Julie Petty shares her journey from journalism to a prominent advocate for individuals with disabilities, especially those that have experienced abuse.
Julie discusses the importance of family support, the challenges faced by people with disabilities, and the need for education on healthy relationships, sexual health, and self advocacy. Julie emphasizes the impact of protectionism on individuals and the challenges in reporting abuse. She highlights national awareness efforts and the role of allyship in advocacy, as well as her leadership experience on the President’s Committee. The conversation concludes with a focus on future directions in disability advocacy and resources for further engagement.
Resources in this episode:
- Self Advocacy Summit Summary Report
- Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
- Partners for Inclusive Communities – UCEDD at University of Arkansas
- Dave Hingsburger – “Prison of Protection”
- After Abuse, Resources for Missourians with Disabilities
Accessible is a podcast that opens the door to disability leaders and their ideas and is hosted by George Gotto, director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development and Amelia Reighard, director of Program Development.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Human Development (UMKC-IHD) is the federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for the state of Missouri. It is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and one of 67 UCEDDs located in every state and United States territory. As an applied research and training center for human services at UMKC, the IHD reports to the Office of the Provost and serves as a bridge between the university and community.
