Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 7: A Decades-Long Legacy of Advocacy with Linda Wolford (Part 1 of 2)
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Part of the Boldly Challenging Ableism series.
- Presenter(s)
- Katrina O Simons
Description
It’s a special homecoming of sorts as host Katrina Simons catches up with Linda Wolford, the Government Relations Director for the Minnesota Council on Disability and a longtime mentor in the disability community. Linda reflects on her 40-year journey in the Twin Cities, from being carried up the stairs of her inaccessible high school to becoming a powerhouse advocate for systemic change. This insightful conversation kicks off a two-part series exploring Linda’s deep roots in activism and the personal history that fuels her work today.
Boldly Challenging Ableism is both a radio broadcast and a podcast.
Details
- Date
- 4/13/2026
- Type
- Podcast
- Publisher
- Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota
- Collaborators
- AM950 Radio
Topics
- Community life
- Self-advocacy and self-determination
- Social inclusion