Twenty-First Century Disability

Twenty-First Century Disability is the podcast that explores how the modern world is changing the way society sees disability. As technology, culture, and accessibility continue to evolve, we’re beginning to see disability through a social model perspective—focusing not just on the individual, but on the barriers society creates. Join us as we challenge assumptions, break down barriers, and explore what disability means in the twenty-first century.

Podcasting since 2023 • 40 episodes

Twenty-First Century Disability

Latest Episodes

Is Disability a Part of Me or All of Me? A Conversation With Anna Schmid

Guest: Anna SchmidLength: 49:33Episode Summary:In this personal and reflective episode, we explore the question: Would we be the same people we are today if we did not have our disabilities?Rathe...

May 19, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 9 • 49:33

Roddey Or Not, Work Has to Change

Guest: Roddey HarbLength: 37:09Episode Summary:In this episode, Roddey Harb discusses how big businesses are adapting—or still need to adapt—to create accessible offices. He notes that accessibility is ...

May 05, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 8 • 37:09

More Than Mobility with Dr Zack Yarde: Why Accessibility Includes the Words We Read

Guest: Dr Zack YardeLength: 35:05Episode SummaryIn this episode, Dr Zack Yarde explores accessibility from a broader, more inclusive perspective. While many people think of accessibility in terms of ramps,...

April 14, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 7 • 35:05

It Runs In the Kingdom: Late Diagnosed AuDHD and 4 Neurodivergent Kids - A Conversation with Tracy King

Guest: Tracy KingLength: 35:28Episode SummaryTracy shares their experience of receiving a disability diagnosis later in life—and how that moment helped reframe decades of masking, overcompensating, and ...

April 02, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 6 • 35:28

Two Identities, One Fight—Danise Sugita on Surviving and Speaking Out

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling and you are living in Canada or the United States, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). You can al...

March 17, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 5 • 27:59

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