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South Carolina Mother and Son Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Disabled Man in Drug-Related "Mob" Attack A South Carolina mother and her teenage son have been sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in the brutal killing of a man who was first left in a wheelchair after a vicious beating, then murdered in what prosecutors described as a “mob-style” attack. On Monday, Samantha Watts, 42, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, and her son, Payton Watts, now 18, was sentenced to 35 years. Both pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Corey Adam Soles in January 2023. The sentences were handed down as part of a plea deal, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office announced. Prosecutors recommended that Payton, who was just 16 at the time of the murder, receive a sentence between 30 and 40 years, contingent on his mother accepting a plea without any sentencing recommendation from the state. According to court documents, Soles was attacked between January 8 and 9, 2023, in Horry County, South Carolina. He was first assaulted with a blunt object—believed to be wielded by Payton Watts—resulting in a broken leg. After that initial beating, Soles was confined to a wheelchair. Prosecutors say he was then beaten again, suffering fatal blunt force trauma to the head while he was defenseless. Soles was reported missing on January 10, 2023. His body was discovered six days later in a rural area near Galivants Ferry, according to local reports from WPDE. The case revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse and criminal activity involving multiple members of the Watts family. Prosecutors said Samantha Watts operated a drug distribution operation and controlled her family “like a criminal enterprise,” using her children as enforcers. Payton Watts, her youngest son, was described as her primary enforcer, groomed from the age of 12 to serve as her “muscle” and allegedly given drugs by his mother to manipulate and control him. During court proceedings, it was also revealed that Soles had previously sold surveillance equipment to Samantha Watts—an act she reportedly viewed as a betrayal. Prosecutors believe she suspected him of stealing from her drug operation, which may have triggered the violent retaliation. South Carolina Twelfth Circuit Judge Michael Nettles, who presided over the sentencing, acknowledged the pain and suffering endured by Soles before his death. “Can you imagine what it would be like to break one of the biggest bones in your body and sit there for 11 hours?” he said, referring to Soles' broken leg and prolonged suffering in a wheelchair prior to his murder. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
With tariffs leading to higher prices on everything from clothing to electronics, is this an opportunity to rethink what we buy, and how often we buy it? In Chicago, a range of businesses and groups are helping residents rethink the typical consumer mindset by reusing items, and even buying locally. Reset learns more about the “circular economy,” how it works in Chicago, and how it could help your wallet – and by extension, the environment. We checked in with Jonathan Pereira, executive director Plant Chicago; Bob Shea, founding director of Devices 4 the Disabled; and Karen Weigert, director of Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
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South Carolina Mother and Son Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Disabled Man in Drug-Related "Mob" Attack A South Carolina mother and her teenage son have been sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in the brutal killing of a man who was first left in a wheelchair after a vicious beating, then murdered in what prosecutors described as a “mob-style” attack. On Monday, Samantha Watts, 42, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, and her son, Payton Watts, now 18, was sentenced to 35 years. Both pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Corey Adam Soles in January 2023. The sentences were handed down as part of a plea deal, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office announced. Prosecutors recommended that Payton, who was just 16 at the time of the murder, receive a sentence between 30 and 40 years, contingent on his mother accepting a plea without any sentencing recommendation from the state. According to court documents, Soles was attacked between January 8 and 9, 2023, in Horry County, South Carolina. He was first assaulted with a blunt object—believed to be wielded by Payton Watts—resulting in a broken leg. After that initial beating, Soles was confined to a wheelchair. Prosecutors say he was then beaten again, suffering fatal blunt force trauma to the head while he was defenseless. Soles was reported missing on January 10, 2023. His body was discovered six days later in a rural area near Galivants Ferry, according to local reports from WPDE. The case revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse and criminal activity involving multiple members of the Watts family. Prosecutors said Samantha Watts operated a drug distribution operation and controlled her family “like a criminal enterprise,” using her children as enforcers. Payton Watts, her youngest son, was described as her primary enforcer, groomed from the age of 12 to serve as her “muscle” and allegedly given drugs by his mother to manipulate and control him. During court proceedings, it was also revealed that Soles had previously sold surveillance equipment to Samantha Watts—an act she reportedly viewed as a betrayal. Prosecutors believe she suspected him of stealing from her drug operation, which may have triggered the violent retaliation. South Carolina Twelfth Circuit Judge Michael Nettles, who presided over the sentencing, acknowledged the pain and suffering endured by Soles before his death. “Can you imagine what it would be like to break one of the biggest bones in your body and sit there for 11 hours?” he said, referring to Soles' broken leg and prolonged suffering in a wheelchair prior to his murder. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
South Carolina Mother and Son Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Disabled Man in Drug-Related "Mob" Attack A South Carolina mother and her teenage son have been sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in the brutal killing of a man who was first left in a wheelchair after a vicious beating, then murdered in what prosecutors described as a “mob-style” attack. On Monday, Samantha Watts, 42, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, and her son, Payton Watts, now 18, was sentenced to 35 years. Both pleaded guilty to murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Corey Adam Soles in January 2023. The sentences were handed down as part of a plea deal, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office announced. Prosecutors recommended that Payton, who was just 16 at the time of the murder, receive a sentence between 30 and 40 years, contingent on his mother accepting a plea without any sentencing recommendation from the state. According to court documents, Soles was attacked between January 8 and 9, 2023, in Horry County, South Carolina. He was first assaulted with a blunt object—believed to be wielded by Payton Watts—resulting in a broken leg. After that initial beating, Soles was confined to a wheelchair. Prosecutors say he was then beaten again, suffering fatal blunt force trauma to the head while he was defenseless. Soles was reported missing on January 10, 2023. His body was discovered six days later in a rural area near Galivants Ferry, according to local reports from WPDE. The case revealed a disturbing pattern of abuse and criminal activity involving multiple members of the Watts family. Prosecutors said Samantha Watts operated a drug distribution operation and controlled her family “like a criminal enterprise,” using her children as enforcers. Payton Watts, her youngest son, was described as her primary enforcer, groomed from the age of 12 to serve as her “muscle” and allegedly given drugs by his mother to manipulate and control him. During court proceedings, it was also revealed that Soles had previously sold surveillance equipment to Samantha Watts—an act she reportedly viewed as a betrayal. Prosecutors believe she suspected him of stealing from her drug operation, which may have triggered the violent retaliation. South Carolina Twelfth Circuit Judge Michael Nettles, who presided over the sentencing, acknowledged the pain and suffering endured by Soles before his death. “Can you imagine what it would be like to break one of the biggest bones in your body and sit there for 11 hours?” he said, referring to Soles' broken leg and prolonged suffering in a wheelchair prior to his murder. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Today we'll be talking about an outrageous incident involving a foreign resident burying a dog a live, a disabled tourist robbed by a trio in a Pattaya hotel room, and a little later a topless Thai trans woman busted for a beach stunt in Sri Lanka.
The judgment followed a plea by a lawyer suffering from Becker Muscular Dystrophy, who said the prison lacked disabled-friendly facilities & that officials were insensitive, ill-informed.
Soon after Lisa Iezzoni MD was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during her first year at Harvard Medical School, from which she graduated in 1984, faculty and administrators discouraged her from practicing medicine. And in her final year they made it impossible for her when the dean's office refused to write a recommendation letter (now called a Medical Student Performance Evaluation). This week marks the 35th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act which was signed into law on July 26th, 1990. Much has changed since but -- as Dr. Iezzoni, who went on to become an eminent scholar and national policy leader on disability, has documented -- not nearly enough. She and others have documented wide disparities in the quality of care patients with disabilities still receive, and in 2021 she published the findings of a national study of physician attitudes towards disability that document's persistent stigma and misinformation. Disabled patients were described as a “disruption to clinic flow” and a majority of physicians believed that patients with significant disability inherently have a worse quality of life. Practices are also ill-equipped to care for them, Dr. Iezzoni, who chaired the U.S. Access Board's advisory committee on accessibility standards for medical equipment observed that “healthcare has been among the most backward environments, in terms of making itself accessible. Movie theaters are accessible, sports stadiums are accessible, transit is accessible. But healthcare facilities—no.” In our conversation with her, we explore why. How is it that physicians have such difficulty appreciating that disability is simply a part of the human experience? We explore the link between the culture within medical education and training, and the kind of people physicians become. ------ References: Physicians' Perceptions of People with Disability and Their Health Care US Access Board
You may be weak, but you live by God's power. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Pippa speaks to Willie Lourens, a former truck salesman whose life was turned upside by a motorbike accident over a year ago. Despite facing massive physical and financial challenges, he turned his mechanical and sales expertise to the benefit of others like him, who have suffered compromised mobility. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Australian auto sales rose in June, but year-to-date totals remain down, with plug-in and hybrid growth outpacing traditional segments. • Chinese carmakers surge in the UK, disrupting the market with value-packed electric offerings as legacy brands falter. • China's EV sector faces major consolidation, with only 15 brands expected to survive intense competition by 2030. • Oxford RF's radar tech may reduce AV blind spots and hardware needs while enhancing pedestrian safety and public trust. • Mitsubishi's 3D Triton configurator lets buyers visualise and price their dream ute online and in augmented reality. • Salford e-mobility trial aims to improve disabled access to e-scooters and e-bikes through training and tech support. • “Apology” to Elon Musk delivers a wry cultural take on influence and innovation. • Big car, bigger memories segment reflects on a Dodge from childhood and contrasts with more modest family cars. • Road test: Haval H6 GT PHEV delivers thoughts on performance, presence, and its place in the evolving SUV market.
Join Courn and Chase for a special episode comparing autism and adhd! From bonding over disabled couple compromises and shared executive dysfunction to contrasts in driving, volume preferences, planners, and more!Watch us on YouTube!Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com
Dom Kelly, co-founder, President and CEO at New Disabled South, penned a social media post days ago that caught my attention. In it, he connected the dots between recent Trump administration statements and policy changes that bear out this truism: if you're disabled, you'll *have* to work to receive Medicaid if you're "able-bodied," and they'll let your employer pay you a 'sub-minimum wage' simultaneously.While some states (including Georgia) won't allow anyone to be paid less than the federal minimum wage, the Trump Department of Labor reversed a Biden administration policy to end to the 14(c) program that allows disabled workers to be paid less than $7.25 an hour in states that will allow it. On top of that, Brooke Rollins, Trump's secretary of Agriculture, touted the idea that "able-bodied" Medicaid recipients should be out in the fields replacing the migrant workforce ICE is snapping up and detaining. Put it all together. Kelly and I discussed this today at good length. ------Prior to that I reviewed notes from the AJC's Politically Georgia Wednesday blog that spelled out some of the cash hauls (and sources of them) for various 2026 gubernatorial combatants and the handful of potential candidates for that and other offices here in Georgia. There's also a notable policy item the new GOP entry - and presumed frontrunner - Burt Jones and the potential candidate in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have in common. Could it be a matter who which one makes the most noise to push it who'll win that nomination?
American Airlines forces disabled women to crawl down the aisle full 2171 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:51:50 +0000 mdIKIp6DbFS4eNRfyZL1v4PqUbs4X5xD news MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER news American Airlines forces disabled women to crawl down the aisle From local news & politics, to what's trending, sports & personal stories...MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER will get you through the middle of your day! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodca
In this episode of "Disabled and Proud," Brooke speaks with Nicole Brennan. Together they explore the complexities of motherhood and disability, exploring the internalised ableism that often accompanies these experiences. The conversation highlights the transformative journey of accepting one's body and identity as a disabled mother, particularly in the face of societal expectations and scrutiny from healthcare professionals. They discuss the creation of the I Am Possible Foundation, aimed at increasing representation and support for individuals with limb differences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Internalised Ableism and Motherhood : The experience of becoming a mother can amplify feelings of inadequacy, especially for those with disabilities. The pressure to conform to societal standards of motherhood can lead to internalised ableism, where individuals question their worth and abilities as parents. Transitioning from Charity to Business : The conversation highlights the shift from viewing disability-focused initiatives as charities to recognising them as legitimate businesses. This change promotes sustainability and autonomy in supporting the disabled community without relying solely on donations. The Importance of Community and Support : Engaging with others who share similar experiences can be empowering. The creation of platforms for sharing stories fosters a sense of community and provides valuable resources for those navigating challenges related to disability and motherhood. BEST MOMENTS "I was just picking on me as a person. It wasn't actually my arm, it felt like it was me as a mum. Like, I'm just not good enough." "I was like, I don't want him to grow up in a world where his mum sees herself the way she does." "It's so fucking lazy to consistently put disabled businesses under the guise of charity." VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the I Am Possible Foundation - https://store.iampossiblefoundation.co.uk/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878 HOST BIO Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection! This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media .https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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If you feel like your life is hard, keep trusting in God – there's greater glory on the horizon! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
If you were hoping I wouldn't do another episode about the language surrounding disability, I have bad news for you. But, hope springs eternal!Support the showNew Website: badattitudespod.comBad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.comBecome a Member: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and BlueSkyBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy
This episode was inspired by something I heard in class I. Saturday. The moral of the story: Disabled dancers can be amazing dancers.
Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Kylainah Zacharcuk, author of You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story. Kylainah opens up about the unique and often complex experience of growing up as the sibling of someone with special needs. We talk about her book, which gives voice to the often-overlooked sibling perspective, and explore the emotional layers that come with love, responsibility, and identity. Kylainah also shares candidly about her own mental health journey. We hear how treatment modalities like Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement® helped both Kylainah and her sister. Passionate, authentic, and deeply thoughtful, Kylainah brings honesty and heart to this powerful conversation.About KylainahKylainah Zacharcuk currently lives in Southwestern Ontario with her Golden Doodle, Lenny. You Can Find Me in Her Shadow: My Sister Has Special Needs and This is My Story is Kylainah's first novel. In the first week of the book's release, it was on the number-one bestseller list in multiple categories on Amazon Canada. It currently holds five stars and is a recommended must-read. My book has also been picked up by Barnes & Noble, BAM! Books-A-Million, and Bookshop.org.From This EpisodeGRIN2BBiofeedbackAnat Baniel Method NeuroMovement®Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to YouTube channelFollow and send a message on FacebookFollow and send a message on LinkedInFollow on InstagramFollow on TikTokFollow on ThreadsThe Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksCo-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla NelsonProduction Assistant: Becki Leigh
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If you feel like your life is hard, keep trusting in God – there's greater glory on the horizon! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
“We are a community affair. We're Autistic, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Tourettes, schizophrenic, bipolar, apraxic, dyslexic, dyspraxic, dyscalculic, non-speaking, and more. We've collectively experienced rare diseases, organ transplants, various cancers, many surgeries and therapies, and lots of ableism and SpEd. We've experienced #MedicalAbleism, #MedicalMisogyny, #MedicalRacism, #MedicalTrauma, and #MedicalGaslighting. We understand chronic pain, chronic illness, and the #NEISvoid “No End In Sight Void”. We know what it's like to be disabled and different in our systems. We know what it is like to live with barriers and what it means to not fit in and have to forge our own community. Disabled and neurodivergent people are always edge cases, and edge cases are stress cases. We can help you design for the edges, because we live at the edges. We are the canaries. We are “the fish that must fight the current to swim upstream.“And that's just the opening statement on Stimpunks.org.Stimpunks has been among HRP's closest allies over the years, and I am so grateful to be joined by an amazing cross section of Stimpunks today -- Ryan Boren, Chelsea Adams, Norah Hobbs, and Helen Edgar, who also runs Autistic Realms – to speak to their roll your own, DIY, Mutual Aid and Human-Centered Learning for Neurodivergent and Disabled People.Chelsea had to step away during recording so you'll hear her voice just in the first half. This episode was a long time coming, and I hope you enjoy it. You can connect with Stimpunks and find all of the resources mentioned in this episode at Stimpunks.org.Mentioned in this episode:Stimpunks WebsiteCommunity DiscordMutual-AidMap of Monotropic ExperiencesThe Five Neurodivergent Love Languages/Locutions10 Obstacles to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
Disabled people in the UK are being put under more financial pressure than ever, but what's the true ‘price tag'? Hywel Davies has been speaking to UK charity Scope. For more information on Scop and the Disability Price Tag 2025, visit their website - Home | Disability charity Scope UK
In today's Reddit stories, OP is dealing with the boss's daughter who is new to the company and keeps using the disabled parking spot even though OP is in need of it.0:00 Intro0:17 Story 17:05 Story 1 Update9:59 Story 1 Comments11:06 Story 214:04 Story 2 Comments18:05 Story 2 Update#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditstoriesreddit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She's been here a bunch, but not since being able to sign the wall! Before we get to my friend, the city's disability manager, Valerie Fatica, who'll invite you to the third Disabled and Proud Festival... Happy Rita's in Toledo day. Several Toledo natives in national news stories to share. We will hear this statement quite a bit again in four months. Not bases stolen, but soda and ice cream. Be wary of pets. Be wary of YOUR pets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melissa Shapiro, DVM, is a small-animal veterinarian, author, and speaker. She is the creator and driving force behind the social media phenomenon Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy. Shapiro is an outspoken advocate for disabled pets through media appearances, presentations at veterinary and pet care conferences, on her social media platforms, and through her monthly webinar series. Recently she created The Disabled Pets Project, a comprehensive resource for vets, pet parents, and rescuers who care for disabled pets. The website is disabledpets.org. Her nonprofit, Piglet International Inc., implements the Piglet Mindset® Educational Program, an authentic teaching asset emphasizing resilience, inclusion, and kindness, in schools globally. Her memoir, Piglet, the unexpected story of a deaf blind pink puppy and his family, and children's book, Piglet Comes Home, are available wherever books are sold. Shapiro is the owner of Visiting Vet Service. She lives in CT with her husband, Warren Shapiro, Piglet, and his pack of 7 rescued dogs.
#vinayakjoshi #kannadainterviews #podcast 00:00 - Titles00:26 - Show starts here01:27 - Introducing Prarthana Unkalkar03:12 - Types of sign languages08:17 - Intellectual Disability15:17 - Game Time19:18 - Basics of sign language23:36 - How to help people with disabilities?28:04 - Different types of disabilities34:08 - Normal vs Disabled people40:10 - 21 disabilities in India48:07 - Ninnindhale song in sign languageIn this inspiring episode of Nayaka With Vinayaka, we're joined by Prarthana Unkalkar, co-founder of GiftAbled, a unique organization that champions inclusion, accessibility, and disability awareness through powerful initiatives like sign language workshops, corporate trainings, and community outreach.
What does the future hold for BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQ+ artists in a rapidly shifting cultural and economic landscape?In this powerful annual conversation, Colony Little (arts writer + cultural worker) and Evonne Gallardo (arts consultant + nonprofit leader) return for their fourth update with Ritzy P to dive deep into:The current state of the art world through the lens of community, collaboration, and resistanceHow market dynamics are shifting—and who's being left out or centeredThe importance of joy, nostalgia, and coping mechanisms as forms of activismWhy quality in art and artistic expression still matters in movementsCultural narratives, history, and support systems for marginalized artistsThis episode is for anyone who believes in liberation through creativity, representation as resistance, and the power of art to reshape our futures.EPISODE LINKSGregory Cajete - Native Science: The Indigenous Mind RisingWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleBook Ritzy P as a SpeakerWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order YouTubeMental Health ResourcesWTYM Patreon PageDONATEMEDIA KITPodcasting EssentialsWTYM was recorded using Riverside.FM TRY NOWAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTS on socials @wtymama | email: hola@wordtoyourmama.com
The state Legislature voted to cut funding for nursing homes and the state's disability waivers system to help balance the budget. The disability waivers system is linked to Minnesota's Medicaid program and provides home and community-based services to those with disabilities, helping them live in a community rather than an institution. In 2023, around 70,000 Minnesotans used disability waivers. Lawmakers say the cuts will “slow the growth” of the program. Linda Wolford, the government relations director for the Minnesota Council on Disability, joined Minnesota Now to explain.
In what's being dubbed a modern classic, Oli and Seán discuss Labour's welfare rebellion and Bob Vylan's criminal investigation, as well as partaking in some vacuum-sealed analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No matter how disabled, old, or incapacitated you are, you can still live for God and serve others. That is what gives you a great quality of life! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
Daily Halacha Podcast - Daily Halacha By Rabbi Eli J. Mansour
The Halacha below was derived from multiple classes orated by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the recording dates below to hear the original audio files, which are the sources for today's Halacha below. 04/02/25 ; 04/03/25 ; 04/07/25 ; 04/09/25 ; 05/04/25 Which Arm Should a Person Use for Tefillin—And What If He Is Left-Handed, Ambidextrous, or Disabled? The Torah commands us to bind Tefillin "on your arm." But which arm? That question is settled by our Sages: the arm referred to is the weaker arm. So for a right-handed person, Tefillin go on the left arm, and for a left-handed person, they go on the right. This Halacha examines how the decision is made, and how the Halacha applies to left-handed people, those who are ambidextrous, and individuals with limited use of one arm due to injury, paralysis, or amputation. What Is the Halachic Rule for Determining Which Arm to Use? The verse says, "Ukeshartam le'ot al yadekha" — "You shall bind them as a sign upon your arm." The Sages explain that this means the hand opposite the writing hand. That's the basic rule. If you write with your right hand, the Tefillin go on your left arm. If you write with your left hand, they go on your right. This is how the Shulhan Aruch rules in Orah Haim 27:6. The Mishnah Berura follows the same position. The weaker hand is used for Tefillin, because the act of binding represents control and submission of our actions to Hashem — and this symbolism applies specifically to the hand that is not dominant. What If a Person Writes with One Hand but Does Most Tasks with the Other? This comes up a lot. Let's say someone writes with his left hand but eats, throws, and does everything else with his right. Which is his dominant hand? The general rule is that writing is the primary indicator of dominance. If a person writes with his left hand, he is considered left-handed for Halachic purposes — and he should wear Tefillin on his right arm. Even if he does many other things with his right hand, the fact that he writes with his left gives it priority in Halacha. That said, if there's real uncertainty — someone is truly mixed or doesn't feel natural with either — he should speak to a Rav. But in most cases, the writing hand decides the matter. What If a Person Is Ambidextrous? In a rare case where someone uses both hands equally and writes comfortably with both, the Halacha treats him like a righty, meaning the Tefillin should be worn on the left arm. That's the ruling in most Poskim. In cases of doubt, we follow rov — the majority — and most people are right-handed. What If a Person Loses Use of His Dominant Hand? If a person becomes permanently unable to use his dominant hand — due to stroke, nerve damage, or any other reason — and now functions primarily with the opposite hand, the Halachic ruling may change. That person is now treated as if his non-dominant hand has become dominant, and the Tefillin should be worn on the new weaker arm. I once had a case where a man lost full use of his right arm. He was born right-handed, but after an injury, he could no longer write, eat, or function with that arm. He was now doing everything with his left. In that case, we ruled that he was now a lefty and should put Tefillin on his right arm. If the condition is temporary, such as post-surgery or while recovering from an injury, the ruling stays as-is. But if the condition is permanent and the person's habits have shifted accordingly, the Halacha adapts. What If One Arm Has Been Amputated? If someone is missing one of his arms, this too affects how Tefillin is worn. - If a right-handed person has had his left arm amputated, then the usual placement of the Tefillin Shel Yad is impossible. - If there remains some muscle or upper-arm area, and the strap can be wrapped around it, the Tefillin may be placed there. - If nothing usable remains, the Tefillin Shel Yad cannot be worn — but the person should still wear the Tefillin Shel Rosh. This is a rare case, but one that arises. The general rule is that Tefillin must be placed on the upper arm in a specific position. If there's no limb, the Misva simply doesn't apply in that case — but one still fulfills the Misva of the Shel Rosh. Does This Apply Equally to Tefillin of Rabbenu Tam? Absolutely. Whether one is wearing Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, or both, the choice of arm follows the exact same rule. We don't differentiate based on which Tefillin you're wearing. The arm is chosen based on your dominant hand — period. Summary - Tefillin are worn on the weaker arm: left for righties, right for lefties. - The writing hand determines which arm is considered dominant. - Ambidextrous people are generally treated as right-handed and wear Tefillin on the left arm. - If a person permanently loses use of their dominant hand, the Halacha may shift and reclassify their status. - In cases of amputation, Tefillin are worn if possible on remaining muscle. If not, the Shel Rosh should be worn without the Shel Yad. - This applies equally to both Rashi and Rabbenu Tam Tefillin.
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