[March 29, 2025] Disability and the Residency Experience

Featuring:

Leslie McIntosh

Orchid Tierney

Kay Ulanday Barrett

Moderated by:

Monika Burczyk, PhD

As residencies seek to expand inclusion and widen engagement, how do those who identify as disabled navigate the expectations, facilities, and cohort combinations so that they can engage fully in the residency experience? What are best practices for organizations in providing essential accommodatior as well as meaningful stipends to offset travel and associated costs of a residency? We will explore the questions through the experiences of four writers who self-identify as disabled.