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Nov. 1, 2022 - Disability stars Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward, best known for their viral YouTube videos under the name Squirmy and Grubs, will speak at 九色视频 on Nov. 7. NKU鈥檚 College of Education will host the event funded by a grant received by NKU鈥檚 Supported Higher Education Project.
鈥淲e are thrilled to have this unique opportunity to hear directly from such strong advocates in the field of disability,鈥 Dr. Missy Jones, professor of special education, says. 鈥淲e hope that the discussion inspires us all to think about our part in building a more inclusive community.鈥
The interabled couple, who married in Sept. 2020, will speak to the NKU community in the H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom about their journey while also discussing important topics such as disability, ableism, accessibility and relationships. Their YouTube channel, which discusses their unique life together, has amassed a million subscribers and more than 100 million views.
Burcaw, who has spinal muscular dystrophy, is an award-winning author of three books, while the couple is currently working on a book together about relationship and disability, titled Interabled: Love Stories. Shane and Hannah talk about different aspects of their lives on their hit YouTube channel, using their platform and humor to educate people on disability, ableism, accessibility and relationships.
To RSVP to the event, visit the . To learn more about Burcaw and Aylward, .
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