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[episode cut] The Art of Difference: Disability, Neurodiversity and the ADA Legacy
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- Jul 1, 2026
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- 1715
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This month on Laura Flanders & Friends we’re lifting up the people, the stories, and the ideas driving disability justice forward. This week, two artists expand our ideas about beauty, mobility and inclusion. Description: As the nation marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laura Flanders speaks with two groundbreaking artists whose work challenges ideas about disability, neurodiversity, and what is considered “normal.” Alice Sheppard, wheelchair dancer and choreographer, and Jess Thom, performer, comedian, and founder of Touretteshero, explore how disability culture and creative access make art—and society—more innovative, inclusive, and vibrant. Together, they discuss the role of art in social change, the importance of representation, and why embracing difference strengthens our democracy and cultural life. Guests: • Alice Sheppard: wheelchair dancer and choreographer, artistic director, Kinetic Light. • Jess Thom: performer, comedian and founder of Touretteshero. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters. - Watch the episode released on our YouTube channel; PBS World Channel Sundays 11:30, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings) and airing on community radio & available as a podcast.