Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast Hour

In this podcast episode Senator Sheldon Whitehouse tells us more about the importance of universal and accessible design. He then shares with us about the inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster evacuation planning. Senator Whitehouse also discusses with us about the importance of tackling climate change.

In this podcast episode Jay Ruderman tells us more about the disability rights movement in Israel. He then discusses with us about the issues facing the disability community and the role of the Ruderman Family Foundation in tackling these issues.

In this podcast episode Jesi Stracham tell us more about the Wheel with Me Foundation. She then discusses with us about the importance of representation through her series about a wheelchair user by a wheelchair user. Jesi also shares with us about her passion for adaptive sports.

Gwen Buck joined me in this podcast hour, to share her thoughts about climate change, how this passion for the environment started and the inclusion of the disability community in the climate change discussion.

Bill McKibben honored me by joining me in this podcast hour to share with us his passion for the environment and where it came from, he also shares with us about 350, their rallies and how they are more accessible for people with disabilities.

Juliet Davenport joined me in this podcast episode to share her passion for atmospheric physics, her involvement in the climate change fight as well as her achievements in this arena.

Erik Solheim joined me in this podcast to discuss climate change issues and solutions, the win win win policies, his involvement in disability advocacy and the impact of climate change on people with disabilities.

In this podcast episode Curtis McGrath tells us more about the attitudinal barriers and discrimination faced post injury and how he overcame these challenges. He then discusses with us about the physical barriers encountered in the "real" world. Curtis also shares with us about his relationship with an able-bodied person and the obstacles faced post injury after transitioning to becoming a person...

In this podcast episode Dana Vollmer discusses with us about the advantages and disadvantages of having an invisible disability and the misconceptions and discrimination faced. Dana Vollmer also shares with us about her misdiagnosis experience and how it affected her life.

In this podcast episode Jeremy Schmidt and Erik Neufeld tell us more about their accessible tourism company. Erik then discusses with us about his disability advocacy work in morocco. Finally both Erik and Jeremy share with us about the accessible cities in Morocco.

In this podcast episode, Ade Adepitan shares with us about the physical and attitudinal challenges faced in travel journalism and how he overcomes them.  He then shares with us his working experience as it relates to his physical disability.  Ade also tells us more about the innate and inherent skills needed to be a journalist. He also shares with us about the  impact of climate cha...

In this podcast episode Chella Man shares with us about his transition journey and process into becoming the person he Identified into. Chella then discusses with us about his advocacy work for the LBTQ and disability communities and its impact on his life. Chella also shares with us about the behind the scenes story of the superhero story, Titans and what it's like to be an actor in that show.

In this podcast episode Ashley Lyn Olson tells us more about her injury and how that impacted her life. She then discusses with us about dating life as a person with a physical disability.

In this podcast episode Janet Labreck tells us more about her disability and how it impacted her life. She then shares with us the challenges she faced as a person of color and with a disability. Janet also discusses with us about the importance of technology in improving the life of people with disabilities.

In this podcast episode Miles O’Brien shares with us about his post injury life experience and equipment/tools used to support him in his daily life. He then discusses with us about confidence and ways to cultivate it.

In this podcast episode, El Gibbs tells us more about Australia’s immigration policy and discrimination. She also discusses with us about climate change and its impact on people with disabilities.

In this podcast episode Dinesh Palipana shares with us some advice for people with disabilities regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He then tells us more about his post-injury experience and the way that changed his view towards human nature. Dinesh also gives us some advices about dating for people with spinal cord injury.

In this podcast episode Dana Bolles tells us more about her career as an engineer and the role model that helped her pursue that path. She then discusses with us about the role of her family in shaping her career trajectory.  Dana also shares with us about employee resources group and their mission.

In this podcast episode Eric Lipp explains to us in details about his disability and its impact on his life. He then tells us about the services provided by the Open Doors organization. Moreover, Eric shares with us about the United States Air Carriers Access Act and his involvement in its implementation.

In this podcast episode Karen Saba tells us about disability advocacy work in the middle east. She then discusses with us about the biggest barriers to equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities in the Middle east. Karen also discusses with us about the key to collaborating with a diverse group of people in an international level.

In this podcast episode Devon Palermo tells us more about DPI adaptive fitness. He also discusses with us about the skills needed to create a useful adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities. Devon also shares with us some tips on staying fit for people with disabilities.

In this podcast episode Steph Aiello tells us more about her passion of doing makeup. She also shares with us about social stigma towards people with disabilities and changes needed to shape the image of the disability community. Steph then discusses with us about her responsibilities as a role model and influencer for people with disabilities.

In this podcast episode, Kings Floyd shares with us about the importance of representation. She also tells us more about her role as the co-chair of the Dc Metro Adapt. Kings also discusses with us about her experience of protesting with ADAPT and being arrested at the Capitol Building.

In this podcast episode Amy Currotto shares with us her dream of becoming an opera singer. Amy also tells us more about her international disability advocacy work as well as Model UN Program. She also discusses with us about how her family and friends advocated for her with her specific disability.

In this podcast episode, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo shares with us about her post injury experience and the role models that helped her overcome and embrace her disability and shaped her identity. She also discusses with us about the tools that helped her succeed in life. Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo also shares with us about people’s misconceptions and fears towards disability.