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Twenty-First Century Disability is the podcast that explores how the modern world is changing the way society sees disability. As technology, culture, and accessibility continue to evolve, we’re beginning to see disability through a social model perspective—focusing not just on the individual, but on the barriers society creates. Join us as we challenge assumptions, break down barriers, and explore what disability means in the twenty-first century.

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Disability 1: Muscular Dystrophy

November 07, 2023 • Hollis Peirce • Season 1

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This is the first-ever episode of a special series where we take more of a deep dive into a particular disability. Within this series of episodes, we will discuss the history of the disability, as well as whether or not there are different types of that disability. We will also chat with someone who either has that particular disability or is knowledgeable about that disability. Today we will take a look at Muscular Dystrophy. Our guest for today is Debra Chiabai. Debra is a former President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association - Ottawa Chapter, she is also the mother of a boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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