When Life Gives You Lemons

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to uncover groundbreaking insights and personal stories as we, Kevin and Palmi Henry, reflect on an extraordinary year of advocating for the disabled community on the When Life Gives You Lemons podcast. Join us as we share the emotional and transformative journey of navigating Kevin's battle with spinal cerebellar ataxia, while also exploring the advancements in brain...

Send us Fan Mail What if a tiny implant could unlock the mysteries of the mind and transform the lives of those with neurological disorders?" Join us as we, Kevin and Palmi Henry, take you on a journey through the cutting-edge realm of Neuralink technology. Having lived with spinal cell viral ataxia for over two decades, we share our unique perspective on how brain-computer interfaces could o...

Send us Fan Mail Can love withstand the test of a life-altering diagnosis? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Kevin and Pommy Henry as they share their journey navigating marriage with spinal cell viral ataxia in the mix. Their story is a testament to the power of communication, flexibility, and humor in the face of adversity. Kevin and Pommy invite us into their world, where they tackle ev...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it takes to revolutionize an industry and change lives for the better? Ralph Braun, the visionary behind BraunAbility, did just that. Join us as we explore his incredible journey and lasting legacy in the world of mobility solutions. From adaptive vehicles like our own customized 2022 Chrysler Pacifica to the innovation BraunAbility continues to deliver, we weigh...

Send us Fan Mail In episode Kevin & Palmi discuss how to access some programs to assist families with disabilities. ABLE Account Accessible Go Department of Vocational Development - This is a state run program we thought it was Federal, sorry.  The Link is to a website that allows one to locate a state program near you.  This website is courtesy of Career Onestop. Deshae Lott Quality of Life G...

Send us Fan Mail On the average, American families with a disabled person must earn 28% more than those with the same status.  There is only one source for this episode. the google AI (Bard), or google "disability Upcharge" on the search engine for more on this topic. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 1. Large Pillow Triangular/Wedge Shaped to help sit in bed. 2. Lap Tray, flat surface with a beanbag like underside. 3. Waterproof items , such as seat covers, rainsuits and for powerchairs a cover for the joystick/electronic controls. 4. Grabber/Reacher . 5. Headlamp . 6. Gloves , again waterproof but durable.  And depending on your climate, WARM. 7. Muscle Stimulator .  Used to...

Send us Fan Mail  Air Carrier Access Act ( ACAA ) part of DOT website. Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act ( CRIPA ) part of DOJ website. Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) . Individuals with Disabilities Act ( IDEA ). We Will be ending season 2 on 22 November, remember to enter the contest by our last episode. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kevin & Palmi talk a bit about the upcoming Paralympic games. Paralympics website. Examples of the medals Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kevin And Palmi explain some problems that often take years to resolve with the Vetrans Administration (VA). VA Website VA Disability Rates Lewis Black rants about what should be a simple claim. ***Warning*** This rant contains profanity! This came to our attentio n after the episode aired. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  Palmi and Kevin did some basic checking into SPS, then address some concerns about the Nursing Shortage and how it is being remedied. Celine Dion's $28m waterpark home she gave up for new life The U.S. Nursing Shortage: A State-by-State Breakdown. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kevin & Palmi discuss an article published by globaldisibilityinclusion.com by Meg O'Connell. We also make use of data about America's debt . I also wanted to post links to a couple items we mentioned; Grab bars Ramp   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Responding-to-Crises/National-Hotline-for-Mental-Health-Crises-and-Suicide-Prevention/ We talk a bit about mental disability, and how this is really a difficult subject for laymen to discuss. As always the best is to consult medical professionals. (PTSD) - Symptoms and causes Anxiety Disorders Psychology vs. Psychiatry and just in ca...

Send us Fan Mail Everybody has Injury at sometime in their lives.  Be aware of Temporary disability laws, so you can react accordingly. Disability Statistics Social Security Administration USA Today Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kevin & Palmi talk about service dogs and how they may be used under the law.  Everyone should be aware, each state may have additional laws, often hidden in areas one normally would not think to look. ADA website Busch recommended sites:  (no website) K-9 Training Center, Nita Eichman, (573) 979-3318 SIT Service Dogs Pet Pals/Therapy Dogs International ThunderHawk Canine Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin and Palmi Discuss some basic fraud tactics, prevention and reporting practices. new email contacts for hosts; Kevin:  zklh01@gmail.com Palmi :  pjhenry1984@gmail.com Federal Trade Commission  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail April is Parkinson's Disease awareness month. Palmi's YouTube channel has more details if you are looking to donate towards research efforts. Parkinson's Disease affects more that 10 million people, and that number is expected to grow in the near future. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  Advocacy work is hard work.  The best advocacy is done building up your community.  You get to se the results of your work locally.  On the opposing hand we do need be involved in both national and international discussions to both spread awareness  of handicapped issues and become aware of other solutions we had not considered. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Irish Eyes are Smiling... March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness month. There is presently 0 funding for research into (CP), we can do better. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Palmi interviews Kevin about his SCA and reveals things coming is Season 002 of our podcast, as well as launching her YouTube channel "Making Lemonade". Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Season 1 Finale. Going Boldly Forth. Kevin and Palmi talk about some of  the adventures, and misadventures of the recent past. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We explain a bit about deafness.  No we are not being stupid, we do realize no deaf people listen to podcasts.  But People in their support group may.  Or perhaps someone just met a deaf friend may, so deaf people get time in our spotlight on this episode. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail We discuss Cerebral Palsy with Guests Miss Alexis Johnson and Master Alan Williams. Support the show