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“God wastes nothing, even disability. He has a purpose for you right where you are.”After receiving her EMT certification, Cady Bell was on the path to becoming a doctor to use her skills in service overseas. But when she began experiencing severe pain, seizures, stomach issues, and fainting, her life's plan dramatically changed. As Cady searched for the cause of her symptoms, her intensifying health challenges forced her to drop out of school and quit her job.On the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, Cady is sharing her journey to finding a diagnosis for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder that affects mobility and strength. This invisible disability that has no cure has brought physical and emotional ups and downs, but has also beautifully deepened her relationship with God—something she wouldn't trade for perfect health. Hear how EDS helped Cady discover new joy and purpose and how she's using her struggles to reach other women who might feel hopeless in their hardships. Follow Cady on InstagramGet your copy of Doing Life TogetherSee all podcast resources Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Join us in answering the call in Luke 14:21-23... until his house is full! Founded by author and international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, the ministry provides Christ-centered care that serves needs and transforms hearts through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways. Joni and Friends also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses and internships through the Christian Institute on Disability. Find more encouragement through Joni's radio podcast, daily devotional, or by following us on Facebook,  Instagram, and YouTube.

In this episode of BDMT we talk to Tempitope Okupe of Nigeria and Ronnie Ronnie Muwanga of Uganda about their experiences living in their countries as Black Disabled men.Bios:Temiope is a Mandela Washington Fellow who holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of The Chartered Institute of Personnel Development in the United Kingdom. Temitope is a program coordinator at the Community Development Links Initiative. Temitope leads the organization's special needs empowerment team, with over seven years of experience in community development. He has provided capacity building and mentorship to children and young adults with special needs in communities. A motivational speaker and disability rights advocate, he has been actively involved in the disability rights movements as well as with various development organizations that promote disability rights and address empowerment equality, accessibility, and opportunity concerns around the world. Opening theme song: "Story Neva Been Told" By Keith Jones and Leroy Moore. If you want to individually support us, please go to our Patreon page at this link: https://www.patreon.com/blackdisabledmentalk. The video version of this episode will be on Patreon.

“Nothing that we go through is wasted… no pain, no hurt, no sorrow. We can rejoice in our suffering because we know who our God is.”Renee Dollenmayer, a college student living with chronic pain and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, is returning to the podcast to share about her online outreach to other women who live with physical and spiritual challenges. Born prematurely as a triplet alongside two typical brothers, Renee always wondered if she needed to be healed to be a faithful follower of Jesus. But as she discovered the way Jesus suffered, she realized that she has a place in the body of Christ and a calling to encourage others through their hardships!Do you feel limited by a disability or lack of support? Hear how Christian counseling helped bring Renee through the darkness of her own struggles. Be encouraged that God can use you to bring others to himself—just like he is using Renee and her ministry, Even If!Follow Renee on Instagram.Learn about Joni and Friends internships.Register for the Beyond Suffering course. Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Join us in answering the call in Luke 14:21-23... until his house is full! Founded by author and international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, the ministry provides Christ-centered care that serves needs and transforms hearts through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways. Joni and Friends also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses and internships through the Christian Institute on Disability. Find more encouragement through Joni's radio podcast, daily devotional, or by following us on Facebook,  Instagram, and YouTube.

Our podcast goes on mute once every three months to de-center our voice and instead raise importance Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx, People of Color, Disabled, Neurodivergent, and LGBTQA+ voices in our community. Please follow, donate, celebrate, and/or support who you learn from below ! SUGGESTED MEDIA:Open Letter to the Music Therapy Community on Justice and Equity by Dr. Natasha Thomas and Dr. Marisol Norris EVENTS/TRAININGSIntro to Anti-Ableism through Music Therapy Academy Confronting Racism, Discrimination and Othering: Perspectives from Around the World through the William Alanson White Institute PEOPLE TO FOLLOWDecolonizing the music roomBlack Creative Arts Therapy Black Creative Healing Black Music Therapy NetworkDisability ReframedDisability VisibilityLatinxTherapyLatinx Social Work Indigenizing Arts EdMentally LGBTQ PODCAST EPISODE SUGGESTIONS: Necessary Expressions: Allowing Black Pain Into Therapeutic Spaces from the Chronicles of a Play Therapist with Althea T. SimpsonUnderstanding Play Therapy Interventions for Black Children Affected By Racial Trauma with Arron Muller, LMSW from Chronicles of a Play Therapist with Althea T. SimpsonDear Asian Americans PodcastDisability and the Arts: How can we make the Arts Accessible for Patrons? from Disarming DisabilityDisability Basics: What are the Intersections of Race and Disability? from Disarming DisabilityDisability and the Arts: What are the Barriers for Professional Artists? from Disarming DisabilityCode Switch – Finding ‘A Perfect Match'The Accessible Stall Disability After DarkStill Processing PodcastLGBTQ&AYOUTUBE CONTENT SUGGESTIONS:Creative Vibes Music Therapy – The Untold History of Music TherapyCreative Vibes Music Therapy – Racial Inequity in Music Therapy ARTICLES/BOOKS"Ignoring The History Of Anti-Asian Racism Is Another Form Of Violence" article by Connie Wun"How to support Asian American colleagues amid the recent wave of anti-Asian violence" by Jennifer LiuAnti-Racist Resource Guide by Victoria AlexanderAnti-Racist Resource List Deaf Culture and Community The Deaf Community Challenges that still exist for the Deaf Celebrating National Deaf Awareness Month (AND ALL YEAR LONG!)The Milan Conference: When Sign Language Was Almost DestroyedDONATEHate Is A Virus - Raising $1 MILLION to give back to local and national community organizations that are providing pivotal services and programs for our community. This includes programs related to mental health, better protections for our elderly, AAPI representation, solidarity-building and more. -Also you can donate to many of the content creators above!!! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

In today's episode, we catch up on our recent activities in the field, highlighted by participating in a hunt for disabled and underprivileged youth. We also talk about our first hunt of the season, Erich's upcoming bird hunt, and the importance of language, and how we communicate the hunting lifestyle.

Three-time world Shot Put and Discus champion, Kevin Brousard stops by to share how sports dramatically changed the trajectory of his life after struggling with a tremendously rare eye condition as a child. Kevin also talks about his work with the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) and his TEDX Talk, Enable the Disabled.  For show notes, photos and more information, connect with Ambiguously Blind  Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin Check out TalksByKevin.com and USABA.org for more details.   

How often have you reflected upon your biases, assumptions and misunderstanding of disabled people? This week we are joined by DEI consultant and stigma smasher Catarina Rivera. Caterina is the founder of Blindish Latina, a platform smashing disability stigmas through storytelling, advocacy, and training. She is also a member of Respect Ability's National Disability Speakers Bureau. Catarina illuminates this important conversation and provides knowledge and actions we can all take and shares with us about the many twists and turns she has taken on her own journey. As we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month and Latin Heritage Month, it's appropriate to listen as Caterina shares with us ways we can work to be more inclusive 365 days of the year. Honestly, I learned so much during this interview.

Because I was so inspired by attending NALAC National Latinx Summit : Manos A La Obra event this passed weekend, I wanted to repost a classic episode. Ep 47 guest Evonne Gallardo, presented a couple of sessions at the event. Colony Little and Evonne really keep 1000.Originally Posted Oct 13th 2020In this episode we discuss the current state of the arts and what the future looks like for BIPOC, disabled and LGBTQ+ artists. I was hella fortunate to have 2 amazing BIPOC women to get real, drop gems and provide a little hope for all creatives out there during these crazy times.Colony Little - Freelance Arts WriterInstagramCulture Shock ArtWhitney "See In Black" debacleS.F. Camerawork Auction Adrian Burrell's "Black Americans" and License Agreement. Hank Willis Thomas "Love Over Rules"Evonne Gallardo (She/Her/Ella) - Arts and Culture ManagementInstagramWebsiteNational Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)Artists she mentionedShizu SaldamandoRafa EsparzaDerrick AdamsArtists/Writers ResourcesDurham Artist Relief FundAsian American Feminist Writing WorkshopLatinx Arts AllianceArtist ReliefpanoplyBPO : Mention WTYM and get your 13th month of service free.Doyen + Sharp: Mention WTYM and get 10% off your next project.Word To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYMPOD at check out to receive 10% off any orderDONATEAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS

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Have you ever wondered, what is my place? Where do I fit in the body of Christ?Renee Dollenmayer, a university senior majoring in rehabilitation services, grew up struggling with similar questions about her purpose. Born prematurely with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy as a triplet alongside two typical brothers, Renee wondered if she needed to be healed to be a faithful follower of Jesus.Listen as Renee shares how God revealed beauty and purpose in her disability, and how that journey led Renee to a Joni and Friends internship. She recently interned alongside our host Crystal Keating in the Response Department to help minister to people looking for spiritual and practical encouragement, as well as resources related to living with a disability. Don't miss hearing Renee's advice for other Christian students living with a disability, and how her Joni and Friends internship helped affirm her calling to serve people and serve Jesus for his kingdom.Follow Renee on Instagram.Learn about Joni and Friends internships. Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Join us in answering the call in Luke 14:21-23... until his house is full! Founded by author and international disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, the ministry provides Christ-centered care that serves needs and transforms hearts through Joni's House, Wheels for the World, and Retreats and Getaways. Joni and Friends also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses and internships through the Christian Institute on Disability. Find more encouragement through Joni's radio podcast, daily devotional, or by following us on Facebook,  Instagram, and YouTube.

Jenny welcomes disability activist Annie Segarra as they discuss the added challenges of having ambulatory and invisible disabilities, and what it's like when people on the street, your family and even doctors don't believe you're disabled.   

Hilda Bradshaw talks about her experience raising her son with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and clinging to God in prayer, including a novena her grandmother taught her. Hilda shares how raising her son is a blessing and has taught her to completely depend on God, let go of expectations about her children's futures and trust that God will always provide her family with exactly what they need. 

It's feared a huge slice of the population is being let down when it come to accessing the Covid-19 vaccine. Health authorities are accused of failing to get inside the homes of thousands of disabled people who can't easily travel. Kim Moodie reports.

Faith Malton is a natural-born engineer.  She was born missing her right arm and thus, grew up problem-solving and adapting to her environment through innovation.  More importantly, she engineered her mental aptitude and psyche to be rooted in a growth mindset.  A student ambassador, she found herself inquisitive on how other cultures worked and how culture determines the perception of disability. Her curiosity led her to places like Antarctica, India, and Tanzania. Every trip was an awakening and revealed to her how the built environment shapes the way in which humans experience the world.  She now works at Walter P. Moore, an international civil engineering firm, doing site design. She believes design teams have a responsibility for their designs to be universally accessible, inspire the human spirit, and nurture a connection to the natural world.Malton also works to help others break through mental barriers and navigate the world with limb differences through her YouTube channel, One Arm Wonder.Resources:YouTube: One Arm WonderInstagram: @theonearmwonderrrTEDx Talk:  From Victim to Creator 

Ciaran O'Donovan rasied concerns about a baby sleeping nest he bought, litter picker Lucia who told us about her local litter louts. And Anne Marie spoke about disabled-access at concerts.

Prepare your magic, your dragons and your plucky shapeshifting henchwomen because we are talking about Nimona! This delightful MFA thesis project began life as a fun, episodic webtoon (see previous episode Orange Marmalade) before eventually becoming a sprawling action adventure about trauma and tragedy. But it's super fun, we swear!Also fun: Stevenson's evolving artistic style and the text's "no big deal" inclusion of queer and disabled characters, which sadly got lost in a lot of critical reviews at the time (Brenna has thoughts!)Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter - @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod::Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about Trickster Drift, this month's book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!

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You can find Cara's website at www.joyfulsexed.com. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @joyfulsexed and listen to The Pleasure Principle Podcast.Check out myimmunesystempod.com where you can get in contact with Chelsey, listen to old episodes, learn about the RA Warrior Group, buy a signed copy of Chelsey's upcoming book, and apply to be a guest on the show.Don't forget to rate and review the show, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @myimmunesystempod*This episode contains conversations about sex, sexuality, and briefly, sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.***Any information discussed in this podcast is strictly my opinion and those of my guests and are for informational purposes only. We are speaking from our personal experiences and you should always consult with your doctor or medical team.

Lauren Rogers is our guest today for this epic two-part Mormon Stories interview. After suffering through a restrictive diet, harassment, and medical neglect on her Mormon mission to Chile, Lauren found herself permanently disabled as she made her way back home to the US. In part two, Lauren also tells us about the same-sex attraction she repressed throughout her life as a devout Mormon and descendant of Brigham Young, eventually leading to an extremely fascinating exit from the church and a wildly eye-opening description of how she continues a healthy relationship with her husband. It's a gripping story from start to finish! Even Lauren's shelf breaker and realizations about God might be a first-ever for Mormon Stories! We hope you'll resonate with Lauren's incredible, epic story! ————— We are 100% donor funded! Please click HERE to donate and keep this content coming! Click here to donate monthly: $10 $25 $50 ————— Show Notes: Lauren's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exmo_mom_?lang=en Ted Lyon MS episode: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/missionary-sexual-assault/ Gospel topics essays: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/essays?lang=eng Matt Harris Mormon Stories episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmjj2kbxFnQ Eldon Kartchner - https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/eldon-kartchner-mixed-orientation-marriage/ Josh and Lilly Weed: https://www.mormonstories.org/podcast/josh-and-lolly-weed-on-their-love-story-mixed-orientation-marriages-and-ldslgbt-issues/

Through our Wheels for the World outreach, Joni and Friends helps people with disabilities around the globe.

This episode features Liz Johnson, Charles Catherine, Haben Girma, Esther Verburg, Hank Prybylski, Facundo Chávez Penillas, Christina Mallon, Dan Brooke, Eddie Ndopu and Nilofar Bayat. When Sir Ludwig Guttmann formed the Paralympic movement after World War II, his vision was to use sport to rehabilitate Disabled people back into society to become taxpayers. 70 years later, how much has his vision been achieved? We will talk to experts, brand representatives, entrepreneurs, activists and athletes about their experiences, the challenges and inequality facing Disabled people around the world but also the progress and aspirations for a more equal world moving forward. Hosted by Sophie Morgan and executive produced by Sophie Morgan and Sinéad Burke, Equal Too has been created by Harder Than You Think, the award winning team behind Emmy award winning Netflix documentary Rising Phoenix, and P&G Studios. The podcast aims to continue the conversation that the documentary started.   Equal Too: Achieving Disability Equality is a new special six-part series, featured on Seneca's Conversations on Power and Purpose series, that explores the biggest challenges faced by the disabled community and starts a conversation about what is needed to drive equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

As millions of children head back to school, some states have banned mask mandates on school grounds. As of this recording, school districts in eight states cannot require students to wear a mask in school; if they do, many risk losing crucial state funding. This ban ignores national recommendations by the CDC to wear a mask indoors for those who are unvaccinated or in an area of high COVID transmission. For children with disabilities or families with high-risk medical conditions, the ban makes in-person learning perilous. Many children are forced back into remote learning even though studies have shown students -- particularly students of color and those with disabilities -- fall behind when they can't attend school in person. Excluding these children from in-person learning violates federal law which is why the ACLU's Disability Rights Project is suing on behalf of groups of parents with vulnerable children in both South Carolina and Iowa. Joining us to talk about the case is Samantha Boevers, one of the parents in the case, and Susan Mizner, the director of the ACLU's Disability Rights Project.

Gentle • Curious • ConnectionEtai is a funny, engaging, passionate heart-centered human. He's compassionate, kind, and leads by example. He also has Cerebral Palsy. While his CP has dedicated a lot of his life, it hasn't stopped him from making his mark on the world- and the people around him. Etai works to make the world a better place through understanding the people around him and even speaks 7-10 languages simply so he can communicate with as many people as possible. Though his thoughts sometimes get the best of him, he endeavors to never let his insecurities take over.TakeawaysYou cannot always control your body's abilities, but you can work to create a mindset that leads to empowerment, even if it's difficult at the moment.Cultivating empathy will always get you farther than bitterness. Work to understand the people around you.Follow your passions, even if it seems difficult, living your truth will create the best life possible.Get additional details, show notes, links, and a full transcript of the episode here.Get your BRAVE on by joining our exclusive (and FREE) Facebook Collective, Brave on Purpose. Join here. email heather@vickeryandco.com to share feedback, ask questions, or tell us how you're choosing bravely!Grab your BRAVE AF and GRATEFUL AF swag now. Check out The Brave Files Book Collection here! Support The Brave Files on Patreon here.

Roger Dykes' Just Sayin is a podcast chronicling real life situations of a severely disabled individual who has spent a lifetime in a wheelchair suffering the effects of Cerebral Palsy.  Yes, Roger has issues, and his open discussion about his day-to-day struggles makes for an interesting and revealing snapshot into his everyday life.  His podcast rolls every three weeks. 

Kicking off Season 3 of NORDpod, I am joined by Karina Sturm, a disabled journalist, blogger, author, and filmmaker who tries to connect with chronically ill people around the world and spread the word about Ehlers-Danios Syndrome and other chronic illnesses. From giving up her job as a research associate in 2010 to cashing out her life savings to come to the US for better care, Karina has managed to adapt her life around her symptoms and is the accidental advocate you need to hear to know. Through a necessary pivot to journalism, Karina is now one of the most vocal rare disease activists around, and her blog, "Holy Shit I Am Sick," is read by thousands. Her must-watch film, "We Are Visible," is so multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed, there's an endless scroll of credits on the homepage. This is how you advocate. Enjoy our conversation.NORDpod is the official podcast of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) For more information, visit https://rarediseases.org and email nordpod@rarediseases.org with comments or feedback.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This entitled parent doesn't allow a woman into an elevator with her, because she is disabled...This is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if we told you that the competitive spirit of hockey knows no bounds? Dan Brennan began working with USA hockey in 1996 and now serves as the General Manager for the US National Sled Team. He recently joined our panel to talk about the how the tenacity of hockey players is not unique to any one style of play. He also shares what it's like to experience a championship at the international level and how we can get involved with USA Sled Hockey.

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Curt Alexander Bennett is a former professional ice hockey forward, who played in the National Hockey League as well as for the United States national ice hockey team in the 1970s? After an illustrious Pee-Wee career and three seasons at Brown where he set a number of records, Bennett went to the St. Louis Blues in 1968. Bennett ended his NHL career with 334 points in 580 games. He was the first American to reach the 30 goal plateau in a season. At one point, Bennett was married to Susan Bennett who later provided the voice of the Apple assistant "Siri". Now, for our feature story: The Town of Stonington assessor's office now offers some tax exemptions for veterans. The last filing day for an exemption for the October 2021 grand list is Thursday, Sept. 30th. An honorable discharge form DD214 or, if still on active duty, a letter from a commanding officer, must be on file with the town clerk's office for the exemption. To qualify, veterans must have served 90 or more cumulative days during wartime, unless the war lasted less than 90 days. Veterans without taxable property in their names, but who lease a vehicle, may receive reimbursement of taxes equal to the exemption. Active-duty residents may receive an exemption of one motor vehicle in addition to the veteran's exemption. Disabled veterans that have established eligibility for the exemption do not have to file an annual statement with the Veterans' Administration unless there is a change in the percentage of disability. Married veterans with a total 2020 income of $45,800 or less, or a single veteran with an income of $37, 600 or less, may apply for an additional exemption by Friday, Oct. 1. Non-resident active duty servicemen on military orders stationed in Connecticut may apply for an exemption of motor vehicles under the Federal Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. For more information, call 860-535-5098 or email assessor@stonington-ct.gov. The town hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Masks are required to enter the building. For more information on all things Westerly, check out this story and more at thewesterlysun.com Are you interested in a new opportunity? You're in luck! Today's Job posting comes from Randall Realtors Compass in Westerly. They're looking for real estate agents. You'll need to obtain a real estate license before you start. Pay can be $100,000 or more per year. If you're interested and think you'd be a good fit for the role you can apply using the link in our episode description. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=ca280a731c2da875&advn=7652287743140876 Today we're remembering the life of "Bert" Larson, 84 of Westerly. He is survived by his daughter, Karen and his son, Paul, his grandson, Ian and his brother, Roy. Bert was born in Brooklyn in 1936 and served in the United States Army and was a Rhode Island State Police Trooper. His funeral was held with full military honors. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Bert's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andie or Sew Pretty in Pink, is an artist, sewist, writer and improv comedian. Andie also describes themselves as a disabled fat Endy Babe interested in sewing, fashion, Lingerie, Swimwear and EDS. Andie talks about their developing @Chronicallysewn and the current #slowprojectchallenge. Chronicallysewn is an inclusive space for chronically ill (mental/physical) sewists. Slow Project Challenge runs over 3 months and the emphasis is on rest. There's no need to finish a project or projects. Andie has found that online events are more accessible than in person events. She had a wonderful experience at this year's Sewing Weekender and says why the organisation of the Sewing Weekender was so brilliant and was very accessible. This is the first Sewover50 series featuring people in the #chronicallysewn community. Sewover50 intersects with all communities.

  To celebrate 5 years of Disability After Dark, and because we won Outstanding Adult Series recently, I wanted to drop a bonus episode with adult porn star Papa Loboso.  We explore what would happen if he became disabled.  He shares some of the ableism he's had to work through around pity and wanting to help, gut reactions around disability and more! We talk about how being a performer might change on stage and in porn! He even turns the tables by asking me big questions too!  Thanks for sticking around and being a part of this show with me.  Enjoy! You can follow Papa Loboso and view our porn here: https://justfor.fans/papalobosoxxx    Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdarkpod@gmail.com or going to this link:   https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark  You can buy DISABILITY AFTER DARK themed MERCH HERE.  Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark

This week features a very special back to back, two podcast episode release as Annette speaks with two guests who were interviewed for a recent Today Show Article called “Autism Wars.” Today's episode features Annette's interview with Kerry Magro, who is an award-winning national speaker, a best-selling author and a role model in the disability community.  Annette & Kerry speak about the “Autism Wars” article, disability in the workplace, bullying, unity and inclusion.   As a child, Kerry was non-verbal at 2.5 years and diagnosed with autism at age 4.  Kerry was not able to speak in complete sentences until age 7 and went through years of therapy to get where he is today.  Kerry has a doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership and is currently the CEO and founder of KFM Making a Difference which is a non-profit corporation that focuses on disability advocacy and housing.     Autism Wars Article   While most people don't like the “Autism Wars” title of the Today Show article, thinking “war” is too strong, Kerry does feel there has been a divide in the community for quite some time between parents of autistic children and autistic adults.  There are those on the autistic adult side that feel that parents of autistic children share too much and parents who feel that autistic adults don't share enough to allow them information they feel they need.  There needs to be unity, inclusion – both sides working together rather than separate.  The article did have a positive note for Kerry that many parents reached out to him about finding advocates and building friendships between parents and autistic adults.   Social Media Sharing   Another portion of this autistic divide is on sharing on social media. Some autistic adults feel that some parents overshare videos and photos on social media of their autistic children, basing this on the child being too young to consent.  Sharing in smaller, local groups for educational purposes can be beneficial but sharing to Facebook in larger groups might not.  Kerry mentions there is toxicity in social media and sometimes it is best to think before you share anything especially if it may cross a privacy line.   Disabled in the Workplace   Kerry also speaks about the disabled in the workplace.  Statistics say that up to 90% of autistic adults are either unemployed or underemployed.  Kerry notes there should be a better onboarding process for disabled individuals possibly offering a one-day job trial or having a speaker talk to them about their experiences.  Annette asks what smaller businesses can do to be more disability inclusive in their hiring process.  Kerry mentions to make sure your business keeps up with ADA accommodations for disabilities, having past employees offer testimonials and making sure your job listings note that you are open to hire anyone.  Unfortunately, there are a few job listing sites that will automatically keep out resumes that list words regarding “disability.”   Bullying   Bullying is another topic that Kerry speaks of often to parents. Kerry mentions we need to realize though that bullying does not just affect school age children.  There is a rise of bullying lawsuits in the workplace and people with disabilities being taken advantage of.  Everyone should have a safe environment to work in. October is National Bullying Prevention Month as well as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.     Final Tips   Kerry leaves us with his tips for what he would say to parents with autistic kids and disabled adults about coming together, being in unity.  Kerry feels each side is allowed to disagree but should take more time to listen and be more constructive in nature.  Don't talk over each other.  Possibly find a neutral mediator to listen to both sides of the arguments and offer their thoughts. Disability groups are already facing challenges from outside the community.  They should come together, work together and be stronger together.   Contact Kerry   If you would like to learn more about Kerry Magro, you can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  To reach out to Kerry about speaking at your event, please click here.  To find out more about Kerry's books, click here.   Also, to learn more about the groups Annette mentioned in her intro, click each one:  Perkins School for the Blind and SMILE Mass. For information on other topics, please also check out Special Needs Companies. For legal advice, inspiration, and other resources, visit our blog here. Similarly, you can always listen to previous podcast episodes (and be sure to leave us a review), or download our free eBook here. We are always looking for podcast guests as well so please let us know if you or someone you know, has a special needs or disability topic you would like to speak about - Contact Us!  Please Leave a Podcast Review Please consider leaving a podcast review for Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast on iTunes.  More positive ratings and reviews mean more new listeners are introduced to this informational and inspirational podcast.  Look at the bottom of this page for the purple oval that says “Enjoying the podcast?  Leave an iTunes review here.”  This will take you over to the iTunes site/app where you will be able to login and leave a review.  We really appreciate it! You can also join our free Facebook group for the disability community, the “Circle of Care,” or watch the webinars and other speaking events on YouTube. The purpose of this community is to create a space for people to be themselves, ask questions and get support and answers, so please share these resources with your friends!  Annette Hines has been practicing in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law, and Estate Planning for more than 20 years. Ms. Hines brings personal experience with special needs to her practice and podcasts as the mother of two daughters, one of whom passed away from Mitochondrial disease in November 2013. This deep, personal understanding of special needs fuels her passion for quality special needs planning and drives her dedication to help others within the special needs community.  

Come meet my classmate from secondary school days in Ibadan (high school). Dr. Adigun is based in South Africa teaching at the University of Durban. Dr. Adigun is a man with a zeal for research and development geared toward the positive well-being of Sign Language Interpreters and persons who are Deaf and or Hard of hearing. Hit up Google scholar to read up on Dr. Adigun's research and papers. Find out what my teenager self was up to after he gained power and authority for the first time. Dr. Adigun takes us on a beautiful journey.   If you haven't gotten yourself and loved ones or friends a WLA T-Shirt what are you waiting for https://vetclothing.com/products/white-label-america-podcast-tee?  C'mon get to it, like share and get them 5 Stars + Positive reviews coming in on Apple Podcast   Support our work by joining our community on Patreon and donating https://www.patreon.com/whitelabelamericanpod   Music by Infrared_Krypto   #whitelabelamerican #podcast #dopeblackpods #durban #ibadan #professor #research #mountolivetgrammarschool #classmates #ancestral #soccer #southafrica #patreon #disability #education #davido #podbean #puto #punctuality #grassless #activisim #studentsunion 

Liza, a student at Berkeley talks about how COVID and the Berkley stance on the disease are adversely effecting their life and the lives of other disabled people.   UC Berkeley: disabledstudentscommittee@asuc.org @ASUCdisabledstudents Liza's links for media or other contacts: contactliza@protonmail.com   Liza's social media links: @redpomgranat on twitter and Instagram / venmo: redpom   My Links   thehistoryvoyager@gmail.com   @BensCharlie   The History Voyager Facebook Group

Christy Smith discusses her experiences as the first deaf contestant on the reality TV show "Survivor", and how it propelled her in her work as an international advocate on behalf of Deaf communities in the US and around the world.—Mentioned in the episode:Discovering Deaf Worlds (DDW)—PATREON: This project is a labor of love, but it also requires resources. Learn more about how to support Down to the Struts by clicking here.—Episode transcript here.

What is it like to navigate the world with a disability?  People with disabilities often hesitate to speak up because they are so used to being dismissed. So, what can businesses do to be more inclusive and better serve the disabled community? Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur on a mission to educate others about the deaf community. A recent graduate of York University with a BA in Psychology, Kellina is building an online business that offers coaching for individuals with disabilities and training for companies on using technology to be more inclusive. Kellina lost her hearing at the age of four, and she is in the process of writing a book about what it's like to be deaf in a hearing world. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Kellina joins Anjel to discuss her advocacy work for the deaf and disabled community, describing how that work inspired her to become an entrepreneur right out of college. She shares her vision for her speaking and consulting business and explains what she is doing to set herself up for success. Listen in to understand why it's crucial for businesses to be mindful of the disabled community and find out how Kellina can support you in optimizing Zoom for the hearing and vision impaired.  What You Will Learn  How Kellina's advocacy for the deaf community inspired her to become an entrepreneur Why Kellina is writing a book about what it's like to be deaf in a hearing world How Kellina intends to serve individuals with disabilities and help organizations be more inclusive What Kellina is learning about getting clients on social media Kellina's advocacy work to educate people about the deaf community The training Kellina offers companies re: optimizing Zoom for people with disabilities Kellina's vision for her speaking and consulting business Why it's crucial for businesses to be mindful of the disabled community Connect with Kellina Powell Deaf Queen Boss on Instagram  Resources Be Heard by Millions & Life Your Destiny: A Creative Age Leader's Guide to Speak, Sell, Serve & Succeed by Emerald Peaceful GreenForest  Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Comedian, Josh Blue, sat down with Erik and Jeff at our studio in Golden, CO to discuss his career as a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. Following his groundbreaking win on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. His story has been featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, MSNBC,  and CNN.  He was the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest on Live with Regis and Kelly, and made standout appearances on Comics Unleashed. Recently, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He also just recorded his fifth-hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. Critics have said Josh is not a cerebral palsy comic; he's a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. However, his closest friends describe him as “a d-bag.Resources:Cast your vote for Josh on America's Got Talent “AGT” app on your phone or head to NBC.com/AGTVote.Check out more on Josh's website: https://www.joshblue.com/ Follow Josh on FB and Instagram 

Transcript: https://bit.ly/AIAe022Today's guest is Judy Heumann. Judy, who contracted polio in 1949 and uses a wheelchair for her mobility, is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. She has played a role in the development and implementation of major legislation including the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disability Act and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.Judy is an internationally recognized leader in the disability rights community. She served in the Clinton and Obama Administrations and was a Senior Fellow at the Ford Foundation. Her recently released memoir called “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist,” was audio recorded by Ali Stroker who is the first wheelchair actor to perform on Broadway. Judy is also featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary film Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.These days, among other things, Judy is the producer of The Heumann Perspective, a podcast and YouTube channel that aims to share the beauty of the disability community.Connect with Judy:Judy's Website: https://judithheumann.com/Judy's Memoir: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621090/being-heumann-by-judith-heumann/9780807002803/Judy's Young Adult Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670588/rolling-warrior-by-judith-heumann/Crip Camp: https://cripcamp.com/Judy's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CYpP8LB2wZ8vUM93DnINFSocial Media:https://twitter.com/judithheumannhttps://www.instagram.com/theheumannperspective/https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-heumann-71b026122/https://www.youtube.com/c/JudyHeumannTHP/videosConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at https://rockymountainada.org/ or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Another special lockdown episode bought to you from Albertown NZ + Mount Maunganui Today's episode covers: - the top 5 apps which will help your social media game *photo editing, feed planning, creative content, video development - what is happening with the @girlsgetoff Insta account: from 50k followers to the account being disabled overnight - how to tighten up your Insta security - OnlyFans reverses explicit content ban -Milk Crate challenge - why it's banned - Instagram removing swipe up? Apps: PicsArt, UNUM, Inshot, Tezza, Kamua For more on Tash and Viv check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash  

We all go through life with hurt and shame. How do you attempt to hide from or wash away your own shame? Pastor James Granger reminds us that whatever you’re facing in life right now, God has not abandoned you; He is present with you in the midst of it. God’s grace cuts through the

A note from Talking Taiwan host Felicia Lin:   Tiffany Yu is a disability activist, CEO and founder of Diversability, and host of Tiffany & Yu, a social impact podcast. She's also on the San Francisco Mayor's Disability Council, a three-time TED Talk speaker and has a list of many more impressive accomplishments that appear on her Wikipedia page.   She spoke with tremendous vulnerability about her disability origin story, the trauma she's experienced, dealing with shame, and her continued healing.   Tiffany also shared about the many exciting projects she's working on for Diversability and in the disability space.     CORRECTION: At x:xx when Tiffany mentioned a TED Tallk “The Danger of a Single Narrative” she was referring to the TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story.”   Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: How Tiffany spearheaded the Taiwan Necklace Project to raise money for ITASA (Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association) Tiffany's disability origin story How she came up with the idea for her company Diversability in 2009 while a student at Georgetown University The work that Diversability does How Diversability went from a side hustle to something fulltime years later in 2017 How Diversability is about improving the lives and well-being of disabled people How can Diversability make disability a reason to belong and not a reason to exclude What happened in 2019 that made Tiffany realize that she was experiencing PTSD and how she dealt with it Tiffany's thoughts on her first TED Talk What has changed since Tiffany started Diversability How Tiffany was able to get the mayor of San Francisco to declare July Disability Pride Month in 2020 How Tiffany has evolved since she first founded Diversability News about Diversability The “Disability is not a bad word” T-shirt campaign The Diversabillity Leadership Collective The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) goal of economic self-sufficiency How Tiffany has launched an endowment fund at Georgetown University for disability-related initiatives The comments that Tiffany's mom made about Diversability in 2018 How Tiffany deals with her mother's opinion of the work she does with Diversability Tiffany's podcast Tiffany & Yu, which she started in 2020 during the Coronavirus pandemic Tiffany's favorite episode of her podcast Tiffany & Yu Laverne Cox's term “possibility model” The term ableism How Tiffany enjoys making Tik Tok dance videos The accomplishment that Tiffany is most proud of How the Paralympics may be used as a reason not to care about disability The term inspiration porn How paralympican Rebecca Meyers' request to have a personal care assistant accompany her was denied   Related Links:   Tiffany Yu's website: https://www.tiffanyyu.com/   Tiffany and Yu podcast: https://www.tiffanyyu.com/podcast   Tiffany Yu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtiffanyyu/   Tiffany Yu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imtiffanyyu   Tiffany Yu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imtiffanyyuv   Tiffany Yu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayu/   Tiffany Yu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tiffanyayu   Tiffany Yu on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiffany_Yu   Diversability: https://mydiversability.com/   Diversability Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diversabilitycommunity   Diversability Leadership Collective: http://diversability.mn.co     Diversability Facebook page: http://facebook.com/diversability   Diversability on Twitter: http://twitter.com/diversability   Diversability on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diversability   Disability Empowerment Endowment Fund to support disability initiatives in perpetuity at Georgetown University: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1686/18/giving.aspx?sid=1686&gid=4&pgid=3975&cid=5816&dids=534.144&bledit=1&sort=1&unit=34&appealcode=21HW001312   The Georgetown Voice article, “Alumna Tiffany Yu looks to cement legacy of disability justice as students push for Disability Cultural Center” about the endowment fund for disability related initiatives at Georgetown University that Tiffany is raising money for: https://georgetownvoice.com/2021/08/09/alumna-cements-legacy-of-disability-justice-students-push-for-cultural-center/   Tiffany's first TED Talk, The Power of Exclusion: https://www.ted.com/talks/tiffany_yu_the_power_of_exclusion?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare   Tiffany's second TED Talk, The Truths About Being A Pioneer: https://www.ted.com/talks/tiffany_yu_the_truths_about_being_a_pioneer?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare   Tiffany's third TED Talk, The Problem with Positivity: https://www.ted.com/talks/tiffany_yu_the_problem_with_positivity?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare   The Danger of a Single Story (TED Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare   PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder): https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd   Post-traumatic growth (PTG): https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma   Dr. Robert Bullard: https://drrobertbullard.com/ https://www.unep.org/championsofearth/laureates/2020/robert-bullard   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://adata.org/learn-about-ada   Tiffany &Yu Episode 18, Disability Pride, ADA30 & Diversability's D-30 Disability Impact List ft. Alex Locust (Glamputee): https://www.tiffanyyu.com/podcast/018   Laverne Cox Calls Herself a 'Possibility Model' on Katie Couric: https://taggmagazine.com/laverne-cox-on-katie-couric/   Laverne Cox On Why She Still Has Something To Prove: https://www.forbes.com/sites/moiraforbes/2016/06/30/laverne-cox-on-why-she-still-has-something-to-prove/?sh=433c972b5638   Talila Lewis' Working Definition of Ableism: https://www.talilalewis.com/blog/january-2021-working-definition-of-ableism Tiffany &Yu Episode 17, Leadership Lessons from Yoga Journal Racism & Controversy ft. Nicole Cardoza (Anti-Racism Daily): https://www.tiffanyyu.com/podcast/017 Stella Young's TED Talk, I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much: https://youtu.be/8K9Gg164Bsw   Paralympian Rebecca Meyers' Op Ed in USA Today, “Paralympic swimmer: I don't want to pull out of Tokyo Games, but I've been given no choice”: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/07/20/paralympic-swimmer-becca-meyers-covid-19-tokyo-olympic-games/8006062002/   Paralympian Rebecca Meyers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Meyers   Tiffany and the Taiwan necklace project featured on Outreach for Taiwan (2014): https://oftaiwan.org/2014/11/13/talk4tw-tiffany-yu/   Tiffany talks about being Taiwanese, ITASA and the Taiwan necklace project: https://youtu.be/uaZC9fgdRwo   Taiwanese American.org:  https://www.taiwaneseamerican.org/   ITASA (Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association): https://itasa.org/   TACL (Taiwanese American Citizens League): https://tacl.org/

On this brand new series on the Disability After Dark feed, Cripology, I shine a bright light on our disabled past by looking at disabled history, something that I am fascinated by. On this episode, we look at the connection between the fairy and changeling folklore and disability.  In this first episode, I explore the fact that certain disabilities were often understood as changelings or fairies.  We talk about how parents often used folklore mythology to kill their disabled children, and I explore how the changeling myth has impacted disability as we understand it today. If you want to look at the research I used  Research paper by Susan Ebberly, 1988.  Tell me which other historical things you want me to look at in this series.  Write to disabilityafterdarkpod@gmail.com and use the subject line Cripology! NEW EPS (ALMOST) EVERY MONDAY 

Matthew and Paul reveal how blindness affects their marriage, and the many ways in which they've adjusted to Paul's visual impairment. Paul also reflects on dating with a disability, bringing new meaning to the term “blind date”.  On the extended episode, Matthew and Paul answer the question, “How has blindness changed your sex life?” Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/37484220

Executive Director and Co-Founder Tommie Storms of the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. (AAASP) joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum podcast to discuss the association's 25th anniversary and the journey of adapting sports across the country. Storms joins hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick for the Around Atlanta segment. After the 1996 Olympics, many kids inspired by the incredible athletes, including kids with disabilities, wanted to participate in sports. In Atlanta, the Paralympic Games, the first full-blown games centered around athletes with disabilities, were particularly inspirational. Disabled kids inspired by the games needed somewhere they could participate in popular sports. Storms co-founded the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs, Inc., a charity focusing on adapting popular sports after the 1996 games. She met the needs of disabled kids with a dream of playing sports such as basketball, track and field and football by taking popular sports and adapting them for kids in wheelchairs. Mostly, the sports look similar but adapted for special needs and varying levels of abilities. Noticing many similar community programs, Storms and her team saw a lack of school programs and focused on replicating their curriculum within the schools to meet this underserved niche. Information about their program and mission was circulated through different schools and eventually led to seasonal competitions, 35 programs across Georgia and tournaments. In their fifth year, they approached the Georgia High School Association to incorporate what they were doing into the sports infrastructure in Georgia. “We've created a wonderful program,” said Storms. “An easy way for parents and kids to get involved.” There was a learning curve and several barriers in the beginning. The association received concerns that children in wheelchairs were too fragile, and participation would lead to injuries. Newspapers also did not consider the games sports. Fortunately, after witnessing the games and experiencing them firsthand, many change their perspective. “They will take you where you want to go if you can show them where there are barriers, how easily they are removed and how they can be a part of it,” stated Storms when discussing the barriers that they have overcome. Their team, The Gwinnett Heat is advertised in newspapers and has previously won a state title. These teams regularly play against teams without disabled players and adapt the rules, using the association's standardization and line of sporting goods. The programs offered by AAASP assist teachers around the country in determining what sports their kids can play, what the adapted sport looks like and obtaining the equipment. What makes them unique is that they are the first and only interscholastic athletic association solely focused on adapted sports for kids with physical disabilities. Neglected by the school system, physically disabled kids who lacked cognitive impairment could not participate in a traditional team. That is the gap that the American Association for Adapted Sports Programs, Inc. fills. This competitive program helps kids develop their strength, cardiovascular system as well as many other physical benefits. In Georgia, if a parent has a child with a disability, they can contact AAASP or declare themselves to a coach. The child must be in first through twelfth grade, with or without a wheelchair, able to ambulate on their own or use an assistive device. After contact is made, AAASP will determine the needs of the child and what is available nearby. In the Atlanta area, the focus is team sports, but track and field are available statewide. The Wheelchair Varsity Finals Games has been televised since offered by the association. The event is broadcasted by the National Federation of State High Schools Association and covers boy's and girl's finals for associations across the nation.

Taylor talks to Melissa Blake, disability advocate, writer, and soon-to-be author, about her experience as a disabled person. Melissa shares why it's so important for folks to listen to disabled people and why she thinks disabled is not a bad word. They talk about the representation and visibility of disabled people in movies, social media, and dating apps. Melissa shares what it's been like for her to date as a disabled person and what her hopes are for the next generations. Let's Talk About It Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutit_podcast Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissablake81 Melissa's Website: https://www.melissablakeblog.com Get 20% off your first order at https://www.sakara.com/taylor or enter code: TAYLOR at checkout. More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426

The Bold Beauty Project has been shattering beauty standards since 2016. In the latest episode of Lift U Up: Inspiring Health Stories, Shelly Baer shares her journey of breaking the stigma that comes with disability. After a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at the age of three, Shelly never let it slow her down -- but she did struggle to fully accept her identity as a disabled woman. Decades later, Shelly founded and co-directed a photography exhibit, https://www.boldbeautyproject.com/ (Bold Beauty Project), that changed her life and also the perception others had about people with disabilities.

This unfortunate student was expelled from school for nothing else other than his disability.This is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.