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Welcome to Sends and Suffers—the podcast where the grit of the climb meets the story’s soul. I’m your host, Mario Stanley, coming at you from Texas. The road is rough, but every twist has a purpose. We’re diving into triumph, failure, and hard-earned wisdom. Where every guest brings tales from the highest sends to the toughest struggles. So, saddle up—because this ride’s as wild and untamed as the host, the guest, and the stories you’re about to hear.
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Emeline Lakrout is a para climber and disability rights activist. She's been legally blind since childhood and has competed on the US National Para Climbing Team since 2022. Currently based out of NYC, she works as a marketer in the consumer products industry, and uses that expertise to consult brands on disability inclusion on the side. Among other things, her consultation focuses on disability language.
She’s worked on disability awareness campaigns, legislative lobbying, and as a community mentor --She is a force to be reckoned with. Her life's mission, she says, “is to fight for the rights, dignity, and joy of every single disabled person.”
She's an ambassador for the National Ability Center and a member of the ParaCliffhangers. In our conversation we get into some of the history of disability rights, and the importance of language as it can shape the image or idea of a community -- and how our language can impact how we see ourselves.
Resources for show notes:
University Interscholastic League in TX
Degree Gym Accessibility PDF
Climbing Business Journal Article [Accessibility]
Climbing Business Journal Article [VI Accessibility]
- Outdoor Blind Climbing Video
- The headset company that Emeline uses
Emeline’s instagram: Instagram.com/EmelineClimbs
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