DisabilityNation is an audio magazine by and for people with disabilities. Too often we hear about the legal, physical or attitudinal barriers facing persons with disabilities in our society today. Unfortunately, not enough attention is focused on those with disabilities simply living life. The goal of DisabilityNation is to provide listeners with an alternative view of disability issues. Often, mainstream media tends to glorify disability or frames us as being heroic because we live our lives and participate in everyday activities. DisabilityNation is produced by people with disabilities. Therefore, we know that living with a disability isn’t heroic, it isn’t inspirational and it isn’t unusual. Its just part of life.

DisabilityNation features a monthly podcast in a magazine style format. The shows consist of three to four interviews per episode focusing on a variety of issues important to people with disabilities. Past episodes have featured conversations with activists in the disability rights movement, experts on disability related programs and law, athletes and many others.

In addition to being available on the web, episodes of DisabilityNation are broadcast across the United States on select radio reading services targeting people with print related disabilities. Because of these broadcasts, DisabilityNation reaches thousands of listeners each week who might not otherwise have access to a computer or to the Internet. Send an email to contact@disabilityNation.net if you are affiliated with a radio reading service or community oriented station and you are interested in running the program.

Between these monthly podcasts, DisabilityNation offers much shorter updates on a near weekly basis highlighting the latest news headlines and stories from across the disability community.

DisabilityNation also offers site visitors access to a blog featuring news articles and commentaries on popular issues and happenings effecting people with disabilities. Guest postings and commentaries are always welcome. Send an email to contact@disabilitynation.net for details.