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Being Heumann: In Conversation with Kristen Joiner

Episode Summary

In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.” Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement. This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

Episode Notes

In recognition of the upcoming International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look back on an incredible memoir of the late Judith Heumann titled “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.”

Judith co-authored the book with Kristen Joiner. 

Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Kristen about Judith’s fight for the recognition of human rights of people with disabilities in the American Civil Rights Movement.

This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.