Kids’ Podcast Episodes and Resources for Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. It’s a time to honor the stories of more than 1 billion people with disabilities around the globe, a diverse group of people with a wide range of differences. With these stories, we can help kids with disabilities connect to the representation that makes a huge difference in their lives. We can also continue to grow a personal sense of allyship for our non-disabled kids and families.
Here is a fun, informative, and varied roundup of Kids Listen member show episodes, followed by some other great resources for celebrating Disability Pride Month.
Girl Tales
In a magical patch of land called Flamboyan, lives Kemina and her twin brother Oihane. Kemina is bullied at school for having one arm so her mother Melosa, restricts her to their property for three years to protect her. Kemina is there until she must go on a big adventure to save her brother and their land!
Dorktales Storytime: Redge’s K.N.I.G.H.T. School
Dorktales Storytime incorporates empowering messages in their stories, especially for those who are marginalized and misunderstood. In this episode, both voice actors are on the autism spectrum — one is a seasoned professional, and the other is just beginning his acting career. They embody the themes in this story: to be yourself, share your gifts, empower others, and brave your fears to bring about the light. They are working together to find their places in a world that doesn’t always accept those who are different.
The Story Seeds Podcast
The Ten News
Little News Ears
Brooke, a student at The Briarwood School in Houston, TX, asks Greg Louganis questions about dyslexia. Music: “Embrace” by Sappheiros. Listen and/or download here: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2047841.rss
Stories for Wonderful Children
The Past and The Curious: 3 Historical tales featuring different disabilities.
What If World: Eleanor & Luna ask: What if everyone dressed in only candy?
Eleanor & Luna ask: What if everyone dressed in only candy? Santaphant gives the elves an early Neighbor Day gift, and they all end up stuck together! Can Whitlynn the Reindeer save the day, or will she need help from Whodolph and Fred? Lessons include: We can offer to help a neighbor who is struggling, but if we insist on helping, it can make them feel belittled; We don’t need to wait for a holiday to celebrate and support each other.
Further resources our members recommend:
This article is dedicated to the author’s cousin Lindy, who works with three disabilities in one body and makes the world a better place by modeling just how cool a kid can be. She’s smart, funny, silly, loving, in love with dogs (and especially working dogs,) and she’s just totally amazing! Happy Disability Pride Month Lindy, we are so proud of you!
