Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad celebrates Disability Pride Month with a special in-person panel discussion recorded in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The panel, titled 'Disabled and Thriving,' dives into topics of navigating ableism, mental health, and creating an inclusive workforce for black, indigenous, and disabled creatives. Zaakirah shares her personal journey of living with retinoblastoma, advocating for herself and others, and the importance of community and resources. The episode also covers practical advice for accessibility in the workplace, travel, and social settings. The panel includes Dr. Anthony Cherry and Alana Mbanza of Empower MS but they are not featured.

Watch the full panel Disabled and Thriving by Tri City Collective on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/ybMt9QlBttc?si=TI-8wGNz5Pv2D2NN

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Anti-Ableist Manifesto,

Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World

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Seeing Life Through a Different Lens: A Survivor’s Memoir on Overcoming Adversity with Resilience

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00:00 Welcome to See Life Different Podcast

00:43 Introduction to Disability Pride Month

01:05 Disabled and Thriving Panel Discussion

02:42 Zaakirah's Personal Journey with Retinoblastoma

05:13 Navigating Life with a Disability

06:03 Advocacy and Community Support

15:03 Traveling with Disabilities

18:59 Empowering Work Environments

21:39 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Music from Uppbeat

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Intro Music by The Northern Lights

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