War, Wheelchairs & Housing

Support Disabled People; Prevent War

18-year old Mohammed, who said he lost both legs to a Syrian airstrike in Idib in 2012, is carried by friends on the island of Lesbos in Greece.  Both his friends and relatives accompanied him on his journey to safety, carrying him whenever needed.  Oct. 8,2015. (c) Zalmai for Human Rights Watch.  Three teenage boys walking down a road. One has his arms around the shoulders of the other two who are holding him up.  He has no legs.  One of the boys, who is carrying his friend, may have no arms.  Behind them, others are also walking.
18-year old Mohammed, who said he lost both legs to a Syrian airstrike in Idib in 2012, is carried by friends on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Both his friends and relatives accompanied him on his journey to safety, carrying him whenever needed. Oct. 8,2015. (c) Zalmai for Human Rights Watch.

The stories of people with disabilities are often lost in the midst of armed conflicts, seen as just another tragedy amid the horrors of war.  But a new paper by Human Rights Watch shows a pattern of harm and offers specific recommendations to mitigate the suffering.

Today, we talk about war and other current issues with our listeners.  If you live with a disability or are part of our disability community as a family member, care-giver or friend, call us at 1-800-958-9008.

Should the prevention of war be a top priority for the disability justice and rights movement?

What do you think about the controversy over a wheelchair accessible path to the Greek Acropolis?

Will housing desperation cause us to accept segregated housing developments?

And, how about that Sacramento rally on Tuesday for Single Payer Health care in California!

A black and white drawing of a man without an arm and both legs.  He sits in a wheelchair holding a phone to his ear.  An older woman stands behind him with her hand on his shoulder.
Injured in Russian wars

Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby will be taking your calls.   They produced and host this program with thanks to Ann Garrison and Disability Scoop for research support.

Original Air Date: June 18, 2021

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