Also Listen on:

What are some of the ways people with disabilities experience discrimination on a daily basis, and how can we start to address those forms of discrimination? To begin answering those questions, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Sue ElHessen, an educator and activist in California specializing in Disability Rights, speaking to us about the topic of ableism. This is a form of discrimination similar to racism and sexism, but one that many of us in our society are still largely unaware of. Dr. Sue has served on the California Commission on Disability Access for the State of California, has taught at multiple universities, and is a member of the school board for the Bellflower Unified School District, among many other roles in education and advocacy.