#104: Disability Pride Month w/ Jasmine Matthews & Nare Garibyan
Freedom Writers Podcast
English - July 12, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsEducation Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: #103: Celebrating Pride Month
On this week's episode, Erin Gruwell is joined by Jasmine Matthews, a disability advocate and student author from Dear Freedom Writer. Jasmine discusses her journey as a sight-impaired individual and the importance of redefining the language used to describe disabilities. They are also joined by Nare Garibyan, an esteemed author and educator who has been a mentor to Jasmine. Together, they explore the power of representation, the impact of accommodations in education, and the need for a supportive community. This episode is filled with invaluable insights, and we hope it leaves you feeling enlightened and empowered to make a difference.