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Disability Deep Dive

Disability Rights Florida
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Florida
Disability Representation
Accessibility
Advocacy
Assistive Technology
Pop Culture
Wheels For Humanity
CLASP
Rehabilitation Services
Disability
Ableism
Education
Reproductive Justice
Disability Advocacy
Disability Media Representation
Global Access To Health
Docs With Disabilities Initiative
Disability Inclusion
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Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. Each episode explores issues that matter to disabled people, including accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, and voting. The show also features This Week's Deep Cut, a media pairing that helps listeners engage with each episode's theme. Formerly known as You First, the podcast... more

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On this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Jodi and Keith interview Mark Miller, founder and CEO of Inclusion Impact Accessibility and a contributor to the W3C Accessibility Matu... more

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On this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi speak with Jhónelle Bean, a disability advocate and ASL interpreter with Tourette syndrome, about the BAFTA Film Awards i... more

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In the first episode of Season 3 of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Keith and Jodi speak with Spencer West—author, motivational speaker, advocate, and content creator—about his book "Bre... more

Hi again, it's Jodi and Keith, hosts of Disability Deep Dive, a podcast from Disability Rights Florida.

We are thrilled to announce that Season Three premieres on May 7th, featuring our special guest Spencer West. And this season we're not skimming... more

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Recent Guests

Jhónelle Bean
Disability advocate and ASL interpreter living with Tourette Syndrome
Disability Rights Texas
Episode: More Than a Moment: Jhónelle Bean on Tourette's, Communities of Color, and Advocacy
Spencer West
Special guest announced for Season Three
Unknown (guest)
Episode: Season Three Trailer
Amber Galloway
ASL interpreter known for making music performances visually expressive
Independent/Artist
Episode: Interpreting the Beat: Making Music Visible with Amber Galloway
Cory Lee
Travel writer, advocate
Curb Free with Cory Lee
Episode: Rolling Across the World: Cory Lee on Adventure, Advocacy, and Access for All
Sara Ryan
UK professor, activist, and author focusing on health inequalities and learning disabilities
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: Enough Is Enough: Preventable Deaths in Intellectual Disabilities - with Sara Ryan
Sarah Todd Hammer
Author, speaker, and consultant whose work challenges how we think about disability, independence, and design
Episode: Access, Not Applause: Sarah Todd Hammer on Moving Beyond Inspiration
Dr. Lisa Meeks
Professor of medical education and founder of the Docs with Disabilities Initiative
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Episode: Docs with Disabilities: Rethinking Inclusion in Medical Education – with Dr. Lisa Meeks
Aaron Richmond
Host of Aaron's Opinion podcast and YouTube channel
Aaron's Opinion
Episode: Accessible Voices: Building Community Through Blind-Led Media – with Aaron Richmond
Erin Elswood
Co-Director of the Mascots Matter campaign and parent of a child with dwarfism
Mascots Matter
Episode: More Than a Mascot: Challenging Ableism in School Symbols – with Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin

Hosts

Keith Casebonne
Host with a focus on disability rights and accessibility; affiliated with Disability Deep Dive and Disability Rights Florida.
Jodi Beckstine
Co-host focusing on disability rights, accessibility, and advocacy within a media and policy context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Very insightful! Love the episode about More Than a Mascot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BballCriticRW
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Amazing podcast and always share so much important and worthwhile information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bama Burger Lover
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!

    Such a great podcast, I learn so much from it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gratefulforthispodcast
    United States3 years ago
  • Great listen

    Such a great show that tackles the topic of disabilities and helps shine a light on this topic. Highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew Zakmin
    United States4 years ago

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The show provides insightful, practical disability advocacy content.
Hosts guide conversations with clear purpose and respect.
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More Than a Moment: Jhónelle Bean on Tourette's, Communities of Color, and Advocacy
Q: How did the BAFTA moment change your view on how race and disability are discussed online?
She describes the moment as exposing multiple harms and highlights how public discourse often mishandles nuanced experiences, especially at the intersection of race and disability.
More Than a Moment: Jhónelle Bean on Tourette's, Communities of Color, and Advocacy
Q: What led you to start sharing your experience with Tourette Syndrome publicly?
Jhónelle explains that she started sharing to fill a gap she saw—few people who looked like her were talking about Tourette's, and she wanted to provide resources and representation for others like her.
Interpreting the Beat: Making Music Visible with Amber Galloway
Q: What changes have you seen in the industry regarding accessibility, and what still needs to improve to make concerts truly inclusive?
Amber discusses the need for proactive, budgeted accessibility, involvement of Deaf interpreters, and the importance of venues and production teams planning ahead to avoid last-minute accommodations and exclusions.
Interpreting the Beat: Making Music Visible with Amber Galloway
Q: How do you approach capturing rhythm, tone, and emotion in your interpretations during live performances?
She describes starting from Deaf community roots, learning to convey musical nuances through ASL, MMS (non-manual markers), and physical signs that reflect high and low frequencies, and how she tailors interpretation to each artist and song.
Access, Not Applause: Sarah Todd Hammer on Moving Beyond Inspiration
Q: What are your top three simple steps for making products and services accessible?
Ensure ease of access to products, ease of use, and address packaging accessibility challenges to provide a better user experience for individuals with disabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Deep Dive

What is Disability Deep Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Disability Deep Dive presents candid conversations with activists, researchers, creators, and advocates focused on disability rights, accessibility, representation, and policy. Episodes shift between practical issues—like accessible travel, inclusive design, medical education, and assistive tech—and broader cultural conversations about how media, education, and institutions can do better for disabled people. Notable strengths include high-profile guest perspectives, a strong emphasis on actionable change and advocacy, and a recurring media pairing that ties each topic to a concrete example. The show likely appeals to listeners who want informed, impact-driven discussions and who may want to connect with disability-focused organizations, res... more

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Recent guests on Disability Deep Dive include:

1. Jhónelle Bean
2. Spencer West
3. Amber Galloway
4. Cory Lee
5. Sara Ryan
6. Sarah Todd Hammer
7. Dr. Lisa Meeks
8. Aaron Richmond

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