Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong

Join our hosts, Lily Newton and Erin Hawley, as they sit down with the riveting Gaelynn Lea, whose voice and violin strings resonate with the force of change, challenging our perceptions of ability and accessibility.

Imagine being told that your dream career is not designed for someone like you. Now picture breaking that mold and redefining what is possible. Gaelynn Lea did just that. Born with a physical disability, Gaelynn transformed the way the violin is played, gripping it like a cello. With this twist, she orchestrated her way to stardom after winning NPR's Tiny Desk concert. But her journey is more than a story of musical success it's a powerful narrative of breaking barriers and rewriting the stanzas of inclusivity.

Tune in, and you may just find that the key to unlocking true inclusivity and happiness lies within the stories that defy silence and demand to be heard.

10:39 Disability is more than just assumptions.

12:18 Name experiences, avoid overgeneralizing, and amplify underrepresented voices.

27:01 Rant on marriage inequality and divorce advice.

30:49 Advocating for disabled rights and innovation.

35:18 Teachers adapt instruments without needing deep disability knowledge.

43:41 Importance of owning your work and feelings.

46:09 Discovering hidden desires through writing memoirs.

54:48 Recognize the knowledge gap, educate, and make events accessible.

56:47 Advocate for accessibility and supporting accessible businesses.

01:01:52 Inappropriate discussion led to realization and job.

01:09:53 Disabled community excels; companies should embrace inclusion.

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