Podcasts about people with disabilities

We're diving into a super important topic today: unlocking hidden talent in the workforce. Our guest, Dr. David DeLong, has spent over thirty years helping leaders tackle the challenges posed by an aging workforce, and he's got some fresh insights on how businesses can tap into marginalized talent pools—think refugees, formerly incarcerated individuals, and people with disabilities. His latest book, "Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated, and People With Disabilities," is a treasure chest filled with practical strategies and real-world stories that show how embracing diversity can not only strengthen teams but also boost overall business success. We've got some fantastic stories lined up that highlight the incredible potential these individuals bring to the table, and trust me, you won't want to miss this discussion! So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and let's explore how we can build more inclusive workplaces together!Stepping into the world of hidden talents offers a refreshing perspective on the often-overlooked potential within marginalized communities. Our guest, Dr. David DeLong, is a beacon of knowledge with over thirty years of experience navigating the complexities of workforce dynamics, particularly as they relate to the aging workforce. In his latest work, 'Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated, and People With Disabilities', David shines a light on the pressing need for businesses to tap into these underutilized talent pools. This conversation delves deep into why inclusivity isn't just a nice-to-have but a necessity for companies striving to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing job market. David shares fascinating insights drawn from four years of research, illustrating how accommodating diverse backgrounds can lead to a richer workplace culture and improved productivity. With stories that tug at the heartstrings, like those of individuals overcoming immense odds to find employment, he challenges conventional hiring practices that often screen out candidates based on biases or outdated perceptions. We laugh, we learn, and we challenge ourselves to reimagine what talent looks like—hint: it's often hidden in plain sight! Join us on this journey as we unpack not only the strategies businesses can adopt to embrace diversity but also the profound impact such inclusivity can have on society at large. Spoiler alert: it's a win-win situation. So, grab a seat and get ready to rethink how we approach hiring and employment in an era where every voice counts, and every story matters.Takeaways: In this episode, we dive into how companies can tap into marginalized talent pools, including refugees and formerly incarcerated individuals, to enhance workforce diversity. David shares insights from his extensive research, emphasizing the importance of recognizing hidden talent that exists in plain sight in our communities. We discuss the misconceptions employers have about hiring individuals with criminal records and how these biases can be overcome by understanding their capabilities. The conversation highlights the transformative impact that inclusive hiring practices can have on company culture and operational success. David's personal experiences shape his advocacy for hiring individuals with disabilities, revealing how minor accommodations can yield significant productivity gains. Listeners are encouraged to seek partnerships with local organizations that support marginalized groups, fostering a collaborative approach to workforce development. Links referenced in this episode:readhiddentalent.comsmartworkforcestrategies.com

In this Singapore Home Brew episode, Ivan Chin, CEO of Extraordinary People, and Camp X mentor Sebastian Anthony share the story behind Camp Extraordinary (Camp X) with “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen. The three-day volunteer-run camp for youths aged 16 to 20 with physical, sensory, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Held from 14 to 16 November 2025, Camp X offers a safe space for self-discovery, confidence building, and meaningful connections through recreational, educational, and vocational activities.They talk about how the camp was conceived and why it’s led by persons with disabilities, ensuring authentic understanding and representation. This year’s organizing committee includes para-athletes and professionals from diverse industries, reflecting a powerful spirit of inclusion. More info: https://www.extraordinarypeople.sg/camp-x/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of violating federal law by discriminating against people with physical disabilities. In particular, the Department of Justice's (DOJ) civil rights division claims that the company and its drivers “routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including individuals who travel with service animals or who use stowable wheelchairs.” Also, the FTC announced on Thursday that it is launching an inquiry into seven tech companies that make AI chatbot companion products for minors: Alphabet, CharacterAI, Instagram, Meta, OpenAI, Snap, and xAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.”  They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall.  To learn more about Jessica, visit her website here: https://www.jessicaslice.com/  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays.Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback!Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: feedback@ami.ca About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, outlined the newly launched National Human Rights Strategy For Disabled People 2025-2030.The minister also addressed the case a young boy in Donabate, missing, presumed dead.Tulsa had previously engaged with the boy and his family.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

Menhoor A is a medical student from West Yorkshire in the UK who has Multiple Sclerosis who is the founder of both Chronicallyamedic and ChronicallyConnected An online community for helping people with disabilities express themselves and share their stories. If you would like to share your story contact Menhoor via Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chronicallyamedic?igsh=YnZzOXNnbmpocms3If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

In this session we will discuss the role of people with disabilities in missions as well as how to meet the needs of the global disabled community. Speaker(s): Jenny Smith Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/disability-and-missions-including-people-with-disabilities-in-the-church-and-global-missions

If you or somebody you know has a disability and would like to work, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors can help them explore options. The State of Ohio provides at no charge vocational rehabilitation counselors to individuals with disabilities. One can apply online for these services or by calling 1 800 282-4536 to Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 27, 2025

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Digital technology is set to play an exciting role at the Tokyo Deaflympics in November, with organizers aiming to create an immersive experience that engages athletes and spectators with hearing impairments. Sounds such as those made when a ball is hit, or when fans cheer, are translated into onomatopoeic words and displayed at the table tennis venue during the Deaflympics. Monitors near the table display written characters in sync with the decisive moments of a match, offering a more immersive and visually engaging experience for spectators. An after-school day service facility for children with disabilities in Hiroshima City has been penalized after staff, including the operator's representative, were found to routinely use wrestling moves, shouting, and hitting as a supposed form of “communication” with children—behaviour described by a former employee as a daily occurrence and treated as “part of a game.” Hiroshima City has suspended the operator Watanohana for three months. Episode Notes: ‘Abuse was “part of a game” at Hiroshima Support Facility for Children with Disabilities Facing Administrative Action': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/08/21/abuse-was-part-of-a-game-at-hiroshima-support-facility-for-children-with-disabilities-facing-administrative-action/ ‘Deaflympics: Tech innovation to immerse athletes, spectators in sport': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/08/14/deaflympics-tech-innovation-to-immerse-athletes-spectators-in-sport/

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Meaningful Day was a Washington State program that was considered a major success since it started ten years ago. It provided outings, workshops and other enriching activities for about a thousand residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But the need for severe budget cuts erased all of Meaningful Day’s funding. We look at what that means for caretakers and residents. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/12/2025 - Sandra Peoples -on how churches can include people with disabilities and their families

Over 1.3 billion people worldwide live with disabilities - yet most assistive technologies remain expensive and out of reach. Hunny Bhagchandani, founder of Torchit Electronics, is changing that with affordable innovations like the Saarthi Smart Cane, Jyoti AI Smart Glasses, and ENABLE MART, often called the “Amazon for Accessibility.” His products have already reached half a million people across 40 countries. From an eye-opening internship at a blind school to being named Forbes 30 Under 30 and pitching on Shark Tank India, Hunny has turned a simple idea into a global movement. Join us for an inspiring conversation about breaking barriers, building inclusive tech, and championing the Purple Economy to empower 10 million families by 2030. Highlights: 00:00 Transforming Accessibility Through Technology 07:31 The Journey of Innovation and User-Centric Design 14:26 Scaling Impact: Community and Collaboration 21:43 Empowering Lives: Stories of Change 26:10 Innovative Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired 30:52 Affordability and Accessibility of Jyoti AI Glasses 34:32 Lessons Learned as a Social Entrepreneur 37:57 Future Innovations and Goals for Torchit Follow Hunny and Torchit here: https://mytorchit.com/ 

A woman was sent to hospital unconscious after an apparent bear attack outside a facility for people with disabilities, police said on Friday. More and more wild bears have been spotted in residential areas in Japan in recent years, resulting in a rising number of attacks and deaths. "A 73-year-old woman was found lying down with head injuries at the facility entrance on Thursday night," a local police spokesman in Akita Prefecture said. Emergency doctors told police they believed it was a bear attack based on the injuries the woman suffered, the spokesman said. Episode notes: ‘Bear attacks woman outside disabled home in Akita': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/08/05/bear-attacks-woman-outside-disabled-home-in-akita/

After months of uncertainty, the Department of Labor is resuming enforcement of affirmative action requirements for federal contractors who hire veterans and people with disabilities. While broader affirmative action rules tied to race and gender were rescinded earlier this year, these programs remain in place by law—and they're now being revised to reflect the administration's policy priorities. Here to break down what contractors need to know, what's being proposed, and why this moment matters for compliance and equity alike is Partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Pay attention to your community. Always look at them as your big boss. You've got to make sure that they understandwhat it is you're trying to communicate, and ultimately, they're the ones you are serving.” Adriane K. GriffenThe HPP Podcast continues its celebration of Disability Pride Month! In this episode, Dr. Adriane K. Griffen shares updates on her Inclusion Wheel of Factors and Conditions to Include People With Disabilities in Public Health Efforts, and where she is in evaluating its utility. She shares the applicability of the Inclusion Wheel to professional practice and its potential to improve the lives of people living with visible and invisible disabilities.  Read the article in its entirety at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15248399211070809.

Navigating nonprofit mergers requires strategic vision, cultural alignment, and unwavering focus on mission. Diane Beastrom, consultant and former CEO of Koinonia, takes us behind the scenes of a successful merger that dramatically expanded services for people with developmental disabilities.After leading Koinonia for decades and orchestrating several acquisitions, Diane faced a pivotal decision: despite emerging from COVID in a position of strength, the organization needed to expand behavioral health and mental health services. "Going alone was not going to be the best way for the people we support or for our employees," she explains. This realization led to seeking a larger partner already delivering these specialized services.The merger between Koinonia and Boundless demonstrates how thoughtful integration can benefit everyone involved. All Koinonia employees were retained and immediately received enhanced benefits and compensation. Clients gained access to expanded behavioral health supports and a beautiful new day center. Behind these successes were careful attention to cultural compatibility, transparent communication about leadership transitions, and early resolution of potential sticking points like board composition and organizational naming.Diane offers invaluable guidance for nonprofit executives contemplating similar moves: engage specialized consultants early, prepare your Board thoroughly, and shift perspective from "what are we giving up?" to the expanded mission impact possible through strategic partnerships. Her refreshing take on legacy reminds us that organizational names and buildings matter less than sustainable services to those who need it most. Whether you're leading a nonprofit considering strategic partnerships or simply interested in how mission-driven organizations evolve to meet changing needs, this conversation offers practical wisdom from someone who's successfully navigated the complex terrain of nonprofit mergers.

Today, I'm joined by Philip from MakeGood, an inspiring nonprofit using design and 3D printing to create free assistive devices for people with disabilities around the world. We'll explore how creativity, compassion, and community come together to make a real difference—one design at a time. Welcome to the podcast!

For people with disabilities, artificial intelligence tools are helping them see, hear, experience, and move through the world in profound new ways.

An advocate has told the royal commission of inquiry into the Covid-19 response that some people with disabilities are still terrified of leaving their homes. Finn Blackwell filed this report.

Up top, I promise that this episode is not more politicized dribble. I hear it everywhere, every day, and I just will not make room for it in this show. Instead we'll be discussing the candidates who are so often looked over.   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.   My guest today is David DeLong. David is on a mission to show the US, and by proxy other countries, that we do not have the labor shortage that we think we do; by introducing us to alternative options.  For example: 1 in 8 adult men in the US has been convicted of a felony, and that history alone eliminates you in most job application software. However, a one-time offender (with more than five years since release) is statistically far less likely to break the law or be arrested than any other employee in the company.  So let's reevaluate the opinion with this new data: Maybe you want more people with one-off convictions in your company, since they are likely safer and less likely to leave your team if given a chance.  ( Https://Www.ReadHiddenTalent.Com )  ( Https://Www.SmartWorkforceStrategies.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/gCET55S take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Hidden Talent: How to Employ Refugees, the Formerly Incarcerated & People With Disabilities" )  ( https://www.youtube.com/@daviddelong4246 will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com - "David DeLong YouTube Homepage" )  Let's hire the overlooked!  So what do you think after hearing this? Would you advocate for any of the previous people to join your team? Why or why not?   In ranking news... July is upon us, and the global ranks are as follows: 1. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Oregon at the top.  2. England of the United Kingdom, just barely over Scotland.  3. Ireland.  4. Australia, with Queensland ahead for now.  5. Myanmar.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #SecondChance #Incarcerated #Disabled #Immigrant #Hiring #Workforce 

This podcast features Francesca Doddato, co-author of “Towards a fully inclusive environment for disabled people in STEMM”

Trump's policy bill includes various cuts to Medicaid, implementing stricter requirements that will affect if people with disabilities receive health care coverage. Reset learns more about how this legislation could affect local Chicagoans with disabilities with Access Living policy analyst Sebastian Nalls and disability right activist and Medicaid recipient David Gayes. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

A new Louisiana law could sentence more 17-year-olds to adult prison terms. But at the same time, some people serving long sentences for crimes they committed as teens are being released.Kat Stromquist of the Gulf States Newsroom reports on the challenges and joys of reentry for these "juvenile lifers." It's summertime in Louisiana, and for many that means it's time for water sports. But for people with disabilities, access to these sports is often limited. Unless of course, you join the Ski Dawgs, an organization that helps people living with disabilities get the chance to water ski. With adaptive equipment and a team of volunteers, members get the chance to ride the waves in St. Tammany Parish.Ski Dawgs, founder David Thomas and co-director Jamie Galloway share more details.Mechanical ventilators gained attention  during the COVID-19 pandemic as a form of life-saving technology when hospital supplies were limited. .But a new study out of Tulane University suggests that certain use of mechanical ventilators could cause damage to the lungs, particularly to the alveoli, small air sacs in the lungs.Don Gaver, a researcher and professor of biomedical engineering at the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering, tells us more about what this study found. –Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Emily Holl is the Director of The Sibling Support Project at Kindering, the first national program dedicated to supporting siblings of people with developmental and health concerns. As a social worker and a sibling herself, Emily has published her research and written in blogs, magazines and books. She co-edited “The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Adult Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities.” 

For people with disabilities, ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft can be a lifeline or a pain — or both. Abigail Cochran shares what she learned from individuals with disabilities about what's working and what's not.Show Notes:Cochran, A. L. (2022). How and why do people with disabilities use app-based ridehailing? Case Studies on Transport Policy, 10(4), 2556-2562.99% Invisible podcast episode on the “curb cut effect.”Venkataram, P. S., Flynn, J. A., Bhuiya, M. M. R., Barajas, J. M., & Handy, S. (2023). Framing availability and usability of transportation for people with disabilities. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 22, 100961.Cochran, A. L., & Chatman, D. G. (2021). Use of app-based ridehailing services and conventional taxicabs by adults with disabilities. Travel Behaviour and Society, 24, 124-131.

This week, we explore how advertisers market to people with disabilities. Disabled people are usually ignored in advertising campaigns. Yet people with disabilities control half a trillion dollars in spending money.We'll look at four powerful campaigns that not only feature people with disabilities, but these commercials are disrupting the public's negative perceptions of the disabled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

X: @JayRuderman @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Jay Ruderman, the President of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jay's career began in law as an Assistant District Attorney in Salem, Massachusetts. Jay Ruderman is the author of the new book which was released recently titled “Find Your Fight: Make Your Voice Heard for the Causes That Matter Most” (Greenleaf Book Group Press). Jay Ruderman has focused his life's work on advancing empowerment for individuals - by advocating for people with disabilities worldwide, and educating Israeli leaders on the American Jewish Community. As President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, his ambitious approach has led the Foundation to become a leader in this vital arena and disability rights advocacy both nationally and in Israel. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @JayRuderman @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 6:00 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

The Agenda has welcomed to this studio this country's perhaps best known and most tireless advocate for the rights of the disabled over the years. David Lepofsky has been blind since he was a teenager. And he'd love it if this province were just a bit more mindful of its nearly three million citizens who are dealing with some kind of disability. Here's David Lepofsky, author of "Swimming Up Niagara Falls! The Battle to Get Disability Rights Added to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms." He's also the chair of the AODA Alliance and joins Steve Paikin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for the next journey of The Family Express Podcast with Kathryn de Bruin, LMFT and Ronda Evans, LMFT where our destination is resilient and connected families. Our guest speaker is Joey Tapia PhD, CRC, LPC-S, RPT, NCC. Joey specializes in therapy for individuals, couples and families where at at least one person has a disability. Kathryn de Bruin is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Trainer. Kathryn and Ronda are both licensed marriage and family therapists, EFT supervisors and therapists, and AAMFT Approved Supervisors.You can follow Kathryn de Bruin, LMFTFacebook  YouTube  IG  Yelp  Google +  Twitter  WebsiteYou can follow Ronda Evans, LMFT Facebook   Facebook   IG  LinkedIn   WebsiteYou can follow Joey Tapia at

Welcome to Chat GPT, the only podcast where artificial intelligence takes the mic to explore the fascinating, fast-changing world of AI itself. From ethical dilemmas to mind-bending thought experiments, every episode is written and narrated by AI to help you decode the technology shaping our future. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned techie, this is your front-row seat to the rise of intelligent machines—told from their perspective. Tune in for smart stories, surprising insights, and a glimpse into the future of thinking itself. Listen Ad Free https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

People with disabilities are created in the image of God, imbued with the same intrinsic value and bestowed the unalienable rights declared in our  nation's founding document. However, the history of disability policy and social norms have not always mirrored this foundational truth. Drawing from her experience, surviving a life threatening and rare spinal cord tumor that left her as a quadriplegic and her decades working on Capitol Hill, Rachel Barkley director of the National Center for Public Policy Research's Able Americans program, first discussed what the Bible says about people with disabilities, then in light of this, how we should approach disability policy.Support the show

We talk with Harvard researcher Ari Ne'eman about why the sharp policy shifts underway in Washington pose a unique threat to people with disabilities. Guest:Ari Ne'eman, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live independently in their communities. Stephanie Sy reports and we hear from people with disabilities and their caretakers about what Medicaid means to them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today on the BeastNet Pretty Mike gets to sit down with Author, Spartan, Amputee, cancer survivor, warrior, Rebecca Danae to discuss her new book "Limitless" that is available now on Amazon. Get your copy here: ⁠https://a.co/d/asXFtsu⁠Mike and Rebecca talk about her story and how we got to here. This episode is powerful and you need to have a listen. www.BeastNetPod.com  ⁠#BeastNetPod⁠ ⁠#Adaptiveathlete⁠ ⁠#Podcast⁠ ⁠#ocr⁠ ⁠#obstaclerace⁠  ⁠#obstaclecourseracing⁠ ⁠#mudrun⁠ ⁠#beastsocr⁠ ⁠#DealersofhoprUSA ⁠#Nuun⁠  ⁠#TeamNuun⁠ ⁠#dohUSA⁠ ⁠#ocrracers⁠ ⁠#MudGear⁠ ⁠#berserkerbrew⁠ ⁠#ocraddix⁠ ⁠#ocrbuddy⁠    Music Info:     ⁠https://beastnetpod.com/music

This week, Dan Mahon, founding member of Canna Capable joins the Cannabis Equipment News podcast to discuss his efforts to help people with physical disabilities grow cannabis. Follow Canna Capable on Instagram.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast or suggest a potential guest, you can reach David Mantey at David@cannabisequipmentnews.com.

Medicaid supporters rallied in Santee Wednesday as part of a week of protests targeting California Republican congress members. Plus, federal immigration officials are considering bringing controversial, life-threatening buoys to California. And, how Project 2025 is disrupting disease research at UCSD.

With the Safe Act introduced on the federal level advocates are sounding the alarm about how this legislation violates human rights for marginalized communities and others. In 2022 our Blaise Bryant spoke with Keith Gurgui about some of the long-standing barriers people with disabilities face when casting their ballot.

What happens when society builds systems that leave people with disabilities isolated, unemployed, and without essential services? Nick Comstock has lived that reality—and he's speaking up about it.Nick joins us to share his journey living with cytomegalovirus (CMV), a condition that's left him wheelchair-dependent with spasticity and dystonia. With remarkable candor and humor, he opens up about spending "a lot of time in my bedroom alone with a TV, phone and computer" after high school when services disappeared. This "services cliff" affects countless young adults with disabilities who suddenly lose their support systems and social connections.Only 22% of people with disabilities were employed in 2023, despite this being the highest rate since data collection began in 2008. Nick himself has been declared "unemployable" by authorities in multiple counties solely because of his disability. Yet he's defied these limitations by creating "Nick Speaks," a successful podcast dedicated to disability issues that's approaching 30 episodes.Transportation emerges as a critical barrier throughout our conversation. As Nick explains, needing to schedule rides 30 days in advance versus 30 minutes makes spontaneous outings, job opportunities, and dating nearly impossible. He challenges listeners to reconsider how we structure inclusion, noting that special programs sometimes unintentionally create bubbles rather than bridges.Nick leaves us with a powerful message for organizations and employers: people with disabilities "love passionately" and "want to work harder and contribute to their community." His story reminds us that beyond policies and programs are human beings seeking the same connections and purpose we all desire.

Individuals with disabilities make up 16% of the world's population. They face a stark health disparity as their life expectancy...[…]

Individuals with disabilities make up 16% of the world's population. They face a stark health disparity as their life expectancy...[…]

A leader in the disability community has said that the End of Life Options Act puts disabled people at greater risk of being coerced into seeking assisted suicide. Riley Spreadbury, with the Disability Resource Center in Joliet, testified against assisted suicide before the State Senate committee, and shares her perspective with Spotlight in this episode.… Continue Reading

The percentage of people diagnosed with autism has more than quadrupled over two decades. Still, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to this population and people with other developmental or intellectual disabilities is rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports for our series, Disability Reframed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The One Seattle Comprehensive Plan is working its way through city council. It dictates how the city will grow over the next twenty years, including where density is allowed. While the details are still being worked out, the comprehensive plan has a new type of zoning: Neighborhood Centers. This part of the plan could affect up to 30 neighborhoods in Seattle – including places like Montlake, Madrona and Queen Anne – and has met with vocal opposition from many residents. But there is one constituency that sees these neighborhood centers, and more density in general, as a lifeline: people with disabilities. Guests: Cecelia Black, organizer with Disability Rights Washington Related Links: Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue | Cascade PBS Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities strive to live more freely and fully than ever before, many of America's doctors, hospitals and insurers are getting in the way. We get an inside look at one doctor's quest to improve health care for people with conditions like Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism.Guests:Alison Barkoff, JD, Administration for Community Living, HHSKevin CarlsonClarissa Kripke, MD, Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine and Director of the Office of Developmental Primary Care; University of California, San FranciscoMarjorie Ongpauco, BSN, RN, Nursing ConsultantHarold Pollack, PhD, Professor of Social Work, Policy and Practice; University of ChicagoDonna Valencia, BSN, RN, MSN, Administrator, Group Home AdministratorLeslie Walker, Senior Producer/Reporter, TradeoffsLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photographing someone with a disability can feel a little out of your comfort zone. Well, my guest today is here to help widen that comfort zone.Kellie Hetler shares how we can prepare for photographing someone living with a disability, how we can celebrate them, and how we can break that stigma of "just ignoring" people with different abilities than us.Sponsor of the show: Imagen AIGet 1500 images edited for free at allheartphoto.com/aiConnect with Kellie:hetlerphotography.cominstagram.com/hetlerphotoFollow the show at:instagram.com/witt.podyoutube.com/@wisdominthetangents

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Telling inspirational stories about disabled people is all over the internet, which raises the question: do we treat them as individuals, listening and learning from them? Or do we fall into the trap of identifying people by their disability, or as an inspirational meme? 

PEG Talks With Devon Wieters | The hidden challenges of people with disabilities Devon is a college graduate writer, and podcaster who just happens to have cerebral palsy. She is passionate about creating a better world for all! She is also fiercely advocating for the passage of the SSI Restoration Act, which would eliminate the social Security/Medicaid “marriage penalty” and the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, which would raise thee salary and asset limits for Social Security and Medicaid. These changes would allow people with disabilities to work and marry without losing vital disability benefits. She is also advocating for a man named Crosley Green to be released from prison, who she believes was wrongfully convicted of murder in Florida in 1990. Devon is also a super fan of the TV show Survivor and loves analyzing the strategy of the game with the fan community. In fact, she learned interview techniques from watching host Jeff Probst! Link: https://wheelwithit.com/ Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests: https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Subscribe to our YouTube  https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRpr PEG uses StreamYard.com for our live podcasts https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6290085463457792 Get $10.00 Credit for using StreamYard.com when you sign up with our link RSS https://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rss