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We talked with accessibility and usability tester Kaare Dehard in this episode of #Journeys ! Our discussion includes Kaare's empowered lived experience, software accessibility, inaccessibility and much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #usability #blind #blindness #accessibility #AccessibilityTesting #UX #biases #inclusion00:00 Intro 02:30 Kaare's Journey 11:53 An Accessible Website vs. A User Friendly Website or Both 17:20 Awareness, Empathy & Legal Process 19:25 Make It Fable 26:41 Being Supportive Rather Than Punitive 30:32 A.R.I.A. (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Supportive Tools 32:50 D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Realities 38:54 Building Confidence In Accessibility 40:10 Software & Hardware 44:28 Speech Recognition Software (TOX, Mobile Speak & Dragon) 47:19 Kaare's & Contact Info LINKS ___ Kaare's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaare.dehard.7 Kaare's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaare-dehard-238119239/ Fable - https://makeitfable.com/ ARIA Accessibility: The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How it Works - https://blog.hubspot.com/website/aria-accessibility WAYS YOU CAN HELP ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia

In this episode of #Journeys we talk with classroom coach, #speaker, #author and podcast host Cheri Dotterer about education, disability, neurodiversity & spirituality! Also, very joyful birthday wishes to Cheri's mother, Janet! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #education #interview #podcast #dyscalculia #dyslexia #LearningDisabilities #Neurofibromatosis #spirituality #humanity 00:00 Intro 04:04 Cheri's Journey 20:48 Intuitive Spirituality 34:02 Teaching Intuitively 42:39 A Hopeful Future For Humanity 46:56 Visual & Spatial Skills 55:19 A Difficult Family Experience 1:02:58 Explaining Spiritual Science & Understanding Our Purpose 1:09:51 Cheri's Contact Info, Books & Projects 1:17:00 Writing Automaticity, Cursive & Finding Grace LINKS ___ Cheri's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cheri.dotterer Cheri's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ Cheri's Website - https://www.cheridotterer.com Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect - https://www.cheridotterer.com/hwbbdbook/ WAYS YOU CAN HELP ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia

In this episode of #Journeys, we chat with Piper Hutson - neuroinclusion advocate, corporate art curator, art history professor and education specialist! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #ArtHistory #education #interview #podcast #autism #TBI #CognitiveShutdown #misunderstood #ableism #InternalizedAbleism #DifferentNotDeficient #gaslighting #BreakingStereotypes #DEI #IndividualizedEducationPlan 00:00 Intro 02:28 Piper & Bishop's Journey 07:36 The Challenge Of Unlearning Ableism 10:25 The Neurodiverse And Intersectionality Experiences 13:42 We All See/Hear Through Unique Lenses That Should Connect Us 16:24 Synesthesia Book Research 17:20 Learning To Not Undermine Life Experiences 20:37 Sensory Maps, Opened Resources and Creative Minds 24:39 Intuitive Connections And Physiological Safety 27:15 Investing In Inclusion And True DEI Initiatives 30:49 Assistive Teaching And Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 34:32 Inclusive Neurodiversity Programs 38:40 AI's Lack Of Neurodiverse Knowledge 42:14 Rejection & Societal Expectations in Corporate Culture 50:33 Piper's Projects, Books And Contact Info 55:06 Media Usually Has A Negative Connotation 57:13 Respectful Healthcare = More Connection & Productivity Links ___ Piper's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/piper.hutson Piper's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/piper-hutson-77829925/ Piper's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@historicallypassionatewith481 Unlearning Ableism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rd0HyZAuU Inclusive Smart Museums: Engaging Neurodiverse Audiences and Enhancing Cultural Heritage - https://amzn.to/4cjg1KI Sensemaking and Neuroaesthetics: Neuroarts and the Spectrum of Neurodiverse Experiences - https://amzn.to/4cfkePL Ways You Can Help ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia

In this episode of Journeys, we talk to author and Theme Park & Museum Scenting Specialist, Liam R. Findlay!

#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #author #scenting #accessibility #inclusion #neurodiversity #aromatherapy #psychology #empathy #DoomTownDummies #Achalasia

00:00 Intro

02:19 Liam's Journey With AromaPrime

08:30 Not Taking Our Senses For Granted

10:58 Creative, Immersive & Accessible Attractions

14:02 Individualized Preferences, Needs & Sensory Bookmarks

17:13 Clear Inclusive Media/Event Communication

24:10 Better Experiences

27:20 Liam's Children's Book

32:04 Mistakes & Modern

Innovation

35:00 Liam's Personal & AromaPrime Projects

38:02 Our Personal Experiences & Discovering What Works

42:15 Contact Liam Or The AromaPrime Team

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Aroma Prime's Website - https://aromaprime.com

Doom Town Dummies - https://amzn.to/4a01odx

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In this episode, we talked to individualized home healthcare nurse, Chloe Hammond! 00:00 Intro 01:53 Chloe's Journey 07:44 The Medical Model & Social Model in Healthcare 10:44 No One Is Prepared For An Ableist Society 15:12 Ridding Internalized Ableism 16:00 Business, Airlines & Accessibility 19:58 Being Misunderstood In Chaos 24:27 A More Valuable Process 25:33 Individualized Care 32:00 Stigma, Discrimination & Tokenism 39:59 Hospital/Rehab Experience 43:32 Dismissive Experiences 46:33 Forced To Choose 52:15 DNA, Chemicals, Etc. 56:29 Meet Chloe's Service Dog, Ocho LINKS Chloe's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BSStalk Chloe's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wheelienurse/ Dog A.I.D. - https://dogaid.org.uk/ Radis Community Care - https://radis.co.uk/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #ableism #nursing #podcast #interview #Journeys #EmotionalSupportDogs #tokenism #masking #accessibility

In this episode, we talked with Mark Blake, the co-founder of Joyfully Different! We discuss becoming an entrepreneur in the disability community, in a world that makes it difficult for us to succeed.

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Joyfully Different - https://joyfullydifferent.co/

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We spoke to Melanie Dunn from the Aimee Copeland Foundation on this week's episode of #Journeys ! 00:00 Intro 01:57 Melanie's Journey 17:24 Aimee Copeland Foundation (All-Terrain Georgia) Mobility Freedom 23:18 Expansion Plans For More States - Coming Soon! 24:35 An Action Trackchair Collaboration, Opportunities & More Independence 28:07 Pursuing Adventure, Enjoy Nature 31:26 Adapting, Accommodating & Making Everyone Safe 35:13 National Parks, Disability & How To Take Part 37:57 Melanie's Upcoming Projects LINKS Aimee Copeland Foundation - https://aimeecopelandfoundation.org/ All Terrain Georgia - https://www.allterraingeorgia.org/ Action Trackchair - https://actiontrackchair.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #podcast #interview #amputee #anemia #NecrotizingFaciitis #nature #outdoors #hiking #trails #AllTerrainWheelchairs #accessibility #inclusion

Setting boundaries is an important skill that everyone needs. It is especially vital for people with this disabilities as we are more likely to be seen as less important or less worthy of respect. In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss Setting Boundaries in the Disability Community with a few of our friends in the community! REFERENCE: https://themighty.com/topic/cerebral-palsy/respect-boundaries-disability/ PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT! ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gcommunity Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #UnderTheSurface #SettingBoundaries #respect #newPerspective #community

In this episode, we spoke with Annie Streit - the Grassroots Advocacy Manager at the United Spinal Association! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Annie's Journey 12:06 United Spinal Association & Advocacy Network 14:58 Emergency Preparedness 17:27 Meet An Advocate 19:00 Being An Advocate Emissary 19:50 Roll On Capitol Hill 22:17 Support Is Everything 24:14 Action Alerts 27:03 Creating Real Action & Showing True Empathy 31:48 Life Experience Prepares Us 36:32 Equity, Access & Availability 40:45 Care Support Working Group 44:30 Annie's Other Projects And Recap LINKS United Spinal Association - https://unitedspinal.org/ United Spinal Association Advocacy Program - https://unitedspinal.org/advocacy-program/ United Spinal Association Grassroots Advocacy Network Registration Form - https://unitedspinal.org/grassroots-advocacy-network/ United Spinal Association Working Groups - https://unitedspinal.org/working-groups/ United Spinal Association Advocacy Network Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSpinalAssociationAdvocacyNetwork Annie's Website - https://annieauthorblog.com/ Links to Annie's children's books - https://annieauthorblog.com/childrens-books/ Roll On Capitol Hill - https://unitedspinal.org/roll-on-capitol-hill/ January Care Support Webinar - https://unitedspinal.org/care-support-working-group/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #Journeys #podcast #interview #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #PowerWheelchair #paralysis #teacher #advocacy #ReadyToRoll #author #speaker #nonprofit

In this week's episode of #Journeys , we chatted with Solène Anglaret! We talked about #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #neurodiversity and #inclusion

00:00 Intro 02:08 Solène's Journey 05:38 Neurodivergent and Authentic Influence 11:11 The Intersectionality Of It All 21:04 Nothing About Us Without Us, Lived Experiences & Ambition 24:22 Receptive Disability Language, Wordage Empathy 44:31 Unlearning Internalized Ableism 48:03 Solène's Podcast - The Inclusion Conversation 49:34 Solène's Other Projects & Contact Info LINKS Be Beyond Borders - https://bebeyondborders.com/ Be Beyond Borders on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bebeyondborders/ Be Beyond Borders on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bebeyondborders Be Beyond Borders on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bebeyondborders Solène on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol%C3%A8ne-anglaret-72302930/ Diversity and Ability in UK - https://diversityandability.com/ The BPD Bunch - https://www.youtube.com/@UC8SzK_BWHE56okyvV4v7ilg

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On today's episode of #Journeys we chatted with Julia Duff - Executive Director of The Spina Bifida Association of New York State ! We talked about #advocacy , #equity and #inclusion.

00:00 Intro

02:08 Julia's Journey

05:55 Being An Ally For Spina Bifida

10:02 Lack Of Basic Care, Support And Opportunities

13:34 Making A Difference, Illuminating Capabilities

15:46 Advocating And Caring About Access

20:04 Real Inclusion - Grace, Patience And Kindness

23:36 October Is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

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Spina Bifida Association of New York State - https://www.sbanys.org

Strut & Stroll: Fashion For All - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p2-5UX5oQVSagWdgQgsBoQ#/registration

Spina Bifida Awareness Month - https://mailchi.mp/sbanys.org/sbam2023

Dare to Dream - http://sbanys.org/ndp/arch/d2d/d2d2023/

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Today we spoke with Marjorie Aunos in an impactful episode! She talks to us about creating a more #accessible and #inclusive world, society's distorted #narratives , #InternalizedAbleism , and the struggles (and strengths!) of #parents with disabilities.

00:00 Intro

02:44 Marjorie's Journey

20:12 Access To Care In Canada

24:09 Our Children Are Much More Empathetic and Inclusive

32:52 Little Town vs. Big City

35:51 Where Discrimination Lies & Outdated Disability Laws

39:20 Adaptive Parenting With Support

41:00 Inequality Of Resources and Access

46:38 Changing Perspectives & Unlearning Internalized Ableism

51:00 When Indulgence Is Dangerous

53:51 Missing The Important Lessons In Humanity

55:32 Marjorie's book 'Mom On Wheels' And A TED Talk

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Marjorie's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-aunos-a19a34159/

Marjorie's Website - https://rollfwd.com/

Marjorie's Books - https://rollfwd.com/books/

Marjorie's TEDx talk - https://youtube.com/watch?v=XeYYVz_PH30

Marjorie on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/c/MarjorieAunos

Mom On Wheels - https://ingeniumbooks.com/as3o

The Parenting Done Differently podcast - https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/introduction-to-parenting-done-differently-parents-with-disabilities/

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We had a great discussion with Puneet Singhal about his #advocacy initiatives and the challenges he faces doing this work in #India. 00:00 Intro 02:33 Puneet's Journey 06:11 Common Souls, Common Goals 10:00 Resources, Communication & Equal Access 15:22 Complicated Dynamics 16:20 Generational Internalization 18:38 Global Advocacy Network 21:17 Redefining Harmful Narratives And Perceptions 24:04 Building Change And Confidence For A Brighter Future 25:11 A Moral And Ethical Purpose 28:03 A Time To Enjoy Life And Belonging 30:47 Changing Our Focus As A Global Society 37:05 A Confusing Technology Right Now 41:17 Preparing For The Unknown 45:27 Billion Strong 47:41 Solutions In Advocacy LINKS MIT Solve - https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/learning-for-civic-action-challenge/solutions/76366 Billion Strong www.billion-strong.org Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities - https://gnypwd.org/ SSStart - https://ssstart.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #dyslexia #stammer #NewPerspective #equality #GenerationalInternaliaztion #accessibility #intentions #values #impact #humanity #tokenism #CommonSoulsCommonGoals #podcast #interview

We had a great chat with Samantha Maxwell and her publisher Allan Longshadow about inclusion, accessibility and barriers faced by people with disabilities. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Samantha's Journey 08:10 Changing Perceptions Together 09:53 Samantha's Book "CP Isn't Me" 11:53 Where Experience And Advocacy Meet Respectfully 14:37 A Collective Journey 15:30 Employers And Disability 21:20 A Very Misguided Hierarchy 23:50 Ethical Representation 25:12 Positive Discussions, Mostly Positive Reponses 27:17 Interesting And Valuable Connections 29:02 Samantha's Upcoming Book 31:49 Advocating Through Resistance With Resilience 36:25 Normalizing Disability In A New Way 41:57 Disability Research 44:30 Relative Equality 45:43 Recap LINKS: CP Isn't Me: https://amzn.to/3PDbUP8 CP Isn't Me Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089898101346 ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accessiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #cpisntme #author #CP #CerebralPalsy #accessibility #equity #employment #barriers #stigmas

On this episode of Journeys we talk with advocate, author and caregiver George D. Williams about caring for his autistic son, his books and much more!

00:00   Intro

01:46   George and Nathan's Journey

07:46   Addressing Needs Fairly

13:40   Media's Harmful Portrayal Of Disabilities

16:20   Nathan's Misunderstood Communication and Trying To Help Others Understand

19:00   Tackling Difficult Issues With Research and Discussions

21:57   Addressing Toxic Cycles Through Advocacy And Education 

25:31   Comforts, Patience And Determination

26:38   Promote Unity Rather Than Division

28:20   Humanity Has Forgotten Who We Are

33:01   The Hero Complex

34:04   George's Books on Autism

40:28   Positive Analogies

43:02   George's Speaking Engagements On Autism

44:45   Don't Get Caught Up In Terminology

47:22   Communication Is So Important

51:24   Embracing Autism

55:36   Masking Is Not A New Concept

58:40   George's E-book And Audio Book

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Who Will Care For Them - https://amzn.to/3ZoZij6

Mount Up With Wings - https://amzn.to/3Lxf7hV

Misdiagnosed And Misunderstood - https://amzn.to/48kAg90

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Join us as we talk with Nicole Smith about her parenting journey as a caregiver for her daughter. We discussed navigating the medical system as a parent of a child with a disability. We talked about society’s prejudices in general and much more! 00:00 Intro 02:14 Nicole's Journey 13:00 Lessons We Are Missing 15:58 The Joy & Honor Of Raising A Child With A Disability 19:24 Teaching And Learning 21:24 Cultures Create Disparities And Value With Hierarchy 27:17 Advocating For Their Needs 32:00 An Opportunity To Thrive 33:12 Aging Out Of The Support Within The School System 34:58 Person-centric Instead Of Program-centric Approach 39:00 Cosette's Beach Experience And Encouraging Her Individuality 41:44 Setting Kids Up To Be Their Best - Despite Differences or Abilities 43:52 Explaining A System That Is Toxic 48:07 Follow The Money 52:25 Trusting And Following Your Instincts 54:30 Discerning Who Respects Our Value 1:01:05 Human Rights & Dignity Defense 1:03:11 Pro Dignity, No Doubt Podcast 1:05:50 Honest Stories Bring Humanity, Encouragement & Love 1:06:11 Outdated Terms And Funny Memories 1:08:39 Technological Advancements And Communication 1:17:15 Resources For A Better Tomorrow LINKS: Nicole on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NicoleMYSmith Nicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolemysmith/ Pro Dignity, No Doubt Podcast - https://www.dignitydefense.org/pro-dignity-no-doubt Dignity Defense - https://www.dignitydefense.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #parenting #CP #CerebralPalsy #DignityDefense #nonprofit #podcast #interview #humanity #labels #equality #accessibility #advocacy

We had a great discussion with Simon Manda - Editor of ThisABILITY newspaper. He share some insights us and news about the disability community in South Africa!

00:00 Intro

02:19 Simon's Journey

03:35 ThisABILITY Newspaper Is Born!

05:37 Growth & Economic Impact

09:25 Media Representation & FAME Week

15:42 Progressive Inclusion Realities

20:00 South African Tokenism Is Called Fronting

22:53 Intersectionality Of Us All & Advocating For A Better Future

28:28 Seeing The Possibilities And Making A Difference

32:02 Collaborative Creativity Networks

35:46 Impactful Laws Of Worldwide Equality & Equity

43:47 Issues of Poverty, Education & Affordability Disparities

49:12 Pay It Forward Mentality

59:03 Positive Initiatives Lead To Positive Impact

1:01:38 AccessAbilities Of Dubai

1:04:30 A Collective Advocacy Hope

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AccessAbility's website: https://accessabilitiesexpo.com/

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In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss authenticity and the necessity for us to face our challenges and embrace them to move forward. PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT! LINKS: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/authenticity ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gcommunity Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #UnderTheSurface #authenticity #realness #faceItAndEmbraceIt #newPerspective #community

We talked to one of our favorite guests, Lisa Louis to get updates on life and break down some important topics!

00:00   Intro

02:40   Lisa's Update Journey

10:27   Love And Patience To Meet People Where They Are

17:57  Hikingautism.com- Supportive, Social Hikes

21:21   Facing Overwhelming Activities

22:16   Optimistic Appreciation

26:38   Giving Others Grace To Understand 

28:52   A Forgotten Pandemic

30:58   A World Of Supports

37:48   Awareness To All Disability Issues

43:03  #ActuallyAutistic, Neurodivergent Labels

59:06   Masking

1:04:46  Communication On Any Level Is Loving

1:07:02   Passing On That Masking (Continued)

1:12:15   All Neurodivergent People Are Amazing In Their Own Way

1:16:22  Humanity, Humility And Honesty 

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We talked to Lya Badgley about her book The Foreigner's Confession! Contribute to the conversation by leaving a comment.

00:00 Intro

02:18 Lya's Journey

13:52 An Outlet of Hope and Encouragement

16:54 The Influence Of Media

18:00 Generational Biases

21:04 Blessings In Disguise

26:21 Ability, Disability And Redefining Terms

31:12 Language Shows Us Who We Are And Teaches Us Who We Have Been

32:57 Handicapped History

34:27 Language And Expression Is Very Powerful

38:50 Lya's New Book: The Foreigner’s Confession

42:27 Coming Out Soon: The Worth Of A Ruby

42:58 Conflict Zones and Trauma

43:42 Ableism, Racism, Sexism, Etc.

47:14 Opportunities And Unapologetic Dialog

48:12 Seeing The Gifts Through Pain

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Lya's website: http://www.lyabadgley.com/

Foreigner's Confession: https://lyabadgley.com/the-foreigners-confession.html

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In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss resilience and ways in which we can persevere in hard times. PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT! ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gcommunity Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8ndaB-tTTUpS42TIXec6g #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #UndertheSurface #resilience #adversity #newperspective #community

Join us as we re-connect with one of our favorite guests, Ann Crowe!

00:00 Intro

04:12 Ann's Update With Rock Steady Boxing

08:28 Adapting and Re-adapting

10:05 Finding Blessings In The Midst Of Change and Fear

11:35 A Connected Labyrinth of Journeys

12:50 Identifying Your Purpose Through Self-Acceptance

17:00 Humor In Disastrous Anxiety

18:52 Helping Others Discover Their Purpose Too

22:02 Voices Of Hope

25:01 Confidence = Real Humanity & Fun!

27:10 Lost & Found Benefits Of Friends Who Show Up

28:23 Generational Realizations

30:33 Seeing The Joy and Encouraging It

36:25 Reshaping Internalized Behaviors

40:14 Appreciating Where You Are Now

42:40 Valuable Lessons, A Story Of Hope, Courage And Being Authentic

46:24 Spoons, Sailors & A Tool Box

57:46 Adding To And Adapting Your Own Tool Box

1:02:07 Aging And Becoming Disabled

1:04:45 Life's Shared Connections

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Rock Steady Boxing: https://rocksteadyboxing.org/find-a-class/

Labyrinth: https://www.labyrinthcompany.com/

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Listen to the great conversation that Krystal and I had with Adam David Jones who's doing some great work to make the world safer for everyone!

00:00 Intro

02:19 Adam's Journey

13:57 A Solution To Protect

16:45 Cutting Through Biases

19:57 AI Arguments & Self Regulation

21:27 Discerning Who Will Use AI In Positive Ways For All Of Humanity

23:21 AI And Emergency Services

24:00 Zeer Safe

27:31 Disability & Entrepreneurship

31:25 Community With Synchronicity

32:30 Building Our Own Opportunities

38:38 When Preparation Meets Opportunity Through Acting

41:37 Adam/Zeer Website & Contact Info

44:42 Building Connections, Finding Honest Investors

47:21 Encourage. Educate. Empower!

LINKS:

Adam's Website: https://www.adamdavidjones.com

Zeer Safe's Website: https://www.zeersafe.com

Brandon's Project: https://xrnavigation.io/

Remarkable: https://remarkable.org/

2gether International: https://www.2gether-international.org/

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This is Part 2 - a continuation of the discussion we started with Sheldon Lewis. In this part, we talk more accessibility and the work he's doing with accessiBe!

01:44 Finding Your Circle Of Support

05:14 A World Of Honest Inclusion

08:36 Accessibe's Mission And Valuable Inclusivity Resources

15:19 Accessibe's Non-Profit Partnership Program

16:06 A Reason To Have Hope!

17:39 Accessibe's Products and Services Going Forward- The Roadmap

26:04 Adapting To Circumstances And Being Inspirational

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Link to Part 1: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/d1exBfCu8Ab

Sheldon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/websiteaccessibilityfornpo

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This is Part 1 of a great conversation that we had with Sheldon Lewis about his journey, accessibility and more!

00:00 Intro

02:25 Sheldon's Journey

29:18 A Receptive Generation & Forging A Path Of Acceptance

32:33 Similar Experiences & Equality

34:13 Hidden Hope

35:53 Unintended Consequences

39:05 Outside Reactions To Disability

41:49 Finding Your Circle Of Support

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We talked in-depth with Michael Hingson - Chief Vison Officer at accessiBe - about accessibility, inclusion and how he turns perceived weaknesses into strengths!

00:00 Intro

03:13 Mike's Journey

14:00 A Disability Unknown

16:04 Humble Beginnings of PC Based CAD

17:00 A Drastic Change of Plans on 9/11/2001

20:18 Understanding Safety Measures and Routes

21:05 Becoming A Keynote Public Speaker And Ira

23:12 An Unlimited World Found With accessiBe

24:04 Working with accessiBe and Starting a Podcast

26:04 Terminology Is Evolving, Negative Connotations

32:53 Disability Characteristics

34:16 Quit Justifying Negative Stigmas

36:00 Turning A Perceived Liability Into An Asset

39:39 Valued Accessibility = A Better World

41:45 accessiBe Explained

49:24 A Welcomed Collaboration

52:50 Frontiers Of Accessibility

55:41 The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advantages In Accessibility

59:35 Unapologetic Advancement

1:02:03 Don't Repeat History, Do Your Research

1:04:28 Mike's Website & Contact Info

LINKS:

Michael's Website - www.michaelhingson.com

Michael's Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/

AccessiBe's Website - www.accessibe.com

Michael's E-Book - www.blindedbyfear.net

Unstoppable Mindset Podcast - https://michaelhingson.com/welcome-to-unstoppable-mindset-podcast/

National Federation of the Blind - https://nfb.org/

Running with Roselle - https://amzn.to/3owD6pd

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Krystal and I got to speak with Daniel Hodges, one of the founders of the Peaces of Me Foundation, about his journey, inclusion and a whole lot more!

00:00 Intro

02:30 Daniel's Journey

15:03 Shifting The Paradigm

18:35 Meet People Where They Are At

21:16 Greater Access = Greater Opportunities For Advancements

22:30 Overcoming The Fear And Embracing Change

24:46 Breaking Stigmas With Honest Dialog

26:20 About Daniel's Peaces Of Me Organization

30:00 Integration With The Disability Community

32:37 Myths, Lies and Just Innocent Ignorance

35:31 Vocational Rehabilitation Is Ableist and Harmful

39:02 Valuable Resources and Support Systems Are Needed

41:57 All Of Humanity Is Designed To Be Interdependent

44:18 Abled & Disabled Supports

45:00 Daniel's Projects And Contact Info

49:18 Thriving Successfully Despite Barriers

52:28 Hope & Inspiration

LINKS:

LINKS:

Daniel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hodges-jd

Peaces of Me website: https://peacesofme.org/

Peaces of Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeacesOfMeFoundation/

Peaces of Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacesofmefoundation

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We spoke with Victoria Moore who created the Tap For All dance program to create more inclusion for people with disabilities!

00:00 Intro

02:42 Victoria's Journey

07:03 A New Journey For Dance

08:53 Beautiful Ability Within A Disability

10:38 Adapting Choreography

12:00 'Peg Leg' Bates, Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor

15:17 Tap Gloves & Educating For Tap For All!

17:58 Presentation At Abilities Expo

19:55 Bridging The Gap

21:04 Covid's Awkward Positives

23:28 Finding Hope After Discrimination

28:04 Familiar Surroundings

29:01 Communication & Interpretation Through Tap

31:56 Finding Your Joy, Your Purpose

36:30 Changing The Perspective

37:25 Memory Care & The Power Of Music

41:22 Giving Access To Shine

41:55 Explaining The Tap For All Program And Mini Classes

44:45 How To Get Your Own Tap Gloves

46:07 Getting Others On Board

46:35 Victoria's Website, Book And More

47:17 What Rules?

48:14 Disability Resources

50:17 Disability Research & Reviews

53:00 Actual Change, Actual Engagement

55:03 A Double Edge Sword That Requires Creative Minds

56:20 Different Disparities

1:00:03 Victoria's Contact Recap

LINKS:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriamooretapdance

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriamooretapofficial/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-moore-4b560945/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/vmoore_tap

Website: https://www.victoriamooretap.com/

Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hayM4B7hcBQ

Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor Sitting Tap Routine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnFiqRiZh1s

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Krystal and I had a great talk with Katie Mazeika about her journey navigating the world of disability and book publishing.

00:00 Intro

01:24 Katie's Journey

13:54 Art Portfolio of Authors

15:47 Agents and M.A.T.S. (Make Art That Sells)

17:50 The New Path Beginning With 'Annette'

20:15 Another Perspective Opens Doors

22:41 Helping Kids Build Confidence and Empathy

24:25 Joni Eareckson Tada

26:10 Helping Kids Understand Disability In A Positive Way

28:30 Building Empathic Future Generations

30:35 Break The Cycle

33:43 Open Minded Publishers

36:00 Foundational Influences

37:45 All Of Katie's Books

42:25 The Gift Of Perspective

45:00 Edelweiss

46:20 Personal Upcoming Projects

48:57 Explaining Sears Honor Built Houses

54:35 Monopolizing, Now It's Quantity over Quality

59:35 Discerning The Truth

1:01:29 Katie's Contact Info & Website & Other Resources

LINKS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kdmazart

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdmaz

Website: https://www.katiemazeika.com/

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - https://www.scbwi.org/

Make Art That Sells - https://makeartthatsells.com/

Edelweiss - https://www.edelweiss.plus/

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In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss hope and grace and ways in which we can maintain those values in uncertain times.

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This is Part 2 - a continuation of the discussion we had with John Morris. In this part, we talk more about disability advocacy, the systems that hold us back and the projects that he's working on.

00:00 Intro

01:44 Continued from last time on Journeys

02:14 Diversified Approach

04:00 Travel Accommodations

07:27 Disability Terminology Debate

11:57 Medical vs. Social Model

13:09 By And For The People???

17:14 Equal Opportunity

21:18 Just A Formality

22:45 Surface Level Inclusion

27:34 Discussion of Possible Solutions

30:29 Be The Solution Instead of the Problem

34:41 Decisive Action Matters

37:02 Adopting A Renewed Interest With Universal Design

39:00 Denial, Clarity and Philosophy

41:25 Humans Are Innovative Species

42:14 Collective And Collaboritive Hope

44:38 Accessible Travel, Advocacy and Infrastructure

47:31 Accessibility and Airlines

53:24 Many Travel Options

56:25 Gaining Allies With Similar Goals

58:54 John's Contact Info and Accessible Travel Website

LINKS:

Website: https://wheelchairtravel.org/

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This is Part 1 of a great conversation that we had with John Morris about his journey, disability advocacy and more!

0:00 Intro

2:35 John's Journey

11:24 Wheelchair Travel's Humble Beginnings

13:02 Living In A Non-Disabled Bubble

14:38 Sharing the Message of Inclusion and Recognition

17:34 Humanity and Healthy Co-dependency

19:48 The Potential That Exists

22:00 Impactful Opportunities

23:34 Prosperity, Peace and Your Legacy

26:35 We Are All Teachers and Students of This World

28:10 Travel Blessings

30:39 Unlikely Interactions

35:53 New Perspectives Restructured

43:01 Sharing Inside Intent

44:24 Discerning Where The Actual Toxicity Lies

46:06 Equality vs. Equity

50:00 A New Approach

51:06 Surface Level Initiatives

54:29 Removing Most Toxic Biases

55:02 A True Self Assessment

58:37 Join us next week for Part 2 of John's Journey!

LINKS:

Website: https://wheelchairtravel.org/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/wheelchairtravel

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We had an amazing and heartfelt conversation with Penny Melville-Brown about her journey through life!

00:00 Intro

03:34 Penny's Journey

13:00 'Living With Disability' book/Work For Yourself Program

15:12 Multigenerational negative impacts

19:15 Baking Blind Adventures & Recipes

23:13 An Unfortunate Setback

27:00 Pandemic Optimism

28:02 Talking Newspaper Federation of the UK

28:40 Contagious Humility and Kindnesses

29:40 Disconnected Govts.

34:06 Outdated Procedures

37:01 Proper Management With Visible Humanity

45:24 Being Part of the Solution

46:07 Deprivation & Suicide Correlation

50:06 Creative Painting, Ceramics, new hobbies, etc.

53:55 Penny's Book Projects

56:37 Beautiful Visions & Connections

59:22 Penny's website, links and Disability Dynamics

1:00:00 A Moment of Fun

1:02:11 Disability Encouragement

LINKS:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bakingblind6744

Website - https://www.pennymelvillebrown.com/

Talking News Federation - https://tnf.org.uk/

A Cook's Tour: Baking Blind Goes Global - https://amzn.to/3KtZt5P

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Krystal and I spoke with Shai Anbar about his stroke, aphasia, advocacy and his book!

00:00 Intro

01:37 Shai's Journey

20:14 Acquiring Patience and Humility

22:56 Shai's Book 'Goddess Aphasia'

26:26 Misunderstood Aphasia

29:14 Understanding and Support

33:39 Get Out Of Our Way

36:45 Finding Your Peace

39:19 Aphasia Does Not Affect Intellect

43:17 Gifts Others Fail At

45:48 Mental Crutches

50:25 Audio Book Availability

56:11 Stroke Awareness Speaker

59:29 Explaining 'Goddess Aphasia' Title

1:05:39 Finding The 'Goddess Aphasia' Book

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Goddess Aphasia - https://amzn.to/3ZI3Qje

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Krystal and I got a chance to speak with Amanda Roberts about her journey!

00:00 Intro

01:26 Amanda's Journey

27:05 Relatable

28:44 Toxic Positivity

33:11 Spoon Theory

37:09 Phone Charades

41:00 Assistive Devices

44:14 Multiple Struggles In An Abled World

48:13 Divide and Conquer

52:06 Real Support, Real Respect

55:58 Trickle Down Gaslighting and Miscommunication

1:14:00 Balancing Act Of Working With a Disability

1:17:00 Conserving Energy

1:21:00 Ironic Examples

1:23:00 Awkward Assumptions

1:28:00 Communicating The Way That Is Best For You

1:32:00 Invisible and Visible Disabilities

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Website - https://www.craftsbymandie.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CustomCraftsbyMandie

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We had a lovely conversation with Eric Knapp about his journey after having a stroke and how he advocates for others.

00:00 Intro

01:42 Eric's Journey

10:08 Difficult Topics of Hope

14:00 Taking Life For Granted

17:35 Distorted Realities

19:46 Basic Inspiration

23:28 Integrating Everyone

25:22 Ethical Matters and Egos

34:24 Swallow Tech

38:21 Appreciating Perspectives

39:00 Discerning Actual Intention

41:00 Tokenism

44:09 Agreements between the Indigenous Māori and New Zealand

46:34 Real Inclusion

54:01 Loving Involvement

55:40 New Zealand Disability Employment

ERIC'S LINKS:

Swallowing Technologies - https://swaltech.com/

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Katherine Yoder had great insights to share with us about disability justice, equality and inclusion!

Intro - 00:00 - 01:26

Katherine's Journey - 01:27 - 03:04

Adult Advocacy Centers - 03:05 - 08:20

Adapting Forensic Interviewing - 08:21 - 12:20

Disability Culture - 12:21 - 18:08

National Disability Collaborative Justice Coalition - 18:09 - 19:31

Title 2 (Reasonable and Affective Communication) - 19:32 - 23:32

Building On Judy Heumann's Legacy Through Advocacy - 23:33 - 34:41

Inequality in Disability Justice - 34:42 - 40:09

Stop Assuming and Change the Mentality - 40:10 - 43:35

Patience and Persistence - 43:36 - 44:38

The Disability Community Being A Reflection - 44:39 - 45:16

Dynamic Forensics - 45:16 - 49:50

Biases, Divided Perceptions and Joining Forces - 49:51 - 53:22

Cancel Culture Is Usually Shame or Fear Based - 57:08 - 1:01:46

Disclosing a Disability in Employment - 1:01:47 - 1:05:00

Respecting and Appreciating Others' Journey - 1:05:01 - 1:06:00

Actual Equal Opportunity - 1:06:01 - 1:09:17

Superiority Complex - 1:09:18 - 1:13:02

Understanding Historical Intention - 1:13:03 - 1:16:51

Confusing Disability Trauma With Verbal Or Physical Abuse Trauma - 1:16:52 - 1:20:55

Victim Blaming In Reporting Crime - 1:20:55 - 1:22:10

Informed Consent Ethics - 1:22:11 - 1:29:28

Disability Discrimination In The Legal System From The Start - 1:29:29 - 1:36:17

Concepts - 1:36:17 - 1:38:28

KATHERINE'S LINKS:

Adult Advocacy Centers - https://www.adultadvocacycenters.org/

National Disability Collaborative Justice Coalition Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ndcjc

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In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss our purpose and what we have found to be our new purpose having a disability. We also tackle how our disabilities enable us to do things others can't.  PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT!

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We talked to Karina Sturm about her journey, about the projects she's working on and inclusion.  

00:00 - 01:39    Intro 

01:40 - 06:14    Karina's Journey  

06:15 - 16:08    Complicated Healthcare Systems 

16:09 - 19:57    Dealing With egotistical matters 

19:58 - 26:28    Self Advocacy 

26:29 - 29:52    Why Is This So Difficult? 

29:53 - 32:03    Unconscious Biases 

32:04 - 35:01    Medical Advancements 

35:02 - 36:51    The Pandemic Opened Eyes 

36:52 - 38:33    Chronic Illness Representation  

38:34 - 39:00    Karina's First Book On Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) 

39:01 - 39:41    Representation Documentaries  

39:42 - 47:19    Collaboration In Different Formats 

47:20 - 55:33    Marginalized Disability Documentary 

55:34 - 57:10    Intersectionality 

KARINA'S LINKS:

Karina's Website - https://www.karina-sturm.com/

Karina's Movie "We Are Visible" - https://vimeo.com/ondemand/wearevisible

Karina's Book (in German):

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Karina on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KarinaSturm

Karina on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-sturm-579b26154/

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We spoke with Harout Markarian about his robotics company and his journey to make the world better for the disabled community!

00:00 - 01:34    Intro 

01:35 - 04:41    Harout's Journey 

04:42 - 08:13    Impactful Accessibility  

08:14 - 10:39    Partnering to Find Solutions  

10:40 - 12:27    Markbotix is born! 

12:28 - 15:05    An Admirable Stance 

15:06 - 16:24    Path of Impactful Success  

16:26 - 20:51    Stipulations and Defeat 

20:52 - 22:28    The Potential Is There 

22:29 - 24:41    The Pursuit of Passion and Compassion 

24:42 - 28:42    G.R.A.C.E. Assistive Technologies  

28:43 - 32:08    Strategic Investments for Inclusivity 

32:09 - 32:40    Upcoming Markbotix Projects 

32:41 - 34:26    Harout's Contact Info 

HAROUT'S LINKS:

Markbotix Website - https://www.markbotix.com/

Harout's Website: https://www.haroutmarkarian.com/

Harout's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harout-markarian-55668039/

Harout's Founders' Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9YoXS-JGJM

G.R.A.C.E. Robot Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9YoXS-JGJM

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We talked to Randi-Lee Bowslaugh about her son's autism, transgender identity, her own journey through depression and her books!

00:00 - 01:25    Intro 

01:26 - 10:01    Randi-Lee and her son Lev's journey 

10:02 -  10:54   Being Trans & Autistic 

11:01- 11:25     Levin's Presentation with crime stoppers 

11:26 - 14:40    Transgender Reveal Boxes 

14:41 - 17:45    Support is everything  

17:46 - 19:45    Randi-Lee's 2nd book

19:58 - 23:29    Her other books (poetry, mental health, self care, coping and children's books)

23:30 - 24:24    Social Stories 

24:25 - 24:50    Where to find Randi-Lee's  stuff 

24:51 - 26:45    Her new book - "Goodbye Too Soon" 

27:02 - 32:50   Levin's goals and hopes 

32:51 - ?Recap  

RANDI-LEE'S LINKS:

Website - https://www.rbwriting.ca/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTmVQUW8K8r1sBDchLyTwA

Facebook - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTmVQUW8K8r1sBDchLyTwA

Randi-Lee's Books - https://amzn.to/3lWEOi5

Levin's Website - https://acceptingyou.ca/

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Krystal and I spoke with Jay Rosenthal about his journey and his work with CPS Protect!

000:00 - 01:45    Intro  

01:45 - 20:58    Jay's Journey   

20:58 - 29:52    Difficulty with Disability and CPS 

34:14 - 34:59     Building a navigational hope

35:00 - 40:14    Another difficult journey 

40:15- 51:22     More than your disability 

51:23 - 54:03    Missed Opportunities

54:04 - 55:03    CPS Protect Consultants

55:04 - 01:04:59   What can be effective juctice? 

01:05:00 - 01:06:16   Meaningful conversations & virtues 

01:06:17 -1:07:07      Unique perspectives  

01:12:33 - 01:13:19  Helping others 

1:13:20 - 1:19:07       Impossible Expectations 

1:15:49 - 1:18:00       Are there other options? 

1:18:01 - 1:21:28       Broken Government 

1:21:29 - 1:24:20  Educated vs. Intelligence  

1:24:21 - 1:31:45    Argument of authority without merit 

1:31:46    Recap & Jay's CPS Projects 

JAY'S LINKS:

CPS Protect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CPSprotectcs/

CPS Protect on Twitter - https://twitter.com/cpsprotectcs

CPS Protect Website - https://cpsprotect.com/

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We spoke to Jennifer Soames about her journey, life after a TBI and more!

00:00 - 01:42   Intro 

01:43 - 12:06    Jennifer's Journey

12:07 - 15:31    Guilty until proven innocent 

15:32 - 17:50    Striving through misconceptions 

17:51 - 21:01    Social security #'s???

20:02 - 24:21    Explaining TBI & ABI Differences 

25:00 - 28:19    Head of Hope book 

28:20 - 36:08    Finding what works for you 

36:09 - 38:15    Looking forward positively 

38:16 - 39:22    Quit imposing your ableist opinions 

39:23 - 41:00 -  Honoring all humanity 

41:01 - 46:15    Why the competition? 

46:16 -  51:01   Inspirational used in a hurtful way 

51:02 - 58:50    Advocacy, Understanding & Community 

58:01 - 1:00:00   Seeing your worth through invalidation 

1:01:00 - 1:06    Being heard, being believed 

1:07:11 - 1:12    Grief in disability through toxicity 

1:11:49 - 1:16    Our purpose & spirituality lessons 

1:16:21 -  1:18   Recap and Jennifer's contact info 

JENNIFER'S LINKS:

Head of Hope Book - https://amzn.to/3IbnRbl

Head of Hope on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeadofhopeTBI

Head of Hope Website - https://headofhope.com/

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In this episode of Under the Surface, Krystal & I sit down with a few friends to discuss Gratitude in the Disability Community.

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Krystal and I talked with Regan Linton about diversity, inclusion and her journey as an actor.  

01:35 - Regan's Journey

20:29 - Reframing Disability

22:49 - History & Shame Through Ableism

24:58 - Humanity's Purpose & Equal Opportunities

28:35 - Regan's Projects - Imperfect/FDR/Cost of Living

34:57 - Correct Representation & Addressing "ISM'S"

37:22 - Diversity & Stereotypes

43:21 - Advocacy Through Authentic Media and Writing

46:46 - Unjust Pity 52:14 - Diverse Engagement & Accurate Representation

57:48 - Recap on Regan's projects and connections

REGAN'S LINKS:

Phamaly Theatre Company - https://phamaly.org/

Imperfect Film - https://imperfectfilm.com/

The FDR Drag Show - https://www.facebook.com/events/509109202984568/509109209651234/

Cost of Living - https://www.r-t-w.com/shows/cost-of-living/

Regan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/regan.linton

Regan's Website - https://www.reganlinton.com/

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Today, Krystal and I talked with Jennifer Burgmann about her journey and how she advocates for others through her comic strip and theatre work. 

JENNIFER'S LINKS: 

A Day in the Life of a PWD Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ADayintheLifeofaPWD/ 

A Day in the Life of a PWD Website - https://adayinthelifeofapwd.weebly.com/ 

Reel Wheels Acting Academy - https://realwheels.ca/academy/ 

Reel Wheels production of Teenage Dick - https://artsclub.com/shows/2022-2023/teenage-dick

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