In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Arvey Tov for a thoughtful conversation about disability identity, culture, and justice in education. Together, we explore what it means to move beyond traditional ideas of inclusion by centering disabled voices, honoring disability as a valued part of identity, and creating learning environments where all students can thrive. Dr. Sarah Arvey Tov shares insights from her work with disabled youth, educators, and communities, discussing disability culture, collective access, and the transformative potential of disability justice in schools. This episode invites listeners to reimagine education through the lens of belonging, equity, and possibility.

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Connect with Sarah via e-mail: satov@uw.edu

One Out of Five: Disability History and Pride Project

In this powerful episode of the Disability Education and Society Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Shariese Katrell, disability rights activist, scholar, musician, and advocate, to discuss her extraordinary journey navigating higher education as a Black woman with multiple hidden disabilities. Shariese shares her experiences developing a neurological disability at age 18, overcoming systemic barriers, advocating for herself in academic spaces, and challenging the intersections of ableism, racism, and inequality. Through stories of resilience, activism, music, and scholarship, she highlights the importance of representation, self-determination, and creating more inclusive educational systems. This conversation offers a moving and thought-provoking exploration of disability justice, identity, and the power of using one's voice to create change.

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In this episode we converse with Chantal Figueroa, Ph.D., a researcher, educator, and strategist that specializes in designing evidence-based programs meant to support the mental health and wellbeing of Latine peoples. Dr. Figueroa is the co-editor of the book titled Dis/ability in the Americas: The Intersections of Education, Power, and Identity. The conversation explores issues of mental and decoloniality and connections to educational spaces. Also in this episode: Alexis shares his childhood experiences in a boarding school.

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Dr. Figueora's website https://www.chantalfigueroa.com/

Dr. Figuerora's email cfigueroa@coloradocollege.edu