Description

REA-L Conversations is a podcast for families, allies, and advocates who believe in a world where people with intellectual disabilities live full, contributing lives in community. But staying on this path isn’t easy; funding systems pull us in different directions, safety concerns cloud our vision, and ableism shows up in ways that take our breath away. 

Through honest discussions, real-life stories, and critical reflection, we unpack what it means to stay true to a vision of inclusion, even when it's hard. 

We tackle big questions: 

• What gets in the way of hope? 
• How do we hold the line on inclusion when others choose a different path? 
• What does it take to build trust and stay in the conversation? 

This isn’t a space for easy answers or polished talking points. It’s a space for raw, necessary conversations that push back against dominant culture.

🎧 Tune in and be part of the conversation. Because the path to inclusion is one we walk together.