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Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 1

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - December 10, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes
Doug 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...

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Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes
Tiffany 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 ...

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Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - November 26, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes
Tiffany 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 ...

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St. Paul's PACE Roving Clinic Virtual Tour

Senior Care and Nursing Homes Tomorrow - November 23, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes
Angi: St. Paul's PACE Roving Clinic is finally here and ready to hit the streets to serve our seniors in San Diego. We're so excited to show you around. Dr. Lee, tell us about our clinic on wheels.  Dr. Lee: Well, if you all remember about a year and a half ago, when pandemic hits San Diego, we...

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Nurses Become Friends at St Paul's PACE

Senior Care and Nursing Homes Tomorrow - November 22, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes
Rafael Valazquez: My name is Rafael Velasquez. I'm a nurse here at St. Paul's PACE in Chula Vista. Uh, I've been here with, um, St Paul's PACE for about two years, What is PACE. Jaime Meza: My name is Jaime Meza also a nurse here at PACE Chula Vista clinic. Uh, I've been working for PACE for tw...

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St Paul's Essential Needs Drive

Senior Care and Nursing Homes Tomorrow - November 22, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes
Voice Over: This is Good Morning, San Diego.  Allie Wagner: Good morning, San Diego. I'm Allie Wagner, and for more infiny  Paul Rudy: I'm Paul Rudy. Today is Thursday, November 18th. Happy nine o'clock Allie. Allie Wagner: Yes, definitely. And coming up in this nine o'clock hour of good morn...

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Exploring Accessibility Excellence with PA Museums and Historical Sites

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - November 12, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes
Shelly 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 Jenn...

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Allies & Obstacles- Building Social and Cultural Capital

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - October 22, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes
This 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...

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Billy Footwear talks independent success for National Disability Employement Awareness Month

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - October 13, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes
Co-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 wo...

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Dwarfism Awareness with Sofiya Cheyenne & Nic Novicki

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - October 08, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes
There 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 ab...

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The Inclusive Public Space (IPS) Team is Making a Worldwide Difference

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - September 24, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes
Are 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 pedes...

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Jake Schrom Para Powerlifts to New Heights at Tokyo 2020

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - September 17, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes
On 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. On...

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Stigmas of Lupus w/ Robert Reinhart & Sara Bentley

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - September 10, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes
Robert 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...

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Episode 23 - A Discussion of Living Options for Those 55 and Better with Guest, Beth Nixon

From Here to There: Redefining Home - September 08, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode of From Here to There, Redefining Home we meet with Beth Nixon to tap into her wealth of knowledge of living options for the over 55 demographic.  Beth speaks with us about common questions and concerns that individuals and their families have when considering all of the options ...

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Episode 22 - Real Estate Market Update Late Summer 2021

From Here to There: Redefining Home - August 30, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes
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Jessica Cox - First Armless Pilot

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - August 26, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes
Prepare 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 Hous...

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Oliver Lam-Watson - Paralympian Wheelchair Fencer

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - August 20, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes
Great 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...

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Team USA - Going for Gold at Tokyo Paralympics

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - August 13, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes
For 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...

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Liz Plank - Award-winning journalist pens articles on disability equality, masculinuty, and inclusion

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - July 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes
Author, 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...

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LA Rollettes -Building a Community of Empowerment and Success Through a Sisterhood of Support

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - July 09, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes
After 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 ...

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Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - June 25, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes
Having 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...

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Disability Pride PA- COVID Can't Stop Us from Celebrating

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - June 11, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes
Every 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 thei...

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Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - May 28, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes
Collette 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 ...

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Alleles- More Than Just Prosthetic Covers

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - May 14, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes
Ten 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. McCaule...

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Next Step Orlando

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - April 23, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes
Amanda 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 independ...

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We Need Diverse Books Ensures Every Child is Represented

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - April 09, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes
Every 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 ...

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We Need Diverse Books Ensures Every Child is Represented

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - April 09, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes
Every 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 ...

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Osseointegration, Myoelectronics and Prosthetics-What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - March 26, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes
In 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 t...

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What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know with John Hattingh

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - March 26, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes
In 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 t...

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Equality and Authentic Representation in Hollywood with Jay Ruderman

Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - March 12, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes
Jay 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 Broth...

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