<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Watch the video version on YouTube:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://youtu.be/w4DVZRNbk-Y"&gt;https://youtu.be/w4DVZRNbk-Y&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Jodi and Keith interview Cory Lee, a travel writer and advocate who has traversed all seven continents while using a power wheelchair due to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Cory discusses his inspiration for starting his blog, "Curb Free with Cory Lee," the challenges and lessons he's encountered in his travels, and his insights on global accessibility. The conversation also touches on how travel can foster empathy and the need for meaningful access in tourism. Additionally, the episode delves into the representation of autism in media, focusing on the show "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," and explores the impact of language, realism, and audience perception in disability narratives.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Curb Free with Cory Lee: &lt;a href= "https://curbfreewithcorylee.com"&gt;https://curbfreewithcorylee.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Cory's children's book "Let's Explore With Cor Cor": &lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Explore-Cor-Cory-Lee/dp/0578670887"&gt;https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Explore-Cor-Cory-Lee/dp/0578670887&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Disability Deep Dive

Disability Rights Florida

Rolling Across the World: Cory Lee on Adventure, Advocacy, and Access for All

JAN 15, 202657 MIN
Disability Deep Dive

Rolling Across the World: Cory Lee on Adventure, Advocacy, and Access for All

JAN 15, 202657 MIN

Description

Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w4DVZRNbk-Y In this episode of Disability Deep Dive, hosts Jodi and Keith interview Cory Lee, a travel writer and advocate who has traversed all seven continents while using a power wheelchair due to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Cory discusses his inspiration for starting his blog, "Curb Free with Cory Lee," the challenges and lessons he's encountered in his travels, and his insights on global accessibility. The conversation also touches on how travel can foster empathy and the need for meaningful access in tourism. Additionally, the episode delves into the representation of autism in media, focusing on the show "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," and explores the impact of language, realism, and audience perception in disability narratives. Curb Free with Cory Lee: https://curbfreewithcorylee.com Cory's children's book "Let's Explore With Cor Cor": https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Explore-Cor-Cory-Lee/dp/0578670887