The Obvious Question

The Obvious Question

Get ready to throw your assumptions about disability out the window! In "The Obvious Question," Madi Lawson, a 21-year-old journalism student who has two rare forms of muscular dystrophy, takes on the assumptions, misconceptions and just plain ignorance others have about people with disabilities. But this isn't your typical conversation about disability. In this podcast Madi talks with co-host Becky Smith and others about fashion, friendship, dating and more - challenging all the things you thought you knew about disability, but haven't had the chance to ask about before. You'll explore the glam and not-so-glam life of the real-life Wheelchair Barbie. So, buckle up - it's gonna be a bumpy ride.
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Do you have friends like you?
“Social media allows people that can’t necessarily always leave their homes to be social.”
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Feb 8, 2020 9:16 PM
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How can you be a journalist?
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Why shouldn't I say 'lame'?
Words Matter.
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What's wrong with you?
“Pain may be my constant companion since the day I was born.” – Christopher Shannon
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“You can’t be worried about what other people are thinking all the time. “
00:32:51
Nov 30, 2018 8:28 PM
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Get ready to throw your assumptions about disability out the window!
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Sep 17, 2018 10:7 PM
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Can you even have sex?
"Just call me 'pretty'."
00:21:27
Sep 17, 2018 10:6 PM
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Can you even walk a runway?
When was the last time you saw a model with a disability? Or a person with a disability featured in an advertising campaign? On a runway? Or even a mannequin in a store that showcased a different ability? It might be hard to recall even one.
00:18:54
Sep 17, 2018 10:5 PM
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Do you have any real friends?
More than once, Madi has been asked if her friends-who look nothing like her-are her sister or caretaker.
00:16:17
Sep 17, 2018 10:4 PM
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The Obvious Question
How do you pee?
There’s no party quite like a pee party.
00:16:31
Sep 17, 2018 10:3 PM
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Can a salon even serve people like you?
Pink. Blue. Icy Blonde. You name a color, Madi’s hair has been it. But what about finding a salon that can accommodate her needs?
00:15:36
Sep 17, 2018 10:2 PM
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Are you sad because you’re disabled?
Madi says people often feel sorry for her for the wrong reasons. It's not the fact that she has SMA or uses a wheelchair that make her sad, it's the same things as any 21-year-old: boys, school or simply a bad hair day.
00:24:11
Sep 17, 2018 10:1 PM
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