Disability Deep Dive

Author: Disability Rights Florida

Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview-based podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. In each episode, we delve into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities, such as accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, voting, and much more. Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.
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Access, Not Applause: Sarah Todd Hammer on Moving Beyond Inspiration
Episode 98
Thursday, 20 November, 2025

Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/mJ_MhtjSnhM In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi explore the theme "Access Not Applause" with guest Sarah Todd Hammer, an author, speaker, and consultant. Sarah Todd shares her journey with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, discusses the challenges and triumphs of moving from home to independent living, and underscores the importance of genuine access over superficial inspiration. They delve into practical tools and inclusive design in products and spaces while challenging common 'inspiration tropes' in disability narratives. The episode also highlights the documentary "Catwalk: From Glada Hudik to New York," showcasing a runway journey of models with intellectual disabilities emphasizing genuine joy, connection, and inclusion.