Kerri Radley

Kerri is a writer who aims to increase the visibility of disabled persons by creating cultural artifacts that document and affirm lived experiences while also acting as informational resources for abled bodied allies. Most notably, since 2010, Kerri has written the acclaimed zine, Deafula. Through writing for zines and other publications, embarking on national reading tours, and organizing panels and discussions, Kerri aims to raise consciousness about disability struggles, challenge mainstream narratives of ability, and loudly demand a more accessible, just world.

Kerri will create the 7th issue of her zine, Deafula, which explores deaf identity, discrimination, ableism, and queries the label of disability itself. She will also hold a release reading at The Soapbox, where she will read from Deafula and facilitate discussion with her local zine/arts community about bettering approaches to accessibility. The zine and release reading will encourage self-introspection, raise awareness of inaccessibility at local events, and strengthen community by fostering a dialogue on how to make events more inclusive.