About this episode

The episode discusses Disability Justice with Mallory Cyr, emphasizing the importance of including marginalized voices in the fight for social justice.

Our discussion today focuses on Disability Justice, a movement that centers the voices and experiences of those most marginalized, recognizing that disability is not a single, isolated experience. Disability inclusion is vital for social justice. It is deeply interconnected with race, class, gender, and other systems of oppression. Their slogan ‘'Nothing About Us Without Us' is a powerful statement that reminds us why centering those with disabilities in this fight for justice is imperative. Today I’m joined by Mallory Cyr. Mallory combines lived experience as a disabled woman with a rare disease and professional expertise in healthcare policy and transition to adulthood. She earned her MPH in Maternal & Child Health from Boston University and a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington. A nationally recognized expert, Mallory has provided ADA consulting, technical assistance, and over 50 workshops and keynote presentations to state and national organizations. She previously served as a policy specialist and contract manager for Colorado Medicaid, overseeing the statewide Non-Emergency Medical Transportation benefit and advancing systems and benefits…

Topics covered

• Disability Justice
• Social Justice
• Healthcare Policy
• Marginalization
• Inclusion

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