May 23, 2024
This podcast episode features Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan, prominent figures in disability advocacy and social change. Their pioneering initiative, #CripTheVote, created alongside Alice Wong, has been important in raising awareness about the political power of disabled citizens and sparking meaningful conversations about disability, politics, and activism. Through their efforts, Pulrang and Beratan have used social media to foster a continuous online space that acts as a living archive for disability voting and civic engagement work. Our conversation also considers and discusses concerns and hesitancy around voting, especially for people with disabilities. We discuss the different approaches and why voting can be an effective way for people with disabilities to advocate for themselves.
Relevant Links
- Follow Andrew Pulrang on Twitter: x.com/AndrewPulrang
- Follow Gregg Beratan on Twitter: x.com/GreggBeratan
- Disability Rights Florida Voting Resources: https://bit.ly/3UN9bp6
- Access the Vote Florida: www.AccessTheVote.org
- Rev Up Campaign through AAPD: www.AAPD.com/about-rev-up
- Disability Victory: DisabilityVictory.org
- Detroit Disability Power: DetroitDisabilityPower.org
- New Disabled South: NewDisabledSouth.org