The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast

On The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are celebrating Thanksgiving! It has been a year, and life has been LIFING! But we want to give thanks that we are still thriving despite what life throws at us! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!Our guests on today's episode are an amazing married couple and dedicated advocates. Cole and Charisma Sydnor or as you may know them from their popular YouTube channel, Roll with Cole and Charisma. After years of following their story and adventures on YouTube, I had the pleasure of meeting them at a conference in 2023. We chat about Cole's injury and recovery journey, their relationship, and their channel. Listen now for the full conversation.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsCole and Charisma Sydnor, also known as “Roll with Cole & Charisma” on YouTube, are an interabled and interracial couple who started their YouTube channel on the premise of sharing their lives with friends and family who were curious about their relationship. Their content ranges from travel and lifestyle vlogs, to couple's first times and attempting viral challenges. Their goal from the start has been to destigmatize disability and interabled relationships, and demonstrate that contrary to what many people might think, life with a disability can be exciting and filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/roll.with.cole TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleandcharisma?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RollwithColeCharisma.Vids/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roll.with.cole/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/happilycharismaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5Zfb-OOm7eDHHa8iu9izQStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are closing out Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month by speaking with Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello about the Write to Heal study, a program Elizabeth facilitated during the pandemic for individuals with spinal cord injuries as part of a nationwide telehealth research study. Click here for more about the study. As a participant of the study, I am excited to be sharing some of my writing in a follow up stage performance, From Where I Sit, alongside my fellow participants directed by Suzanne.  Ramp. It. Up!Get to Know Our Guests Elizabeth brings decades of facilitation experience to Expressive Writing through her own writing, performing, and storytelling and story-listening work.  She was certified in Write to Heal through Duke University's Health & Well-Being Program in 2019.  Since then, Elizabeth has facilitated 1on1 and small group expressive writing with scores of people.  Through the University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine program, Elizabeth facilitates expressive writing with people living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, and family members giving care to a relative with ALS.   Website: https://www.summerreddesigns.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.v.kamp/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vander-kamp-64086b23a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovestories63Suzanne Costello began her career in New York and has toured throughout the U.S. and abroad as a dance/theater director, choreographer, performer and teacher for four decades.  She has been at the forefront of the Arts & Health field since introducing the Caring for the Caregiver program in 1991. She is currently working on an extensive project that engages persons with spinal cord injuries in a performance titled From Where I Sit to be presented at the University of Alabama in May, 2025. The cast for this new performance work come from across the country and were brought together through the writing program, Write to Heal, offered by zoom during Covid. These participants' writings and stories will come to life on stage through movement and voice May 10, 2025 at the Alys Stephens Center. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-costello-0b8a10217/Website: http://www.stuartpimsler.com/about/artists-staff/Website: https://ormaodance.org/suzanne-costello/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, filmmaker Benjamin Duffy a.k.a. Ben joins me to discuss his documentary film, Take A Look At This Heart.  Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our Guest Ben Duffy, a 34-year-old from New York has been an independent documentary producer/director/editor for 14 years. Ben has made 12 documentaries, 4 of which have been feature-length and have been distributed worldwide by 1091 Pictures, formerly known as "The Orchard". Ben has now found a new passion for writing and directing narrative films.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXpAU9w8pcsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.duffy.16503YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benduffy3044Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takealookatthisheart/Stream:https://tubitv.com/movies/610601/take-a-look-at-this-heartStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I have some good news. Your favorite podcast host Rhonel, is officially a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Check out the IAAP Website for my information on the certification. Also, joining me for the episode is Natalia Mendez, Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels. She shares how she turned her experiences post-SCI led to her advocacy.Ramp. It. Up! Get to Know our GuestNatalia Mendez is Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels, a non-profit organization that educates and empowers women with spinal cord injuries. She is currently Vice President of the United Spinal Association's New York City Chapter and has over 14 years experience working as a Youth Advocate for children with disabilities at the Bronx Independent Living Center. She also serves as a peer mentor for the newly injured, and has a deep passion for promoting awareness and inclusivity for people of all abilities, especially women. Website: https://www.womenonwheelsnyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonwheelsnycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonwheelsnyc/Email: womenonwheelsnyc@gmail.comStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the Show.

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, avid traveler, and certified travel agent, Spencer Blomquist joins me to talk about traveling and his recovery journey. Planning a vacation can be a hassle and exponentially more so when traveling as a wheelchair user. Spencer specializes in coordinating travel for people with disabilities and shares a few tips during the interview.Ramp. It. Up!  Get to know our Guest Spencer Blomquist is a dedicated disability advocate and accomplished professional in the travel industry. Serving on several prestigious boards, including the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, the NWF Rehab Foundation, and The 7 Project Adaptive Fitness Gym, Spencer is a powerful voice and influential leader in the disability community.As a brand ambassador for ABLE United in Florida, Spencer passionately promotes financial empowerment for people with disabilities. Beyond state-level advocacy, Spencer is actively involved with national disability organizations, tirelessly working to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all.Since 2018, Spencer has been a certified travel agent with Expedia Cruises, specializing in booking accessible vacations. With a personal understanding of the challenges faced by travelers with disabilities, Spencer brings a unique and empathetic perspective to the industry, ensuring that every journey is not only enjoyable but also accommodating.A C4 quadriplegic since 2008 due to an armed robbery, Spencer has transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support. Through unwavering commitment and resilience, Spencer has become a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that obstacles can be overcome with determination and a positive outlook.In all endeavors, Spencer continues to champion the rights and needs of the disability community, striving to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Website: https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/SpencerBlomquist Blog: https://wheelieawesomeadventures.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/spencer.blomquistYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WheelieAwesomeAdventuresPhone:  850-293-8548Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Tune in to the Patient Advocacy Voices Podcast todayJoin Sanofi's Eric Racine to meet the unsung heroes leading patient advocacy organizationsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are highlighting fathers. Carlton Brown, podcaster, dedicated husband, loving father, and C5-C7 quadriplegic, joins me on the podcast to share his injury story and life as a dad after acquiring a spinal cord injury. We discuss mental health, parenting, and his "Wheelchair Chronicles" podcast.   Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest YouTube: youtube.com/@WheelchairChroniclesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelchair_chroniclesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnote.brown.52Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the Show.

On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, husband, father and motivational speaker Felton Brown joins me to talk about his recovery journey and fatherhood. Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest Felton Brown is a dynamic, ambitious, and faith-driven individual from the great city of Opa-Locka, Florida. he is an  inspiring motivational speaker and a thriving small business entrepreneur, and most importantly a devoted husband to Joi Brown, and loving father to their remarkable daughter, Nia. At the age of 15, Felton faced a life-altering moment when a traumatic  cervical spinal cord injury struck him during a high school football game on October  15, 1998. The diagnosis of quadriplegia was both terrifying and devastating for him  and his family. Nevertheless, Felton's unwavering faith and resilience set him on an  extraordinary journey of triumph over adversityAfter high school, He earned a bachelor's  degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and later a master's degree in entertainment business from Full Sail University. In 2021, he  partnered with Branden Jones to establish Alpha International Transport LLC, a 3PL  freight brokerage logistics firm, contributing to the flourishing business landscape. Recognizing the transformative power of his own experiences, he  wholeheartedly embraced the idea of being a positive force in the lives of others,  nurturing his dream of becoming a beacon of motivation and encouragement for all.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltonkapitalbrown/Website: https://aitransport.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeltonKapitalBrownStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the Show.

On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am recapping my recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the United Spinal Association's Strong Wheeled Together Conference.  Ramp. It. Up!Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comLife's 3 Things - Author Manny Garcia's Podcast5-minute happiness advice, translated from history's greatest books and wisest sages.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are chatting with Lesly St. Louis.  October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lesly, a fellow wheelchair user, is the Director of the Pathways to Employment program at the United Spinal Association.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Lesly St. Louis is grateful to have the opportunity to facilitate people with disabilities obtaining gainful employment, and to replace fear and prejudice against people with disabilities with mutual understanding. Having continuously encountered barriers from employers, he sees the common challenges individuals with disabilities have to overcome are not their disabilities, but the stigma surrounding them. He hopes that creating employment opportunities will increase confidence within these individuals and inspire them to conquer more challenges and achieve even higher levels of success. Lesly was born with Spina Bifida, diagnosed with the most severe form called myelomeningocele, and is a wheelchair user. He holds a Master's degree from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and regularly participates in adaptive sports. Through his involvement in adaptive sports, and in his professional life, he strives to advocate for individuals with disabilities and restore dignity through productivity.Click Here to register for Employment Empowerment Series: Navigating Employment with a DisabilityWebsite: https://unitedspinal.org/pathways-to-employment/Email: lstlouis@unitedspinal.orgResources Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. ODEP has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as the theme for NDEAM 2023. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeamPeople with disabilities have long strengthened our economy and expanded our Nation's possibilities.  During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we recognize the immense contributions of disabled Americans, and we recommit to delivering America's full promise of equal dignity, respect, and opportunity for every American.  https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/09/29/a-proclamation-on-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-2023/Check out these related episodes:United Spinal Assoc. Tech Talks: Re-employment with Lesly St. LouisRamp. It. Up! Podcast Season 3 Episode 9: All About the (SSI/SSDI) Benefits Baby with Atty. Jeffery MindeRamp. It. Up! Podcast Season 4 Episode 10: SCI Awareness Month 2023: Atty. Joshua BasileStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Ian Ruder joins the show for SCI Awareness Month.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guests Ian Ruder is the Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility, the longest-running, most-trusted magazine and web site for active wheelchair users (newmobility.com). A quadriplegic himself, Ruder joined the New Mobility team in 2011 when the magazine was purchased by United Spinal Association, a non-profit focused on mobility-related disability. Prior to working for New Mobility, he worked as a freelance journalist in the Pacific Northwest. When he is not working to promote authentic voices and stories from the disability community, he can likely be found enjoying the culinary delights in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, or rooting for his San Francisco Giants.About: https://newmobility.com/author/iruder/Website: https://newmobility.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmobilitymagTwitter: https://twitter.com/NewMobilityMagStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of September we are observing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. My guest for this episode is attorney, advocate, and father, Joshua Basile. He shares how he dedicated his life to advocacy after acquiring his SCI. Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guests Meet Josh Basile a C4-5 quadriplegic, power wheelchair user, disability rights advocate, trial attorney, inventor, and proud father. In 2004 at the age of 18, Josh was paralyzed below the shoulders in a beach accident. Soon after he formed the Determined2Heal Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to empower newly injured families. Josh created the world's largest paralysis video mentoring network through SPINALpedia.com with 30,000 videos searchable by physical functionality. As a medical malpractice lawyer and disabilities rights advocate, Josh serves persons with disabilities both in the courtroom and through policy initiatives. As a community leader and changemaker, Josh works tirelessly to improve the quality of life the people with disabilities and to continuously break down existing barriers to access and inclusion, independent living, transportation, employment, and web accessibility.Website: https://spinalpedia.com/https://www.determined2heal.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spinalpedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SPINALpedia Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comDrinking With Tom“Drinking With Tom” The podcast where we drink and talk about stuff. We like to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of June we celebrate Father's Day and men's mental health, so today's episode is dedicated to the gentleman! Author, podcast host, educator and motivational speaker, Coach David Cooks joins us to share about his life experiences. At the age of 15, a spinal aneurysm rudely interrupted his high school basketball aspirations. Not allowing that to slow him down, David dedicated his life to pursuing his education, as insisted by his parents, but also his passion for basketball. Tune in to find out how he went from being paralyzed to finding his purpose.Ramp. It. Up!Get to Know our Guest David Cooks, a T-6 paraplegic, is a Speaker, a Podcast Host, a Certified Business Coach and an award -winning Author of the book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”.  In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life's challenges and to put Purpose into action by helping others.  David suffered a spinal aneurysm at the age of 15. Click here for more. Website: davidcooksspeaks.comPodcast: paralysis2purpose.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooksspeaks-mba-20001210/ Linktree: www.linktr.ee/dcespeaksResourceshttps://discoverymood.com/blog/national-mens-health-awareness-month/https://menshealthmonth.org/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comAwakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Future AgeWe explore creative solutions and re-imagine what life as we get older can look like.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Dr. David W. McMillan joins me again. On his last visit we talked about nutrition and eating right during the holidays (Season 1 Episode 13: What's on your plate?). This time around we talk about Hurricane season and emergency preparedness. Dr. David is a part of the Subtropical Climate & Health Hub (STiCHH), a collective of researchers sharing reliable information about (sub)tropical climate and health, with an emphasis on sub—or marginalized—populations. We discuss steps to prepare for the season, local resources and ways to have a safe season.Ramp. It. Up!Get to Know Our Guest In 2010 David was involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn about SCI and identify low-tech / low-cost strategies for targeting obesity in people with SCI. David earned his Bachelors and Masters in Exercise Science and his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology.His dissertation pertained to the role of the autonomic nervous system in the absorption, trafficking, and fates of dietary fat. He is now refocusing his efforts to align with regional demands and affordances—aiming at the disproportionate risks and rewards posed by the Tropical Atlantic on Patients with SCI. Regarding risks, he studies the vulnerabilities of Patients with SCI to climate hazards in the form of flooding, heat, and hurricanes.  Website: http://mkysml.com/ https://subtropclimatehealthhub.wordpress.com/Twitter: @DrDWMcMillanResources https://unitedspinal.org/ready-to-roll/https://disasterstrategies.org/surviving-ida/https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/time-to-get-ready-for-hurricane-season.htmlhttps://www.numotion.com/blog/september-2017/seven-tips-to-prepare-your-wheelchair-for-a-hurrichttps://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/hurricane-preparedness-persons-disabilities-and-access-and-functional-needAwakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Future AgeWe explore creative solutions and re-imagine what life as we get older can look like.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are closing out the month of May with some updates and good news for the wheelchair user community. Ramp. It. Up! GAAD May 18,2023https://unitedspinal.org/adaptive-technology-equals-independence-for-the-disability-community/https://unitedspinal.org/five-ways-you-can-promote-global-accessibility-awareness-day/CMS Seat Elevation https://unitedspinal.org/disability-community-celebrates-newly-expanded-medicare-benefit-for-power-wheelchairs/https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-decision-memo.aspx?proposed=N&ncaid=309#:~:text=All%20%7C%20Collapse%20All-,Decision%20Summary,durable%20medical%20equipment%20(DME).FDA Approves Neuralinkhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/25/elon-musks-neuralink-gets-fda-approval-for-in-human-study.htmlhttps://fb.watch/kQIBL24VIh/https://twitter.com/neuralink/status/1661857379460468736?s=20AI Helps Paralyzed Manhttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/artificial-intelligence-medical-procedure-paralyzed-man-walk-99588314https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/artificial-intelligence-medical-procedure-paralyzed-man-walk/story?id=99588314https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65689580https://fb.watch/kQIqEajVvv/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comHandiCupGet 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On this episode I am joined by Fouzan Alam and Bliss Chapman from Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. Neuralink is currently developing implantable brain–computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis. Fouzan is a project manager on their clinical team and Bliss is a software engineer on the brain-computer interfaces team. We discuss where the company is in the process, how it will impact the SCI community, and what the future of brain-computer interface holds.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guests:Fouzan is a biomedical engineer and ex-doctor working on technologies that improve people's lives and lower the barriers for access to care. His previous work includes an implantable sensor startup, a new brain scanning modality based on TMS and EEG, and low-cost high-performance spinal fusion implants. He is currently at Neuralink, on clinical data and operations. On the side, he is an angel investor, advises frontier-tech startups, and runs a small product design studio.Bliss is a lead software engineer at Neuralink. He gets very excited about anything related to 1) his new puppy and 2) how to turn brain signals into computer control. Before Neuralink, Bliss worked at Apple as a machine learning engineer in the Camera & Photos group with the explicit goal of building experiences that make his momma cry happy tears. Bliss grew up dancing classical ballet in Central Illinois where he was homeschooled alongside his 5 awesome siblings.If you are part of the SCI/D community and wanted to join the Neuralink Patient Registry click the link below.https://neuralink.com/patient-registry/ Website: https://neuralink.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/neuralinkYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@neuralinkResources:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ogANQE4l5YUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPUHsnN9R9Ihttps://www.wired.com/story/all-the-actually-important-stuff-neuralink-just-announced/https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/neuralink-musk-fda/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comHandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are wrapping up Women's History Month with a good friend of mine, Erin Taylor.Get To Know Our Guest For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor has dedicated herself to advocating for health equity and promoting wellness by helping eliminate barriers and health disparities for disabled people throughout Oregon. She does this by interweaving equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout her work and being intentional in her commitment to diversifying awareness of the vast range of disability experiences and identities. Ensuring that disabled people's voices are heard, their intersectionality is acknowledged, and their needs are met is imperative in Taylor's work. Even though Taylor's roots are with people with intellectual disabilities, she does her current work through a cross-disability lens.Taylor holds an M.A. in Disability Studies from City University New York (CUNY) and a B.A. in Communications Studies focusing on Community Health Education from Western Oregon University. She has built a strong foundation as a master trainer with expertise in creating accessible, universal, and inclusive materials for trainings, workshops, and curricula for Oregon Health and Science University's Oregon Office on Disability and Health and University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. During the pandemic, Taylor saw a need to bring education and awareness around disability because of the injustices she saw. She recognizes that the topic of disability is very complex, nuanced, and layered, so Taylor and her partner started AIM-4-Access (Accessibility and Inclusion Matters). Creating a business allows Taylor and her partner to hold space for these conversations in ways that will leave people understanding the 'why' you should care to make our world inclusive and accessible. This business also allows Taylor to bring her passion for health promotion back into her work.Erin identifies as having non-apparent disabilities and is deeply involved and integrated with her peers from the local cross-disability, LGBTIA2S+, and social justice communities. In her free time, Taylor is a musician who enjoys photography and the beauty of the PNW. She enjoys kayaking, camping, hiking, and spending time at the coast with her partner and two dogs, Millie and Lilah.Email: Taylorridler@aim-4-access.comClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP. We chat about her early years as a Physical Therapist, her influence on early assistive technology, and her crusade to effect insurance policy change.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest  Ms. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician well recognized for her work in Assistive Technology.  Jean has a passion for ensuring that people with a mobility disability have access to the products and services needed to support full participation in life. Jean works directly with the disability community to identify unmet needs in product development, ableist practices in the therapy community and restrictive coverage policies which prevent access to the devices that meet the needs of the wheelchair user. Jean is currently actively involved in a campaign to revise the highly restrictive Medicare coverage policy, used by many private insurers to deny coverage of wheelchairs and accessories needed to be fully mobile in routine environments, both in the home and the community. Have you been denied for a new wheelchair or wheelchair function? Click the link below to share your story.https://unitedspinal.org/share-your-wheelchair-denial-story/Submit a Comment to CMSAre you a wheelchair user? Medicare wants to hear from YOU! Take action by March 17, 2023. We need to show Medicare that wheelchair users and people with disabilities strongly support this coverage and urge Medicare to go even further to ensure that all those who need access to these systems can get it. As you know, these systems are vital for wheelchair users to be able to:Safely transfer from a wheelchair to another surface, particularly if it is not level with your chairIncrease your reach to access higher surfaces across the homePrevent and reduce stress injuries from repetitive transfers and reachingFunction independently at home as much as possibleDescribe that seat elevation is needed for functional reach in your homeCMS is currently accepting public comments through Friday, March 17 before they finalize their decision on coverage for power seat elevation systems. Please share your story and let Medicare know how you could or do benefit from these technologies. Submit your comment hereClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It's that time of year again, Valentines Day! But before you go out and buy flowers and chocolates, you have to find yourself a date! Ryan DeRoche, peer mentor, United Spinal Association member and the host of After Dark: for men with SCI, joins me on the podcast to talk about dating after SCI from the male perspective.  Ramp. It. Up!Question of the day:What was your best/worst date experience post SCI?Get To Know Our Guest In 2011, Ryan had a mountain bike accident in Girona, Spain. He injured his C3, C4, C5, vertebrae with incomplete damage to his spinal cord at C4. When he was stable enough to fly home he spent six months at Spaulding Rehab in Boston. Since his injury he has been a peer mentor and advocate for other individuals with SCI through the Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association (GBC) and Empower SCI. He also works as the Digital Media Coordinator, is a Board Member of, and leads a support group for the GBC. The long running support group he leads is called After Dark: for men with SCI which  is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury. After Dark: for MEN with SCIDescription: This bi-weekly group is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury. This group is for MEN only with a spinal cord injury. When: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm-8:00pm ESTZoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370780730?pwd=TlFUaE81UlFoT0UzK0RwUTEvUXk3QT09Meeting ID: 823 7078 0730Password: gbc1Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)Email:  ryan@sciboston.org  Website: https://www.sciboston.org/groups Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Accessibility is an important and frequent topic of concern for wheelchair users and people with disabilities as a whole. This episode we cover some of the pain points of "accessible" transportation and what can be done to improve them. Ramp. It. Up!Question of the day:What was your worst/best experience with accessible transportation? Click here to learn how to report transportation issues.Resources:  Retired Veterans of America (RVA) Full VideoRVA Video ClipSteve Wright interview with USDOT Secretary Airlines should wheelchair spaces on airplanes All Stations Accessibility Program ADA Transportation Regulations: Provision for ParatransitFederal Transit Administration The Mobility ResourcePassenger Testimonials:Vincenzo Piscopo on the future of air travel Passenger dropped by airline staff Tanisha's transportation story Kristen's transit story Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

And we are back with a brand new season of  The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! It's been amazing sharing my story and the stories of others with you all these past three seasons. Season four, there will be many more stories, we will talk about advocacy and accessibility, and I will share some of my adventures along the way! On this episode join me as I recap some of my favorite moments from the first three seasons.Ramp. It. Up!HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast.History of Haitian Independence Day and Soup JoumouFavorite EpisodesSeason 1 Episode 2:  Quadriplegia: Year One Season 1  Episode 8:  25 Years in the Game Season  2  Episode 13:   Roll a mile in my shoes Season  2  Episode 16:  The Happy Quadriplegic: Arnedo Carbo Season  3  Episode 3:  Valentines Day with Leon and Tierra Harris Season  3  Episode 18:   SCI Awareness Month 2022: iAccess Life  Question of the day:What are three things you can do in 2023 to improve yourself? Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

Only two days left 'til Christmas, and since you all have been so nice this year, Santa has brought you another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! Its been about two weeks since the end of the Artemis 1 Mission and my visit to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It was an overall amazing experience and I was blessed to be a part of it. On this trip I recall the experience flying for the first time since my SCI six years ago and interacting with Alexa in SPACE!Ramp. It. Up!https://wsvn.com/news/7spotlight/south-florida-man-left-disabled-after-accident-offered-opportunity-to-work-on-amazons-artemis-i-project/https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/disability-tech-advocate-aids-in-nasa-space-mission-15951786Taraji P. Henson's Artemis interaction Nick Jonas' Artemis interaction Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

After a long hiatus, we are back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! I know I have been gone for a long time but you have to listen to this episode to find out what's been going on! No hints! No previews! I know it's a long episode but definitely worth a listen!(Ok one hint...its my 6 year SCI anniversary and a couple friends join me on the show)Ramp it up!Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

The Abilities Expo is FINALLY COMING TO MIAMI!Lew Shomer, chairman of the expo joins me on the podcast to share his experience working as an equal employment advocate and then his work bringing the Abilities Expo to a city near you.Ramp. It. Up! Podcast Click Here to Register for the Abilities Expo in MiamiWebsite: https://www.abilities.com/miami/Email: info@abilities.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abilities_expo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lshomerhttps://twitter.com/AbilitiesExpoClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

September is just about over and to close out SCI Awareness Month, Brandon Winfield joins me on the podcast to talk about his app, iAccess Life, an app that allows the user to rate the accessibility of different restaurants, venues, and other locations worldwide. He also shares his injury and recovery story and about living life in the fast lane… literally!Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestIn 2008, Brandon Winfield (he/him) was injured in a motocross accident that left him with a thoracic spinal cord injury (paralyzed from the waist down). Only 14 years old at the time, he was faced with the decision to either let this dramatic event stop him from truly living the life he wanted or to turn it into an opportunity to triumph in the face of tragedy – Brandon chose the latter. He continued his love for racing in the form of four wheels, entered sprint kart racing, and won numerous events across the country. As he traveled, he realized that although some places he visited were compliant according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many areas were grandfathered in and never forced to retrofit to accommodate the mobility impaired.These experiences sparked the idea for iAccess, a mobile app that would allow people with disabilities to rate and review the accessibility of venues such as restaurants, lounges, clubs, and bars...Click HERE to continue reading bio.Website: https://www.iaccess.life/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaccesslife/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bmw937Click HERE to  Vote Brandon Winfield for United Spinal's #StrongWheeled Together AwardsClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

On this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by Dr. Guy Romain, physical therapist and owner of NeuroFit 360. We talk about his work with spinal cord injury patients, his passion for activity based therapy, and his vision for the future of the field.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guest Dr. Guy Romain earned his B.S in Health Science From Montclair State University in 1995. His career started as a health educator for at risk youth at the Englewood's Health Department in New Jersey. He moved to Florida 2 years later to start his physical therapy educational journey at Nova Southeastern University and obtained his Master of Physical Therapy in 2003. His experience in all aspects of physical therapy is extensive including but not limited to: sports, orthopedic, manual therapy, pediatric and neurological injury. In 2012, he took on the challenge to mend the void in neuro recovery and wellness and opened NeuroFit360. Guy completed his DPT with a specialty in neuro recovery from the Neuro Recovery Institute. His passion is so evident; he shows up to work ready to tackle the challenges that both him and his clients face everyday.Website: https://www.neurofit360.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurofit360/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurofit.gymPhone number: (954) 252-8020  Email: administration@neurofit360.com Address: 10062 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast is back! After a brief yet painful hiatus, we are back with a lot to talk about! A lot of things happened in August and we must catch up and ROCKET headfirst into September. I've got big news to share. In fact you can say the news is METEORIC! Some would say we got lucky but I say the PLANETS aligned perfectly! I really hope you guys are grasping the GRAVITY of the announcement I have to share! I'm sure the suspense is killing you so let's go ahead and LAUNCH into the episode!Ramp. It. Up!Resources:Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month https://www.themiamiproject.org/september-sci-awareness/https://www.themiamiproject.org/2022-sci-awareness-month-video-2/https://unitedspinal.org/spinal-cord-injury-awareness-month/Student Loan Forgiveness https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellationhttps://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/https://www.disabilitydischarge.com/Artemis I Mission https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i/https://www.nasa.gov/feature/callisto-technology-demonstration-to-fly-aboard-orion-for-artemis-ihttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/alexa-take-me-to-the-moonhttps://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/space https://unitedspinal.org/united-spinal-invited-by-amazon-to-participate-in-virtual-crew-for-nasas-artemis-i-mission/ Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Recreational Therapy. An often overlooked and underappreciated branch of the rehabilitation process, recreational therapy has been instrumental in my recovery and the recovery of countless others. My friend and long time recreational therapist, Laura Ridler joins me on the show to share about her more than 30 years experience as a Rec Therapist. Her career has taken her to Hawaii, back to the mainland and all over the states as a basketball coach, a therapist, and an overall wellness activist! Tune in for a great conversation and remember, all work and no RECREATION makes Jack a dull boy!Ramp. It. Up! Get to Know Our Guest Laura Ridler is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/ Recreation Therapist at Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon, Legacy Good Samaritan and Inpatient Pediatric Rehab and Development at Randall Children's Hospital-Legacy Emanuel.  With  30 years working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreation Therapy, Laura believes in promoting overall fitness, well-being and working towards improving, maintaining or restoring physical strength, cognition, mobility and independence though wellness, health, recreation, life and sport. Laura has been involved in coaching, promoting or coordinating adaptive sports for 30 years with 23 years coordinating the Wheelchair Division of the Honolulu Marathon, 9 years as the Head Coach of the Jr/Prep WheelBlazers. Laura believes that participating in leisure activities that one enjoys, helps define us, and motivates us to be the best that we can be.Some of her career highlights are really finding out what each person finds joy in and how can I help them get back to that in some form or other where they feel quality of life and purpose.  https://adaptivesportsnw.org/board/laura-ridler/https://www.nctrc.org/about-ncrtc/about-recreational-therapy/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.iHandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness. June 1 through November 30 is  officially hurricane season. Natural disasters  are dangerous enough, but being a wheelchair user can further complicate them. As a veteran of many hurricane seasons, five of them post spinal cord injury, I've learned a thing or two about getting prepared. Listen and  share this episode to make sure that you and your family are prepared for this hurricane season!Ramp. It. Up!ResourcesRed Cross: Prepare for a stormCDC: Hurricane Preparedness United Spinal Association: Ready To RollClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about being a dad! With Father's Day coming up this weekend we wanted to honor the fathers and father figures! Luis Amaro, peer mentor, athlete, motivational speaker, and Vice President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami chapter, is one of those fathers. During our conversation he shares his spinal cord injury story and his experience as a father.Ramp. It. Up!The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG) Resources https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g19621074/cool-fathers-day-gifts-ideas/https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/fathers-day/g19682410/fathers-day-activities/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/18/our-dad-is-onwheels-jarred-mcginnis-father-in-a-wheelchairhttp://www.shieldhealthcare.com/community/spinal-cord-injury/2020/08/20/can-i-be-a-good-father-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On today's episode of the podcast we are discussing the topic of Gun Violence. June 3 is Wear Orange Day and kicks off Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. As a nation, we are plagued by gun violence and mass shootings. The topic of guns is very divisive and often times politicized. Tune in for more information on gun violence awareness and how we can get involved.Ramp. It. Up!Wear OrangeAbout Wear Orange/Gun Violence Awareness WeekendWays to Participate ResourcesSchool Shootings Since ColumbineMass Shootings in the U.S. 16 Facts About Gun Violence and School ShootingsSpinal Cord Injury Statistics  The Daily ShowJordan Klepper and the “good guy with a gun” Michael Kosta goes to Switzerland Debunking excuses for gun violence Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEA Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with advocate, athlete, dancer, techy, Madison Russell, and we discuss her journey as a wheelchair user and her career in digital accessibility. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) right around the corner we also discuss the importance of making the digital space universally accessible.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsMadison is a T5 incomplete paraplegic, and her injury was caused by syringomyelia, a cyst within the spinal cord. She is originally from Atlanta, GA. She is a recent graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Human-Centered Computing focusing on digital accessibility, and is a published accessibility researcher. She is a member of the United Spinal Tech Access Group and currently works for Elsevier as a digital accessibility intern. Outside of school, Madison is a dancer focusing mostly on hip-hop and lyrical dance, as well as jazz and modern. She takes classes with the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team based in Los Angeles, Madison also received a grant from the Kelly Brush Foundation in summer 2021 to purchase a custom racing handcycle to compete in national races.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonisqueer/Tech Access: https://unitedspinal.org/madison-russell/Resources https://accessibility.day/about/https://www.thespruce.com/special-days-and-observances-in-may-4176574Join some TAG members for a GAAD Livestream on Facebook on Thursday, May 19th at 2p (est) / 11a (pst).  https://www.facebook.com/unitedspinalassociationClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

On today's episode of the podcast, Tatiana Ribeiro joins us to celebrate Mother's Day a little early. We talk about her life back in Brazil, moving to the States after her spinal cord injury, and daily life as a wheelchair user all while being a bad ass mom of two.Ramp. It. Up!Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On today's episode of the podcast, we are talking about money! Specifically SSI/SSDI benefits. Navigating the benefits System is not a simple task and often times legal representation is needed. Attorney Jeff Minde joins me on the show and talks about his 30+ your career in social work and practicing law and literally helping write the book when it comes to income after disability. We talk insurance, housing, and special needs trusts and a whole lot more.Ramp. It. Up!Website: https://www.nsnn.com/disability-trust-management/Phone: 954-257-2586Email: JMINDE@COMCAST.NETDISCLAIMER: The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this episode are for general informational purposes only. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide to hire an attorney, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information at this Site is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice. Jeffrey H. Minde, Esq. and Jeffrey H. Minde Attorney And Counselor At Law P.A. neither accept requests for legal advice nor offer specific legal advice over the internet.Resources https://choosework.ssa.gov/https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Get To Know Our GuestMichaela Devins is a mental health counselor who has been a C4-C5 quadriplegic for eleven years; in that time, she has lived in Upstate New York, Philadelphia, and now Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Kyle and service dog Chicory.  She attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her Masters there in professional mental health counseling in 2019. Since then, she has worked in outpatient mental health in Center City Philadelphia and now in the Boston area. She is working toward her licensure and hopes to someday build a private practice that will specifically cater to the mental health needs of disabled people. Michaela is also involved in advocacy through United Spinal's tech access group and as a member of the consumer advisory board for Neuralink. In her free time, she loves to read, sing with the Metropolitan Chorale of Brookline, and explore new places to travel! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thewheelchairdiaries/Links: https://unitedspinal.org/michaela-devins/https://unitedspinal.org/dont-be-ashamed-to-ask-for-help-with-anxiety/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/HandiCup Get 15% OFF when you buy your HandiCup with Discount Code RAMPITUP15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

WHO DOESN'T LIKE RECIEVING A BONUS!?Well lucky you, this week you'll be getting just that! On this bonus episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I share about my experience at the HIMSS 2022 Global Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to check out our Social Media for pictures and videos.Ramp. It. Up!https://www.himss.org/global-conference/session-innovations-driving-patient-engagementResources What Makes a Hotel Room Wheelchair Accessible?How to use a Hoyer Patient Lift to transfer a patient from their Wheelchair to a BedClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by fellow comic book and Japanese anime enthusiast and United Spinal Association member, Stefan Henry. He shares how he had to navigate life after sustaining a spinal cord injury only 14 years old and turned a love for comic books into a career in mechanical engineering. We also discuss being Black men and being disabled in today's society and much more!Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsStefan Henry grew up as a big fan of comics and animé, building Legos and yearning to follow in Tony Stark's footprints as the next Iron Man. A C5-6 SCI from a car accident at 14 only increased his desire to build an exoskeleton. As a 32 year old man born in Brooklyn to Vincentian parents, today he lives a dual life that Stark would envy: Mechanical engineer for the MTA by day and  CEO of an assistive device company by night.Website: https://www.levelthecurve.com/#AboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelthecurve/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/levelthecurveLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/LevelTheCurveClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about assistive technology. Ana Nevares, Assistive Technology And Education Specialist at FAAST, joins me talk about how the organization educates the community on assistive technology and helps connect individuals with the proper devices and the means to procure them.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guest Ana Nevares, M.A., is a state-certified special education teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker and has coordinated the South Florida Regional FAAST program for the past 10 years. She has extensive experience providing trainings on assistive technology, educating individuals and professionals on how these devices can support education, employment, and/or daily life. Additionally, she serves as a master coach in the supervision of educational specialists who are training to work one-on-one with teachers in support of AT in the classroom.University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development1601 NW 12th Avenue, #2018Miami, FL 33136Tel: 305-243-5706TTY: 305-243-7885ANevares@Med.Miami.EduResourceshttps://faast.org/ https://at3center.net/state-at-programs/https://www.disabilityrightswa.org/publications/assistive-technology-special-education-students/https://www.atia.org/home/at-resources/https://www.resna.org/AboutHappy International Women's Dayhttps://www.internationalwomensday.com/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/03/07/international-womens-day-2022-theme/9413398002/https://www.workflowmax.com/blog/10-excellent-ways-to-celebrate-international-womens-dayClick the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks: JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On today's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up the month with a conversation with Garrett Mayersohn. Garrett is the host of the Love On A Roll podcast and lives with cerebral palsy. He shares his insight on how to live your best life, being in a relationship, and enjoying your time as a single person.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsMy name is Garrett Mayersohn. I'm 27 and a college graduate from Florida Atlantic University.  I have been lucky enough to pursue some of my passions on a small scale. When I was a year old I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is basically a miscommunication between the brain and the body and the nervous system. I've had to overcome a lot of challenges though out my life. Besides accessibility issues, it has been people's attitudes and misconceptions especially in the love and dating department. I became very passionate about educating people and bringing awareness about my disability and other people who live with similar conditions to show that despite our challenges we are still able to live a good life. At the end of the day we are still people just like everyone else for the most part.Website: https://loveonaroll.secure-decoration.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveonaroll/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-on-a-roll/id1524091310 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loveonaroll LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/LoveonarollSourcesWhat is Cerebral Palsy?11 Things to know about Cerebral Palsy https://medium.com/@gmayersohn/you-are-not-alone-even-if-you-are-not-in-a-relationship-date-yourself-6ba0e206d6a4Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/Support the show

On this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I am joined by Leon and Tierra Harris an inter-abled couple (from West Philadelphia… Born and raised… lol). In celebration of Valentine's Day they share their story of how they met, got married, started a family and still make time to inspire other inter-abled couples through their YouTube and Instagram pages.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Website: https://harrishopeandhumor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrishopeandhumor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrishopeandhumor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY7lviWg7on-H1UMjlpnKLwLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/HarrishopeandhumorSourceshttps://oc87recoverydiaries.org/life-after-violence/https://www.phillytrib.com/metros/local-couple-wins-free-wedding/article_61347243-f798-5cef-8f57-f4da96363669.htmlhttps://spinalpedia.com/guest-post-our-interabled-family-by-tierra-harris/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comBoss Girl Trucking: ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDITA Step by Step Guide on building Business Credit. Get the strategies on how to access $50K to $100k in funding!Website: https://bossgirltruckin.samcart.com/products/roadmap-to-business-credit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossgirltrucking/  J. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!ROAD MAP TO BUSINESS CREDIT A STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT Get the strategies on how to access $50K+ funding!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are getting you ready for Valentine's Day! Love may be in the air for many, but post spinal cord injury it is sometimes a little harder to get back into the dating game. On this episode I share a couple pieces of advice  to take into consideration before getting back into the dating pool. Also I share a list of 10 wheelchair friendly date ideas. Ramp. It. Up!Dating With A Disabilitypopsugar.com/love/dating-with-disability-advice-48514421 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/3fd6b74d-e71e-4327-b2f7-3257e6a3c1eahttps://www.abilities.com/community/dating.htmlWheelchair Friendly Dates Hollywood Beach Boardwalk Art/Science Museum iPic TheaterWynwood Art District Outdoor Festival/ConcertAmusement ParkZoo/Aquarium Netflix and ChillCooking Together/Cooking Class Boat Tours More Date Ideashttps://kdsmartwheelchair.com/15-date-ideas-for-wheelchair-users/#Winery_Tourhttps://www.specialbridge.com/first-date-ideas-for-wheelchair-users/https://thegirlwhosits.com/2018/05/22/12-date-ideas/Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comJ. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Welcome to the year 2022 and the Third Season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!I am super excited to kick off this year and this new season with all of you! What is the time this tradition to start off the new year with a list of resolutions and this year will not be an exception. I put together a list of 10 resolutions I plan to keep and I hope you join along with me. If you have any different ones I want to know what they are. I plan to keep it going all year long but we can hold each other accountable along the way.The podcast has a lot planned for this upcoming year and I can't wait to share them with you. Make sure to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook pages and email with your questions and episode ideas!Ramp. It. Up!2022  New Year's Resolutions Establish/Maintain a Healthier DietGet Back to/Stay in the GymBudgeting/Managing Money Better  Find A new Barber Stay Healthy/Avoid Hospitalization Get back to writing/hobbies Learn a new Skill/Trade Attend church regularly Focus on Self CareGive BackStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comJ. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Happy Holidays from The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! On today's episode I'm giving you a list of 15 holiday gift ideas for the SCI person in your life. If you're anything like me you are a last-minute shoppers and this list will come in handy!It's been one hell of a year. 2021 threw many challenges and misfortune at us all and they have not been easy to push through. But here we are nearly at the end of the year still striving and persevering. I pray you all enjoy your holidays and start off 2022 with a bang! See you all next year!Ramp. It. Up!Holiday Gift Ideas for SCIBilly Footwear (Billy Price interview)Massage gunHandiCup (Chris Stigas interview)Heating padEbooksAir fryerSmart appliancesSmart lockVoice control Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone ReclinerAccessible adventuresActive HandsExercise gearModular HoseElectronic gift cardStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I talk about hitting my five year spinal cord injury anniversary. December 2, 2021 Marks five years since I had a diving accident, dislocated two vertebrae, and became a quadriplegic. I recap some of the challenges I shared on the very second episode of the podcast, Quadriplegia: Year One, and talk about where I am now five years later. I faced many challenges along the way but continue to strive every day to improve in all facets of life.Ramp. It. Up!Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are taking time out to share what I've been thankful for this past year. After all the hardships of 2021 my family and friends were blessed enough to gather for Thanksgiving dinner and it made me want to Focus on the good things that this year brought and give thanks! What have you been thankful for this year?Ramp. It. Up!Things to be thankful for in 2021https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/24/what-im-thankful-2021/https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/things-to-be-grateful-for-list/https://www.postable.com/blog/104-things-to-be-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving/https://antimaximalist.com/gratitude-list/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Get to know our Guest Ian Mackay was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2001 he movedto Goleta, California and attended Santa Barbara City College. He had manyinterests in his early college years, beginning as a business major, and endingup getting an Associates degree in communication before delving into signlanguage for a year. Soon after, he took a field botany course and realizedthat his true interest was in the field of biology. He ended up moving to SantaCruz, California and enrolled at Cabrillo College. He took almost nothing butscience courses for the next few years and then transferred to UCSC.Ian was fortunate to live near campus where he could bike to school and usea vehicle sparingly. Cycling was one of his preferred hobbies as well as tabletennis, craft beer, nature photography, and bluegrass music. There was awonderful bike path that went up the large hill to campus and one of hisgreatest joys was riding down that path daily after school. On June 4, 2008when he was 26 years old everything changed.Read the rest of Ian's story by clicking here.Website:https://www.iansride.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IansRideInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ians_ride/Click here for an Apple iPhone commercial starring Ian and with a quick cameo by yours truly.Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comJ. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are talking a bit about finances. It is bad enough we have to deal with the challenges of our recovery journey, there's no reason to do it while broke! Today we are talking about 10 Ways To Make Money After Spinal Cord Injury. Of course there are many more than 10 ways to make money but these are a few I have tried and others have suggested. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and to try them out for yourself!Ramp. It. Up!Episode ResourcesCost of living post SCIhttps://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/costs-and-insurance/costs-of-living-with-spinal-cord-injuryhttps://www.spinalcord.com/blog/what-is-the-real-spinal-cord-injury-costEmployment after SCIhttps://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/employment-after-spinal-cord-injury#balancehttps://www.ssa.gov/redbook/eng/resources-supports.htmGrants  and  Scholarships https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/how-to-find-a-spinal-cord-injury-granthttps://www.180medical.com/blog/spinal-cord-injury-grants-resources/Ways to make money post SCIhttps://www.crestssd.com/blog/make-money-unable-to-work/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comJ. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Arnedo a.k.a. The Happy Quadriplegic. Together we share stories about our experiences in therapy, in our relationships post injury, and sharing his recovery Journey and life post injury on his YouTube channel.Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maldito_arnedo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnedo.carbo.1 Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/Qbanito3000/videosNew Mobility October 2021 Issue https://newmobility.com/meet-rhonel-cinous/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comJ. Woods Company Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Resources to help you de-stresshttps://www.themiamiproject.org/participant/healthy-lifestyle/Wheelchair Yoga tutorial video Calming breathing exercises https://localadventurer.com/types-of-hobbies/https://www.opencounseling.com/florida/miamiStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

Meet Our Guest My name is Chris.In November of 2014, I slipped and fell in my bathroom. From that moment on my life would never be the same, as I once knew it. Prior to this day I was a commercial/industrial electrician and even dabbled in business with restaurants and juice bars.My injury took me through the A-Z of the healthcare system, starting with a 911 call, admittance to an emergency room, surgery, ICU, inpatient, rehab, outpatient, follow-ups, research groups and now, advocacy and volunteering...https://www.handihelp.ca/bio/Have you gotten your brand new HandiCup cupholder yet? If not just go to www.handicup.com and use the discount code RAMPITUP15 to get 15% off of your purchase!Website: https://www.handihelp.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handihelp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handihelpinnovations/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show

Today on the podcast I have special guest Billy Price cofounder of Billy Footwear joining me on the show. He is a C5 level spinal cord injury survivor, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and an all-around amazing person. To find out more about his story and where you can get a pair of Billy sneakers stay tuned!Ramp. It. Up!Meet Our GuestBilly PriceAs a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. Along with co-founder Darin Donaldson, Billy strives to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time.Website: https://billyfootwear.com/pages/about-ushttps://billyfootwear.com/pages/open-bookFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/billyfootwearInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyfootwear/?hl=enStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$RhonelCinous)

What is Disability Pride Month? https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/02/how-disability-pride-month-started-and-what-means/7840560002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/15/5-questions-to-think-about-this-disabilitypridemonth/Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with a Disability?https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/10-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-disability/http://www.shonalouise.com/2017/07/15-things-not-to-say-to-disabled-people.htmlStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com