Dude, Don't Touch My Cane Podcast

Hey everyone! In today's episode, we invited our dearest childhood friend, Jarely Bueno. She is a perfect example of a success story of a disabled student in higher education. She is currently pursuing a Master's of Family & Marriage Therapy (MFT). She's an amazing artist. She has truly paved a path of success regardless of any challenges due to her disability. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.Transcripts and chapter markers will be available soon for this episode.Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions: Jarely - "Encanto Soundtrack"

Hey everyone! In today's episode, we are recounting some good/bad stories from our experiences in education from K-12 and in higher education. These are our subjective experiences and we understand that disabled students experience different situations in education. Transcripts and chapter markers will be available for this episode soon! Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Shirley - "Bite Me" (Taylor's Version) by Avril LavigineCarolina - "Golden Hour" by Kacey Musgraves

Hey everyone! We have a very special episode for you. Today is our FIRST guest interview with Lina Howard from Living Blindly. She is a disability advocate, student, guide dog owner, and now our good friend. She is truly an amazing speaker and we are so excited for you to hear her story and valuable perspective. We can't thank her enough for a wonderful conversation. Happy listening!     Transcripts and chapter markers will be available soon for this episode! Follow Lina on social media!Follow her on Tik Tok @livingblindly & on Instagram @livingblindlyDon't forget to check out Daphne, Lina's guide dog on Instagram @daphne_straight_forward Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Lina - "Enchanto" by Lin-Manuel Miranda and she recommends you listen to our podcast!

Hi everyone! In today's episode, we are taking a pause on our conversation education to talk about love, dating, relationships and disability. We are discussing some misconceptions about love, dating, and disability. We are releasing a bonus episode for Valentine's Day, so stay tuned!Transcripts and chapter markers will be available very soon!Check out Intimately Co. on Instagram: @intimately.co and shop their adaptive clothing here!Read the 4 Tips for Dating & Why the idea of a "strong, independent woman" is not disability-inclusive by Intimately Co. Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Shirley - "You Are In Love" by Taylor Swift, "Something" by The BeatlesCarolina - "Invisible String" by Taylor Swift, "Love is a Wild Thing" by Kacey Musgraves

Hi everyone! In today's episode, we're talking about getting accommodations in higher education. We tell you the process of getting accommodations in public and private institutions. We also talk about our experiences facing barriers and advocating for ourselves. We hope that you gain a better understanding on how students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation services.Transcripts and chapter markers will be available very soon!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions: Shirley & Carolina - "Reputation" by Taylor Swift

Hey everyone! Today, we have a special episode for you. We are finally releasing our season two bloopers!! Here are all the silly, random, and funny moments of Carolina and Shirley's recording sessions. Enjoy!Transcripts will be available soon for this episode soon! Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.com

Happy Friday! In today's episode, we're talking about the high drop out rate for students with disabilities in high school. We present some barriers that contribute to this growing  issue and we share our personal experiences facing these barriers during our high school years in the public education system.Transcripts are available soon for this episode!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions: Shirley - "Good Ones" by Charli XCXCarolina - "Wicked" by From the Original Cast of Broadway

Hey everyone! We're BACK! New year, new season! In season 3, we're exploring topics about the education system for students with disabilities. Join us today as we learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). We keep things simple by giving you a breakdown of the principles of this law. We also share how this law has impacted our lives.  We are excited for all the new things coming this year and we hope you continue following us on this podcasting journey! Thank you so much for your support. We really appreciate it.  Transcripts are available for this episode!Our Sources: Law, Regulations, and Polcies. California Department of Education. (2022). Retrieve from https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/lr/About IDEA. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2022) Retrieved from https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions: Shirley - "Dreamland" by Glass AnimalsCarolina - "The Wizard and I" by Ariana Grande (from the Broadway Musical 'Wicked')

Happy New Year!! We're feelin' 2022. We want to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year. We are so excited for what's to come for our podcast in 2022! We hope you continue to tune in each week as we grow in our podcasting journey. With lots of love, Shirley and Carolina

Hey everyone! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We wish you a safe and happy holiday season with your family and friends.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! This is our season 2 finale. WE MADE IT!

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we have an awesome episode for you! We are sharing our experiences with cooking. We are talking about how we can make the kitchen accessible using assistive technology for persons with disabilities. We focus on devices for the blind and visually impaired, but we recognize that there are many accessible kitchen tools for all types of disabilities. See some resources below! Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Chect out these resources: World Institute on Disability. Accessible Kitchen Tools and Devices. (2015). Read here: https://disabilityfeast.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/accessible-kitchen-tools-and-devices/EasterSeals. 16 ways to make your kitchen accessible. Read here: https://blog.easterseals.com/16-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-more-accessible/Visit the Blind Mice Mall and shop hereCheck out cooking classes at the Braille Institute!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic MentionsCarolina - Doja CatShirley - Christmas music

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Happy International Persons with Disabilities Day!

Happy Native American Heritage Day! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! We have a special episode today. We are talking about adaptive clothing that is accessible for people with disabilities. We give brief updates about the podcast, mention our favorite brands, and share one thing that no one knows about ourselves to end our birthday month celebration. We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving with your family. We are so thankful for our listners!!

Happy Friday! We're back with another storytime episode for Season 2. We are continuing with the theme of Accessibility,. Carolina and Shirley share some personal stories of good and bad experiences receiving access to accommodations in school, outdoor activities, and more. We hope you find our stories interesting. We also reveal one surprising thing that no one knows about ourselves. Stay tuned for next week as we will have an episode for Thanksgiving!Transcript and chapter markers will be available soon!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.com

It's NOVEMBER! And that means... our hosts BIRTHDAY MONTH! We will be celebrating all month long.  Carolina & Shirley will be revealing a fun fact about themselves that no one knows about them!In today's episode, we're talking about inaccessibility with voting. People with disabilities face several barriers across the country during the voting process. We will share our personal experiences with inaccessible voting. We also talk about barriers to vote and what accessible voting methods look like. Transcripts and chapter markers will be available soon!Resources: REGISTER TO VOTE in California, click hereREV UP: Protecting the Right to Vote in States Toolkit, American Association of People with Disabilities, download hereOur Sources:"RELEASE: DIsabled Voters Still Face Systemic Barriers To Casting Ballots; CAP Report Urges Officials to Improve Access.." Center for American Progress. 2021. Retrieved from https://www.americanprogress.org/press/release-disabled-voters-still-face-systemic-barriers-casting-ballots-cap-report-urges-officials-improve-access/www.calrest.org/ada/americans-disabilities-act-a"7 Ways New Voting Laws Can Affect People with Disabilities." Forbes. 2021. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/25/7-ways-new-voting-laws-can-affect-people-with-disabilities/?sh=473eddbb6289"The Barriers To Voting Americans with Disabilities Face in 2021." Campaign Legal. 2021. Retrieved from https://campaignlegal.org/update/barriers-voting-americans-disabilities-face-2021Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comFun Fact About Our Hosts!Carolina LOVES Anime! Do you have any recommendations?Shirley LOVES Rice Krispies, what's your food guiltypleasure? 

Happy Friday! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we've got an interesting episode for you. We're talking about accessibility at restaurants. We will be sharing some perks of accessible practices at restaurants and including some personal experiences dining with our disabled friends. We hope you enjoy listening and you understand how accessibility can positively impact the dining experience for persons with disabilities. Going out to eat with family and friends should be accessible to everyone, especially the disabled community. We also hope you have a safe and fun Halloween! Transcript and chapter markers are available for this episode.Check Out These Articles:Conradson, J. "Starbucks Offers Aira Creating Accessible Experience for Blind and Low Vision Customers" Starbucks. 2021. Retrieved from stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/starbucks-offers-aira-creating-accessible-experience-for-blind-and-low-vision-customers/"Sensory Friendly Dining Event Breaks Down Barriers." University of Wisconsin. 2021. Retrieved from news.wisc.edu/sensory-friendly-dining-event-breaks-down-barriers/Our Sources: "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance." California Restaurant Association. 2021. Retrieved from www.calrest.org/ada/americans-disabilities-act-ada"Restaurants, Braille and Large Print Menus." Braille Works. 2021. Retrieved from brailleworks.com/restaurants/Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookClosing Mentions:Carolina - "Lungs" by Florence + the MachineShirley - "Pet Sematary" by Stephen King

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! In today's episode, we start off our Season 2 by talking about accessibility features on Apple devices. What are they? How do they work? And why do they matter? You don't need to be disabled to make your devices more accessible, so we hope that this episode is helpful and interesting to you!Transcripts and chapter markers will be available soon.Contact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookOur Source:Apple Inc., Accessibility. 2021. Retrieved from https://www.apple.com/accessibility/Music Mentions:Carolina - "Dear Evan Hansen" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Shirley - "Scaled and Icy" by Twenty One Pilots

Happy Friday! We're BACK!! Welcome to Season 2. As promised, here is our first Q&A episode! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions to us! Carolina and Shirley had so much fun recording this episode for you. We hope you enjoy listening to it!

Hey everyone! Welcome to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, it is our 10th episode of this podcast! We are so proud of what we have accomplished so far! We are also very grateful to our listeners: friends, family, and especially our global audiences. Carolina and Shirley will be reflecting on the past episodes in hopes to make improvements so that we can continue releasing content that is valuable to you and supports our mission of advocating for the disabled community.We have a special episode for you. We're celebrating National Service Dog Month by discussing the type of service dogs available, types of breeds, what kind of specialized work they do, and more. BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!Submit your questions to be featured in our next episode! We are doing a Q&A, answering any questions related to our past episodes, the podcast, and/or about ourselves. Email us or DM us on social media.Please write a review for our podcast! It would really boost visibility to gain more listeners.If you have a service dog, send us your pictures!! We want to see your helping companions and give them a shining moment!   Thank you so much! Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Our Source:"Service Animals," The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Retrieved from: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htmContact us at: dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.com Follow us on social media:@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookMusic Mentions:Shirley - Born This Way by Lady GagaCarolina - "star-crossed" by Kacey Musgraves

Happy Friday! Welcome to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! In today's episode, we are discussing the Social Model of Disability, the last one for a while. This perspective of how people view disability, it states that "what makes someone disabled is not their impairment or medical condition, but the attitudes and structures of society." Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Our Source:Retief, M. & Letsosa, R. Models of Disability: A Brief Overview. (2018) HTS Theological Studies. 74(1). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4738Follow us on Social media: @dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions: Shirley - "Born This Way" by Lady GagaCarolina -"Star-Crossed" by Kacey Musgraves

Hey everybody! Welcome to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we have a special episode for you. Carolina and Shirley are sharing personal stories of their worst-ableist experiences. They talked about how they dealt with the situation and reflect on the moment. Tune in to these interesting stories and share a laugh with us!  Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode! Follow us on social media:@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookEmail us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Shirley - "If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power" by HalseyCarolina - "Shut Up And Dance With Me" by WALK THE MOON

Happy Friday! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! In today's episode, we're talking about another perspective of how people regard disability, known as the Moral/Religious Model of Disability. We tell you the perceptions of this model. We also share some thoughts and personal experiences to help you understand how the religious model has maybe influenced the way we think about disability. It's very interesting because Carolina and Shirley are both Catholics, so they share their opinions about this model.Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode.Our Source: Retief, M. & Letsosa, R. Models of Disability: A Brief Overview. (2018) HTS Theological Studies. 74(1). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4738Follow us on social media:@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at: dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Shirley - "Tickets to My Downfall" by Machine Gun KellyCarolina - "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey

Welcome back to another episode of Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we're talking about one of many perspectives of how people regard disability, known as the Medical Model of disability. We tell you the characteristics and perceptions of this model. We also share our thoughts and personal experiences to help you understand how the medical model can be a negative way of thinking about disability.  You might even subscribe to this model? Learn more by listening! Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode.Our Source:Retief, M. & Letsosa, R. Models of Disability: A Brief Overview. (2018) HTS Theological Studies. 74(1). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.4738Follow us on social media:@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at:  dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:Shirley - "Heat Waves" by Glass AnimalsCarolina - Something was Wrong Podcast

Happy Friday! Welcome back to another episode, today we're talking about a new concept that disabled people experience known as Internalized Ableism. We give a brief explanation of what it is, then we'll be sharing some personal stories to help you understand how we've felt and processed internalized ableism.Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Our Sources: Acheive Concierge. Coping with Internalized Ableism and Self-Loathing. (2020). Retrieved from https://bit.ly/3j2vBRyHarrison, G. The Mighty. 12 Ways Disabled People Experience Internalized Ableism. (2020). Retrieved from https://themighty.com/2020/08/internalized-ableism-experiences/Follow us on social media: @dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at our email: dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic Mentions:  Shirley - "Perfect Places" by LordeCarolina - "Pessimist" by Julia Michaels

Happy Friday! In today's episode, we'll be talking about Inspiration Porn. Have you ever heard of it? Although, this concept is quite subjective. There's a general consensus in the disability community that Inspiration Porn is VERY harmful in how we perceive people with disabilities. We share some popular examples of these images, how to identify inspiration porn, and how we can combat it.Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode! Email us at: dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.com Theme music created and mixed by Daniel HuertaOur Sources: Wikipedia. Inspiration Porn. (2021). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inspiration_pornMedium. Inspiratio Porn: How "Feel-Good" Imagery Demeans the Disability Community and Perpetuates Harmful Stereotypes. (2020). Retrieved from https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/inspiration-porn-c08b419d35c9Forbes. How to Avoid Inspiration Porn. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to-avoid-inspiration-porn/?sh=534faa9e5b3dMeriah Nicols. What is Inspiration Porn? (2019). Unpacking Disability with Meriah Nicols. Retrieved from https://www.meriahnichols.com/what-is-inspiration-porn/Follow us on social media!@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookMusic Mentions: Shirley - "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night" by BleachersCarolina - "Let's Not Meet" (A podcast recommendation)

In today's episode, we're talking about Ableism! If you've never heard of this concept, stay tuend as we share many stories of how we've experienced ableism in our lives. We will provide a general explanation of what ableism looks like by sharing many examples of ableism in physical spaces and ableism in our everyday language. Lastly, we give some helpful tips on how to avoid being ableist.Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Theme music created and mixed by Daniel HuertaOur Sources:Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Definition of Ableism. (2021). Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ableism StopAbleism. What is Ableism? (2021). Retrieved from http://www.stopableism.org/p/what-is-ableism.htmlEisenmenger, A. AccessLiving. Ableism 101. (2019). Retrieved from www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/Social media:Follow us @dude.dont.touch.my.cane on InstagramLike us @dudeDudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookFollow the Hosts on Instagram:Shirley - @delicate_shirlsCarolina - @chari_pie_Music done byDaniel Huerta @stdanielhu Music Mentions:Shirley - Listen to evermore by Taylor Swift (specifically "Dorothea")Carolina - Listen to SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo (specifically "Good 4 U" & "Favorite Crime")

In today's episode, we're covering the 3 biggest reasons why you should care about Disability rights. Disability Rights is a Human Rights issue. You don't need to live with a disability to join the revolution in supporting the disability community.  This episode is for everyone. Listen with an open heart and mind.Transcripts and Chapter markers are available for this episode! Our Sources: World Health Organization (WHO). (December 2020). 10 Facts on Disability. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/facts-in-pictures/detail/disabilitiesSocial Security Administration. The Faces and Facts of Disability. Retrieved from www.ssa.gov.United Nations. Ageing and Disability. Retrieved from www.un.gov.Follow us on Instagram: @dude.dont.touch.my.caneFollow us on Facebook: @DudeDontTouchMyCane  Music Mentions: Dangerous Woman by Ariana GrandeChiombo by Jhené AikoFollow the Hosts on Instagram!Shirley - @delicate_shirlsCarolina - @chari_pie_

Welcome to our very FIRST EPISODE! Celebrate Disability Pride Month by learning about what this month means to us. Transcripts and Chapter markers are available for this episode! Disability Advocates to Follow: Judy Heumann, @judithheumann on Twitter and @theheumannperspective on InstagramSpencer West, @spencer2thewest on Twitter and @spencer2thewest on InstagramEmily Ladau, @emily_ladau on TwitterOrganizations to Follow: Braille Institute of America, @brailleinstitute on InstagramAmerican Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), @AAPD on Twitter, and @aapdoffical on InstagramDisability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), @DREDF on Twitter and visit the website!Movies to WATCH:Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on NetflixLuca on Disney+Books to READ: Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century, Edited by Alice WongBeing Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of A Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heumann & Kristen JoinerHaben: The DeafBlind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law School by Haben GirmaFollow us on Instagram!Podcast: dude.dont.touch.my.cane on InstagramCarolina: @chari_pie_Shirley: @delicate_shirlsMusic Mentions of the week: Dog Days Are Over by Florence + the MachineRoar by Katy PerryHappy Listening, and stay tuned for a new episode every Friday!

Welcome to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! We're so excited that you're listening! Join us on this new journey of unlearning ableism and the stigma of disability. You don't need to live with a disability to engage in these discussions. All are welcomed to this table.About the Hosts: Hi, I'm Shirley. I'm visually impaired. I'm passionate about disability advocacy. I have two B.A. degrees in Communication Studies: PR/Advertising and French from Cal State LA. I enjoy reading, writing, and going to concerts! I love drinking Starbucks Cold Brews and listening to Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. Hey, I'm Carolina. I'm visually impaired. My diagnosis is Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. I'm a psychology student at Citrus College. I aspire to be a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT). I love reading, writing, and all things Taylor Swift. I'm also active at my local parish.Follow us on Instagram: Shirley - @delicate_shirlsCarolina - @chari_pie