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Every month, spinal cord injured peer mentors and other members of the More Than Walking community participate in a roundtable discussion to raise awareness and understanding about particular social issues, hosted by Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee from Connecticut, who has C4 quadriplegia. Learn more about spinal cord injury peer mentoring at www.morethanwalking.com. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morethanwalking/support

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    Carina Ho "ONIKHO" - Singing A New Song While Dancing Differently

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 52:19


    Super Adaptables host Corey "Pheez" Lee sits down with Carina Ho, who is a Taiwanese-American electronic musician, composer, and dancer that creates work under the moniker ONIKHO. A former professional dancer with AXIS Dance Company, Carina often blends music, dance, and film to advocate for authentic and positive representation of disabled bodies in the arts. She has toured through the US and internationally, most recently composing music for a Taiwanese physically integrated dance company. Also a Fulbright Scholar, Carina researched inclusive dance education and was a guest lecturer at the dance conservatory EL SODRE in Montevideo, Uruguay. She is based in Berkeley, California.You can learn more about Carina and her musical works by clicking on the links below!https://onikhomusic.com/https://soundcloud.com/onik-hohttps://www.instagram.com/onikhomusichttps://www.facebook.com/onikhomusic?checkpoint_src=any

    Accessible Democracy: Don't Get Locked Out! (Part 4 of 4, Ep. 50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 49:28


    A Wrap-up Discussion on Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Accessible Democracy: Who's Driving? (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 60:01


    An Expert Discussion on Accessible Democracy, featuring Silvia Yee, Public Policy Director at Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), Alexia Kemerling, Director of Accessible Democracy at AAPD, and Gretchen Knauff, Director of the CT Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Accessible Democracy: A Fragile Promise (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 49:38


    A Community Discussion on Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Accessible Democracy: Feeling at Home (Part 1 of 4, Ep. 47)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 32:56


    An Introduction to Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Independent Journalism: One Cycle Ends, Another Begins (Part 4 of 4, Ep. 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 33:59


    A Wrap-up Discussion on Independent Journalism. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Independent Journalism: Reporting the Facts (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 45)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 54:11


    An Expert Discussion on Independent Journalism, featuring Ian Ruder, Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility Magazine, and Cara Reedy, Founder and Executive Director of the Disabled Journalists Association. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Independent Journalism: Extra, Extra! Read All About It! (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 51:00


    A Community Discussion on Independent Journalism. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Independent Journalism: Saving Democracy, One Article at a Time (Part 1 of 4, Ep. 43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 48:44


    An Introduction to Independent Journalism. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Social Security: Feeling Safe in Uncertain Times (Part 4 of 4, Ep. 42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 32:50


    A Wrap-up Discussion on Social Security. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Social Security: An Expert Overview (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 41)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 83:48


    An Expert Discussion on Social Security, featuring Heather Miller, Employment Benefits Counselor at SPINALpedia, Eva Sirman, the Executive Director of the National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR), and Ryann Hill, Public Policy Advisor for NADR. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Social Security: Is It Social, Is It Secure? (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 54:53


    A Community Discussion on Social Security. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Social Security: Paying It Forward (Part 1 of 4, Ep. 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 40:08


    An Introduction to Social Security. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Medicare: Too Many Letters! (Part 4 of 4, Ep. 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 47:53


    A Wrap-up Discussion on Medicare. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Medicare: Understanding the ABCDs (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 75:08


    An Expert Discussion on Medicare, featuring Heather Miller, Employment Benefits Counselor at SPINALpedia, and Joe Shortt, an Independent Living Advocate at Independence Northwest (CT). Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Medicare: For All? (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 53:48


    A Community Discussion on Medicare. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Medicare: Healthcare for the Elderly and Disabled (Part 1 of 4, Ep. 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 44:51


    An Introduction to Medicare. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Disaster Relief: When the Dust Settles (Part 5 of 5, Ep. 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 52:22


    A Wrap-up Discussion on Disaster Relief. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Disaster Relief: Emergency Preparedness, Continued (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 49:02


    An Expert Discussion on Disaster Relief, featuring Germán Parodi, the Co-Executive Director of The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, and Caesare Bowman, an EMT for American Medical Response. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Disaster Relief: Emergency Preparedness (Part 3 of 5, Ep. 32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 54:49


    An Expert Discussion on Disaster Relief, featuring Vern Owens, a Chief of Staff for DHS FEMA. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Disaster Relief: Weathering the Storm Together (Part 2 of 5, Ep. 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 49:43


    A Community Discussion on Disaster Relief. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Disaster Relief: Heroes Needed (Part 1 of 5, Ep. 30)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 51:59


    An Introduction to Disaster Relief. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025Dive into America's social safety net programs with More Than Walking's Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.

    Food Assistance (4/4): Food Assistance: When We Choose Famine - Super Adaptables 7/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 40:27


    In July's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into food assistance programs, discussing the fragile policy frameworks that we rely on to feed ourselves, and how food aid in the U.S. and around the world is being withheld and weaponized.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Food Assistance (3/4): Breaking Bread With The Experts - Super Adaptables 7/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 58:33


    In July's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Jennie Hirsch, Chief of Staff at Connecticut Foodshare, to discuss local and federal food assistance programs and how people in need can best access those resources.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Food Assistance (2/4): Lunch Table Conversations - Super Adaptables 7/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 62:16


    In July's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests their experience of receiving food assistance such as S.N.A.P. and the complexities of remaining eligible even with a disability.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Food Assistance (1/4): The Choice To End Hunger - Super Adaptables 7/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 42:13


    In July's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the origins of domestic USA food assistance programs and how they may be impacted by impending funding cuts and additional eligibility requirements resulting from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now law.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Accessible Housing (4/4): Packing Up & Moving On - Super Adaptables 6/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 30:59


    In June's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into accessible (and affordable) housing and the urgency with which we need to address this longstanding issue of housing shortages in the face of rising wealth inequality, climate change, and global conflict.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Accessible Housing (3/4): Getting Your Wheels In The Door - Super Adaptables 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 51:41


    In June's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Lynn Graf from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and Cecilia Lewis from Independent Northwest and Money Follows the Person, to break down the variety of programs that do and can exist (we need more) to guarantee the human right of accessible and affordable housing.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Accessible Housing (2/4): Meet The Neighbors - Super Adaptables 6/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 56:48


    In June's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests their experience of pursuing accessible housing and the challenges that many face to own a home while receiving disability benefits, especially when marriage is involved.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Accessible Housing (1/4): There's No Place Like Home - Super Adaptables 6/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 40:27


    In June's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the issues surrounding accessible and affordable housing, including their own personal experiences post-injury of going from living in their parents' living rooms to owning their own homes.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Due Process (4/4): Closing Statements - Super Adaptables 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 34:01


    In May's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into Due Process and the need for all of us to stay vigilant in order to protect this most important right and "social safety net" in a functioning democracy.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Due Process (3/4): Arguing The Case - Super Adaptables 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 51:20


    In May's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Sheldon Toubman from Disability Rights Connecticut, Kathy Flaherty from Connecticut Legal Rights Project, and Jamaal Johnson from the Law office of JT Johnson (CT) to break down what the constitutional rights of Due Process and Habeas Corpus mean and how they can be jeopardized.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Due process (2/4): Deliberating The Verdict On Our Right - Super Adaptables 5/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 54:01


    In May's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests the role of due process in democracies to protect everyone's ability to participate, protest when necessary, and be treated fairly under the law.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Due Process (1/4): Fair Treatment Under The Law For All - Super Adaptables 5/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 36:26


    In May's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss the ultimate social safety net - due process. In the wake of hundreds of people in the United States being deported to and indefinitely imprisoned in El Salvador, without any opportunity to plead their case in court, the constitutional right of due process for every person, citizens and non-citizens alike, is under threat. This is not an immigration issue. Without due process, no American is safe, there is no freedom of speech, and there can be no progress for disability rights or other issues that impact our lives.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Education (4/4): Class Dismissed - Super Adaptables 4/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 30:06


    In April's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into educational resources for people with disabilities, and especially those provided by the Department of Education, which is facing dissolution. Enforcing anti-discrimination laws in school and the workplace, funding for special education, vocational rehab, educational and workplace accommodations, and rural and low-income school programs are all core functions of the Department of Education and are essential for people of all abilities and backgrounds to succeed!This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Education (3/4): Delivering For Students, No Matter Where They Are - Super Adaptables 4/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 67:17


    In April's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Karma Quick Panwala from the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Eileen Healy and Tom Wade from Independence Northwest (CT), Rodney Powell from the Woodland School (CT), and Drew Martell from Hebron Avenue Elementary School (CT) to break down the many services for people with and without disabilities that the Department of Education provides, and how current Federal policy may impact those services.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Education (2/4): Imagine School's Out Forever - Super Adaptables 4/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 56:01


    In April's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests the role and impact that federal Department of Education has had on the disability community and concerns over what might happen if it is significantly diminished or disappears altogether. This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Education (1/4): Universal Access To The Future - Super Adaptables 4/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 40:33


    In April's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the disability rights, accommodations, and supports surrounding education and employment, many of which are enforced, overseen, and funded by the federal Department of Education. Guaranteeing accessibility of education guarantees our access to the future!This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Medicaid (4/4): Keep People Well, Keep Them Covered - Super Adaptables 3/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 32:50


    In March's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into Medicaid and outline all the different ways it provides a lifeline for the most vulnerable in our communities, empowers people with disabilities to live and pursue the American dream (albeit imperfectly), and how significant cuts to its funding would be devastating for all of us.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Medicaid (3/4): Taking A Closer Look With Experts - Super Adaptables 3/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 54:29


    In March's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Heather Miller from SPINALpedia and Joe Shortt from Independence Northwest to break down how Medicaid is structured, run, and explain the different services it provides.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Medicaid (2/4): How Cuts Impact The Disabled Community - Super Adaptables 3/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 42:53


    In March's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests the impact Medicaid has had on their lives and their communities, and how potential federal cuts could restrict vital services.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Medicaid (1/4): Healthcare For The Disabled & Most Vulnerable - Super Adaptables 3/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 28:14


    In March's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the importance and social impact of Medicaid, the federal and state funded public health insurance plan that serves 1 in 5 Americans for a majority of their health needs, especially for those with low income and with disabilities.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    VA Benefits (4/4): Serving Others As We Have Been Served - Super Adaptables 2/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 44:47


    In February's wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into Veterans benefits and discuss what it will take for all of us to see access to healthcare as a human right and not something we must earn access to though privilege or extraordinary sacrifice.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    VA Benefits (3/4): Vocational Rehab for Non-Service Connected Disability - Super Adaptables 2/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 43:33


    In February's expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth are joined by Kathy Marchione, Bureau Chief at the state of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), to discuss vocational rehabilitation services available to veterans without service-connected disabilities and the general public.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    VA Benefits (2/4): True Cost of War & Privatized Healthcare - Super Adaptables 2/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 51:18


    In February's community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth discuss with other guests living with SCI on the cause and costs of U.S. healthcare gaps, how veterans are not recieving the care their rightfully deserve, and the challenges of aquiring universal healthcare for all in the current political environment.This year on Super Adaptables, we're diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives.

    Veterans Health Administration: A Model For Universal Healthcare - Super Adaptables Podcast 2/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 38:14


    Contact your legislators to protect and improve social safety net programs:https://bit.ly/MTWCallToActionGet connected with other advocacy organizations:https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetworkShare Super Adaptables with your friends (email template):https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptablesThe Super Adaptables Podcast is hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register. Listen as a podcast anywhere by searching for More Than Walking.

    Fighting To Keep Our Dreams Alive - Super Adaptables Podcast 1/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 42:26


    Contact your legislators to protect and improve social safety net programs: https://bit.ly/MTWCallToAction Get connected with other advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork Share Super Adaptables with your friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables The Super Adaptables Podcast is hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.

    Preserving Social Safety Nets in Connecticut (or your state) - Super Adaptables Podcast 1/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 49:10


    Corey and Jon sit down with Carol Scully, the Director of Advocacy at The Arc - Connecticut to discuss the impact that the 2025 legislative session in CT might have on social safety net programs. Super Adaptables is hosted by Jonathan Sigworth (C7 quadriplegic and non-profit More Than Walking CEO) and Corey “Pheez” Lee (C4 quadriplegic, veteran, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, and Hip Hop musician). Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register⁠. Listen as a podcast weekly anywhere by searching for More Than Walking.

    Scrutinizing Social Safety Nets - Super Adaptables Podcast 1/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 52:50


    Millions of Americans with and without disabilities face a variety of barriers every day and rely on their communities to help in the form of free school lunch, energy assistance, broadband in lower-income neighborhoods, free healthcare coverage, and affordable and accessible housing. The National Library of Medicine reported in 2021 that 11.6% of the US population lived in poverty. According to another report, the poverty rate would be twice as high if programs like these and Social Security benefits didn't exist to subsidize Incomes. Today, we speak with experts Josh Basile (Founder & President, Determined2Heal Foundation / SPINALpedia), Heather Miller (Certified Benefits Counselor, SPINALpedia), Joe Shortt (Independent Living Advocate, Independence Northwest), and Tom Wade (Independent Living Advocate, Independence Northwest) about the importance of preserving and improving Social Safety Nets. The Super Adaptables Podcast is hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register. Listen as a podcast anywhere by searching for More Than Walking.

    Social Safety Nets: Catching The American Dream - Super Adaptables Podcast 1/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 49:48


    “Out with the old and in with the new” is an adage that many of us apply when we make New Year's resolutions. We promise to eat healthier, save money, and stop procrastinating. Whatever you resolve to do, the intent is to make necessary changes to improve your quality of life. As we enter into the 90th year since the establishment of the Social Security Administration in August of 1935, America has the opportunity to look back at the status of its social safety nets, government-run programs to assist the most vulnerable such as people with disabilities or low-income, and make some much-needed New Year's resolutions to improve them and the opportunity of the American Dream. How have you been impacted by these programs and what changes would you suggest? The Super Adaptables Podcast is hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.

    Dreaming of America in 2025 - Super Adaptables Podcast 1/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 33:20


    For some, America is a land that flows with milk and honey, where opportunity is afforded to everyone, and living the American dream isn't merely an ideal but a reality. This belief is rooted in hard work, and education which seems to be within reach of all its citizens, and even extended to those who aren't. This year, the Super Adaptables podcast will be covering a variety of topics mainly focused on social safety nets, their function, and how maintaining them keeps in step with American values and makes whatever anyone with or without a disability dreams not only attainable but equitable and accessible for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. That truly is America! The Super Adaptables Podcast is hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at ⁠https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.

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