Don't burn the day

In this episode, AJ sits down with Adrianne Mascho from Feeldom to talk about the new products and the feedback that the company has received over the past year.  Please go to https://www.feeldomlife.com/ and use code 1life2live at checkout to get 10% off your order. Also, don't forget to check us out on our social media platforms and Like, Share, and Subscribe. 

we are often reminded when it is too late that relationships are truly what matters and should be treated like it was something that is living in a fast-paced life we often get caught up in our own situations and forget to slow down and value those true relationships I hope this episode reminds someone to call whoever you may not have been in contact with for a while. https://www.feeldomlife.com/ www.dbtdmedia.com

In this episode, the team gives our thoughts on the life and work of the disability icon and trailblazer Auti Angel. Plus details on upcoming events such as the Family Cafe www.familycafe.net May 27-29 Abilities Expo www.abilitiesexpo.com  https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dbtdpod https://www.dbtdpod.libsyn.com   

On this episode of DBTD, AJ is joined by Alicia Dorough Campiglia to talk about the last year of her life since overcoming a horrific motorcycle accident on April 10th, 2021. In the episode, she discusses how she engages with young children who ask questions and also o how her working with people with disabilities at a young age helped her during this time in her life during this drastic change  https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dbtdpod https://www.dbtdpod.libsyn.com

In this episode, the DBTD team sits back and chats with AJ's younger brother and roommate KC Adams.  https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode the DBTD team meets with Adriene Mascho representative of Feeldom to discuss some new things that they have going on such as Valentine's Day sale where you can get 50% off their merchandise on their Amazon store as well as use the code 1life2live at checkout at feeldomlife.com you can catch the Feeldom team at the abilities expo in April  in Philidelphia and New York  Link to Feeldome Shop and Sale: https://www.amazon.com/feeldom?maas=m... https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode, AJ discusses his thoughts on the Mental Health Day 2022 that was hosted by agencies all across Vermont but it was done through Zoom so anyone could attend this informative event He also gives an update on future plans for the team and his feelings on winter and its effects on disabilities.  For more info go to National Alliance On Mental Health | Vermont (namivt.org) and DRVT 1-800-834-7890 – 141 Main St., Ste. 7 Montpelier, VT 05602 (disabilityrightsvt.org)  Thank you to our sponsors; Feeldom https://www.feeldomlife.com/ use the code 1lfe2live to save 15% off premium mobility gear. and Friendlyshoes  www.friedlyshoes.com use the code frienz4lyfe and save 10% off 

In the first episode of a brand new season of Don't Burn The Day the team gives tips for finding self-love within the disabled community and tips on being kind to yourself so that you can help in your segment of the world in which you live but you cant give to others what you don't have so we break down some daily routines that we think may bring you value in 2022 and beyond https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode, the DBTD team looks back at a great 2021 and also looks ahead at what's to come in 2022 we look at the great moments we've shared with our guests this year https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode, the DBTD team shares gift ideas and coupon codes for this holiday season from some of our valued partners  https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode, we speak with Adrianne Mascho of Feeldom about their great bags that are perfect for anyone who uses a wheelchair and we are proud to offer our listeners a 15% off coupon code by using 1life2live at checkout www.feeldomlife.com  https://www.feeldomlife.com/discount/... Use code: 1LIFE2LIVE for 15% off any item https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode DBTD is joined by Mason Hall Morris as we give advocates ideas on how they can make an impact in 2022. Mason shares her journey as an activist  Mason's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhmorris/ Join us December 11th for our Virtual Holiday Bonanza at the link below: https://www.dbtdmedia.com/virtual-hol... https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

The DBTD crew gives some ideas on how you can spend your Thanksgiving holiday and we tell you what each of us are thankful for http://www.rescuemissionga.com/ https://www.clarawhitemission.org/ https://us.depaulcharity.org/depaul-h... https://foodpantryofgreencovesprings.... https://jaxhumane.org/ https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

In this episode, the DBTD team meets with author, consultant, and small business owner Robin Williams Evans to talk about her family's journey with raising a child with cerebral palsy and her journey of starting a small business called Wyatt Wear a collection of fashionable bibs dedicated to anyone that doesn't want to keep doing more laundry because there is food on your shirts :p Robin is an author of a book called Living A Happy Life With A Special-Needs Child this book is a resource for new parents of children with disabilities with the aim of being sort of a road map of what to expect  Robin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Happy-L... https://wyattwear.com/ Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://friendlyshoes.com/ Use code: frienz4lyfe for 10% off your entire order https://pattiandricky.com / Use code: DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

Shannon is joined by Ryan Garcia of Friendly Shoes in this episode they discuss the fusion between fashion and function of the Friendly shoes for anybody they also discuss the new kids line the I can 2  line of fashionable shoes this line is perfect for kids with sensory issues you can find out more information by going to www.friendlyshoes.com  https://friendlyshoes.com/ Check out their new line of shoes for kids, the iCan2: https://friendlyshoes.com/ican2 https://pattiandricky.com / DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/  

in this episode, the story of Kai and his mom is one of unconditional love and understanding as Kai has become one of the youngest drag queens in the Madison, Wisconsin area as he performs at The Five Nightclub the Derubis family is a tight-knit family that advocates for many LGBTQIA causes such as the trover project and it gets better as the impossible project. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://itgetsbetter.org/ https://pflag.org/ See more about the I'm Possible project and Kai's Photos here: https://www.facebook.com/ArrowStarPho... https://friendlyshoes.com/ https://pattiandricky.com / DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

DBTD had an open conversation with The Loneliness Coach, Nathan Todd, who walked us through some eye-opening exercises that we hope you will get value from. This is a wonderful, insightful hour that we hope helps a lot of listeners.

DBTD meets with Jacob Pacheco, pro surfer, model, and entrepreneur in this interview Jacob speaks about the difficulty of growing up with cerebral palsy and often facing challenges that knocked him down but it's about how he was able to get back up and become a Ted talk speaker and owner of his own company Prone to Ride for more information https://www.pronetoride.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viMqN77jno4 More information and all our previous episodes can be found atwww.dbtdmedia.com

in this episode, AJ and Shannon provide some interesting information about cerebral palsy as we celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day and the millions of reasons there needs to be more education and awareness surrounding the largest group of people that have a disability.  We hope that you enjoy this informative episode for more information you can go to www.worldcerebralpalsyday.org #worldcerebralpalsyday #millionofreasons  you can also go to the DBTD facebook page www.facebook.com/dbtdpod   

Josh Smith from the Cerebral Palsy Conference joins AJ for part 2 of their interview discussing the upcoming Cerebral Palsy Conference topics include mind and body connection and parenting a child with cerebral palsy There is still time to register for this great conference  go to www.cerebralpalsyconfernce.org for all the information 

Shannon and A.J. are joined by Jessica Ducan former classmate of Shannon's reunites to talk about a bit of their high school history as well as Jessica's work now as curator of Fun 4 Tally Kids, a website that collects activities events, and family-related information for things to do around the Tallahassee Fl area for more information go to www.fun4tallykids.com If you are looking to bring a website like this to your community reach out to Jessica for more details. Thank you to our sponsors Cerebral Palsy Conference, Green Mountain Support Services, Friendly Shoes, and Patti & Ricky 

in this episode, AJ sits down with award-winning photographer and speaker Jaleel King and talks about how he got started in photography and how other people with disabilities could find creative outlets through picking up a camera among other topics. Find out more about Jaleel at his website  www.jaleelking.com

in this episode, we sit down with the head of Green Mountain Support Services to talk about the upcoming Cerebral Palsy Conference taking place October 1-2. Join us for this informative conversation and you can find more information about the 6th annual Cerebral Palsy Conference by going to www.cerebralpalsyconference.org you can also check out the work of Green Mountain Support Service by visiting www.gmssi.org we will see you all at the 6th annual CP conference a reminder that registration is free so come get informed 

Over the years of producing our show we have often been asked the same question "what Don't Burn The Day means to us" we hope to answer this and also touch on what it's like to be a social media influencer with a disability. In this episode we talk about a book event that happened this evening that you can go to our youtube channel DBTD youtube channel we would also like to thank our sponsors   Cerebral Palsy Conference - www.cerebralpalsyconference.org October 1 and 2 this will be a virtual event Green Mountain Support Service - www.gmssi.org Friendly Shoes -www.friendlyshoes.com Patti and Ricky - www.pattiandricky.com use code DBTD10 at checkout for 10% off

Whitney Bailey is on a mission to educate society while advocating for the needs of the disabled community and motivating others to maximize their potential. She is the host of the podcast, Spastic Chatter which features stories from those in the cerebral palsy community. Whitney has a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Services and a master's degree in Special Education. She has worked with various disability organizations and is currently the project manager for Diversability. http://whitbailey.com/  https://friendlyshoes.com/ https://pattiandricky.com / DBTD10 for 10% off your entire order The CP conference is coming up! It is a virtual event held on October 1st and 2nd. Cerebral Palsy Conference Registration: https://cerebralpalsyconference.org/ Sponsored by Green Mountain Services: https://www.gmssi.org/ https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

We had the chance to sit down and speak with advocate and new author of the book "Queens to Queens How the Madison Drag Community Saved My Life" Jaimie Sherling. We also spoke about her many projects she is involved with as an advocate and also her growing popularity on Instagram thanks to her Formal Friday's post that she has done for 69 consecutive Fridays while going through chemo. There is more to this great chat so we hope you enjoy. Follow us at www.facebook.com/dbtdpod and www.dbtdmedia.com Thank you to all our sponsors www.cerebralpalsyconference.org www.friendlyshoes.com www.pattiandricky.com www.gmssi.org

DBTD had the chance to sit down with content creator Emily Bottinick from the Youtube channel, Emily's Life On Wheels, to talk about some of her experiences as a content creator and much more. If you want to find out more about Emily here are her links  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.bottinick Instagram: emilyslifeonwheels YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmilyBot... We would also like to thank our wonderful sponsors Friendly Shoes, Patti and Ricky, and Green Mountain Support Services who is hosting the 6th annual Cerebral Palsy Conference Friendly Shoes: https://friendlyshoes.com/ Patti and Ricky: https://pattiandricky.com  use code DBTD10 at checkout for 10% off your entire order Green Mountain Services: https://www.gmssi.org/ Cerebral Palsy Conference Registration: https://cerebralpalsyconference.org/ DON'T BURN THE DAY  -  https://www.dbtdmedia.com/

in this episode the DBTD team celebrates the 31st anniversary of the ADA while discussing ways that it can be improved. we also discuss our opinions on why it is so important for the restoration of social security act to be put into law to help many of us who are on SSI. https://grijalva.house.gov/sites/grijalva.house.gov/files/documents/SSI%20Restoration%20Act%202021%20Sec%20by%20Sec.pdf https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/07/27/on-ada-anniversary-biden-recommits-to-disability-rights/29424/?fbclid=IwAR2bl9G3LPMj2pQWiDGSjEnI_4et9r9w2vhYw8ZuvtGGUlxYiELxqiuNF4A https://www.amazon.com/Being-Heumann-Unrepentant-Disability-Activist/dp/0807002801/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A7BYPET9GUWO&dchild=1&keywords=being+heumann&qid=1627573373&sprefix=being%2Caps%2C250&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1jBcptv-3Pw4CTjuazK_Q6-NcLj_NDPoEQrO8HIypahpAj6BkZfOYYbpI

The DBTD team wanted to share our thoughts on the proposed bill that would give more people on social security a raise in their benefits along with other perks that aren't allowed now this biss would help many people be more productive in their communities so if you have a person in your life who is on disability please push for this bill to be passed

It's been said that young people can change the world or the world around them well this is exactly what a 15 year old Louis Braille did when he made the braille system that would change the world for many visually impaired people around the world. This is his story.

When you think of the word inclusion themeparks aren't first to come to mind but this isn't the case in San Antonio, TX as they have the first ultra accessible themepark Morgan's Wonderland. Don't Burn The Day was able to speak with Nikki Young the edutainment director for Morgan's Wonderland. We spoke about everything that is happening. What it's like to be the first of its kind and much much more. This is an insightful conversation that will hopefully let people in on the exciting things happening with this wonderful organization. For more information you can visit www.morganswonderland.com and the Morgan's Wonderland Inclusion Foundation www.mwif.com 

In episode 2 of our Pioneers of the ADA series, DBTD looks at the contributions of Ed Roberts, who many would say is the father of the independent living movement. Ed would be instrumental in opening the door for people with disabilities to attend UCLA at Berkley among many different accolades which we will cover in this episode. We hope you enjoy this episode of DBTD's Pioneers of the ADA series. 

Every July the disability community celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and  Don't Burn The Day will take this month as an opportunity to profile many of the men and women that helped to open the door for many of us. We are starting the series by looking at the life of Mr Justin Dart Jr and his take no for an answer attitude. We hope you enjoy this series over the coming weeks.

in this episode of DBTD we are joined by Alex Herold the founder and ceo of www.pattiandricky.com the largest adaptive fashion marketplace on the internet. In our discussion we disciss the foundation of PattiandRicky.com and also where Alex sees the industry going in the future and we were able to partner together to give our listeners 10% off anything sitewide if you use the code DBTD10 at checkout the site has everything you could need if youre looking for adaptive  clothing or accessories. 

in this episode we sit down once again with artist musician and activist Kat Jones 

in this teo part interview Kat Jones opens up about her work as an artist and a musician and an activist this is a very insighful episode but it is not for children there are many different things you will be able to take away from this episode on topics like mental health and not being afraid to be yourself. www.katjonesmusic.com

the team discusses the video that went viral over the past few weeks about the wheelchair that was damaged by Delta airlines we discuss the ways that the travel industry can better serve their disabled passengers  note Our apologies for the name mix up. Bree was the friend and Gabrielle was the lady that it https://www.newsweek.com/woman-claims-delta-airlines-broke-her-wheelchair-during-flight-viral-video-1595009?amp=1&fbclid=IwAR1_xoutWJphMmd6XLpcXGQfnk4lzrahLx3gqUUoVXYmAJ1x8-knOuGxI2g  www.dbtdmedia.com

My cohost Shannon along with the other team members of the DBTD team put together a birthday celebration for me and we thought you would enjoy some bonus content featuring the music of Kat Jones who will be our guest on June 7th you can find more information about her by going to www.katjonesmusic.com once again I would like to thank the DBTD team for putting this event together. For more information about the Don't Burn The Day podcast by going to www.dbtdmedia.com

The team from Friendly Shoes join us to discuss their new lines in adaptive footwear for everyone Joeseph and Ryan will take us through the journey of the conception of Friendly and where they are headed in the future www.friendlyshoes.com we also unveil our new Dont Burn The Day website which is www.dbtdmedia.com 

the team behind Don't Burn The Day compiled our most asked questions and we took  little while to answer  just a few of them we hope you enjoy this episode of the show  if you have any questions you can send them to dontburntheday2021@gmail.com or message them to us via our facebook page www.facebook/dbtdpod

joining Don't Burn The Day is Krystal Monteros in this episode we will discuss the topics of mental health and domestic violence within the disability community this isn't a subject for young kids the national center for domestic violence can be reached at 18007997233 check out the links below Disability & Domestic Abuse information and resources from the Ann Craft Trust information from the national domestic abuse hotline about abuse and the disability communities   Let's Talk Depression and Mental Health– Slick Chicks (slickchicksonline.com) Stand Up. Sit Down. Speak Out!– Slick Chicks (slickchicksonline.com)

in this episode we will discuss the opportunity that the film makers of the Netflix documentary Crip Camp had in being up for an Oscar Award. We share our opinions on the film and the fact that the community did not choose the film and we also discuss the history behind the film as well as Don't Burn The Day has coming up in future episodes for more information go to our Facebook page www.facebook.com/dbtdpod Find out about our Youtube live  event https://www.facebook.com/events/477744356830358 We mention this book during the show along with the great Netflix documentary Crip Camp if you haven't already please check them out you most definitely won't be disappointed! Click the link below and grab the book now... IT IS EXCELLENT! https://amzn.to/3b1uX2k

in this episode DBTD announces some major things coming down the road that our fans will be interactive in one of these is a youtube live where we will take your questions on May 13th you can send  your questions to our facebook page www.facebook.com/dbtdpod or you can email them to dontburntheday2021@gmail.com the show is at 6 eastern if you are a supporter of the show and would like to help out with producing better content heres how you can help out  https://www.ablegifting.com/OH/SqTXvs

Former Miss Wheelchair Washington Krystal Monteros joins the show to talk about a wide range of topics but the most important topic she will discuss is hoping that Don't Burn The Day listeners could help find her 12 year old niece Destiny who has been missing for several days. We at DBTD know our community will do their best to help in this situation so  if you are in the Tacoma, Washington area please pay special attention to this episode. 

KC joins DBTD for a very honest discussion about both growing up as a sibling of a older brother with a disability and then becoming his caregiver. Shannon and AJ and KC have an array of topics surrounding the home healthcare industry and why the best thing for AJ is having KC as his full time aide.  We hope you get some insight into what its like to be a sibling of someone with a disability. For more info please go to www.facebook.com/dbtdpod 

on the next episode of Don't Burn The Day AJ's brother joins the show to give his perspective on growing up with a sibling with a disability  as well as being his aide. The two will share funny stories from the years of travel and other experiences along the way. The  interview will be out April