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

Jul 25, 2025

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....

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Retinoblastoma Advocacy, Support, and Survivorship with Leia Hunt, Grace Padilla, and Genevieve McCarthy

May 16, 2025

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories from retinoblastoma survivors, Leia Hunt, a two-time unilateral retinoblastoma survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, Grace Padilla, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate and Genevieve McCarthy, the president of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society,...

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Anti Ableist Manifesto: Tiffany Yu's Journey, Disability Advocacy and Community

Oct 11, 2024

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability? That's about 61 million Americans. An estimated 10% of the US population has a non-apparent disability.

Globally, over a billion people currently live with a disability. 

Although 15% of people worldwide...

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Disability Employment Awareness Month: Advocacy, Innovation, and Legacy with Valyncia M. Wilson

Oct 4, 2024

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, host Zaakirah returns from a hiatus to focus on empowering Black, Indigenous women of color and individuals with disabilities. Zaakirah shares updates about her life changes, including a move from Oklahoma and her involvement in NPR Oklahoma. The...

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