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Flight Accessibility
Empire State of Rights
11/16/22 • 11 min
ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded on November 27, 2019.**
DRNY PAAT, PAIR, & PAVA Program Director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses flight accessibility for travelers with wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
**Resources**
DOT Aviation Consumer Protection Division’s Disability Hotline: 1-800-778-4838
File a Complaint with DOT: 202-366-2220
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
Hotel Shuttle Accessibility
Empire State of Rights
11/09/22 • 8 min
**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 20, 2019**
DRNY Senior Staff Attorney, Jessica Richwalder, discusses hotel shuttle accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
**Resources**
https://wheelchairtravel.org/ada-rules-wheelchair-accessible-hotel-shuttles/
- Department of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/
- New York State Division of Human Rights: https://dhr.ny.gov/
- New York City Commission on Human Rights: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/index.page
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
Meet DRNY Board Member, Lisa Barone
Empire State of Rights
10/11/23 • 50 min
For a featured episode of "The Director's Chair," DRNY's Executive Director, Tim Clune, Esq. welcomes board member, Lisa Barone, to discuss her work at OverIt, her history with Disability Rights New York, and her experience with accessibility accommodations.
**SHOW NOTES*
- https://overit.com/
- What Stuttering Taught Me (TEDxAlbany, 2011): https://tedxalbany.org/talks/2011-talks/lisa-barone/
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
Ableism as a Social Determinant of Health
Empire State of Rights
09/13/23 • 22 min
**This encore episode was recorded on March 22, 2022 **
Rose Ewald, a self-advocate and PhD student in the Public Health Education department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses health equity for people with disabilities and ableism as a social determinant of health (SDOH).
To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.
(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
Linguistic Ableism: History & Sociological Evolution
Empire State of Rights
07/05/23 • 60 min
Jessie Wusthoff, a DEI consultant with a focus on disabilities, and Mary Fashik, creator and host of The Politics of Disability podcast, discuss the history & sociological evolution of linguistic ableism and the harms of ableist structures within our society today.
*Show Notes*
- The Politics of Disability podcast: https://thepoliticsofdisability.buzzsprout.com/
Intersections Lost: Two Intertwined Histories of Oppression: https://medium.com/@jessiewusthoff/intersections-lost-two-intertwined-histories-of-oppression-3891fd203e22
- #UpgradeAccessibility : https://www.upgradeaccessibility.com/#:~:text=Founder%20of%20the%20%23UpgradeAccessibility%20movement,and%20glasses%2C%20who%20is%20smiling
The Role of Psychology in Othering of Disability:
- https://studycorgi.com/the-role-of-psychology-in-othering-of-disability/
- Speechless (TV series 2016-2019): https://www.hulu.com/series/speechless-b6d96e11-f2ef-49e8-9541-99d704d8190b
Lizzo and Beyoncé song lyric articles:
- https://www.npr.org/2022/06/14/1104925003/lizzo-rerecords-grrrls-criticism-ableism
- https://www.wsj.com/articles/beyonce-to-replace-lyric-on-renaissance-after-backlash-from-disability-rights-advocates-11659379627?
- https://www.insider.com/beyonce-lizzo-changed-lyrics-ableism-black-artists-double-standard-2022-8
- https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/02/beyonce-lizzo-ableism
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Empire State of Rights
04/12/23 • 47 min
Co-founder and New York Director of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Isaac Zablocki, discusses the mission and goals of the festival, the importance of equity in arts & media, and shares information for the upcoming New York event.
*Show Notes*
Website: https://reelabilities.org/newyork
Summit: https://reelabilities.org/summit
Festival and Summit Passes: https://rffny2023.eventive.org/passes/buy
Link to all virtual films: https://watch.eventive.org/rffny2023
Live event schedule: https://reelabilities.org/newyork/schedule/
Follow ReelAbilities:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelAbilities
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1204604246923178/
Twitter: @ReelAbilities
Instagram: @reelabilitiesny
TikTok: @reelabilitiesny
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reelabilities-film-festival/
Youtube channel: ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York - YouTube
To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.
(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
Language Access and the d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing Community
Empire State of Rights
02/15/23 • 17 min
**ENCORE: This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 17, 2021 **
Brian Milburn, a self-advocate and educator for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, discusses assistive technology and language access, accessibility guidelines for online events and eLearning, and the importance of including ASL interpretations and captioning for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.
To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.
(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
New York State Snow and Ice Removal
Empire State of Rights
02/28/24 • 26 min
DRNY's PAAT, PAIR, and PAVA program director, Christy Asbee, Esq., discusses the accessibility requirements for snow & ice removal in New York State.
Show Notes:
DRNY Fact Sheets: https://www.drny.org/page/emergency-preparedness-128.html
Email DRNY at [email protected]
FEMA resources:
Snow Assistance- https://www.dhses.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/11/fact-sheet-for-fema-public-assistance-snow-events.pdf
Be Prepared for a Winter Storm- https://community.fema.gov/ProtectiveActions/s/article/Winter-Storm
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
"The Biggest Obstacle" (2021)
Empire State of Rights
08/02/23 • 38 min
**This encore episode was recorded on March 1, 2022 **
Director, Gearóid Dolan, and Associate Producer, Jessica Murray, discuss their film, "The Biggest Obstacle," and the importance of public transportation accessibility.
**Show Notes**
"The Biggest Obstacle":
- https://thebiggestobstacle.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/theBiggestObstacle
- https://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/
Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/637590/the-biggest-obstacle (North America, Australia & New Zealand, closed captions available)
Click here to see the full film on Plex: https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/provider/tv.plex.provider.vod/details?key=%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F6180230734b5763acde71ae4 (Worldwide except China, closed captions available)
Gearóid's websites:
- http://www.screamachine.com/
- Interactive documentary sites:
Jessica Murray’s next project is to establish an archive to document disability rights movements in New York City. To learn more about the project, visit: https://library.csi.cuny.edu/archives/projects and if you have materials to contribute, please fill out this short form so we can get in touch: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCCcDDUBAxqpJMXpc3EpQZvLzCw-dBHtMA3NhStm3yyiSH1w/viewform
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(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
“Look Both Ways”: The Power of Storytelling in Disability Rights Activism
Empire State of Rights
03/29/23 • 56 min
Renowned disability rights advocate and Associate Professor at Stony Brook University, Brooke Ellison, PhD., discusses her journey as an activist, the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, and her latest memoir “Look Both Ways”.
*Show Notes*
https://www.brookeellison.com/
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/bioethics/people/ellison.php
Memoirs & Other Publications:
- "Look Both Ways" (2021) : https://www.brookeellison.com/look-both-ways
- "Miracles Happen" (2002): https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Happen-Daughter-Journey-Hardcover/dp/B011MEQ62S
- "The Brooke Ellison Story" (2004), Directed by Christopher Reeve: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407612/
Speeches:
- TEDx "The Pillars of Hope": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA28_fd5e1A&t=1s
- American Society for Neuro-Rehabilitation Person of the Year keynote- "The Patient as the Professor": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3mE9kndUqo&t=1740s
- Harvard- "A Shared Confidence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alf_I1p7bds&t=143s
Follow Brooke on:
- Facebook (@brooke.ellison1020): https://www.facebook.com/brooke.ellison1020
- Twitter (@brookemellison): https://twitter.com/brookemellison
- Instagram (brooke_ellison1020): https://www.instagram.com/brooke_ellison1020/
To view the video of this episode with closed captioning, ASL interpretation, and/or Spanish subtitles, visit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0L4INYxuDLx8b8oFTpaXbe42NLmZBKDY.
(The views, information, or opinions expressed during the "Empire State of Rights" podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Disability Rights New York.)
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FAQ
How many episodes does Empire State of Rights have?
Empire State of Rights currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does Empire State of Rights cover?
The podcast is about New York, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Civil Rights and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Empire State of Rights?
The episode title 'Meet DRNY Board Member, Lisa Barone' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Empire State of Rights?
The average episode length on Empire State of Rights is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Empire State of Rights released?
Episodes of Empire State of Rights are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Empire State of Rights?
The first episode of Empire State of Rights was released on Oct 19, 2022.
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