The Resilience Squadron Podcast - Episode 10 - Roll of the Resistance

Resilience Squadron is a periodic podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

In this episode we’re joined by Lisa Belasco (ScavengerPrincess) to discuss major changes Disney recently made to the Disability Access Service program at their parks, which has affected many of their disabled guests.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

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Show Links:
Scavenger Princess on Instagram
Scavenger Princess on Facebook
Change.Org Petition
DAS Defenders Facebook Group
Disney With Disabilities Facebook Group
Dysautonomia & Disney Facebook Group
DAS Defenders Resources (Google Doc)
Rebecca “The Sparkly Pirate” Davis (DASDenied)
USA Today - 'Imagine something': Disabled Disney guests demand action after DAS program changes
Fox 53 Orlando - 'DAS Defenders' group hopes Disney reverses changes to its Disability Access Service policy
NBC News - Disney fans say changes to disability program exclude many people who were previously covered

Website:
http://resiliencesquadron.com

Social:
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.threads.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad

Music:

Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com

https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

https://soundscrate.com/sound-effects/soundscrate-restless

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

It’s Celebration time. In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Terrie Lee, who co-created the Facebook group Star Wars Celebration ADA Attendees, as they have an in-depth discussion with Austin Whitney, CEO of Ten Fifty Entertainment, who is handling accommodations for Celebration 2022 in Anaheim on May 26-29. Austin tells us about how his experiences with music festivals and other events helped him adjust to his own disability, shares his approach and philosophy for running inclusive events, and answers specific questions about accommodations at Celebration.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Episode Links:

StarWarsCelebration.com – ADA Assistance Program

StarWarsCelebration.com – Health & Safety

Star Wars Celebration ADA Attendees Facebook Group

Ten Fifty Entertainment

Accessible Festivals

Ophelia the Festival Dog’s Instagram

Terrie’s Instagram (NerdGirlTravels)

Celebration ADA support email: ada@reedpop.com

Music:

Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com

https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

https://soundscrate.com/sound-effects/soundscrate-restless

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Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

In this episode Greg and Jack talk to Emma Mieko Candon, author of Star Wars Ronin: A Visions Novel, based on the short The Duel from the Star Wars Visions animated series. Emma, self-described as a queer, disabled cyborg, talks about her experiences with life-threatening illness and chronic pain, how it shaped her writing, and how it helped form the alternate-Star Wars universe of The Ronin.

Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links:
https://twitter.com/EmmaCandon
Emma on Instagram
Emma on Tumblr
Ronin on Amazon
Ronin on Bookshop
Ronin on Audible
Ronin on OverDrive (Local library search)

Please check out and donate to the Amidala Initiative to support and protect trans youth in Texas.

Social:
http://resiliencesquadron.com
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

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Greg and Jack welcome BlerdGirlJedi (Maria of Sistas with Sabers) on the show to share her story of trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction. It is a thought-provoking, emotional episode.

Resilience Squadron is a podcast on the Skywalking Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Content Warning: In this episode we discuss mental health, addiction and relapse, and personal loss.

If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction or substance abuse, contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Disclaimer

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Episode Links:

BlerdGirlJedi on Twitter

BlerdGirlJedi on Instagram

Sistas With Sabers podcast on Twitter

The Khetanna Cast podcast on Twitter

Social:

http://resiliencesquadron.com

https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad

https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron

Music:

Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com

https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Themehttps://soundscrate.com/sound-effects/soundscrate-restless

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The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Skywalking Network.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Click here to read the transcript

In this episode we talk to Jon Engel, a promoter for 3 Rivers ComiCon, a convention happening in Pittsburgh on May 22 and 23. With the re-opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, precautions announced for Celebration 2022, and small and large events making plans to resume, we discuss what considerations Jon takes into account to allow for accommodations when planning an inclusive event. We also talk about the impact of COVID on Jon’s convention planning, and what precautions they’ll be taking at the con.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links:
3 Rivers Comicon
Resilience Squadron Episode 3 - Accessible Batuu

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

http://resiliencesquadron.com
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

Soaring Theme by SoundsCrate.com
Link: https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Skywalking Network.

Click here to read the transcript

In this episode Greg and Jack are joined by Megan Rickards, who writes at her blog From an Autistic Point of View, to talk about the fan community and what it means to her from the perspective of an autistic fan.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links:
From an Autistic Point of View
Megan Rickards on Twitter
Future of the Force
ForceFest 2020 - Navigating Fandom with Different Abilities (YouTube)
ForceFest 2020 - Navigating Fandom with Different Abilities (Vokl)
Adam Goswick on Twitter

Social:
http://resiliencesquadron.com
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

Music:
Soaring Theme and Restless by SoundsCrate.com
Links:
https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme
https://soundscrate.com/sound-effects/soundscrate-restless

In this episode Jack and Greg talk galactic representation - their top 10 noteworthy Star Wars characters with disabilities across the Star Wars canon.

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links:
The Last J-J-Jedi on speechIRL.com
Scorched by Delilah S. Dawson

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

http://resiliencesquadron.com
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

Soaring Theme by SoundsCrate.com
Link: https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Skywalking Network.

Click here to read the transcript

In this episode Jack and Greg talk about accessibility at the Galaxy’s Edge theme parks, their own experiences visiting the one at Hollywood Studios in Florida, and the current impact and safety measures at the parks brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disclaimer
This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. If you have questions about a medical condition, please consult your nearest 2-1B medical droid.

Show Links:
Disney World - Reopening & Updated Experiences
Disney World - Services for Guests with Disabilities
Disneyland - Guests with Disabilities
Disney Food Blog - Dining With A Special Diet in Disney World and Disneyland
disABILITIES! | The DIS Disney Discussion Forums (A great forum resource)
Skywalking Through Neverland 249: Dis-ABILITIES in Fandom
Give Kids The World Village
Make-A-Wish America

Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share and discuss great stories related to disability, chronic illness, and mental health within the Star Wars fandom.

Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher

http://resiliencesquadron.com
https://twitter.com/ResilienceSquad
https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceSquadron
https://www.instagram.com/ResilienceSquadron

Soaring Theme by SoundsCrate.com
Link: https://soundscrate.com/royalty-free-music/Soaring-Theme

The Resilience Squadron is a proud member of the Skywalking Network.

Click here to read the transcript