Disability Cultural Centers
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Over the last few episodes, we've talked about disability rights, history, the law, and intersectional movement building. Today we're going to dive into another important aspect of the disability experience—disability culture.
We'll listen in on Qudsiya’s conversation with Dagny Brown and Mika Weissbuch, two of the three co-directors of the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center, or DCC. Dagny and Mika recounted the DCC origin story, their vision for its role in San Francisco and beyond, and Qudsiya, Dagny, and Mika talked about why creating a shared space and experiences for people of all backgrounds, regardless of whether they identify as being disabled or not, is a powerful tool for breaking down stigma and confronting ableism.
Transcript available here
About the guests:
Dagny Brown and Mika Weissbuch are co-directors of the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center, a hybrid gathering space for disability communities in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Dagny (she/they) discovered their passion for working with disability communities when they landed as a co-producer at Superfest Disability Film Festival. Since their first Superfest in 2015, they’ve been on a journey through parenthood, claiming a disabled identity, earning a Master’s degree in business from Mills College, and finding true joy and balance with their many roles. Dagny loves slow and steady work with an emphasis on feedback, growth, and leading with care.
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Mika (they/them) is a neuroumami, nonbinary, activist, tree climber, and true extrovert. In 2011, they founded Huellas de Paz, a community cultural center in Managua, Nicaragua, focusing on youth leadership, education, the arts, and health and wellness. They work with the on-the-ground team to design programs that provide free mental health services to the LGBTQIA+ community, host cultural events, and facilitate support groups. Mika has a BA in Critical Social Thought & Politics from Mount Holyoke College and a joint Master’s degree in business and policy from Mills College.
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