Friends with wheels

A conversation with Josie Jarvis about her work in OT science.

In this episode, I talk with Lauren Schipper an HR specialist who specializes in providing accommodations in the workplace.

In this episode, I talk with Celia Hensman about her work in disability policy.

In this episode, I talk with Melody Furze, a professor who works with children with visual impairments.

A conversation with Linda Kendall Fields a professor of Social work at UNC Chapel Hill.

In this episode, I talk with Danielle Johnson, an ADA Coordinator and disability management counselor.

In this episode, I talk with Kristin Jarvis Adams about what it was like to navigate the world with her son who has a disability, what resources were available, and how they overcame those challenges.

In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Hall & Tisha Shah of Therafriends Community Partners about their work in the disability community.

In this episode, I talk with Jenna Meehan about her journey as an occupational therapist, her work as an occupational therapist and among other things. 

In this episode, I talk with Athina Maganzini (Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center) a speech language pathologist about how HSDC's Speech and Hearing Department is helping people with disabilities

In this episode, I talk with Melanie Soto, the executive director of the Arc of Arizona.

In this episode, I talk with Christy Reese, executive director of FACT Oregon.

In this episode, I talk with Seanna Herring-Jensen, program manager at All Aboard. Link to their website: https://www.allaboardwa.org/

In this episode, I talk with Teal Sherer an actress, disability advocate, and writer about her journey in the acting industry, her web series, My Gimpy Life & so much more!  Check out New Mobility Magazine: https://newmobility.com/ My Gimpy Life: https://www.youtube.com/c/MyGimpyLifeShow

In this episode, I talk with Erica Voisine of Disability Law Colorado. Link to website for more info:  http://www.disabilitylawco.org/ 

In this episode, I talk with Danielle Bailey a disability integration specialist about how she helps people with disabilities in natural disasters, floods, etc.

In this episode, I talk with Melinda Young-Flynn, communications director of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.  Link to Tax Credit: https://www.wataxcredit.org/

A conversation with my friend, Jonah Perez about his career goals and aspirations as well as some of the challenges with pursuing those goals.

In this episode I talk with Maureen Decoste of Ability Now.  Website can be found here: https://abilitynowbayarea.org/ 

In this episode, I talk with Eli Perez, a DO-IT Scholar alumnus about what he's doing career wise, what motivated him to pursue  that career path, challenges he encountered along the way (his career path) and so much more.  Hope you tune in!

In this episode, I talk with Clara Dawson about her work in museums and how she helps people with low vision.

In this episode, I talk with Scott Elliott, Executive Director of ICAN, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment, feel empowered, develop life skills, and so much more. Check out their website here !

I talk with Kristin Gilger, professor of business journalism and director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism about what NCDJ is, how it teaches students and journalists to cover people with disabilities a certain way, how people with disabilities should be talked about in the news (ex. more stories/coverage that center on disability related issues) and so much more! Feel free to c...

In this episode, I talk with DO-IT Ambassador and my good friend, Emily Boeschoten about her work as a research study coordinator, her area of research, and so much more!

In this episode, I talk with Kodi-Smith Doty of Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation about what the organization does to help people with disabilities, be independent, self-sufficient, and active members in their community. Check out their website here !