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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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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 Intro02:30 Kaare's Journey11:53 An Accessible Website vs. A User Friendly Website or Both17:20 Awareness, Empathy & Legal Process19:25 Make It Fable26:41 Being Supportive Rather Than Punitive30:32 A.R.I.A. (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Supportive Tools32:50 D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Realities 38:54 Building Confidence In Accessibility40:10 Software & Hardware44:28 Speech Recognition Software (TOX, Mobile Speak & Dragon)47:19 Kaare's & Contact InfoLINKS___Kaare's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaare.dehard.7Kaare'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-accessibilityWAYS YOU CAN HELP___Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia
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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 #humanity00:00 Intro04:04 Cheri's Journey20:48 Intuitive Spirituality34:02 Teaching Intuitively42:39 A Hopeful Future For Humanity 46:56 Visual & Spatial Skills55:19 A Difficult Family Experience1:02:58 Explaining Spiritual Science & Understanding Our Purpose 1:09:51 Cheri's Contact Info, Books & Projects1:17:00 Writing Automaticity, Cursive & Finding GraceLINKS___Cheri's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cheri.dottererCheri's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ Cheri's Website - https://www.cheridotterer.comHandwriting 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/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia
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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 #IndividualizedEducationPlan00:00 Intro02:28 Piper & Bishop's Journey07:36 The Challenge Of Unlearning Ableism10:25 The Neurodiverse And Intersectionality Experiences13:42 We All See/Hear Through Unique Lenses That Should Connect Us16:24 Synesthesia Book Research17:20 Learning To Not Undermine Life Experiences20:37 Sensory Maps, Opened Resources and Creative Minds24:39 Intuitive Connections And Physiological Safety27:15 Investing In Inclusion And True DEI Initiatives30:49 Assistive Teaching And Individualized Education Plan (IEP)34:32 Inclusive Neurodiversity Programs38:40 AI's Lack Of Neurodiverse Knowledge 42:14 Rejection & Societal Expectations in Corporate Culture50:33 Piper's Projects, Books And Contact Info55:06 Media Usually Has A Negative Connotation 57:13 Respectful Healthcare = More Connection & ProductivityLinks___Piper's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/piper.hutsonPiper's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/piper-hutson-77829925/ Piper's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@historicallypassionatewith481Unlearning Ableism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rd0HyZAuUInclusive Smart Museums: Engaging Neurodiverse Audiences and Enhancing Cultural Heritage - https://amzn.to/4cjg1KISensemaking and Neuroaesthetics: Neuroarts and the Spectrum of Neurodiverse Experiences - https://amzn.to/4cfkePLWays You Can Help___Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia
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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 LINKSChloe's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BSStalkChloe'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 HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe 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
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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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#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #accessibility #ally #braille #community #humanity #inclusivity #inclusion #blindness #Journeys #podcast #interview #stigmas #bias #accessibility #misconceptions
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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 LINKSAimee Copeland Foundation - https://aimeecopelandfoundation.org/All Terrain Georgia - https://www.allterraingeorgia.org/Action Trackchair - https://actiontrackchair.com/___WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #podcast #interview #amputee #anemia #NecrotizingFaciitis #nature #outdoors #hiking #trails #AllTerrainWheelchairs #accessibility #inclusion
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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 HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunityFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gcommunitySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #UnderTheSurface #SettingBoundaries #respect #newPerspective #community
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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 RecapLINKSUnited 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/UnitedSpinalAssociationAdvocacyNetworkAnnie'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 HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #Journeys #podcast #interview #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #PowerWheelchair #paralysis #teacher #advocacy #ReadyToRoll #author #speaker #nonprofit
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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 LINKSBe Beyond Borders - https://bebeyondborders.com/Be Beyond Borders on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bebeyondborders/Be Beyond Borders on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bebeyondbordersBe Beyond Borders on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bebeyondbordersSolène 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
The Inclusion Conversation Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjUkcAG7VMGKW6gfqA346-ON3QyHDDg31___WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #interview #diversity #ADHD #entrepreneur #speaker #intersectionality #language #InternalizedAbleism
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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
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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 Network21:17 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 Strong47:41 Solutions In Advocacy LINKSMIT Solve - https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/learning-for-civic-action-challenge/solutions/76366Billion Strong www.billion-strong.orgGlobal Network of Young Persons with Disabilities - https://gnypwd.org/SSStart - https://ssstart.org/___WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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 Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe 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
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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 Representation25:12 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 RecapLINKS:CP Isn't Me: https://amzn.to/3PDbUP8CP Isn't Me Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089898101346___WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___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.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #cpisntme #author #CP #CerebralPalsy #accessibility #equity #employment #barriers #stigmas
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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'sJourney
07:46 Addressing Needs Fairly
13:40 Media's Harmful PortrayalOf Disabilities
16:20 Nathan's MisunderstoodCommunication and Trying To Help Others Understand
19:00 Tackling Difficult IssuesWith Research and Discussions
21:57 Addressing Toxic CyclesThrough Advocacy And Education
25:31 Comforts, Patience AndDetermination
26:38 Promote Unity Rather ThanDivision
28:20 Humanity Has Forgotten WhoWe Are
33:01 The Hero Complex
34:04 George's Books on Autism
40:28 Positive Analogies
43:02 George's SpeakingEngagements On Autism
44:45 Don't Get Caught Up InTerminology
47:22 Communication Is SoImportant
51:24 Embracing Autism
55:36 Masking Is Not A NewConcept
58:40 George's E-book And AudioBook
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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 Disability19:24 Teaching And Learning 21:24 Cultures Create Disparities And Value With Hierarchy27:17 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 Individuality41:44 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 TomorrowLINKS:Nicole on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NicoleMYSmithNicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolemysmith/Pro Dignity, No Doubt Podcast - https://www.dignitydefense.org/pro-dignity-no-doubtDignity Defense - https://www.dignitydefense.org/___WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick 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 [email protected]___Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia#disability #m4gadvocacymedia #parenting #CP #CerebralPalsy #DignityDefense #nonprofit #podcast #interview #humanity #labels #equality #accessibility #advocacy
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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
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ThisAbility's website: https://www.thisability.co.za/
AccessAbility's website: https://accessabilitiesexpo.com/
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