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There's a lot of concern about what's going on politically right now and its impact on people with disabilities. It can seem daunting, a set-back and a reason to give up instead we must come together to figure out why these issues exist and have those uncomfortable conversations to help each other find the way forward!In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Robertson about his journey to become the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist for YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), we unpack some of ideas about the impacts of recent political developments and talk about how we might move forward! Join us for this insightful discussion.___LINKSYoung Presidents' Organization Website - https://www.Ypo.Org/Dwayne's LinkedIn Page - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/dwayne-robertson/#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Belonging #DEIB #PublicHealth #progress #GrowingPains #fear #GenerationalPower #Change #Division #courage __COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP:At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident___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.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymediaPick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6TAdditionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkWE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

Join us for an in-depth discussion with the Executive Director of Diversity Includes Disability - Eman Rimawi-Doster. We dive into the difficult yet necessary parallels dealing with humanity, the election, generational traumas we need to face, as well as the ways in which many marginalized are affected. 00:00   Intro02:26   Eman's Journey07:32   Medical Biases & Access To Care17:17   Looking Within To Find Acceptance & Accessibility21:14   Political Discourse, Idiocracy & Patience28:50   Early Advocating32:09   Poverty Fears37:50   Cognitive Dissonance, Breaking Barriers & Being Intentional51:54   Eman's Contact Info & Upcoming Projects LINKS ___ Eman's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erimawi Eman's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emanrd_ugc/ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #Journeys #podcast #interview #advocacy #MedicalGaslighting #CognitiveDissonance #Poverty #BreakingBarriers #artist #speaker #writer #Lupus #amputee #sexism #racism #DiversityIncludesDisability #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encouraging, educating and empowering to people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and collaborating to help build inclusive cultures. Together we can all make a difference! 00:00   Intro02:05   Anna's Journey25:16   Sick Care System & Nutrition31:31   Positive Mindsets33:42   Unhealthy Emotional Coping40:16   Psychological Gaslighting & How To Know It's Happening47:44   Neuroplasticity49:30   Cinema Therapy & Opportunities For Growth53:20   Honoring Limitations57:57   Culture Differences, Curiosity  & Awareness1:04:38   Medications & Drug Intolerance1:10:47   Medical Gaslighting LINKS___Anna's Healthy Habit Hacks 30+ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136414810663650Anna's Website - https://www.healthgoalvictories.com/Anna's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.mcilwain/Health Goal Victories Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550571783985Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_mcilwainchwc/Health Goal Victories YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@HealthCoachMinutesAnna's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-mcilwain-6b9a88285/ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia  #nutrition #health #nursing #asthma #InvisibleDisabilities #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #habits #addiction #PsychologicalSafety #neuroplasticity #RealisticGoals #mindfulness #GlobalCommunity #SickCare #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

In this episode, we talk with Nellie Galindo about how she's helping by advocating for people with disabilities as an accessible sexual health educator and starting her own sexual health consulting company. 00:00       Intro 01:57        Nellie's Journey 22:24        Inclusivity = Productivity 24:24        Forward Thinkers 28:22        Our Natural Way, Well Being & Therapy 39:13         Teaching Sex Education & Disability 1:03:11      Social Media & Community 1:07:46      Nellie's Upcoming Projects, BeSpoke Trainings & More 1:09:38      Nellie's Contact Info ___ LINKS Nellie's Website - https://www.AccessibleSexualHealth.Com/ Nellie's Facebook - https://www.Facebook.Com/ASHLLC Nellie's Instagram - https://www.Instagram.Com/accessiblesexualhealth/ Nellie's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/nellie-galindo-msw-msph-45410068/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #CEO #Founder #DisabilityRights #AccessibleSexualHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #Masking #Neurodivergence #IndependentLiving #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

In this episode, we talk with #writer, #advocate and TBI survivor Brason Lee about his journey, disclosing a disability, psychological safety, his essays and other encouraging work!

00:00 Intro

02:01 Brason's Journey

06:25 Excelling With Perseverance

12:56 Choosing When To Disclose

16:57 Reflections Of A Pediatric Survivor Of A TBI: 42 Years Later

18:27 Sharing Hope And Joy

20:03 Difficulties Are Not Deficits

27:12 New Perspectives

33:30 Psychological Safety, Work & Internships

42:09 Limited Rehabilitation Time

46:50 Memoir: Without A Helmet

51:02 Brason's Contact Info

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #TBI #ABI #BrainInjury #LearningDisabilites #stigmas #therapy #DifficultiesAreNotDeficits #DisabilityDisclosure #Journeys #podcast #interview #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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Links:

Difficulties Are Not Deficits - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X24003124?dgcid=author

Reflections of a Pediatric Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury: 42 Years Later - https://www.JAHOnline.Org/article/S1054-139X(22)01044-8/fulltext

Brain Injury Connector Podcast - https://biamdpodcast.libsyn.com/

Brason's Website - https://www.BrasonLee.Com/

Brason's Email - brason.lee.msw.ms@gmail.com

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In this episode, we'll talk with #advocate and #consultant Constance "Addie" Ray about how she's helping change policy to make the world more #accessible and #inclusive and the ways you can be inclusive too.

00:00 Intro

01:34 Constance's Journey

13:37 Accessible Housing, Business & Access For All

20:55 Partners & Policy Making Program

25:26 Striving For Equality & Accessibility

30:06 Economics, Disability, Myths & Truths

33:19 Unnecessary Policies & Pain

40:36 Diagnostic Requirements & Misinformation

53:09 D.E.I. Pushback & Ignoring The Issues

1:08:09 We Are A Democracy

1:12:19 Strides And Paces Project

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #AccessForAll #CP #CerebralPalsy #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #Alabama #MedicalInsurance #DEI #DisabilityDiscrimination #AccessibleHousing #AccessibleBusiness #support #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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LINKS

Access For All Website - https://AccessForAllLlc.Com/

Strides & Paces Podcast - https://www.YouTube.com/@AccessForAllStridesAndPaces

Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/AccessForAllADA

LinkedIn Page - https://www.LinkedIn.Com/in/constance-ray-23129a232/

Instagram Page - https://www.Instagram.Com/Addie_AccessForAll/

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At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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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

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In this episode, we'll talk to Disability Equity and Justice #advocate Areta Guthrey about her journey with Bipolar disorder, D.E.I., the legal system, the discrimination and biases faced by much of the disability community...

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #equity #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #InvisibleDisability #DemandAvoidance #Bipolar #inclusion #ADA #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #masking #DisabilityDiscrimination #TetralogyOfFallot

00:00 Intro

02:00 Areta's Journey

25:03 Disclosure Choices & Discrimination

35:43 Prison Pipeline, Accommodations & Law

46:12 Business & Access

50:22 A Future Where Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Are Truly Implemented

57:42 Civil Rights, False Progress & New Perspectives

1:04:35 D.E.I., Advocacy & Law Identification

1:13:02 Star Trek & Our Purpose

1:19:44 Unifying Intersectionalities

1:29:20 Psychological Judo

1:31:17 Areta's Website, Projects & Contact Info

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LINKS

Disability Information Network Website - https://DisabInfo.Net/

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COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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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

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In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges.

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision

00:00 Intro

02:43 Gordon's Journey

21:27 The Value Of Supportive People

27:34 Prime Minister Of The U.K.'s Attack On Disability

30:51 Ableism

33:17 The Documentary, Intrusive Thoughts

35:37 When Know Better, Do Better

43:17 Divisive Titles, Charities & Misinformation

48:14 Mental Health, Our Pets & Creativity

52:24 Changing How We Educate

57:45 Neurodiversity & Masking

1:07:10 Finding The Balance

1:17:49 Technology & Gordon's Website: Neurologically Challenged

1:20:11 Acceptance, Advocacy & Support

1:22:26 Gordon's Projects, Books, NeuroKey, And Contact Info

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LINKS

Neurologically Challenged Website - https://Neurologically-Challenged.Co.Uk/

Neurologically Challenged Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/neurologicallychallenged

NeuroKey Website - https://Neurokey.Co.Uk/

BBC Tourette's Documentary: Teenage Tics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ydMtRfSPc

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COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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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

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In this episode, we talk with the Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing at Indeed, Donna Bungard! We chat about accessible hiring practices, inclusive employment, remote work, Indeed's collaboration with Billion Strong, Donna's own Journey and a whole lot more!

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #ADHD #LearningDisability #accessibility #inclusion #CulturalChange #NewFramework

00:00 Intro

02:04 Donna's Journey

08:01 Systemic & Cultural Drivers To Encourage An Inclusive Framework

12:31 Conversations & Positive Implementation

14:35 Bridging The Gap

23:19 Recognizing A Paradigm Shift And Advancing Societies

26:41 Rethinking Job Descriptions At Indeed

31:52 The Flexibility In Work

36:12 Ironic Barriers, AI and Mindful Inclusion

50:59 Disability Tax & Integrity

58:57 Indeed & It's Innovative Teams

1:00:47 Understanding Indeed's Purpose

1:02:07 Indeed & Billion Strong Collaborations

1:08:09 Disability Is Dynamic

1:12:48 Intersectionalities And Gaining Momentum

1:13:43 Donna's Contact Info At Indeed

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LINKS

Donna's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/donnabungard/

Indeed Website - https://Indeed.Com/

Indeed for Business Facebook Page - https://www.LinkedIn.Com/showcase/indeed-business/

Indeed for Business LinkedIn Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/IndeedforBusiness/

Making Space Website - https://Making-Space.Com/

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COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

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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

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Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com

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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

In this episode, we talk with The Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman about how he advocates for #accessibility and #inclusion by creating children's illustrated audiobooks! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision00:00 Intro 02:30 Richard's Journey 13:40 Audio Descriptions, Sign Language & Captions in E-Books (A Before And After) 20:35 Being Able To Empathize 24:47 Misinterpreting Why Accessibility Is Important 29:33 Illustrated Audiobooks & Library Of Congress 35:56 Recognizing Invisible Challenges 38:36 Finding Resources 41:10 Winnie The Pooh Voice Actors & Engineers 49:49 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard Of Oz 53:47 Illustrated Storybooks by DCMP (The Described And Captioned Media Program) 56:10 Downloadable Braille 1:00:32 Richard's Other Upcoming Projects 1:03:41 Normalizing And Appreciating Differences 1:10:29 Courses On Making Your Book Inclusive 1:12:40 Richard's Websites And Contact Info ___ LINKS Imagination Storybooks - https://ImaginationStorybooks.org/ Described and Captioned Media Program - https://Dcmp.org/ Richard's Website - https://www.TheAudiobookWizard.com/ Winnie the Pooh - The Accessible Version - https://www.Audible.com/pd/Winnie-the-Pooh-Audiobook/B0BT12X186 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard of Oz - https://Youtu.be/LbPkzKS8lIk?si=j_VBW8CaUEaGUgQd Richard's Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.com/AudiobookWizard Richard's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/richardrieman/ Illustrated Audiobooks with the Audiobook Wizard (Richard's Podcast) - https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/pod/show/audiobookwizard The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation - https://www.amazon.com/Authors-Guide-AudioBook-Creation/dp/0997100206 Get Braille - https://GetBraille.com The Day The Clouds Went Away - https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Went-Away-Tales-Princessdom/dp/1639390049/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

We talk with Jennifer Gasner on this episode of #Journeys ! Jennifer is an #author and #blogger who talks with us about her journey with Friedreichs Ataxia, accessibility and intersectionality. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #FA #FriedreichsAtaxia #community #DisabilityCulture #intersectionality #TheAtaxian00:00 Intro 03:22 My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis Book 04:55 Jennifer's Journey 07:58 Very Limited Info & Supports 11:21 Preconceived Notions & Collaboration Towards Change 13:04 Judy Heumann's Hope & Legacy 16:54 Equality, Equity & Privilege 21:16 Power Dynamics 27:20 Disability Representation & Friedreich's Ataxia 31:42 Be Someone's Encouragement & Hope 35:27 More About Jennifer's Book & Contact Info 37:27 Two Disabled Dudes Podcast & The Ataxian Movie ___ LINKS Jennifer's Website - https://JenniferGasner.com/ The Ataxian - https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Bi7rF37Gqic Diversability - https://mydiversability.com/ Two Disabled Dudes - https://TwoDisabledDudes.com/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

On this episode of #Journeys we spoke with podcast host and disability advocate Chad Bouton about employment, inclusion, accessibility and so much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #podcaster #philanthropist #RetinitisPigmentosa #RP #ASD #autism #TheUnsytedRadio #GuideDogs #BlindAndLowVision #employment #independence #DisabilityDiscrimination #tokenism #masking #AccesssibleGaming #dignoses #CollaborationVsCompetition00:00 Intro 03:00 Chad's Journey 07:49 Finding The Blessings In Adversity 13:46 Encouragement & Paying It Forward 16:02 Paving A New Path 19:38 A New Day, A New Way 22:44 A Humble Understanding 25:22 Lived Experiences and College 27:41 Erasing What Is Uncomfortable 33:46 Discrimination 38:25 Positive Purposes 43:10 Strange New Worlds 48:30 Hitting The Nail On The Head 52:00 Possibilities To Level Up 55:01 Remote Work Excuses 1:00:43 Siloing Data 1:09:29 Traumatic Ableism 1:13:42 Collaboration Over Competition 1:18:43 Truth Tellers & Change Makers 1:24:50 The Unsyted Radio Podcast & Chad's Contact Info ___ LINKS Dogs Inc. (Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc.) - https://DogsInc.Org/ Royal National Institute Of Blind People - https://www.Rnib.Org.Uk/ Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers? - https://www.NintendoLife.com/features/how-accessible-are-zelda-pokemon-and-animal-crossing-for-blind-gamers Reach out to Chad at chad.m.bouton@gmail.com ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN

On this episode of #Journeys we'll spoke with writer and travel blogger Kristin Secor! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #blogger #writer #MD #MuscularDystrophy #travel #accommodations #UncomfortableConversations #RedefineWork00:00 Intro 02:28 Kristin's Journey 06:41 Connections & Support 08:55 Disability Travel Blogging (USA & International) 14:01 Advocating For & Normalizing Accessible Travels 18:54 Having Uncomfortable Conversations 22:42 Redefining What Work Is 28:19 Making Excuses 32:46 Misinformation & Disability 35:11 Normalizing Accessibility In Every Situation 39:43 Asking Specific Questions 42:26 Disability Travel Tax & Affordability & Passports 50:22 Accessible Travel Support 57:02 World On Wheels Blog & Contact Information ___ LINKS World On Wheels Blog - https://worldonwheelsblog.com/ Accessible Travel Peru - https://accessibletravelperu.com/ Accessible Explorers: an online community for travelers with disabilities - https://www.facebook.com/groups/839448481357947 ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN

In this episode of #Journeys we spoke to Tanner Gers, #Paralympian and the Managing Director at AccessAbility Officer. Topics of conversation included: accessibility, biases, disability employment and a whole lot more!

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #speaker #AcquiredDisability #Journeys #podcast #interview #blind #consultant #TeamUSA #stigmas #discrimination #DigitalAccessibility #GenerationalTrauma #bias #BaseballForTheBlind #VocationalRehabilitation

00:00 Intro

02:52 Tanner's Journey

15:05 Making Opportunities (AccessAbility Officer)

19:11 Generational Trauma Shifting

23:11 Baseball For The Blind Explained

29:01 Vocational Rehabilitation

36:54 Post Covid & The Cultural Shift

41:53 LinkedIn And Other Platforms' Accessibility

52:58 Doing What's Beneficial To All Humanity

55:23 Tanner's Contact Info And Upcoming Projects

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AccessAbility Officer website - https://accessabilityofficer.com/

American Foundation for the Blind - https://www.afb.org/

Learn more about the Certified AccessAbility Testing (CAT) Program - https://accessabilityofficer.com/individuals

All American Dream-Tanner Gers Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine Martin Luther King Celebration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac6Mt5LmFmQ

National Beep Baseball Association - https://www.nbba.org/

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WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN

In this episode of #Journeys we spoke with Debra Ruh, the CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong

#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident #speaker #author #entrepreneur #consultant #neurodiversity #ADHD #intersectionality #InternalAbleism #community #podcast #interview #DownSyndrome #Dyslexia

00:00 Intro

02:53 Debra's Journey

08:06 Discerning Who Divides & Who Unites Us All

09:17 Billion Strong (billon-strong.com) #WeAreBillonStrong or #BillionStrong

12:36 A Renewed Interest In Inclusion

14:09 Lloyd's Of London

17:03 Innovations & Disability

18:06 Lived Experiences, Not Assumed Experiences

22:11 Being Community Focused

25:46 Your Purpose, Your Legacy

27:54 Steps To A Better Tomorrow

34:40 A Toxic Society & Why Masking Was Necessary

38:41 Billion Strong's Mission & Being Supportive

41:47 Corporate Posing

43:20 Obvious Inclusivity

45:10 Unprecedented Opportunities & Collaborations

55:56 Identify, Kindness & Acceptance

1:04:15 Stifling Institutions & Conformity

1:08:13 An Evolutionary Process

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Debra's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debraruh

Debra's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraruh/

Billion Strong - https://www.billion-strong.org/

Ruh Global Impact - https://www.ruhglobal.com/

Inclusion Branding: Revealing Secrets to Maximize ROI - https://www.ruhglobal.com/inclusion-branding/

AXSChat on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AxschatCommunity

Ruh Global Impact - https://www.youtube.com/@DebraRuhGlobal

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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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Liam's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/liam.r.findlay

Liam's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-r-findlay/

Liam's Website - https://liamrfindlay.weebly.com/

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

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Join us as we talk to Kristin Parker - the owner of Lots Of Dots LLC in Texas - about her #journey , #braille and inclusion.

00:00 Journeys Intros

02:35 Kristen's Journey

11:24 Worthy Purpose

18:50 What Are We Doing?

20:37 Seek An Inclusive World

23:23 Helping Others Experience The World Through Braille (Lots Of Dots)

29:50 Making A Difference By Transcriptions

31:32 Good Business Accessibility*

38:59 The Barbie Movie & ASL

42:07 Prioritizing Humanities Needs*

46:22 Gen X Reminiscing: Napster & Flip Phones

49:03 Majority Of Businesses And Human Connection

52:40 No Excuses. The Practicality Of Accessibility

58:07 Creative Innovations And Accessibility

1:07:33 Re-Shaping Cookie Cutters

1:08:52 Being Receptive And Breaking Down Barriers

1:10:32 Division Or Seclusion Was Not The Answer

1:13:34 Forced Isolation And Covid*

1:15:54 The Perfect Storm

1:27:25 Kristen's Contact Info

LINKS

Kristin's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristin.kepford.397

Kristin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-parker-135600179/

More info about ASL Barbie Movie - https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/barbie-with-asl-213013684.html and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYm0plRfzsw

Braille Authority Of North America - https://brailleauthority.org/

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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

LINKS

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

LINKS

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

LINKS:

ThisAbility's website: https://www.thisability.co.za/

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

LINKS:

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

LINKS:

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

LINKS:

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

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accessiBe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@accessiBe

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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

LINKS:

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

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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:

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

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

Facebook: https://facebook.com/wheelchairtravel

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/wctravelorg

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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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wctravelorg

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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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