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Welcome to Pushing forward with Alyica | A Disability Podcast.
Meet Kam Redlawask. Kam is an artist, disability advocate, and a voice for rare disease awareness. Diagnosed with GNE Myopathy, Kam has turned her life’s challenges into advocacy through her creative work, including her Chair Devils series. Join Alycia Anderson in Episode 66 of “Pushing Forward with Alycia” as Kam shares her story from diagnosis to creating art that speaks to the disabled experience.

Timestamps:
[00:00:50] — Kam’s Introduction: Meet Kam Redlawsk, an artist and advocate with GNE Myopathy.
[00:04:15] — Finding a Community: Kam’s life-changing Google search and how it led her to find others with the same diagnosis.
[00:10:30] — The Birth of the Monster Art: How Kam started using her art to express the emotional complexities of living with a disability.
[00:18:45] — Art as Advocacy: Kam discusses how her monster-themed art helps fight ableism and challenges societal perceptions of disability.
[00:25:20] — Building Support through Art: Kam reflects on creating a supportive community through her work and how it empowers others facing similar struggles.

Key Moments:
Kam's Life-Altering Google Search – How a simple search led Kam to a life-changing diagnosis.
Beginning the Journey of Advocacy – Kam shares her first steps in advocating for herself and others.
Challenges in the Medical System – Discussing the obstacles Kam faced when seeking medical help.
Discovering the Community – How Kam found strength in the disabled community and became a beacon for others.
Pushing Forward: Kam’s Ongoing Mission – A glimpse into Kam’s continuous efforts to support and advocate for others.

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