Disability Rights Activist and President/CEO of Disability Rights Advocates. Judy and Kathy talk about Kathy’s adventure filled childhood, her introduction to disability activism in the 70s, her career in activism that stemmed from that...
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“Demystifying Disability” with Emily and Ellen Ladau
Judy is chatting with Emily and Ellen Ladau, who are a mother-daughter duo that have the same physical disability. Emily and Ellen talk to Judy about their evolving relationship, working on Emily’s upcoming book and their journey into becoming involved in the disability community.
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Anti-Ableism in Education with Elijah Armstrong and Anna Landre
Judy is chatting with Elijah Armstrong and Anna Landre about the ableism they experienced in education that motivated them to be activists. Elijah Armstrong is a graduate from Harvard Graduate School of Education who is an activist in education policy, fighting for other students to not have the...
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Conservatorships and Disability Rights with Judith Snedeger, Morgan Whitlach, Elysia Mancini Duerr and Laura Butler
In this episode, Judy is chatting with Judith Snedeger, a disabled woman from Kentucky who was put under guardianship and stripped of her rights once she turned 18. With the support from a whole team of people including from one of our other guests, Laura Butler from My Choice Kentucky, Judith...
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What’s Next?: Teaching and Learning Disability Justice with Lydia X.Z. Brown co-moderated with Anna Landre
On this episode for Disability Pride Month, our guest is Lydia X. Z. Brown with co-moderator Anna Landre, who was a student in Lydia’s Disability Studies class! Join me and two badass advocates as we talk about the evolution of the movement towards a Disability Justice framework.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Judy Heumann, an internationally recognized bad-ass disability activist, in conversation with disabled changemakers and their allies. For all fighting for social justice, these conversations across the worlds of art, entertainment, policy and advocacy are sure to light a rebellious fire under you to fight harder for all people.
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