Joyce Ng Ko

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Joyce is an Asian-American disabled SLP. When she isn’t working she’s either reading, dismantling racism, or dismantling ableism. She’s passionate about her activism, reading, eating all kinds of noodles, and sipping boba from the 626. Find her community on Netflix’s Brothers Sun!

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May 4, 2026

From TBI to SLP: How an Injury Set a Career Trajectory with Joyce Ko

Our hosts kick off this episode with some important tips and information for folks working in the disability community. This is followed by a fascinating discussion between Mai Ling and our guest, Joyce Ko, who joins the show to talk about her experiences as a disabled clinician. Joyce shares her very personal story of a traumatic brain injury as a child and the journey that led her to a career as a speech-language pathologist. She is transparent about the challenges she faced post-injury, both ...
Guest: Joyce Ng Ko