Hi, I’m Kayley Whalen, a Guatemalan-American trans and disabilities scholar, activist, and communications consultant for the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network. I’m here to talk about Día de [los] Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” in Guatemala, and how the tradition is different from Day of the Dead in Mexico. Day of the Dead is…
Nonbinary and Neurodiversity Advocacy in Thailand: Interview with Shane Bhatla of Equal Asia Foundation
I talk with Thai activist Shane Bhatla about nonbinary identity, disability justice, neurodiversity and some of the work that they do at Equal Asia Foundation in Bangkok.
Reproductive Justice Interview with Angelica Vega for Latine Heritage Month 2022
Abortion and reproductive rights have become a top issue for Latinas. Angelica and I discussed the recent Roe v Wade decision and its impact on disabled people, Latinas, and LGBTQ people.
Lia Thomas, NCAA, and Transgender Rights in Sports (Transcript)
Right-wing groups are drumming up false outrage about trans women “dominating” women’s sports to drive people down the path of hatred, starting with entry-level transphobia, to Antisemitism, to anti-Blackness, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and, yes, fascism.
Autism in Latin American Communities
Latine autistic people face systemic discrimination, difficulty being diagnosed, and are under-represented in leadership at disability nonprofits.
5 Travel Anxiety Tips for Neurodivergent, Autistic, and LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Are you nervous about travel? Maybe it’s related to being neurodivergent, autistic, and/or LGBTQIA+ ? I created these 5 tips to help you avoid anxiety, sensory overload, and meltdowns/shutdowns while traveling.