3 - Accessible Batuu
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
Release Date: 01/26/2021
10 - Roll of the Resistance
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
The Resilience Squadron Podcast - Episode 10 - Roll of the Resistance Resilience Squadron is a periodic podcast where and 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...
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9 - Celebration For All
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast where and 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...
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Visions of Disabilities
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
Resilience Squadron is a monthly podcast on the Skywalking Through Neverland Network where and 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...
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7 - A Padawan of Recovery
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
BlerdGirlJedi Maria is a Padawan of Recovery 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...
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6: Accommodations and Cons
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
Convention Accommodations from an Insider's Perspective 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...
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5 - The Guinea Porg
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
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.
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4 - Galactic Representation
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
In this episode Jack and Greg talk galactic representation - their top 10 noteworthy Star Wars characters with disabilities across the Star Wars canon.
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3 - Accessible Batuu
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
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.
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2 - The High COVID Era
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
In this episode Jack and Greg discuss the latest announcements from Disney, observe the passings of David Prowse and Jeremy Bulloch while also exploring David's history of disability, and talk about some of the themes of trauma in recent episodes of The Mandalorian. Then they do a deep dive into how the Star Wars franchise and its fandom has been impacted by the COVID pandemic, and how the series and community have benefited fans in this difficult year.
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1 - Taking Flight
Resilience Squadron: Accessibility, Representation and Mental Health in Star Wars Fandom
Greg Norman and Jack Vasvary share stories related to disability, chronic illness, & mental health within Star Wars fandom.
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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
About Resilience Squadron
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.
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