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Curiosity struck me today! I saw a UPS EV and it inspired this quick podcast about how ‘What can Brown do for you?’ Has gone green! Is that the best idea? An introductory conversation on Alex Garrett Podcasting ! Link cited: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-fleets/electric-delivery-vans-set-to-surge-in-the-us

To wrap this series on NDEAM, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I welcomed a friend and advocate within the disability community, Dr. Chris Rosa. Dr. Rosa is the NEW President of The Henry Viscardi Center! Links to references on Alex Garrett Podcasting Viscardi Center: https://www.viscardicenter.org/ Dept. of Labor Honors NDEAM: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

Links to go along with my conversation talking to Joseph McDonald, Co-President of the Institute For Career Development. As heard on Alex Garrett Podcasting during National Disability Employment Awareness Month! (NDEAM) ICDNYC website: https://www.icdnyc.org/

Tune in to this conversation with the Center for Independent Disabled New Yorkers. Executive Director Dr. Sharon McLennon-Weir and I talk advocacy for more employment of people with disabilities . This conversation kicks off a mini series on Alex Garrett Podcasting honoring National Disability Employment Awareness!

Thanks to Joe Slaninka for talking about Spina Bifida, the Henry Viscardi School/Center , and National Disability Employment Awareness Month on Alex Garrett Podcasting! For more information on my conversation with Joe Slaninka click this link for the NYS Spina Bifida Assn. of New York State : http://sbanys.org Viscardi night at the Islanders LINK : https://offer.fevo.com/120222-islanders-vs-predat...

Alex Garrett Podcasting covers the Kaiser Foundation's glaring research of those losing Medicaid as COVID Federal Emergency powers are set to expire 1-11-22. ( https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/what-happens-when-covid-19-emergency-declarations-end-implications-for-coverage-costs-and-access/) HHS statement on rolling back Emergency Powers and Medicaid Eligibility ( https://aspe.h...

On Alex Garrett Podcasting, we introduce GETIDA CEO Yoni Mazor. The conversation ranges from inflation rate AND what it means to be an Amazon Influencer! Links: https://getida.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getida365

A spate of brain injuries dramatically displayed by Miami Dolphin QB Tua Tagovailoa has led me to question why the NFLPA is waiting until now to adapt its protocols in partnership with the NFL. How was he cleared after last week’s first half?! Links to NJ HS sports injuries as highlighted by Eddie Granado, AlexGPodcast Contributor Linden, NJ: https://abc7ny.com/linden-new-jersey-high-school-footba...

The disabled community like everyone else pays taxes back into the government. So on Alex Garrett Podcasting I believe our voices need to be heard at the voting booth! Join Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY’s voter registration drives around Queens this week 9/12-9/14! More info: https://www.cidny.org/

Just last week, service dogs and all kind of assistance dogs were honored with national and international assistance dog day (August 4th). Find out more about the Canine Companions! https://canine.org

Don’t miss my conversation with Steve Serio, TEAM USA Paralympic Captain for Wheelchair basketball, REMY , the three point shooter for Team CUNY and Crissy on behalf of the Women’s team! We round out with another update with Coach Ryan Martin!

Take a listen to Coach Ryan Martin; Team CUNY veterans Shane Knox and Malkeet Singh all break down day one of the CUNY WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CAMP!

It’s the SUPER BOWL OF ADAPTABILITY! Americans with Disabilities Act turns 32 today and a huge thanks to Dr. Henry Viscardi as always!

Don't miss this conversation with the epic cosplayer, Colleen Cosplay ! She talks about adapting her Cosplay into the disability world through use of her crutches and wheelchair. Check out her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwawqRRC6rYt0vFtSq8V7g She's got a great story to tell and I'm so glad got to talk with her on Alex Garrett Podcasting!

Links to today's conversation with regard to the Department of Transportation's Airline Passengers With Disabilities ;Bill of Rights : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nOVGhIK10w&t=11s Daily News' Exposing of neglect toward kids with emotional disabilities in District 75 in Brooklyn: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-district-75-adams-betrayal-emotional-disabilities-20220718-pjnwop...

Yes it’s true, Hampton-ites are getting botox in their bladders to prevent urological issues on their vanity drives to the Hamptons! I react on Alex Garrett Podcasting. Link: https://www.insider.com/hamptons-bladder-pae-traffic-urine-botox-2022-6?amp

Thanks to Shane Knox, Team CUNY adaptive athlete for joining Adapting with Alex Garrett. We talk the upcoming wheelchair basketball camp and Shane's career as an athlete , assistant coach AND someone who has overcome spina bifida from birth.

We touch on the psychological impact of the overturning of Roe V. Wade. This impact will be on both genders on Alex Garrett Podcasting and we talked with psych major Danny Voyes.

Thanks to Greg Floyd , Teamsters 237 President for joining Alex Garrett to discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the City Council finally working to adapt NYCHA for the unionized workers of the New York City Housing Authority. Teamsters: https://www.local237.org/

I want to direct you to two reputable healthcare companies: LoCost Medical Supplies ( https://www.locostmedicalsupply.com ) and ConvaTec ( https://www.convatec.com/ostomy/) are reliable in getting medical devices to you amidst the supply chain crisis . On Alex Garrett Podcasting, I advocate for the humbling of Big-Pharma as well during this period of inflation and moving forward out of this pandem...

Link to story on arrest of Jan 6 rioter in MI: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/09/ryan-kelley-michigan-republican-gop-governor-candidate-arrested/7566967001/ Petition to demand recall of Bragg: https://www.change.org/p/constituents-remove-manhattan-da-bragg-demand-a-recall-election-now

I played an excerpt from the Mike Birbiglia Podcast in which Mike interviewed Michael J. Fox ( https://bit.ly/3tfpHkO) about how progressed the ‘Back to the Future’ star’s Parkinsons has increased. It’s an intense listen to Fox’s own words, which I replay for you on Alex Garrett Podcasting.

Thanks to Pat Jordan and David Maxwell for a day one chat from the Games for the Physically Challenged!

Alex Garrett jumped on to talk with fellow Wisdom App talk host Kimberly Kaye to discuss rollerblading with one leg in and around NYC! We also hear from Kimberly what rollerblading along Venice Beach in California is like! Her full episode is HERE: https://app.wisdom.audio/talks/9a73cfe0-c5d3-11ec-b4fc-0e6aee9420d7 Download Wisdom on both Apple and Android right now!