Episodes

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
June 4: Susan Sygall
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate Susan Sygall, American disability rights activist, MacArthur Fellow & co-founder and CEO of Mobility International USA!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
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Susan Sygall - MIUSA (Mobility International) in Eugene, Oregon
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
June 3: Curtis Mayfield & Anderson Cooper
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate quadriplegic and diabetic amputee musician Curtis Mayfield & dyslexic journalist Anderson Cooper!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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A talk with Curtis Mayfield
Anderson Cooper
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
June 2: Dr. Harry Lang
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate Deaf American scientist, science educator, and historian, Dr. Harry Lang!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Profile: Harry Lang
Dr. Harry G. Lang receives Schuchman Deaf History Award
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
June 1: Andrew Foster & Dr. Kellie Lim
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate the Father of Deaf Education in Africa, Andrew Foster & triple amputee & pediatrician, Dr. Kellie Lim!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Andrew J. Foster: Missionary, Educator, and Advocate
32nd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference - Keynote (Dr. Kellie Lim)
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
May 31: Hale Zukas & Rosa May Billinghurst
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate disability rights activist with cerebral palsy Hale Zukas & disabled British suffragette & polio survivor Rosa May Billinghurst!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Berkeley disabled rights activist finds overdue spotlight in documentary ‘Hale’
Meet the Berkeley Man Who Helped Lead the Disability Rights Movement | KQED
ADA Pioneer, HALE ZUKAS.
Watch HALE | Prime Video
Rosa May Billinghurst — Google Arts & Culture
Overlooked No More: Rosa May Billinghurst, Militant Suffragette
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
May 30: Halderman v. Pennhurst filed (1974)
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we recognize the filing of Halderman v. Pennhurst State School and Hospital in 1974.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Halderman v. Pennhurst State School & Hospital - Disability Justice
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
May 29: Dr. Harold J. Conn
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate Deaf American agricultural bacteriologist Dr. Harold J. Conn!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Harold Conn
Conn, Harold J. | Gallaudet University Library Guide to Deaf Biographies and Index to Deaf Periodicals
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
May 28: Dorina de Gouvêa Nowill
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we honor blind Brazilian educator and advocate Dorina de Gouvêa Nowill!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Dorina Nowill's Google Doodle
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Sunday Jun 01, 2025
May 27: Vincent Price
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Transcript
Today we remember actor with COPD & Parkinson’s disease, Vincent Price!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
Vincent Price
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Saturday May 31, 2025
May 26: Moondog
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate blind composer & musician, Moondog!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Meet Moondog, a Blind Genius in Circus-Freak Clothing and a Great, Forgotten New Yorker
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound