Catherine Frazee: Dispatches from Disabled Country

The Pulse

Synopsis

On this episode of the Pulse, host Joeita Gupta discusses disability identity and the book 'Dispatches from Disabled Country' by Catherine Frazee. The book is a collection of Frazee's writing over the years, exploring themes such as disability rights, identity, human rights, and the relationship between disability and the medical world. Frazee discusses the evolution of the disability rights movement in Canada and the ongoing debates around medical assistance in dying. The program also includes a conversation with Frazee about finding joy and staying optimistic in disabled country. Overall, the program highlights the importance of embracing disability identity and advocating for the rights and dignity of disabled individuals.

Link to Catherine Frazee’s book:

“Dispatches from Disabled Country”

https://www.amazon.ca/Dispatches-Disabled-Country-Catherine-Frazee/dp/0774868686

Episode Highlights:

Joeita introduces author and advocate Catherine Frazee (1:11)

Joeita and Catherine discuss the meaning of the title of Catherine’s book “Dispatches from Disabled Country”. (1:48)

How Catherine chose which of her writings to include in her book. (6:16)

Catherine gives her thoughts on the evolution of the disability rights movement in Canda since the 1990s. (9:20)

Catherine discusses the effects of the Traci Latimer case on disability rights. (11:56)

Joeita and Catherine discuss medical assistance and dying in Canada. (14:04)

What advice does Catherine have for someone who has recently realized their citizenship in disabled country? (23:27)

About Catherine Frazee:

Catherine Frazee is a Canadian educator, activist, researcher, poet and writer. She is currently professor emerita in the School of Disability Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University).[1] Prior to her retirement from Ryerson in 2010, she served for a decade as professor of distinction and as co-director of the Ryerson/RBC Institute for Disability Studies Research and Education. She is known for her role as Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission from 1989 to 1992.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Frazee

About The Pulse

On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.

Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.

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