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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Zakiya Mabery -Change Maker through Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Employment
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJoin us for an enlightening interview with special guest Zakiya Mabery of Washington, D.C. She's an international speaker, LinkedIn influencer, and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate who describes herself as a “triple threat” because she is a Black woman with a disability. She is passionate about mental health and wellness and encourages listeners to let go of toxicity in life and cultivate healthy patterns of thinking and engaging with the world. For more information about Abilities ...
Making Change through Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Employment
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJoin us for an enlightening interview with special guest Zakiya Mabery of Washington, D.C. She's an international speaker, LinkedIn influencer, and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate who describes herself as a “triple threat” because she is a Black woman with a disability. She is passionate about mental health and wellness and encourages listeners to let go of toxicity in life and cultivate healthy patterns of thinking and engaging with the world. For more information about Abilities ...
Advocacy Campaign to Empower Voters with Disabilities in 2020
October 09, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, host Shelly Houser and Abilities in Motion's Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, share valuable voting information for voters ahead of the November general election. This interview includes valuable resources for reliable nonpartisan voting information, promoting voting rights, and ensuring voting accessibility. Shelly and Stephanie explain current challenges with voter suppression and answer all of your questions surrounding voting accessibility and voting rights for peo...
Designing Sleek and Accessible Interiors with Blue Copper Design
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode we interview Maegan Blau of Blue Copper Design, an interior design company that specializes in adaptive designs for everyday spaces. Maegan talks us through her design process, including incorporating themes and hues from the environment (especially the desert in her home state of Arizona) into home interiors. Learn more about what universal design means for accessible living and how we all can benefit from built-in accessibility as we move through life's spaces. For more in...
"Pass the Mic" Special Edition: Moving from Autism “Awareness” to “Acceptance”
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBIn this special edition of Disability Talks, host Shelly Houser passes the mic off to Executive Director Stephanie Quigley as she interviews Genine Bashore and her son Jake, who has autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, but Genine presents a compelling argument for moving from “awareness” to “acceptance.” Genine gets real about the journey from Jake’s diagnosis to adulthood, with commentary about the social isolation often prevalent in the lives of adults with autism. As we consider the d...
Happy Birthday, ADA! Celebrating 30 Years of Advocacy and Opportunity for People with Disabilities
February 13, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHappy 30th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This life-changing act was borne out of the Independent Living Movement, which challenged the idea that people with disabilities should be confined to institutions. Civil rights leaders advocated for systems change that would allow people with disabilities to flourish independently in their communities. Join us for an honest and entertaining talk about the ADA with Abilities in Motion’s Board President, Mike Gerhard, and Executive D...