Dude Where’s My Ramp?

In this episode of Dude, Where’s My Ramp?, Chandy and Emma explore how disabled people's emotional responses—like anger, grief, or assertiveness—are often misunderstood, dismissed, or pathologized. Drawing from personal stories and community insights, they unpack how resistance to ableism is frequently reframed as a symptom of mental illness, rather than a rational response to injustice.

Together, they discuss:

• The overlap be...

In this honest and powerful episode of Dude, Where’s My Ramp?, Chandy and Emma unpack the deceptively simple phrase, “You’re so strong.” While often meant as a compliment, it can quietly dismiss the real, complex experiences of disabled people — shifting attention from systemic barriers to personal perseverance.

Through open conversation and lived experience, they explore the emotional weight of being expected to “cope,” the pressu...

In this episode of Dude, Where’s My Ramp?, Chandy and Emma dive deep into the different models of disability — the Medical Model, Charity Model, and Social Model — exploring how each one shapes society's treatment of disabled people.

From personal experiences with health systems, job interviews, and birthdays to Lilo & Stitch live-action critiques (yes, really), the episode blends real talk, laughs, and thoughtful analysis on w...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Chandy and Emma explore the layered and often misunderstood realities of ableism—from external discrimination to internalised shame and lateral ableism within the disabled community.

They unpack how media stereotypes, childhood conditioning, assumptions in healthcare, and even well-meaning “inspiration porn” shape the way society and disabled people view themselves. Through real-life st...