On Our Terms
Welcome to On Our Terms, a podcast of the European Network on Independent Living featuring diverse perspectives on independent living and disability activism. Join disabled podcast host Áine Kelly-Costello for a series of interviews with disabled people from across Europe.What does independent living mean to them? What are their passions? What are the individual and systemic challenges? How can our movement recognise bias and be more inclusive?Subscribe to On Our Terms to find out.
On Our Terms
Pedaling for Change
In this episode of "On Our Terms," host Kamil Goungor sits down with Max Thurston, a PhD researcher and adventure cyclist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, now residing in Helsinki, Finland. Max shares his ambitious plan to cycle from Helsinki to Cape Town, South Africa, to promote and raise awareness for disability rights and independent living. Max discusses his personal journey, the inspiration behind his project, and his collaboration with ENIL.
Tune in to hear about Max's preparations, the challenges he anticipates, and his commitment to advocating for accessibility and inclusion across Europe and Africa. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how one individual's adventure can contribute to the global movement for independent living.