Disability After Dark

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>On E431, Andrew has a candid conversation with content creator and self-proclaimed &quot;Muscular Dystrophy Warrior&quot;, Alfonso Reyes. We talk about everything from making content to needing care 24/7 + what it's like when people have misconceptions of your disability + so much more. Enjoy!</p> <p>Please go support Alfonso's Youtube here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MDW1999" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/@MDW1999</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MDW1999" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Descent-Arria-Deepwater/dp/1632431718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AC9UGJ2BDOXT\&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vkqVNGbg6R-FjKkBitq33F53AXUwB5yIDzyJDJ8Tq44.8a7yA0AuDm0eURP2nGbuc-tqALEqfiptgJZC9pItcm0\&amp;dib_tag=se\&amp;keywords=descent+arria\&amp;qid=1777774888\&amp;sprefix=descent+arria%2Caps%2C97\&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Buy the new novella Descent here</a></p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>On E430, Andrew talks with Dr Dan Rosenfeld, award winning physchologist, stand up comic and author to talk about Cerebral Palsy; his experiences growing up with it, how they differ from mine, and so much more. We talk about his new book, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Confidence-Equation/Dan-Rosenfeld/9780757326066" rel="nofollow">The Confidence Equation: Three Keys to Unleashing Self-Confidence as an Introvert</a>, plus a whole lot more. Enjoy! </p> <p>You can follow Dr. Dan here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.dan.phd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@dr.dan.phd</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.dan.phd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow"></a>Episode sponsors:</p> <p>Episode Sponsors </p> <p>Buy the new novella Descent here</p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="http://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by Pinecast.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.dan.phd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In episode 429 of <em>Disability After Dark</em>, host Andrew sits down with Arleth Lugo Ruiz (she/her) to discuss the realities of living with schizoaffective disorder, navigating the systemic flaws of disability benefits, and the gatekeeping present in modern academia. Arleth shares her journey of reclaiming the word &quot;schizo,&quot; the unseen side effects of vital psychiatric medications, and the harsh &quot;marriage penalty&quot; enforced by the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) + so much more. Enjoy! </p> <p>Episode Sponsors </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Descent-Arria-Deepwater/dp/1632431718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AC9UGJ2BDOXT\&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vkqVNGbg6R-FjKkBitq33F53AXUwB5yIDzyJDJ8Tq44.8a7yA0AuDm0eURP2nGbuc-tqALEqfiptgJZC9pItcm0\&amp;dib_tag=se\&amp;keywords=descent+arria\&amp;qid=1777774888\&amp;sprefix=descent+arria%2Caps%2C97\&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Buy the new novella Descent here</a></p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>Welcome back to Disability After Dark! In E428, Andrew invites you into the recording booth for an exclusive, unfiltered sneak peek of Chapter 2 from his upcoming audiobook, <em>Notes From a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy and Be Hot While Doing It</em>. We dive deep into the everyday reality of ableist microaggressions, the painful experience of navigating dating apps as a power wheelchair user, and what it really takes to protect your peace and retain your queer crip joy + so much more. Enjoy! </p> <p>Follow and book my audiobook producer, Zak Annette here: <a href="https://www.zakannette.com" rel="nofollow">www.zakannette.com</a></p> <p>Pre-order my audiobook, &quot;Notes From A Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and be hot while doing it&quot; wherever you get audiobooks.</p> <p>Episode Sponsors </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Descent-Arria-Deepwater/dp/1632431718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AC9UGJ2BDOXT\&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vkqVNGbg6R-FjKkBitq33F53AXUwB5yIDzyJDJ8Tq44.8a7yA0AuDm0eURP2nGbuc-tqALEqfiptgJZC9pItcm0\&amp;dib_tag=se\&amp;keywords=descent+arria\&amp;qid=1777774888\&amp;sprefix=descent+arria%2Caps%2C97\&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Buy the new novella Descent here</a></p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.zakannette.com" rel="nofollow"></a> </p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>On E427, Andrew is joined by queer, disabled content creator, author, and motivational speaker Spencer West. They dive into Spencer's brand-new book, <em>Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself</em>, and reflect on the life lessons Spencer has learned over the last two decades. From navigating the world with sacral agenesis to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Spencer shares his journey of living authentically.</p> <p>They also gets incredibly candid about the everyday realities of being queer and disabled. They discuss the frustration of inaccessible gay clubs, the ableism prevalent on dating apps, and the dire need for authentic representation in media. Plus, they shoot their shot with <em>Heated Rivalry</em> creator Jacob Tierney and so much more! Enjoy!</p> <p>Follow Spencer and buy his new book here: <a href="https://www.spencer2thewest.com/books" rel="nofollow">www.spencer2thewest.com/books </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.spencer2thewest.com/books" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <p>Episode Sponsors </p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Descent-Arria-Deepwater/dp/1632431718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AC9UGJ2BDOXT\&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vkqVNGbg6R-FjKkBitq33F53AXUwB5yIDzyJDJ8Tq44.8a7yA0AuDm0eURP2nGbuc-tqALEqfiptgJZC9pItcm0\&amp;dib_tag=se\&amp;keywords=descent+arria\&amp;qid=1777774888\&amp;sprefix=descent+arria%2Caps%2C97\&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Buy the new novella Descent here</a></p> <p>Are you looking for attendant care when you need it at your convenience? Check out your team, on tap <a href="https://www.whimble.ca" rel="nofollow">www.whimble.ca</a></p> <p>Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are <a href="http://www.comeasyouare.com" rel="nofollow">www.comeasyouare.com</a></p> <p>Order Notes From a Queer Cripple and hire him to speak on it by e-mailing [email protected] US: <a href="https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://us.jkp.com/products/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Canada: <a href="https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubcpress.ca/notes-from-a-queer-cripple</a></p> <p>Support the show with a donation: <a href="http://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/disabilityafterdark</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>