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Happy Hour #228: Dungeons and Dragons and Disability

The history of disability representation hasn't been great, but thanks to creations and calls from players, it is improving!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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This Disability Pride, Anney and Samantha check in on some of the big conversations happening now, and how they are reminders of why intersectionality is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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