Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.
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Monster Mike Schultz - Part Two
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThe conclusion of our two-part Mike Schultz series! Mike is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Listen to the final episode of Mike's conversation with us! Connect with Mike Schultz: Website Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Monster Mike Schultz - Part One
December 27, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBMike Schultz is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Learn more about Mike's story in the first of a two-part podcast series! Connect with Mike Schultz: Website Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Cycling Against the Odds with Rodger Krause
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBRodger Krause is a handcycle triathlete who has competed in the toughest Ironman challenges in North America. 18 years after becoming partially paralyzed, he trained himself with a handcycle in order to continue participating in his passion: triathlons. Connect with Rodger Krause: Facebook Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Winter Paralympics with Tyler Carter, 3x USA Paralympian
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBTyler Carter is a 3x Team USA Paralympian who competed in Alpine Skiing. Tyler is a Berks County native, growing up in Reading, PA! After competing in three different Paralympics, we are thrilled to hear Tyler's perspective on disability and accessibility--not only in competitive sports--but in all activities across the globe. Connect with Tyler Carter: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Autism PRIDE Month! Moving from Awareness and Acceptance to Pride
April 29, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode of Disability Talks, we pass the mic to our Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, as she talks with Jake & Genine Bashore from Cookie Break with Jake about autism, awareness, pride for neurodiversity, conservatorships and MORE! Connect with Cookie Break with Jake: Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
Analyze Your Mental Health with Catherine Reynolds
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBAbilities in Motion welcomes Catherine Reynolds from Mental Health America. On this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of mental health and its increasing prevalence over time. Additionally, MHA offers free Mental Health Screenings on the MHA website where you can dive into your own mental health. Connect with Mental Health America: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/podcast Facebook:...
Rachel Lippoff from 'A Kid Again' Gives Illness a Time Out
February 25, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBAbilities in Motion welcomes Rachel Lippoff from the 'A Kid Again' organization. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she gives children and parents relief from the everyday stress and anxieties of living with an illness. She creates "adventures" to fun and engaging locations where families can escape and rediscover who they are. Slip away from reality in our brand new episode of 'Disability Talks.' Twitter: https://twitter.com/akidagain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKidAgainMidAtl...
A Life in the Arts with Katherine Klimitas
January 28, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBKatherine Klimitas is an artist, public speaker, blog writer, designer, painter, author, YouTuber, advocate, and more. Nothing has stopped her from achieving these incredible accolades--not even osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare disease that severely increases the fragility of one's bones. Listen as Katherine talks about her life with this disease and how her creative capacities blossomed into a professional career with no signs of slowing down. Website: kakartnola.com / https://linktr.ee/k...
Scewo- Everywhere you want to go!
January 14, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBHappy New Year listeners! This year we wanted to start the year off with some high-tech equipment. I sat down with Natalie Rotschi, Communications & PR Manager to find out about the Scewo Bro from Switzerland. This high-tech electric chair, ensures users will feel confident on all terrains and even a flight of stairs. Website: https://www.scewo.com/en/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=scewo&origin=GLOBAL_SEARCH_HEADER&sid=JZO Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 2
December 17, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn part 2 of my interview with Doug Goist, we talk about the mission of National Industries for the Blind and how the pandemic has shifted employer's mindset of disabled persons working from home. As Doug and his team work with candidates and employers, he crushes the common stigmas that are not valid and shows how even eyeglasses are assistive technology. Tune in and enjoy! Website: https://nsite.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-goist-656b3228/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3A...
Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 1
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBDoug Goist wasn't born blind, however during his high school days, while playing sports he started to see it fading away. Listen in as I sit down with Doug and talk about his journey through O& M training and how he uses his disability to create employment ability for thousands every year. With his years of experience and work with the National Industries for the Blind and NSITE, Doug and his team are changing the views for candidates with blindness and educating employers to become more in...
Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBTiffany always knew she was different but is always full of joy despite her physical challenges. When she became a teenager, she discovered just how unique she truly was. Through testing, she, her brother, and mother discovered they all had Progeria, a rapid aging disability. At 43, Tiffany is relatively healthy and definitely happy! It was a joy and honor to sit and talk with this "unicorn" who has a 1:50 million life! Tune in and enjoy this episode of Disability Talks. Website: https://...
Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBTiffany always knew she was different but is always full of joy despite her physical challenges. When she became a teenager, she discovered just how unique she truly was. Through testing, she, her brother, and mother discovered they all had Progeria, a rapid aging disability. At 43, Tiffany is relatively healthy and definitely happy! It was a joy and honor to sit and talk with this "unicorn" who has a 1:50 million life! Tune in and enjoy this episode of Disability Talks. Website: https://...
Exploring Accessibility Excellence with PA Museums and Historical Sites
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBShelly sits down with Project Manager, Jenny Angell to discuss the two year long project that the Pa Museums and Historical Sites have undertaken to identify what changes they can make to create accessible excellence throughout the state. If your organization could use a fresh look, contact Jenny to obtain a packet. Pa Museums website: https://pamuseums.org/accessibility-excellence/ Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/podcast Facebook: h...
Allies & Obstacles- Building Social and Cultural Capital
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Disability Talks sits down with the authors of Allies & Obstacles to discuss the importance of advocacy and collaboration for persons with disabilities. This process should begin from an early age to ensure independent success and a wide variety of supports that are long term. Listen in to find out how to bridge gaps and build success. Richard Scotch- [email protected] Allison Carey - [email protected] Pamela Block - [email protected] Want to be a guest on our show? Connec...
Billy Footwear talks independent success for National Disability Employement Awareness Month
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBCo-founder of Billy Footwear, Billy Price, joins us for a special episode to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and independent entrepreneurship. Join us to discover how Billy and his partner, Darin Donaldson, created this stylish and universal adaptive shoe design sold worldwide! To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Website: https://billyfootwear.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyfootwear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billyfootwear...
Dwarfism Awareness with Sofiya Cheyenne & Nic Novicki
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThere are 200 types of Dwarfism in the world, Sofiya, Nic and their spouses ironically all have different forms and share with us their challenges as new parents and their extensive body of work in and out of the theater. Listen in to hear more for Dwarfism Awareness Month. To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Website: https://www.sofiyacheyenne.com/ https://www.nicnovicki.com/ Easter Seals Film Challenge: https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com/ Instagram: https://www...
The Inclusive Public Space (IPS) Team is Making a Worldwide Difference
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBAre you a person with a disability, mobility challenges, use a stroller, or walker? Than listen in to find out this accessibility project is looking at accessibility across five countries to improve our lives in public spaces. Dr. Orchard, Dr. Eskyte, and Professor Lawson are working on a pedestrian accessibility project across 5 countries and need your input. To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Website: https://inclusivepublicspace.leeds.ac.uk/ Email: [email protected]...
Jake Schrom Para Powerlifts to New Heights at Tokyo 2020
September 17, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBOn this week's episode of DisaAbilityTalks, we sit down with Tokyo 2020 Para Powerlifter of Team USA, Jake Schrom! He discusses his incredible journey to the 2020 Games, finding a proper work/life balance, and his future plans! Don't miss this exclusive insight from a Tokyo 2020 Paralympian. Only on DisAbility Talks. To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Website - https://www.teamusa.org/para-powerlifting/athletes/jacob-schrom Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jake_from...
Stigmas of Lupus w/ Robert Reinhart & Sara Bentley
September 10, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBRobert J. Reinhart, PE, Vice President of Biller Reinhart Engineering Group and Sara Bentley, National Walk Manager for the Lupus Foundation, sit down with our host, Shelly Houser, on a new episode of DisAbility Talks! Learn about Lupus and social stigmas associated with the disease with these amazing guests. To find out more about our guests, visit these links: Websites: https://www.lupus.org/ Twitter - @LupusOrg Instagram - @LupusOrg Facebook - LupusFoundationofAmerica and https://ww...
Jessica Cox - First Armless Pilot
August 26, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBPrepare to be inspired. Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot, has flown onto our latest episode of DisAbility Talks! She breaks down her journey to the cockpit and her desire to become the first armless pilot. This is a story you won't want to miss. Take to the skies with our host, Shelly Houser, and Jessica Cox on this brand-new episode! 4jjwsp2wsZV4pcZR90rf To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Websites: https://www.jessicacox.com/ and https://www.jessicacox.com/projec...
Oliver Lam-Watson - Paralympian Wheelchair Fencer
August 20, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBGreat Britain Wheelchair Fencer Oliver Lam-Watson features on this episode, the second episode in our double-episode coverage of the 2020 Paralympics! In this episode, Oliver and our host, Shelly Houser, discuss stigmas against individuals with disabilities and Oliver's journey to the 2020 Tokyo Games. If you want to hear more about the 2020 Paralympic Games, check out our first episode from August 13th where we interviewed Mary Hodge and Nina Kult from Team USA's Para Powerlifting team ...
Team USA - Going for Gold at Tokyo Paralympics
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBFor the first time in US history, the Paralympic Games will be broadcast during daytime and prime time hours on major network channels. In this episode, our host, Shelly Houser, sits down with Mary Hodge and Nina Kult from Team USA's Para Powerlifting team and Goalball Paralympian Zach Buhler to talk about the Tokyo 2020 games and their journeys to get there. Since this recording, the team has qualified their team of nine. But that's just the beginning of this two-part interview! Join us f...
Liz Plank - Award-winning journalist pens articles on disability equality, masculinuty, and inclusion
July 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAuthor, award-winning journalist, executive producer, and CEO, Liz Plank talks about becoming a journalist and writer despite her ADHD diagnosis. Liz, began her career working in a community center for persons with disabilities and saw how they were mistreated at home. That’s when she decided to make a bigger impact and write about the social ills of society. In her recent book, For the Love of Men, Liz interviewed one interviewee, D’Arcee Charington who uses a wheelchair and expresses the c...
LA Rollettes -Building a Community of Empowerment and Success Through a Sisterhood of Support
July 09, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBAfter her accident in 2010, Chelsie Hill imagined a life of unlimited opportunities where women like her, with physical disabilities, could achieve their goals with great success. For Chelsie, this meant to move to LA and become a dancer. At first she wasn't seeing other wheelchair dancers and decided to re-imagine the world of dance. Since then, Chelsie and her team of other Boundless Babes, have become a national sensation teaching others to dance, find their inner strength and beauty and...
Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back
June 25, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBHaving a disability is never the end of the world, in fact for Bryan and Bradford Manning, it was just the beginning. Being diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at a young age built resilience and gave them the skills for problem-solving sooner than their peers. In this week’s episode, the Manning brothers talk about a one in a million-shopping trip that sparked the idea of consumer’s shopping blind and how Sir Richard Branson got involved to promote their mission. To find out more about our...
Disability Pride PA- COVID Can't Stop Us from Celebrating
June 11, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEvery year the city of Philadelphia, PA raises the ADAPT Pride flag over city hall and celebrates all persons with disabilities. This year Vicki Landers and her team will host a 10 day virtual celebration for all to join. The will be speakers, singers, and other artists showing and sharing their pride for a world-wide audience. Disability Pride PA promotes more visibility and cultivates the pride felt within our community as we advocate for an inclusive world. To find out more and regi...
Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBCollette DiVitto graduated from Clemson University with dreams of becoming a successful baker. With a degree in life skills and a passion for cookies, Collette set out to interview after interview, only to be told she was "not a good fit". Having Downs Syndrome, Collette knew what that really meant. So with the help of her mother and sister they created Collettey's Cookies! Listen in to hear how this young entrepreneur not only changed the rules of employment for persons with disabilities,...
Alleles- More Than Just Prosthetic Covers
May 14, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBTen years ago, Industrial designer, McCauley Warner wrote a thesis on creating prosthetic leg covers that were fashionable, protective and full of choice. Her professor argued that she would never accomplish it and clinicians pushed back stating, insurance companies would never allow it. McCauley partnered with Ryan Palibroda after college and today, they own a successful company creating customized prosthetic covers to amputees all over the world. Join us to hear how designing for this n...
Next Step Orlando
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAmanda didn't see a life of despair after her accident but rather and opportunity to heal and connect with others just like her! With the help of her mother, Amanda opened up Next Step Orlando where she and her team empower others to do their best, push their limits and find support and independence after an acquired disability. Listen in to hear how Amanda and her trainer, Travis work to help others! To find out more about Next Step Orlando, visit: Website: https://nextstep-orlando.busin...
We Need Diverse Books Ensures Every Child is Represented
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBEvery child should see themselves in the books they read. When a child can identify themselves just like the characters in their books, they become better readers. Representation is vital to everyone and young readers are hungry to see themselves in books. That’s why We need Diverse Books works with young Authors and Illustrators to develop books that include topics from different races, religions, the LGTBQ, and disability communities. We Need Diverse Books offers scholarships and pairs you...
We Need Diverse Books Ensures Every Child is Represented
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBEvery child should see themselves in the books they read. When a child can identify themselves just like the characters in their books, they become better readers. Representation is vital to everyone and young readers are hungry to see themselves in books. That’s why We need Diverse Books works with young Authors and Illustrators to develop books that include topics from different races, religions, the LGTBQ, and disability communities. We Need Diverse Books offers scholarships and pairs you...
What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know with John Hattingh
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode we welcome prosthetist, John Hattingh, of Prosthetic Care of Virginia to the show. With 45 years of experience, John and his team create some of the most technologically advanced prosthetics in the world. From customizing hip and hemi prosthetics, myo and neuroelectronic arms that feel objects and temperatures through sensors, to osseointegration that truly rivals Hollywood cyborgs. Tune into this episode to learn more about Prosthetic Care and what every new amputee should...
Osseointegration, Myoelectronics and Prosthetics-What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode we welcome prosthetist, John Hattingh, of Prosthetic Care of Virginia to the show. With 45 years of experience, John and his team create some of the most technologically advanced prosthetics in the world. From customizing hip and hemi prosthetics, myo and neuroelectronic arms that feel objects and temperatures through sensors, to osseointegration that truly rivals Hollywood cyborgs. Tune into this episode to learn more about Prosthetic Care and what every new amputee should...
Equality and Authentic Representation in Hollywood with Jay Ruderman
March 12, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBJay Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation, shares how he partners with studios like CBS and NBC Universal to ensure equality and authentic representation in film, television, and commercials for actors with disabilities. Big names like Octavia Spencer, Bryan Cranson, and The Farrelly Brothers have also supported inclusion riders to better showcase new, diverse talents. Tune into this episode to learn more about the societal changes Jay's foundation is making here, and in Israel, to fur...
WeWALK Introduces Revolutionary Smart Cane Technology
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis episode welcomes guest Jean Marc Feghali, of WeWALK, a company of out of London, England. WeWALK develops tech for the visually impaired community by the visually impaired community. Jean Marc himself is visually impaired and a WeWALK user. He shares that products, like the ultrasonic WeWALK Smart Cane, are designed through the lived experiences of the team as well as feedback from the greater WeWALK community, making these products truly unique. But, WeWALK is more than just technology...
"Blind Ambition" Author, Chad E. Foster, is Thriving With Change Through Life's Blind Spots
February 12, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis episode features IT business heavy hitter and international motivational speaker, Chad E. Foster, who just wrote his first book, "Blind Ambition." The book is set for release on February 16th. Shelly interviews Chad about his journey, going back to the time he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa through the twists and turns leading to his success today, where he's found gratitude, resilience, and ambition. Chad shares that for many years he actually felt ashamed and embarrassed of h...
"Blind Ambition" Author, Chad E. Foster, is Thriving With Change Through Life's Blind Spots
February 12, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis episode features IT business heavy hitter and international motivational speaker, Chad E. Foster, who just wrote his first book, "Blind Ambition." The book is set for release on February 16th. Shelly interviews Chad about his journey, going back to the time he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa through the twists and turns leading to his success today, where he's found gratitude, resilience, and ambition. Chad shares that for many years he actually felt ashamed and embarrassed of h...
Envisioning a Life without Limits with Gail Hamilton
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode features the bubbly personality of Gail Hamilton, a public speaker, opera singer, author, therapist, and former Miss Colorado Senior America. Shelly interviews Gail about the twists and turns that led her to pursue such diverse experiences, never letting blindness ultimately dictate what she can and cannot do, no matter how great her fear. For Gail, no mountain is too high, and she professes that no matter what your dream is, if you can see “it” you can make “it” happen. Listen ...
Conquering Fears, Climbing Mountains, and Envisioning a Life without Limits
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode features the bubbly personality of Gail Hamilton, a public speaker, opera singer, author, therapist, and former Miss Colorado Senior America. Shelly interviews Gail about the twists and turns that led her to pursue such diverse experiences, never letting blindness ultimately dictate what she can and cannot do, no matter how great her fear. For Gail, no mountain is too high, and she professes that no matter what your dream is, if you can see “it” you can make “it” happen. Listen ...
Envisioning a Life without Limits with Gail Hamilton
January 22, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis episode features the bubbly personality of Gail Hamilton, a public speaker, opera singer, author, therapist, and former Miss Colorado Senior America. Shelly interviews Gail about the twists and turns that led her to pursue such diverse experiences, never letting blindness ultimately dictate what she can and cannot do, no matter how great her fear. For Gail, no mountain is too high, and she professes that no matter what your dream is, if you can see “it” you can make “it” happen. Listen ...
All Eyes on Vision Health in 2021
January 08, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis episode features the expertise of glaucoma and cataract surgeon Dr. Aaron Cohn of Kremer Eye Center in southeastern PA. In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly and Dr. Cohn discuss the importance of regular eye exams and how to take care of your eye health to prevent vision loss and the progression of certain eye diseases like glaucoma. Learn about the “silent disease” that could be stealing sight from your periphery and how glaucoma treatments and cataract surgery change lives by rest...
All Eyes on Vision Health in 2021- Kremer Eye Center
January 08, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis episode features the expertise of glaucoma and cataract surgeon Dr. Aaron Cohn of Kremer Eye Center in southeastern PA. In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly and Dr. Cohn discuss the importance of regular eye exams and how to take care of your eye health to prevent vision loss and the progression of certain eye diseases like glaucoma. Learn about the “silent disease” that could be stealing sight from your periphery and how glaucoma treatments and cataract surgery change lives by rest...
Jessica Ping-Wild talks Dating, Daring, and Disability
December 25, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Jessica Ping-Wild of Chicago, Illinois, a disability advocate, freelance content creator, and University of Notre Dame graduate with dual degrees in English Literature and Business Economics. You’ll be captivated by Shelly and Jessica’s candid conversation on dating with a disability and the difficulties of finding accessible employment opportunities, especially in the current COVID-related unemployment crisis. Jessica shares her personal journey through waves ...
Dating, Daring, and Disability
December 25, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with Jessica Ping-Wild of Chicago, Illinois, a disability advocate, freelance content creator, and University of Notre Dame graduate with dual degrees in English Literature and Business Economics. You’ll be captivated by Shelly and Jessica’s candid conversation on dating with a disability and the difficulties of finding accessible employment opportunities, especially in the current COVID-related unemployment crisis. Jessica shares her personal journey through waves ...
David Sharif discusses A Nuero-Diverse Model of Global Citizenship, Independence, and Resilience
December 11, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Shelly interviews David Sharif, a magna cum laude graduate of Pace University, global citizen, and autism advocate. His political science background and love of world travel have shaped his values and allowed him to develop relationships with friends across the globe. David talks about being featured in a claymation video by Autism Speaks and Robot Chicken, his involvement in model UN, and his book-in-progress. Learn how David carries messages from friends close to his heart...
A Nuero-Diverse Model of Global Citizenship, Independence, and Resilience
December 11, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Shelly interviews David Sharif, a magna cum laude graduate of Pace University, global citizen, and autism advocate. His political science background and love of world travel have shaped his values and allowed him to develop relationships with friends across the globe. David talks about being featured in a claymation video by Autism Speaks and Robot Chicken, his involvement in model UN, and his book-in-progress. Learn how David carries messages from friends close to his heart...
Showcasing Disability with RespectAbility
November 27, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Shelly interviews Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. Jennifer regularly works with disability organizations, national, state and local policy leaders, workforce development professionals, media, employers, philanthropists, celebrities and faith-based organizations in order to expand opportunities for people wi...
Showcasing Disability with RespectAbility
November 27, 2020 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Shelly interviews Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. Jennifer regularly works with disability organizations, national, state and local policy leaders, workforce development professionals, media, employers, philanthropists, celebrities and faith-based organizations in order to expand opportunities for people wi...
Adapting Adapted Fitness for COVID-19
November 13, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJoin us for a deep dive into the world of adapted fitness with Jeff McGinnis and Judy Morrison of the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports in Philadelphia. Their mostly volunteer-driven organization meets people wherever they are physically and mentally to help them meet their fitness and wellness goals. They discuss ways the Center has had to adapt to the COVID-19 landscape and foray into virtual fitness classes for the first time, adaptations that have enabled the Center to increase the ...