The Disabled Standard

Join @shruti_rajkumar and @theharpermckenz for intersectional conversations about disability as they live by their disabled standard New episodes Mondays!

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The Medicalization of Disability, Part 2: Diagnosis➡️https://t.co/uuXXMx1sz7

Harper & Shruti discuss the difficulties of getting a diagnosis, the gatekeeping and lack of intersectionality in diagnostic systems, and the negative impacts on real people—especially young people.

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In this 2 parter, the Disabled Standard explores the ways medicalization affects the real life of disabled people in the modern day. In part 1, they discuss therapy, including its problems, the importance of autonomy, and ways improvements can be made.
https://t.co/IVP59UmDOM

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The Disabled Standard is getting back to basics this week with Access Needs 101 ➡️ https://t.co/iziVyhtmEJ

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In this weeks episode, Shruti discusses the real-world impact of the racist treatment and portrayal of Raj from the Big Bang Theory—and how little it is critiqued.

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An ep about #TheBigBangTheory?👻Yup! In this Halloween special, Shruti & Harper dive into an intersectional analysis of the notorious CBS sitcom. Autistic, aroace Sheldon. The real-world impact of Raj as the straight-washed token POC.

Check it out ➡️ https://t.co/oattGnZ0di

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In this week’s part 2 on intersectionality, Harper & Shruti discuss intersectionality in social movements. Why is it vital to be cognizant of your intersecting identities and of other people’s? When is it time to speak up or step back? All that and more ➡️ https://t.co/eKwTrPpVmG

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In the first episode of the new season, Shruti shares how their identities and experiences as a queer, disabled person of color are inseparable from one another and how this impacts her life. #intersectionality #disabilitypodcast

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Welcome back for season 2 of The Disabled Standard! In this week’s episode, Shruti and Harper kick off the season with part one of their two-parter on intersectionality.

Full episode: https://t.co/XsduhAKXw6

#DisabledPodcast #QueerDisabled #Intersectionality

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The Disabled Standard will be back with season 2 tomorrow, October 17!

You can listen on Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, and Anchor. New episodes Mondays.

See you tomorrow! Our first topic of the season is a long time coming😊

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Disabled Standard Season 1 Bloopers! Stay to the end for a special announcement…

https://t.co/vUB0UwLe0h

See you soon :)

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In the final episode of the season, Harper and Shruti share their go-to disability recommendations and recourses. Books, activists, organizations, and more!

Check out the episode: https://t.co/zZpJnBHxql
And the full list of recs and resources: https://t.co/LghDgg9xIb

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Harper shares how, as a dyslexic writer, realizing writing is about making mistakes freed her to write and trust she’ll find people who will support her disabled writing journey. Check out the full episode to hear more about her experiences with writing and publishing!

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Check out @TheHarperMcKenz's blog Write It Disabled to read her writing and hear more about her experiences:
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https://t.co/lXgIHJlKsU

And follow her on TikTok for more writing content and updates on her novel: https://t.co/Xr66zAvLiH

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What is it like being a disabled fiction writer? Harper shares her journey as a disabled—and particularly dyslexic—writer, from crafting stories as a child to studying writing in college to working towards publishing her disability novels.

Full episode: https://t.co/yeZeCZZqLR

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Shruti shares how, after getting her foot in the door, she’s been able to flourish as a disabled journalist of color making a positive impact on her communities. Check out the full episode to hear more about their experiences with journalism!

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Harper and I call this the Shruti episode 🥰 Being a disabled journalist has been quite the journey, but I’m grateful for the people who have paved the way for me to succeed. Tune into our most recent episode!✨

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Check out @shruti_rajkumar's work!

All articles: https://t.co/8fhBCvBGnR

NPR articles: https://t.co/LSypa82ql3

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What’s it like being a #DisabledJournalist? This week, Shruti shares their experience as a disabled journalist who covers the intersection of race and disability, from their time studying journalism at Emerson College to working at NPR.

Full episode: https://t.co/7tIbvdj29A

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This week, Shruti & Harper talk about their favorite & least favorite representations of disability on TV. Tune in to hear about #SexEducation, #EverythingsGoingToBeOkay, #NeverHaveIEver, #Glee, and topics like authentic casting.

Full episode: https://t.co/KxDq2ugsUU

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@Pidpidpidgie Hi! Transcripts are currently in the works. We know how important they are for accessability and wish we could have provided them from day one. We’re working on a way to create and distribute them, so stay tuned! Thank you for your interest and for asking about transcripts!

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This week on The Disabled Standard, Harper and Shruti cover the COVID-19 pandemic.

Check out the full episode: https://t.co/KxDq2tYS3m

#DisabilityTwitter #CovidIsNotOver #DisabilityPodcast