Connecting Disability

Connecting Disability… to life as a refugee

Episode Summary

It’s been nearly two months since Russia invaded Ukraine. The ongoing war has had devastating impacts on the approximately 2.7 million Ukrainians who have disabilities. Tanya Herasymova knows this well. She’s the project manager of Fight for Right, an organization that advocates for human rights for Ukrainians with disabilities. Tanya joins us to talk about how the war has impacted her life, what it’s like being a refugee with a disability and what her biggest hopes are. This is a very raw and honest conversation, and I’m so grateful that Tanya took the time to join us. You can learn more about Fight for Right’s work here: https://ffr.org.ua/