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There's a lot of concern about what's going on politically right now and its impact on people with disabilities. It can seem daunting, a set-back and a reason to give up instead we must come together to figure out why these issues exist and have those uncomfortable conversations to help each other find the way forward! In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Robertson about his journey to become the...

Join us for an in-depth discussion with the Executive Director of Diversity Includes Disability - Eman Rimawi-Doster. We dive into the difficult yet necessary parallels dealing with humanity, the election, generational traumas we need to face, as well as the ways in which many marginalized are affected. 00:00   Intro02:26   Eman's Journey07:32   Medical Biases & Access To Care17:17   Looking W...

In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encour...

In this episode, we talk with Nellie Galindo about how she's helping by advocating for people with disabilities as an accessible sexual health educator and starting her own sexual health consulting company. 00:00       Intro 01:57        Nellie's Journey 22:24        Inclusivity = Productivity 24:24        Forward Thinkers 28:22        Our Natural Way, Well Being & Therapy 39:13         Teachi...

In this episode, we talk with #writer, #advocate and TBI survivor Brason Lee about his journey, disclosing a disability, psychological safety, his essays and other encouraging work! 00:00 Intro 02:01 Brason's Journey 06:25 Excelling With Perseverance 12:56 Choosing When To Disclose 16:57 Reflections Of A Pediatric Survivor Of A TBI: 42 Years Later 18:27 Sharing Hope And Joy 20:03 Difficulties Are...

In this episode, we'll talk with #advocate and #consultant Constance "Addie" Ray about how she's helping change policy to make the world more #accessible and #inclusive and the ways you can be inclusive too. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Constance's Journey 13:37 Accessible Housing, Business & Access For All 20:55 Partners & Policy Making Program 25:26 Striving For Equality &...

In this episode, we'll talk to Disability Equity and Justice #advocate Areta Guthrey about her journey with Bipolar disorder, D.E.I., the legal system, the discrimination and biases faced by much of the disability community... #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #equity #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #InvisibleDisability #DemandAvoidance #Bipolar #inclusion #ADA #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #m...

In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD...

In this episode, we talk with the Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing at Indeed, Donna Bungard! We chat about accessible hiring practices, inclusive employment, remote work, Indeed's collaboration with Billion Strong, Donna's own Journey and a whole lot more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #ADHD #LearningDisability #accessibility #inclu...

In this episode, we talk with The Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman about how he advocates for #accessibility and #inclusion by creating children's illustrated audiobooks! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision00:00...

We talk with Jennifer Gasner on this episode of #Journeys ! Jennifer is an #author and #blogger who talks with us about her journey with Friedreichs Ataxia, accessibility and intersectionality. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #FA #FriedreichsAtaxia #community #DisabilityCulture #intersectionality #TheAtaxian00:00 Intro 03:22 My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance...

On this episode of #Journeys we spoke with podcast host and disability advocate Chad Bouton about employment, inclusion, accessibility and so much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #podcaster #philanthropist #RetinitisPigmentosa #RP #ASD #autism #TheUnsytedRadio #GuideDogs #BlindAndLowVision #employment #independence #DisabilityDi...

On this episode of #Journeys we'll spoke with writer and travel blogger Kristin Secor! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #blogger #writer #MD #MuscularDystrophy #travel #accommodations #UncomfortableConversations #RedefineWork00:00 Intro 02:28 Kristin's Journey 06:41 Connections & Support 08:55 Disability Travel Blogging (US...

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 #Di...

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 #intersectiona...

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 Intro 02:30 Kaare's Journey 11:53 An Accessible W...

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 #Ne...

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 #Break...

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 & Accessibl...

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:...

Description: 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...

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. LINKS Joyfully Different - https://joyfullydifferent.co/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark...

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,...

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...

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 & Sh...