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Just Ask: What Inclusive Support Really Feels Like with Jenna and Emma Rufo ~ 1401

Emma and her mom, Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo, join Tim to talk about what happens when adults decide instead of asking. Emma describes the year her school assigned her an aide after she tipped her chair at an outdoor party, why that felt like being watched rather than helped, and how she got the support removed. She also explains why she chose to stay in her wheelchair the following year rather than risk a fall that would bring the aide back.

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From Segregation to College: Gage Robinson’s Self-Advocacy Journey ~ 1023

Listen to this episode on YouTube. From Segregation to College: Gage Robinson’s Self- | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Gage Robinson is a 19-year-old college student at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, Minnesota. He’s a passionate self-advocate who fought for his right to inclusive education and now shares his story to inspire others. Gage

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network: Shifting from Awareness to Acceptance ~ 501

Watch the episode on YouTube. Autistic Self Advocacy Network: Shifting from Awar | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Julia Bascom is the Executive Director at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). She has extensive experience in disability rights advocacy and has served on various boards and councils related to disability equality. Julia is autistic

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