Accessible Housing Matters Podcast - My Big "Why"

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Accessible Housing Matters! 

Today, I am here with Christine Malec, an arts and culture consultant in the blind community and the Co-Host of the podcast “Talk Description to Me”. Christine will help me share what this podcast is all about. We will explore the mission and the goals of this podcast, and what I have planned for listeners in the future. So let’s jump right in and find out what’s in store for you!

 

[00:00 - 06:19] Opening Segment

 

Welcome to my first episode with Christine Malec! What’s this podcast about? To create an intersection between accessibility and housing Featuring a wide range of guests that share the same goals

 

[06:20 - 15:37] The Mission and the Vision

 

Creating a community and channel for issues I talk about how my journalism background will help the podcast The relevance of having a disability to the podcast Helping people is my spiritual mission and moral obligation Helping people make connections

 

[15:38 - 25:53] Volunteering and Community Building

 

Being on the board and Development Committee of East Bay Innovations Serving on The Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory Council What qualities make a good podcast? I share my dream guests and future content for this podcast!

 

[25:54 - 28:55] Closing Segment

 

See the links below to find out more about Christine Final words

Tweetable Quote/s:

 

“Although there’s a lot of focus in the media around affordability, I don’t think there are enough people paying attention to the issue of accessibility.” - Stephen Beard

 

“Always remember that there is more diversity within a community than between communities.” - Christine Malec

 

“Sure, we wanna make money as a real estate team. But the goal is to help people. The joy, the satisfaction, and the sense of fulfillment that one gets when you truly help people is profound.” - Stephen Beard

Listen to Christine’s podcast by visiting www.talkdescriptiontome.com.

Learn about East Bay Innovations by visiting www.eastbayinnovations.org

Learn about the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Planning & Advisory Council https://acphd.org/ddc/

 

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Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at [email protected] to share your thoughts or arrange a call.