Lana Simmons Show

How many of us live with, or know someone who lives with, a visible or invisible disability such as Autism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, etc? In today's episode I have special guest Emily Ladau, of Words I Wheel By. Tune in to learn more about: * The "D" (disability) word and why many in the disability community are fighting to reclaim it * Does disability equal "I can't"? * Inspiration Porn: what is it and why it doesn't help a situation * Why it's important to go straight to the source concerning questions about disability and not always to the experts/caregivers * How holding space helps create change Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. A native of Long Island, New York, Emily graduated with a B.A. in English from Adelphi University in 2013. She is dedica