Disability Justice and Accessibility for All with Qudsiya Naqui
Think disability doesn’t affect you? Think again. The reality is that disability touches us all, and any one of us can become disabled at any time. In this powerful episode, disability rights advocate, activist, and Down to the Struts podcast host Qudisya Naqui joins Dr. Payal Beri to radically reframe how we understand disability.
Qudisya shares deeply personal moments from her own story, including the turning point that redefined her relationship with disability and how embracing community set her free. Together, she and Payal discuss stigma, pride, and reclaiming identity. They also explore the need for interdependency among humans, and why accessibility should matter to us all.
If you’ve ever thought “this doesn’t apply to me,” this conversation is sure to change your mind and your heart.
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In This Episode:
00:13 Universal Design Benefits Everyone
02:02 Guest Introduction: Advocate for Disability and Design
03:10 Personal Journey: Embracing Identity and Labels
04:36 The Universality of Disability
08:03 Discovering Community and Breaking Free
18:26 Disability Justice and Collective Access
22:07 Cultural Shifts and Normalizing Disability
32:24 Language, Labels, and Reclaiming Identity
46:16 Interdependence and Everyday Accessibility
54:07 Conclusion: Access is Love
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