Episode 1. Disability and Sex Education in Canada
Join Dr. Alan Martino and undergraduate student Eleni Moumos as they welcome two incredible guests, Dr. Chelsea Jones, an Associate Professor in Child and Youth Studies at Brock University, and Fran Odette, a Professor in the Department of Social and Community Services at George Brown College. Together, they tackle the state of sex education in Canada, the importance of including disabled individuals in discussions on sexuality, and how we can 'crip' sex education to make it more accessible and inclusive for all.
Episode 2. Supporting Disabled People's Sexual Expression in Sweden
In this thought-provoking episode of the Disability and Sexuality Lab podcast, Dr. Alan Martino and undergraduate student Rachell Trung dive deep into the complexities of disability and sexuality with Dr. Julia Bahner, an Associate Professor at Lund University in Sweden. Dr. Bahner shares insights from her extensive research, where she interviewed individuals with disabilities to explore their experiences with sexuality, relationships, and societal attitudes.
Episode 3. Crip Theory in Action: Disrupting Norms in the United States
In this powerful episode of the Disability and Sexuality Lab podcast, Dr. Alan Martino and undergraduate student Eleni Moumos sit down with Dr. Robert McRuer, a professor in the Department of English at George Washington University, to explore the intersection of disability, queerness, and sexuality. Dr. McRuer, renowned for his work in crip theory and cultural studies of disability, offers insights into the complex ways compulsory able-bodiedness and heterosexual normativity act as forms of social control.
Episode 4. Advocating for the Sexual Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Malta
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Claire Azzopardi Lane, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Gender and Sexuality at the University of Malta, to explore the challenges and triumphs of advocating for the sexual rights of people with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Azzopardi Lane shares her experiences from her work in Malta, her efforts to dismantle stereotypes, and the importance of including disabled people in policy-making.
Episode 5. Exploring Gender and Intellectual Disability In Australia
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Amy O'Shea from Deakin University, Australia, about the intersections of gender, intellectual disability, and sexuality. Dr. O'Shea shares insights from her extensive work on how gender norms and expectations shape the lives of disabled individuals, the current state of sex education in Australia, and the challenges surrounding sexual rights for people with intellectual disabilities. We also explore missing discourses, such as sexual pleasure and parenting, and discuss how society's discomfort with disabled sexualities impacts these important conversations. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on disability, gender, and sexuality.