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We are back! Kicking off season 4 today with my guest Jere Chang. Jere is an educator in the state of Georgia. You may be familiar with her very popular page MsChangGifted on tiktok. Did you know that Jere lives with Spina Bifida. During our conversation, we talk about our journeys of living with Spina Bifida, and why we agree that it’s okay to be different. Let’s get into the conversation  Follow...

On this episode, I'm kicking off season 4! This is a very brief episode to provide an overview of what you can expect on the upcoming season of the OurView Podcast.  As always, our conversations will educate, raise awareness, and change the tone of conversation about disabilities.  New full episodes will begin in February 2022. In the meantime, you can catch up on all previous episodes wherever yo...

Catarina Rivera joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast to discuss DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). We also discuss how accessibility can be beneficial to all, not just those who have disabilities.  Visit Catarina’s website: www. Catarinarivera.com Follow Catarina on  Instagram @BlindishLatina  Follow OurView for more disability related content on all social media platforms @OurView4...

This episode is an Alegoria Takeover! Our hosts for this episode are Alina Grenier, Dr. Michelle Fynan and Nathan Todd.  The guest hosts play Alegoria. Alegoria is a board game co-created by Alina that "asks open-ended questions that inspire you to open your heart and mind with curiosity, respect, and empathy." Follow our guest hosts on Instagram Alina: @Alegoriagame  Dr. Michelle Fynan: @drfynan ...

A Conversation about Adaptive Clothing and Disability with Maria Abeyratne Maria Abeyratne joins me on this episode to discuss her adaptive clothing brand Adaptista, and the importance of clothing designers creating more adaptive clothing for those who have disabilities.   Follow us on social media: @OurView4life for more disability related content. Visit our website www.our-view.com     Follow Ma...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I am joined by my guest parent and advocate, Angela Beltran. Angela shares her story of raising a son with a disability and gives some useful tips for other parents raising children who have disabilities.    Follow Angela on Instagram: @Angelareneb   Follow OurView for more disability related content @OurView4life on all social media platforms

Dr. Carlene MacMillan joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. This episode is part of our Mental Health Monday Series. Dr. MacMillan is an adult and child psychiatrist. She is the founder of Brooklyn Minds, a team-based, tech-enabled comprehensive mental health practice.  We discuss how she and her team have utilized the social media platform, Clubhouse to bring awareness to and to change...

Anuradha joins me on the podcast today to discuss her nonprofit, the Special Needs Empowerment Hub. Follow the Special Needs Empowerment Hub on Instagram @Snehproducts   Follow OurView for more disability related content on Instagram @OurView4life

Nathan Todd joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. We discuss a variety of topics including Inspiration p*rn disability pride, and the importance of human connection.    Follow Nathan on instagram @TheRealNathanTodd   Follow us for more disability related content @OurView4Life 

Adriana Mallozzi joins me on this episode of the OurView Podcast. We discuss the benefits that assistive technology can have for the disabled community.    Follow us on social media @ourview4life, and to subscribe to our YouTube Page for more disability related content.     Follow Adriana on Instagram @Adrianamallozzi &  @Puffininno 

This episode is part of our Mental Health Monday series. Heidi Kay is a model, make up artist, and mental health advocate. She joins me on this episode to discuss invisible disabilities, and shares her story of living with a mental health diagnosis.    Follow Heidi on Instagram @heyitsheidikay   Follow our Instagram page for more disability related content @ourview4life Subscribe to the OurView Po...

On this episode I am joined by Alyson Patsavas, a Disabilities Studies Professor at the University of Illinois and film maker. We discuss her film Code of the Freaks, and disability representation in film. We talk about how stereotypes about those with disabilities can be reinforced film.  Follow our page for more disability related content @ourview4life    Subscribe to the OurView Podcast whereve...

Tamie Mcsweeney-Pettiford is a licensed realtor in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Tamie joins me on the show today to discuss options available to those who have disabilities who are interested in renting or owning a home.    If you are looking to rent, buy or sell, and are looking for accessible/adaptive options for your home   E-mail Tamie: Tamiepettiford@gmail.com Follow OurView on...

We are kicking off season 3 today with our guest Francesco Clark. Francesco joins the OurView Podcast to discuss his story of how a diving accident which left him paralyzed, led to the creation of his successful skincare line Clark’s Botanicals.  Visit Clark’s Botanicals online and receive 20% off any full size product using the code Art20: www.clarksbotanicals.com Follow Clark’s Botanicals Instag...

On today's episode I welcome my guest The Patient Doctor, Dr. Manisha Rayavarapu. Join our conversation as Dr. Manisha shares her story of living with Lupus.  Follow Dr. Manisha on Instagram: @manisharayavarapu Visit her website: https://thepatientdoc.com Follow OurView on Social Media for more disability related content: @Ourview4life on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Visit our Website...

On Today's episode I welcome my guest, Professor Karrin Lukacs. Join us as we discuss the importance of IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and how they must be tailored to meet the linguistically and culturally diverse needs of the families they are designed to help. To purchase Karrin's book Voices From Around the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families click...

On Today's episode, I welcome my guest Kellina Powell. Join our conversation as Kellina shares her experience of living as a deaf person. Follow Kellina on Instagram: @deafqueenboss Follow OurView on Social Media for more disability related content: @Ourview4life on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Visit our Website: https://linktr.ee/ourview4life

On This episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Santina Muha. Santina is a Jersey girl-->LA woman, actor, advocate, and comic. Host of Rollin' with My Homies.  Join our conversation as we discuss what it's like being wheelchair users, having to live life at 'Ass Level'  Follow Santina on Instagram: @Santinamuha  Follow OurView on Social Media for more disability related content:  @Ourvi...

On This episode of the OurView Podcast I welcome my guest Dr. Owen Muir, M.D. We discuss Bipolar Disorder: The symptoms and treatment options.  In a portion of our conversation Dr. Muir and I discuss Kanye West. when we are discussing Mr. West, please note we are not making a diagnosis of him, just discussing the diagnosis he has disclosed himself.  Follow OurView on Social Media for more disabili...

On This episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Paul Amadeus Lane. Paul discusses his journey of becoming a broadcaster, and how technology is important in disability inclusion.  Paul is a quadriplegic. He is an Accessibility  Consultant, TV & Radio Personality, Brand Ambassador, Keynote  Speaker, MC and is the host of TECH Zone.  Follow Paul on Instagram: @Paulamadeuslane   Follow OurV...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Angelica Medrano. Angelica has over 15 years of experience in special education and holds teaching certifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language. She began her teaching career as a Special Education teacher. She is the founder of EDU PrepSpace.    Edu PrepSpace focuses on advocacy, consulting, and tutoring. Visit the...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, my guest is Tiffany Yu. Tiffany Discusses how we all can become better allies to those in the disability community.  Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to amplify disabled voices; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $49.5k to 50 disability projects...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, our guest Troy Campbell discusses anxiety disorders. Troy is a Licensed Master Social Worker. He is also the founder of Time 4 Change Solutions, LLC., a company that is working to decrease stigma, reduce barriers to service and improve the health of a client’s mind, body and soul.  Visit Time 4 Change online: https://time4changesolutions.com   Follow OurView...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Tosin Ade. Join our conversation as we discuss how parents who are caregivers for their children who have disabilities can recognize the signs of burn-out before it actually occurs.  Follow OurView on Social Media for more disability related content:  @Ourview4life on  Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube   Visit our Website: https...

On this episode of the OurView Podcast, I welcome my guest Annie Treml. Annie is a Family Strategist. Having grown up the eldest sibling to a person with disabilities, Annie Treml is the go-to guide among special needs families ready to transform their parent-sibling and sibling-sibling relationships. Her shame-free no-nonsense approach ensures both typically-developing children and children with...