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Dynamic Disabilities: From Accommodations to Accessibility

Dynamic Disabilities: From Accommodations to Accessibility

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 43: Ariel, Stef, and return guest Maria delve into the intricacies of hosting a play therapy conference at Disneyland, focusing on accommodations for dynamic disabilities. They discuss the unique challenges and rewards of planning such an event in a magical setting. They emphasize the importance of inclusivity, accommodations, and the evolving nature of disability services at Disney. They also explore the distinctions between ask culture and guess culture, the impact of ableist assumptions, and practical strategies for integrating play-based interventions for disabled children and adults. Register for the “Play Therapy: Disney Bound” taking place at Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel from March 10th-15th, 2025 here: https://www.anewhopetc.org/playatdisneyland Register for the “The Supportive Innovations for Therapeutic Heroes Conference (S.I.T.H.)” taking place at Las Cruces Convention Center, New Mexico from September 26th-28th, 2024 here: https://www.anewhopetc.org/sith Summary Summary of HPOE 43: Introduction and Terminology (0:00): Ariel, Stef, and Maria introduce Episode 43 and define the key terms of ableism, DEIB, and dynamic disabilities to prepare listeners for the discussion.Meet the Hosts & Guest (1:26): Ariel, Stef, and Maria introduce themselves and discuss their professional backgrounds.Maria’s Inspiration and Conference Challenges (2:53): Maria shares her inspiration for choosing Disneyland as the venue for her play therapy conference. She discusses the unique challenges and rewards of planning an event in a magical setting.Ask Culture vs. Guess Culture (10:01)” The conversation shifts to the importance of asking questions in personal and professional contexts. The trio explores the concepts of ask culture and guess culture and their impacts on event planning.Dynamic Disabilities and Accommodations (16:58): Maria explains the concept of dynamic disabilities and their fluctuating nature. The group discusses the importance of accommodations and the evolving policies of Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS).Disney’s DAS Program and Challenges (21:21): The discussion delves into recent changes to Disney’s DAS program, including the new pre-registration process and the impact of these changes on visitors with disabilities.Play-Based Interventions (41:03): The hosts discuss play-based interventions for individuals with disabilities, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive play environments catering to children and adults.Hosting at Disneyland: Tips and Reflections (47:49): Maria shares practical advice on hosting events at Disneyland, emphasizing early planning and clear communication. She reflects on the success of her play therapy conference and announces details for the next event.Closing Thoughts and Future Plans (51:59): The episode concludes with reflections on the discussed topics, the importance of continuing advocacy for disability rights, and excitement for future events and conferences. Transcription 00:00 – 00:02Is episode 43 of happiest pot on earth. 00:02 – 00:09On this episode, we are going to be using some, very specific terminology that we would like to define for you ahead of time 00:09 – 00:13so when you listen you can feel more prepared. The first term is ableism. 00:13 – 00:22Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. 00:23 – 00:29At its heart, ableism is rooted in the assumption that disabled people require fixing and defines people by their disability. 00:30 – 00:38The second term is diversity. Diversity simply means the differences between people, and equity is about securing everyone’s 00:38 – 00:40access to the same opportunities and resources. 00:41 – 00:47Inclusion, which is another term that we use, creates a welcoming and respectful environment, and belonging is the feeling 00:47 – 00:50of being accepted and part of a community. 00:50 – 00:58Another term is dynamic disability. A dynamic disability is a condition or impairment that can change in severity and impact over time. 00:59 – 01:05This can include periods of remission or exasperation or symptoms that fluctuate throughout the day. 01:05 – 01:12People with dynamic disabilities may experience good days, bad days that are unpredictable, which can make it difficult to 01:12 – 01:14manage their symptoms and plan for the future. 01:26 – 01:29Hello, everyone. Welcome to the happiest pod on Earth. I’m Steph. 01:29 – 01:35I’m an educator who uses passions and fandoms to help my students grow and learn about themselves and the world around them. 01:35 – 01:42And I’m Ariel, a licensed therapist who uses clients’ passions and fandoms to help them grow and heal from trauma and mental illness. 01:42 – 01:49I’m Maria. I’m a marriage and family therapist and a registered play therapist who pulls from pop culture to normalized mental health and ...
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