Miranda Lee and Ellen Blaufox

Recorded June 25, 2022 Archived June 25, 2022 37:47 minutes
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Description

Miranda Lee (25) talks to her Aunt Ellen Blaufox (58) about Miranda's experience as a disability advocate and as a disabled person herself navigating life.

Subject Log / Time Code

ME talks about her inspiration for becoming a disability advocate. She notes an internship she did at Blue Laces that exposed her to ways those in her community were creating access to Art.
ME acknowledges moments in her work that have made her feel empowered and proud. She remembers her work at the Museum, Arts, and Culture Access Consortium.
ME talks about her special interest in animation. She notes a thesis she wrote, about autism and the animation medium.
EB notes the positive changes she has seen in ME since starting her work in disability advocacy.
ME explains her concerns and fears when it comes to interacting socially as a disabled person.
ME remarks moments when she was surprised by someone.
ME talks about the tension between the disability community and the ally community.

Participants

  • Miranda Lee
  • Ellen Blaufox

Partnership Type

Outreach

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