No Day is Normal

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the various barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in transportation. She shares personal experiences and insights on public transport, ride-sharing services, and air travel accessibility, emphasizing the need for better accommodations and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities.

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the intersection of marriage and ableism, sharing her personal experiences and insights on the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in navigating relationships and government policies. She highlights the impact of social security regulations on marriage decisions, the importance of accessibility in wedding p...

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal,' host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the importance of accessibility in housing for individuals with disabilities. She shares her personal experiences navigating housing challenges, the implications of the Fair Housing Act, and the need for reasonable accommodations. The conversation highlights innovative solutions for home accessibility, the struggles of f...

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the complexities and challenges of being a disabled parent. She shares her personal experiences, the societal biases faced by disabled parents, and the importance of community and representation. Kathlyn emphasizes the emotional and spiritual aspects of parenting, the need for support systems, and the tools that have hel...

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the workforce, particularly focusing on ableism, the impact of community support, and the complexities of navigating employment and disability benefits. The conversation highlights the importance of advocating for reasonable accommodations, understanding the implications o...

In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the critical issues surrounding accessibility and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, particularly in the healthcare system. She shares personal experiences that highlight the barriers faced by disabled individuals, including discrimination, gaslighting, and the need for better design in medical facilities. The c...

Today I share about my experience with ableism in college and lessons I learned along the way. I also share about the Office of Vocational Rehab. Office of Vocational Rehab https://rsa.ed.gov/about/states

Today I talk about my experience in the public school system and how some people think separate disability focused classrooms are still ableism. I also explain about what structures public schools have put into place to accommodate disabled students. Info on 504 and IEP plans https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/differences-between-504-plan-and-individualized-e...

Today I share about my own stories and strugglies with internalized ableism.

Today I talk about disability civil rights history, the Americans for Disability Act and personal story of discrimination. Disability Rights History Timeline https://disabilities.temple.edu/resources/disability-rights-timeline ADA explanation- https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/ada/

Intro episode where I share about myself, important definitions and my purpose for this podcast. Links to definitions. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ableism https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disability https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessibility