Immigration Mini Series - Recast of "We Are Not Okay...And We Will Keep Resisting" by Conchita Hernandez Legorreta

The targeting and exclusion of disabled immigrants in the U.S. is not new. It is a centuries old system rooted in ableism, racism, xenophobia, and eugenics. In honor of disability pride month during July of 2025, we broadcast this powerful audio essay by disability activist and blind educator, Conchita Hernandez Legorreta, about how disability and immigration affected her and her family’s lives.

Much like immigrant families today, growing up in the 1990s in California, Conchita’s undocumented family lived in constant fear of la migra, with layered implications for her ability to access the services and support she needed as a blind child. Conchita’s essay beautifully articulates the consequences for all of us of ignoring the challenges of disabled immigrants, and the strength of community in the face of violence and surveillance.

For more about Conchita, and to access the text version of this essay, visit the original episode page. You can also check out Conchita Consulting to learn more about the services she provides for blind Spanish-speaking families and much more.

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