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Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Dr. Sophia Kahn: Associate Professor and Director of Student Affairs at CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Rick Mediavilla: Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Derrick Bisnett: Oral Maxillofacial Radiologist and CU Anschutz alumnus. Description: In Episode 101, we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Derek Bisnett, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist who graduated from the CU Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bisnett, who uses a wheelchair, shares his unique experiences navigating dental school and the healthcare profession as a person with a disability, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way. Joining us are Dr. Sophia Kahn, Associate Professor and Director of Student Affairs at CU Anschutz, and Rick Mediavilla, Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Together, they provide an inside look at the admissions process and discuss the school's commitment to inclusivity and accommodations for students with disabilities. We wrap up the episode by reflecting on the positive impact of Dr. Bisnett's journey on the CU Anschutz community and the dental profession at large. Dr. Kahn and Rick Medavia share their final thoughts on the importance of inclusivity and the lessons learned from working with Dr. Bisnett. Join us for this enlightening conversation that challenges assumptions, highlights resilience, and underscores the importance of inclusivity in dental education. Transcript available here: Transcript Bio's: Dr. Mediavilla received his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry and completed his General Practice Residency at the University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Mediavilla is currently the Associate Dean for Admissions, Student and Alumni Affairs, in addition to being a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Mediavilla maintains membership in: the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Keywords: Wheelchair, Dental Education, DocsWithDisabilities, Accommodations, Disability Inclusion, Journal of Dental Education, Oral Maxillofacial Radiologist, Disability, Dental School, UC Anschutz Produced by: Dr. Lisa Meeks Digital Media: Lisa Meeks Listen to the full episode now and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful conversations! Follow Us: Twitter: @DocsWith Instagram: @DocsWithDisabilities Resources: A number of resources were provided for this series, they are all listed in the transcript. Articles: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jdd.13409 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jdd.13443
As manual wheelchair users, we're often excluded from social events due to attitudinal barriers or physical infrastructural barriers. Listen or watch this short episodes on my views towards whether or not you should invite those of us who cannot walk and rely on a wheelchair to participate in certain social events such as clubbing.
The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships which was held from May 17th to May 25th ended on Saturday. Barrier Free Japan went to the entrance of the stadium and found it to be accessible. Not all did find it accessible though, and a woman - she never gave her name - with her husband and daughter, a daughter who has cerebral palsy. Kyodo reported: “But another Kobe resident in her 50s said that the city was "divided in some parts," while also lamenting that attendance could have been better. She came to see the tournament with her husband and daughter, who has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound.” Some people with disabilities who use wheelchairs find ‘wheelchair-bound' to be offensive and prefer the term ‘wheelchair user'. Barrier Free Japan sometimes gets comments and posts on social media about this issue. Episode notes: ‘Para athletics: Athletes, fans praise "successful" Kobe tournament' (Kyodo): https://english.kyodonews.net/paralympics/news/2024/05/fe0fbc2ad909-para-athletics-athletes-fans-praise-successful-kobe-tournament.html Outside the Stadium for the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/05/21/outside-the-stadium-for-the-kobe-2024-para-athletics-world-championships/
Are you ready to become a healthier, stronger you? We're sharing a few secrets to help you reach this goal during today's podcast. Meet Kim Rahir: a former journalist turned health coach, and a true inspiration. Despite overcoming the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barré, Kim has risen to become a European Champion in Master Weightlifting. Kim's journey is not just about personal triumph; it's about empowering others, especially women, to embrace muscle and strength as a solution to various health issues. With her unique blend of experience and expertise, she transforms scientific knowledge about human health into practical, actionable steps to help others live their best lives. Join us for a conversation about building both muscle and resilience to improve your health and create the life you truly deserve. Subscribe & ReviewSubscribing and leaving a rating and review are important factors in helping the Reshape Your Health Podcast and the YouTube Channel reach more people. If you haven't already subscribed, please do that today.We would also be grateful if you left a rating and review, too. In your listening app, scroll to the “Ratings and Reviews” section, then click “Write a Review” and let us know what you enjoy about our show. We appreciate you taking the time to show your support. Thank you!Resources From This Episode>> Insulin Resistance Diet Starter Course>> Join Zivli>> Test Your Insulin at Home>> Free Low Insulin Food Guide>> Free Master Your Macros Training Videos>> Kim's Website
The incident took place at an Aeon cinema in Tokyo, which is regularly used by Ryoko Nakajima, a wheelchair-using woman. TBS reported that: “The woman watched the movie not from the wheelchair-only space, but from a reclining seat with four steps.” When Ryoko Nakajima posted about this incident on social media, in which she said she would be refused admission to the cinema next time, it went viral. People on social media, or Social Network System (SNS) had a variety of opinions, here are some examples with the ‘poster's' name removed. Episode Notes: ‘Social Media ‘X' Responds to Wheelchair-User Ryoko Nakajima Posting About Tokyo Cinema Access Denial': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/03/22/social-media-x-responds-to-wheelchair-user-ryoko-nakajima-posting-about-tokyo-cinema-access-denial/
The Shog-A.I. Shimbun goes to the movies, sort of…An incident took place at a cinema in Tokyo, which is usually used by a woman in a wheelchair. TBS reported that: “The woman watched the movie not from the wheelchair-only space, but from a reclining seat with four steps.” The woman paid an additional fee and watched the movie in a reclining seat, rather than in the wheelchair-only space. Episode Notes: ‘Wheelchair User Denied Accessible Seating at Tokyo Cinema Raises Concern as Japan's Barrier Free Laws Change in April': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/03/20/wheelchair-user-denied-accessible-seating-at-tokyo-cinema-raises-concern-as-japans-barrier-free-laws-change-in-april/
Eastern Heights resident Vanessa Noyce joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to discuss her nightmare 5-hour wait for a taxi in Ipswich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to LUNA Listens! This is where we publish all our blogs in audio form for you to listen to at your own pace. Today, we have 'Shirley Anne Bingham: Why Having an Ambulatory Wheelchair User in Doctor Who Was So Important for The Disabled Community' by Hannah as part of our Disability Representation in Media content throughout February and March 2024. In this post, Hannah talks about how representation of ambulatory wheelchair users is a rarity and to see it done so well in Doctor Who is hugely positive for the disabled community. You can read this post on our blog: https://www.thelunaproject.org.uk/post/shirley-anne-bingham-why-having-an-ambulatory-wheelchair-user-in-doctor-who-was-so-important-for-t Find us on: Website: https://www.thelunaproject.org.uk/ Instagram: @thelunaprojectuk Twitter: @theLUNAprojectt Facebook: The LUNA Project
Japan's infrastructure ministry plans to create a nationwide rule requiring that 0.5 pct of seats at sports venues and theaters be reserved for wheelchair users. The central government's move comes after many local governments have set their own wheelchair space requirements of 0.5 pct or more. Episode Notes: ‘Japan to Set 0.5％ Rule for Space for Wheelchair Users at Events': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/02/27/japan-to-set-0-5％-rule-for-space-for-wheelchair-users-at-events/
For this episode, we're covering 2020's Run. I am excited to revisit this one after recording an episode of the Freaks and Psycho pod on it some time back. This film goes to some dark places with caregiver abuse and Munchausen by proxy, so please be warned.Additional Reading/Research:· Kiera Allen on 'Run,' First Major Thriller to Star a Wheelchair User (variety.com)· Run Star Kiera Allen: How Run Found Its Breakthrough Star (moviemaker.com)· Kiera Allen of ‘Run' on Upending Disability Stereotypes - The New York Times (nytimes.com)· CherryPicks - Inclusive Casting in Thriller “Run”: How to Be Your Own Hero (thecherrypicks.com)· Episode 010: Run (2020) - Freaks and Psychos: The Disability in Horror Podcast (freaksandpsychospodcast.com)Want to reach out and say hi, share your thoughts on Run, or suggest a film to cover? Reach out to Nichole on Twitter at @BodiesHorror or e-mail bodiesofhorror@gmail.com. She can also be found on BlueSky at bodiesofhorror and on Instagram at bodiesofhorrorpodcast.Intro and outro music is “The Wind Frazzled Your Long Brown Hair” by Flashback81. Follow them on Twitter: @81flashbackIf you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When you hear the word “equity,” most of us will think of gender, race, and ethnicity. But oftentimes, disabilities are left out of the conversation—and that needs to change. That's why I'm thrilled to welcome this week's podcast guest, Heather Markham, a woman on a mission to show businesses how to make their space warm, welcoming, and accessible to the more than 1 billion persons with a disability. With her background in electronic warfare and assistive technologies, she has honed her engineering skills and an eye for otherwise unseen details. Heather has fifteen years of experience as a power wheelchair user, and she taught me so much in this episode! In it, we discuss: Heather's life-changing diagnosis of progressive muscular dystrophy at age 34 How she leaned into a life of adventure and focuses on what she can control How she's created a community around her and how listeners can build their own community Challenges she faces while traveling as a power wheelchair user How businesses can become more accessible, both in physical locations and online Why she wrote her memoir and what her writing process was like Heather is an inspiring woman who embodies her personal belief: the one thing she can absolutely control every single day is how she chooses to react to things. She expresses herself creatively through her memoir Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy and fine art photography. This is an important, inspiring, and practical episode—don't miss it! Learn more about Heather: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy Show notes: This Little Miggy Instagram Disability Reframed Instagram Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.
In the first of three episodes on Accessible Fashion, Joeita speaks to Izzy Camilleri, the founder of IZ Adaptive, a clothing brand that provides accessible fashions for people with disabilities. We discuss her foray into inclusive fashion and design at a time when no one was talking about it. She discusses how her desire to create clothes that are functional, as well as beautiful, changed the course of her life while conferring dignity to people with disabilities.Highlights:Opening Clip – Izzy on Adaptive Clothing (00:00)Opening Remarks – Accessible Fashion as Function (00:39)Accessible Fashion Series Overview (01:42)Introducing Izzy Camilleri & IZ Adaptive (03:32)A Life-Changing Phone Call (04:11)Initial Challenges Designing Clothes for a Wheelchair User (06:30)Designing for People Who Need Help Dressing and Those Who Dress Themselves Independently (08:19)Disability Inclusive Features of Adapted Clothing (09:58)Inspiration for Getting into Fashion Design (11:11)Reaction of Colleagues to Izzy's Shift into Adapted Clothing (11:46)The Business Side of Adaptive Clothing (13:58)Consulting with Large Labels on Accessible Design (14:58)Toronto as Accessible Fashion Hotbed (16:11)Creativity in Adaptive Clothing (17:01)Wardrobe Essentials (18:53)Feedback on IZ Adaptive (19:40)What's Next for IZ Adaptive? (21:44)Show Close (22:38)Guest Bio: Izzy Camilleri is one of Canada's leading and most celebrated fashion designers, and a pioneer in adaptive clothing. Izzy first ventured into the world of accessible clothing after initially doing custom work for a wheelchair user in 2004. It opened her eyes to the huge necessity for this type of clothing in the world.In 2022, Izzy received 2 awards for her adaptive line. She won the Innovation Award from the Women's Empowerment Awards and the Fashion Impact Award from the CAFA Awards. In 2006, she received CAFA's Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. Her adaptive line has been featured in the Royal Ontario Museum. For more than 39 years, she has designed custom clothing for an international clientele, crafted gorgeous collections featured in fashion magazines from Vogue to InStyle, and dressed celebrities like Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Wahlberg, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie and David Bowie. Since 2009, Izzy has focused on inclusive fashion through her brand IZ Adaptive, with the mission to make great looking and well-fitting clothes accessible to everyone. To learn more about Izzy, visit www.izzycamilleri.com.See more of Izzy Camilleri on AMI-tv's Fashion Dis!Each episode of Fashion Dis celebrates the head-to-toe overhaul of a frustrated style seeker discouraged by an industry that lacks adaptive options. The Story of IZ Adaptive IZ Adaptive was launched in 2009 after fashion designer Izzy Camilleri spent a few years creating custom clothing for a client who was a wheelchair user living with paralysis. This experience opened her eyes to the clothing challenges and limitations people face while living with a physical disability.After years of creating these first custom pieces, Izzy realized that if her client had all these obstacles around clothing, there must be many others with the same issues. Izzy decided to hold a focus group meeting where other voices were heard around the challenges, likes and dislikes around everyday clothing while living with a physical disability. With listening and learning, the seeds of creating a line of adaptive clothing were being planted. After doing online research of the market, she saw that there was very little out there designed specifically for this demographic of people. Most of what was available was for the elderly or for people living in long term care facilities. Clothing that was very dated in both design and fabric choice. Seeing this huge void in the market, Izzy saw this as an opportunity to create a line of clothes for people living with a disability, starting with modern wardrobe basics. In June of 2009 IZ Adaptive was born.Izzy Camilleri was hailed a trail blazer pioneering the category of adaptive clothing in the form of fashionable, functional pieces. Her new and innovative work was called revolutionary. The path since that time has been long and hard, but Izzy kept it on life support, knowing the importance of what she was creating and how many lives IZ Adaptive positively affected. At the beginning of the pandemic, Izzy also created the first ‘Seamless Back Pant' which helps to reduce the risk of life threatening pressure sores. This patented technology is the most important work Izzy has done throughout her long career. These pants have become an important staple in many of IZ Adaptives customer's wardrobes.Today, Izzy is seen as the Thought Leader in this space. IZ Adaptive has a global reach with its online store. Major media outlets have featured IZ, and museums have also displayed this work. Universities and colleges reach out as well to learn about this new and exciting category of clothing for their studies.IZ Adaptive continues to push boundaries, lead in innovation and is looking to the future with plans of big growth. About The PulseOn The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.Find Joeita on X / Twitter: @JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/ About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediaincEmail feedback@ami.ca
After more than 400 years, the iconic Nagoya Castle is under siege, this time by those wanting to make it more accessible to wheelchair-users and those who are determined to keep it as original as possible. At a town hall meeting on the planned reconstruction of the castle here on June 3, a man scolded a wheelchair-user. “Don't confuse equality with your selfishness,” the man said. “How dare you be so selfish.” The harsh remarks were hurled by a participant of the debate toward a 70-year-old man with a disability, who called for the installation of an elevator in the city's iconic castle. Episode Notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/12/29/disabled-people-seeking-an-accessible-nagoya-castle-to-be-enjoyed-by-all-called-selfish-as-history-vs-accessibility-debate-continues/
This is an important episode. Our guest for today, UK fire engineer Mary Button, who uses a wheelchair herself, shares some of her own stories and feelings describing the reality for many disabled individuals. Drawing from her own experiences, Mary shares invaluable insights into the cognitive complexities individuals with mobility issues face, physical barriers, and psychological burdens related to the fire evacuation process. But most importantly, I think we touch on the essence here of how the building features disable people and how a shift in your mindset can help you design a more human-friendly (in consequence, people with disability-friendly) environment.As we venture deeper into this enlightening conversation, we uncover the role of accessible building design in fire safety. Learn how technical aspects such as ramps, door widths, and pressurization systems can make a difference in ensuring safe evacuation. We also question the reliance on evacuation lifts and trained personnel, emphasizing the need for more independent and equal access solutions. By the end of this episode, you'll have a broader understanding of the importance of inclusive fire safety planning and strategies and the need for greater awareness and empathy towards individuals with disabilities. Mary was also very kind to send me some materials. Here they are with her short comment:The post below discusses why giving a number of potentially disabled people in the population is complicated but also provides a figure from the WHO. I've also linked to the UK government report, which links to statistics on disability prevalence by type in the UK population. Hopefully, these are useful starting points. I've also linked to Erik's Egress Enabler Tool and the accompanying paper.https://www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/how-many-disabled-people/https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-resources-survey-financial-year-2021-to-2022https://zenodo.org/records/7075501#.Y5x-9OzP0bmhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36372652/
Interviewees: Cleveland Clinic Group - Craig Nielsen MD (Clinical Leadership), Stacie Jhaveri MD, Diane Young MD (OB-GYN clerkship), Theresa Papich (4th year medical student). Description: This is a story about what happens when everything goes well and when creativity and a can do attitude lead the discussion. Today, we are talking with a team of OB-GYN clerkship, residency and clinical leaders from Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Theresa Papich, a 4th year medical school student who is a wheelchair user. Throughout our conversation we discuss the accommodations employed to create equal access and the lessons learned along the way. Most importantly we'll talk with Theresa about how this experience felt for her and what she believes schools can do to improve access for learners with disabilities. Transcript: https://bit.ly/DWDI_Podcast_Ep79 Produced by: Lisa Meeks and Tamar Faggen Audio editor: Jacob Freeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan Keywords: medical education, disability representation, doctors with disabilities, accessibility, disability mentorship, OB-GYN, clerkship, disability inclusion, wheelchair user, clinical accommodations, internal medicine Website: https://www.docswithdisabilities.org/podcast
2 in 5 women with disability in Australia have experienced physical/domestic violence after the age of 15. That's 1.2 Million Australian's with disability who don't have the correct resources or support to get the help that they need compared with 1.7 million without. Founder of 'Sitting Low, Reaching High' and disability advocate Mel Harrison helped a service open the first refuge for women in New South Wales in March 2021 to help curb this statistic. Having a Spinal Cord Injury since she was 14 and being diagnosed as Hard of Hearing since she was 25, Mel pushes her limits travelling Australia, as the first Wheelchair User to compete in the 'Shit Box Rally', raising money by driving and camping across the Outback with very limited resources. Wait till you hear about the toilets... or lack of! But how far can Mel really push herself before it comes too much? Listen now to find out Please note in this episode there is Discussion around Domestic Violence. If you do feel like you need support after this episode, please look at the following resources: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://1800respect.org.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sittinglowreachinghigh/ Website: https://sittinglowreachinghigh.com/ Check out our podcast on YouTube with captions here: https://youtu.be/8oSF0E_jBec Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alpinist Yuichiro Miura, 90, reached the summit of Mount Fuji with a group of friends and family on Thursday, having used a wheelchair for the three-day ascent. With the theme of the “circle'' that connects people through the tournament, the design features a hand used in sign language and cherry blossom petals as motifs, and will be widely used in PR for the tournament. Episode Notes: ‘90-year-old Japanese alpinist summits Mount Fuji in wheelchair': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/09/03/90-year-old-japanese-alpinist-summits-mount-fuji-in-wheelchair/ ‘Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics Emblem Unveiled': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/09/04/tokyo-2025-summer-deaflympics-emblem-unveiled/
Many travelers do not think about the relative ease with which they can walk to certain places or navigate the world. For those who are wheelchair users, traveling can introduce a whole new and different set of challenges. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Renee Bruns, who describes to us her experiences traveling to almost 120 countries as a wheelchair user. Renee shares stories, tips, tricks, and things she's learned as well as information that she wishes everyone understood about traveling as a wheelchair user. To connect with Renee online, you can find her on Instagram @wheelstravels and online at reneebruns.net .
Reach. Climb. Go. If you're a wheelchair users get your iBot Personal Mobility Device. One device, with 6 modes. Go beyond powered mobility in this revolutionary power wheelchair. The world is not as accessible as it should be. The iBOT® PMD provides a unique multi-modal experience in personal mobility. Custom-fit to each user, with an iBOT® PMD the world opens up. From Mobius Mobility's website: If the ATV had a quieter, smarter cousin, its name would be the iBOT® PMD. The iBOT® PMD engages four large drive wheels while automatically keeping the seat level. This allows users to traverse varied terrain, to go beyond typical backyard exploration. Hills and inclines are everywhere. Dirt, mud, gravel, snow – the world is covered with the stuff. Explore it all in an iBOT® PMD. Connect to learn more: Website: http://www.mobiusmobility.com Phone: 1-833-346-4268 Email: info@mobiusmobility.com Facebook: @IBOTbyMobiusMobility IG: mobiusmobility YouTube: Mobius Mobility TikTok: mobiusmobility Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kfPdk7asXmJ3Y46inULcOP6kboB6iuXa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases. For more information about True North Disability Planning you can find us here: Web: https://truenorthdisabilityplanning.com/ Podcast (ABC's of Disability Planning) - https://anchor.fm/abcs-disability-planning Waypoints - https://waypoints.substack.com/ Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning Twitter: @NeedsNavigator --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/support
For this epsiode Sophie is interviewed by her good friend Sarah Orr (who appeared in series two of A Life Less Ordinary with Sophie Elwes). Sophie tells her story from when she sustained her spinal cord injury back in 2011 after falling from a roof terrace. They discuss the aftermath, from spending nearly six weeks in an induced coma with 40% chance of survival, to going to Stoke Mandeville spinal injuries unit to be rehabiltated and learn how to live independently again. Sophie talks about the challenges found in the outside world after leaving hospital and about the life-changing experience she had on a Back Up ski course in Colorado a year post-injury. She shares how she got into ski racing and the challenges and learnings that came with that.As the host and producer of this podcast Sophie shares her highlights and her favourite pieces of advice from across the series, finishing off with a piece of advice of her own.
Today, we're joined by Graeme Bloom - a unique person in the rugby refereeing community. Graeme's a keen supporter of match officials and, despite an MND diagnosis in 2019, he remains committed to staying involved in refereeing our great game. During the conversation we hear about his story and his ambitions to be a referee. We hear a little about his experiences in match officiating so far around the world. We also chat about what he's done since his diagnosis, and what he'd like to be doing while he's able. He's been a match official in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and in Italy, as well as supporting referees in London, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Kent Referees' Societies. This weekend (12 August 2023) he arranged and hosted a charity match raising funds for the MND Association. Do support them if you're able. Links: Graeme - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graemebloom/ Fundraiser website: https://www.rugby4mnd.co.uk/Fundraiser link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graemes-big-40-challenge During the conversation we mention: Alex Lambe - Rugby referee with Autism: https://www.world.rugby/news/569717 & https://www.facebook.com/AutismInRugby/ Mixed Ability sport - https://www.mixedabilitysports.org/ International Mixed Ability Rugby - Cork 2022 - https://www.imartworldcup.org/ And some helpful resources to help understand Autism and Aspergers, and how we might communicate with playershttps://www.healthline.com/health/aspergers-symptoms-in-adults#takeawayhttps://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication/tipsIf you have any comments about this episode, or suggestions for future shows, then drop me a line at ref@rugbyreferee.net!You can follow us here:Twitter: RugbyRefereenetInstagram: RugbyRefereenetFacebook: Page: RugbyReferee.netFacebook Group: RugbyReferee.net Community Or you can connect with Keith personally on Twitter or LinkedIn
Today, we're joined by Graeme Bloom - a unique person in the rugby refereeing community. Graeme's a keen supporter of match officials and, despite an MND diagnosis in 2019, he remains committed to staying involved in refereeing our great game. During the conversation we hear about his story and his ambitions to be a referee. We hear a little about his experiences in match officiating so far around the world. We also chat about what he's done since his diagnosis, and what he'd like to be doing while he's able. He's been a match official in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh and in Italy, as well as supporting referees in London, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Kent Referees' Societies. This weekend (12 August 2023) he arranged and hosted a charity match raising funds for the MND Association. Do support them if you're able. Links: Graeme - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graemebloom/ Fundraiser website: https://www.rugby4mnd.co.uk/Fundraiser link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/graemes-big-40-challenge During the conversation we mention: Alex Lambe - Rugby referee with Autism: https://www.world.rugby/news/569717 & https://www.facebook.com/AutismInRugby/ Mixed Ability sport - https://www.mixedabilitysports.org/ International Mixed Ability Rugby - Cork 2022 - https://www.imartworldcup.org/ And some helpful resources to help understand Autism and Aspergers, and how we might communicate with playershttps://www.healthline.com/health/aspergers-symptoms-in-adults#takeawayhttps://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/communication/tipsIf you have any comments about this episode, or suggestions for future shows, then drop me a line at ref@rugbyreferee.net!You can follow us here:Twitter: RugbyRefereenetInstagram: RugbyRefereenetFacebook: Page: RugbyReferee.netFacebook Group: RugbyReferee.net Community Or you can connect with Keith personally on Twitter or LinkedIn
How do you feel when comedians who aren't disabled make jokes referencing the disabled community? A bit by Matt Rife has been making itself known to me, thanks to the universe and social media algorithms, in which he compares the lives of trans people and wheelchair users. Please note, I am speaking ONLY from the perspective of a disabled person, and am not making any assumptions about what the trans community would think about these jokes.Support the showEmail badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and ThreadsSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy
Description: In this episode, Dr. Meeks, Dr. Troung, and Dr. Charnsangavej discuss the residency accommodation system from multiple perspectives, the importance of team-wide support in GME to ensure access for doctors with disabilities, and the value disabled doctors bring to health care. Bio: Uyen Truong, MD grew up in Minnesota but is currently finishing her chief year at UT Austin Dell Medical School Pediatric Residency Program. Following graduation, Uyen is going to work as a Complex Care Pediatrician back in Minnesota. Although the path has not been easy, she has always wanted to become a pediatrician and work with kids with medical complexity like herself. Through Uyen%E2%80%99s training and her own personal experiences, she has been able to help parents and children navigate the medical system. Uyen is very excited to continue working and advocating for children with disabilities and helping them achieve their goals. Nalinda Charnsangavej, MD is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. She serves as the pediatric residency program director and has an interest in promoting a healthy and supportive learning environment through supporting diversity, cultivating an inclusive climate, and promoting physician well-being and resilience. She has a specific interest in raising awareness of the benefits of inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the learning environment and patient care and has supported faculty and institution development in working with trainees with disabilities. In her role as a program director, she has individually mentored many trainees and also recognizes the need to support the establishment of strong mentorship relationships for trainees, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine. She has led program-wide efforts to foster wellbeing and resiliency amongst trainees and participates in national work-groups such as the Pediatric Resident Burnout and Resilience Study Consortium. She is interested in helping develop best practices for GME programs to enhance access and inclusion of trainees with disabilities. Interviewees: Dr. Uyen Troung, and Dr. Nalinda Charnsangavej Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Producer: Gabe Abrams Key words: medical education, physical disability, disability research, accommodations, wheelchair, SCI, medical technology, residency, pediatrics, program director, GME, GME Policy Transcript
Raquel Siganporia is the Director of Business Development and Senior Solicitor at Aspire Law and she sustained a spinal cord injury following surgery to correct the curvature of her spine, or scoliosis, which went wrong when she was aged 11. She tells me about the immediate aftermath of such a life-changing event and about what it was like starting secondary school in the '90s as a person with a disability. She shares how she learned to use her disability as an advantage which served her well into adulthood.We talk about working with a disability, the challenges faced, but also the advantages that can accompany it; and Raquel shares the approach she takes when explaining what her needs in the workplace might be in order to manage expectations and ensure that she has what she needs in order to carry out her role to the best of her ability.Raquel is a real master at asserting herself and shares her tips and tricks to manage tricky situations and people, as well as to get what she wants from a situation.We speak about sex and dating with a disability and Raquel talks about what she wishes people knew. She also shares her advice on navigating dating apps and 'tuning your radar' when dating.Follow Raquel on Instagram here.Huge thanks to the sponsors of this series By Sarah London. Get 20% off at bysarahlondon.com with the code LIFE20 and find them on Instagram here.
Melanie Woods is a former PE teacher and GB Paralympic athlete who sustained a spinal cord injury after being hit by a car whilst riding her bike. She tells me about her experience of rehabilitation, learning how to become independent and managing to walk with crutches whilst in rehab. She shares how she found ways to cope with her new situation and her journey into wheelchair racing. She talks about going skiing in Colorado with the charity, Back Up a year after breaking her back and how it was so eye-opening for her. She talks about embracing failure and remembering where she started from, and what it was like to compete on the world stage in Tokyo. Find Melanie on Instagram here and on her website here.
In this episode Dr. Meeks and Dr. McCulloh, general surgeon and medical technology innovator, discuss the importance of mentorship for disabled healthcare workers, how and when to disclose a disability and the impact of disability representation in medical education. Transcript Key words: medical education, physical disability, disability research, accommodations, wheelchair, SCI, medical technology Bio: Chris McCulloh, MD, is a board certified critical care surgeon. Prior to medical school, an injury to his C7 vertebra resulted in paralysis requiring the use of a wheelchair. While completing his residency in general surgery at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, he took two years to conduct basic science research at The Ohio State University. He also completed a fellowship in pediatric minimally invasive surgery at The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital, and a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Michigan. He has authored numerous papers and book chapters, presented extensively at national and international conferences, and won many awards for his work. He came to medicine with a history in the technology industry and a passion for innovation in medical technology. Now he is unifying those two fields as the Associate Director of Clinical Initiatives at Activ Surgical, a company that provides advanced real-time intraoperative visualization, and surgical intraoperative artificial intelligence.
In this episode you'll hear my chat with Courtney Cirabisi, a 30 year old who lives in Bakersfield, California. She became reliant on a wheelchair for everyday mobility after she was child abused by her dad when she was 9 months old, resulting with a spinal cord injury. I've been following her journey as she shows us that life doesn't stop after you have been abused and have lost the ability to walk. Courtney shares how she believes the mind is the most important thing a person can have. With that knowledge she is able to live a positive life after all she's been through. She explains how she feels that she is meant to be where she is today. I love her outlook and her strength and how she lives a full, rich life. She has such a beautiful awareness and is using it to inspire others. Courtney is on a mission to show others how strong your mind is when facing adversity. She is an author at Push Living (PUSHLIVING.COM) an organization highlighting wheelchair lifestyle. Thanks for listening in to our chat. Stay connected on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imdyingtotellyoupodcast/?hl=en Hugs, Lorri
Here's an idea you've probably never thought about before: Wheelchairs and eyeglasses are basically the same.Support the showEmail badattitudespod@gmail.comFollow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterSupport the pod ko-fi.com/badattitudespodBe sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen!FairyNerdy: https://linktr.ee/fairynerdy
This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Cory Lee, a travel blogger, accessibility advocate, and founder of the Curb Free Foundation, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at two years old. Cory shares his experience of growing up using a wheelchair at an early age and how he became inspired to start a travel blog to document his perspective travelling the world as a wheelchair user. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Leslie Delfiner, a pediatric neurologist at Montefiore Medical Center and associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Delfiner explains the different types of SMA, how to make an emergency preparedness plan for muscle and nerve conditions, and tips for transitioning into adulthood for people with chronic neurologic conditions. Read more about Cory Lee featured in the Brain & Life June/July 2023 issue: Inspiring Blogger with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Explores the World in a Wheelchair Additional Resources Curb Free with Cory Lee Curb Free Foundation Learn more about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Brain & Life: Inspiring Blogger with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Explores the World in a Wheelchair Brain & Life: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Hasn't Stopped this Public Defender We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest(s): Cory Lee @coryleetweets (Twitter) @curbfreecorylee (Instagram); The Curb Free Foundation @TheCurbFreeFoundation (Instagram); Montefiore-Einstein Neurology @NeuroMonteEinst (Twitter) Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea
The fellas sit down for a chat with Reedan, an ambulatory wheelchair user and bad ass mother of four from Squamish, BC, who has mastered the art of taking back her bodily autonomy and defying expectations. Reedan's long-form diagnosis reads like a medical encyclopedia — Spina Bifida Meningocele, Tethered Cord syndrome with Adhesive Arachnoiditis, Surgically Fused Scoliosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a few other skeletal surprises along with Celiac disease. There will be a quiz on this at the end of class so pay attention. As a disabled parent, Reedan wants to set the record straight—being a wheelchair user doesn't mean parenting is terrible or harder, just wonderfully different. She'll share the eyebrow-raising moments she's had, from medical staff's jaw-dropping reactions to her pregnancies ("Can she handle all those kids?") to the curious comments she receives in public. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
The fellas sit down for a chat with Reedan, an ambulatory wheelchair user and bad ass mother of four from Squamish, BC, who has mastered the art of taking back her bodily autonomy and defying expectations. Reedan's long-form diagnosis reads like a medical encyclopedia — Spina Bifida Meningocele, Tethered Cord syndrome with Adhesive Arachnoiditis, Surgically Fused Scoliosis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a few other skeletal surprises along with Celiac disease. There will be a quiz on this at the end of class so pay attention. As a disabled parent, Reedan wants to set the record straight—being a wheelchair user doesn't mean parenting is terrible or harder, just wonderfully different. She'll share the eyebrow-raising moments she's had, from medical staff's jaw-dropping reactions to her pregnancies ("Can she handle all those kids?") to the curious comments she receives in public. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN
Adrian, a wheelchair user from County Wicklow got in touch with Lunchtime Live over an issue he had exiting a plane. Over the weekend, he had to crawl down the metal steps off a Ryanair plane when there was no ramp there to help him disembark. Adrian and Bernard Mulvany from Access for All joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...
Episode 64 Interviewee: Andrea Dalzell, The Seated Nurse Interviewer: Drs. Lisa Meeks and Pete Poullos Description: We are excited to bring you the continuation of our series on Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with Disabilities in Medicine. These episodes amplify the voices of healthcare providers at the intersection of disability and BIPOC identity, enlightening our understanding of challenges for multiple marginalized populations. By elevating these stories and sharing these lived experiences, we hope to advance critical conversations about race and disability and facilitate a greater understanding of the challenges and benefits at the intersections. Funding for this project was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Together, we believe that a culture of health requires the dismantling of structural racism and ableism so that everyone has the chance to live the healthiest life possible. In Episode 64 we are joined by Andrea Dalzell, also known as "The Seated Nurse." As someone who has used a wheelchair full-time since the age of twelve, Andrea understands what it's like to constantly come up against barriers as she navigates a world often not built with disabled people in mind and has devoted her career to advocating for and working to support people with disabilities. In this episode, Andrea, Dr. Meeks, and Dr. Poullos discuss the strengths and challenges that having a disability and other marginalized identities has presented in her journey to become a nurse, as well as her visions for future disabled nursing and healthcare trainees and professionals as she drives forward her ongoing advocacy and education work. Transcript: https://bit.ly/DWD_Ep64 Key Words: nursing, wheelchair, physical disability, advocacy Bio: Andrea Dalzell is the people's disability rights advocate. As someone who has used a wheelchair full-time since the age of twelve, she understands what it's like to constantly come up against barriers because life is built for the non-disabled. She challenges this narrative daily as “The Seated Nurse” – the first and only registered nurse in a wheelchair in all of New York State. Andrea's advocacy has won her national recognition over the years, including being named “New Mobility's Person of the Year” in 2021. She has also been featured in publications such as Unite Spinal, HomeCare, and Forbes.
Our guest for this episode is Brianna Pauuwe who lives in the United States and advocates for and supports people with disabilities, with a focus on fitness, wellbeing and community for people who use wheelchairs.Brianna herself uses a wheelchair, after a life-altering car crash in 2011 when she drove under the influence of alcohol. She owns this experience and says she thinks it actually saved her life and gave her a purpose.She now works for the Wheel with Me Foundation that supports people with disabilities, including through the world's first fitness app Wheel With Me Fitness - made for wheelchair users by wheelchair users. We'll have details in the show notes so you can find out more.And Brianna is passionate about accessibility and doing the things she loves like attending music festivals…and encouraging others to do the same.She is also really open in talking about relationships and intimacy for people with disabilities. You can find Brianna on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bribabe16Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bribabe16/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brigrace90If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help. ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service provider https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mhwlocal#find-your-nearest-serviceCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of
Ireland beat France in a brilliant game in the 6 Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Tickets were at a premium but there was frustration for some wheelchair users who had struggled to get tickets. Andrea was joined on Lunchtime Live by Jack Kavanagh, Phillip and William to discuss…
In this IEP Team BONUS Series, we are outline Adaptive Physical Education Teachers! In this episode we cover: 1) Qualifications of Adaptive Physical Education Teachers 2) What they actually do! 3) What other professions they overlap with 4) A review of why advocating for the NEED is so much more effective than advocating for a specific service! FREE Download: IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group! Shownotes
In this IEP Team BONUS Series, we are outline Adaptive Physical Education Teachers! In this episode we cover: 1) Qualifications of Adaptive Physical Education Teachers 2) What they actually do! 3) What other professions they overlap with 4) A review of why advocating for the NEED is so much more effective than advocating for a specific service! FREE Download: IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide Join the Facebook Group! Shownotes
Brittany Long has a medical condition that baffles doctors, psychologists and even herself! Still undiagnosed 4 years on from a virus that left her mute and unable to feed herself, she walked onto our podcast stage to tell her story to the bewilderment of the crowd as she then sat in her wheelchair. She now travels the country taking photographs of her favourite artists but will never forget the time one act called her "a f***ing miracle". This podcast was recorded at Beyond The Valley music festival on 29th December, 2022. Follow Britt on Instagram Watch this interview captioned and in full here Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Description: In this episode we are joined by Dr. Conrad Addison. Dr. Addison recently completed a Sleep Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah and is now practicing as a Sleep Medicine physician in Billings, Montana. In this episode, he and Dr. Meeks explore the experiences Conrad faced when resuming his medical training with a newly acquired disability weighing the challenges and values of inviting others to take part in this process. Key Words: Sleep Medicine, Physician, cervical spinal cord injury, SCI, physical disability, internal medicine, wheelchair user, accommodations, intermediatries Bio: Conrad is a newly minted sleep medicine physician currently practicing in Billings, Montana. Notably, during his third year of medical school at the University of Washington in 2016 he sustained a cervical spinal cord injury in a mountain biking accident. He returned to clerkships full-time after a year of intensive rehabilitation and has since engaged his medical training uninterrupted. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Billings Clinic and recently finished a sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Utah. His experiences continue to inform his view that limitations are features, not bugs in the human experience; features that drive innovation and connection in surprising ways. Accessible systems allow us to leverage abilities of all learners and provide a more rewarding experience for patients and providers alike. Transcript
Did you know that Physical Therapists can write emergency evacuation plans into the IEP? Did you know that they also can help with adapting Physical Education? I didn't either until working in the schools alongside some amazing PT's! In this week's IEP Team BONUS Series we cover: 1) Qualifications of physical therapists 2) What PT's can do in the educational environment that you may not have known about! Register for the IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes
Did you know that Physical Therapists can write emergency evacuation plans into the IEP? Did you know that they also can help with adapting Physical Education? I didn't either until working in the schools alongside some amazing PT's! In this week's IEP Team BONUS Series we cover: 1) Qualifications of physical therapists 2) What PT's can do in the educational environment that you may not have known about! Register for the IEP Bootcamp January 27-29th! Download the FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide! Join the Facebook Group Shownotes
Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic Gold Medal & Bronze winner has a staggering story of achievement and success. The Wheel Print uncovers his perseverance, inspiration, and his monumental move into politics and his path to election to the Iowa House of Representatives. Hear his Paralympic story, with its many ups and downs, and his path to winning in his political campaign by spending 6 months knocking on more than 13,000 doors. Dragging his wheelchair up the steps to win the election by just 6 votes. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!This is a can't-miss episode and a must-share. History!!If you don't already follow Josh Turek on Instagram, please go ahead and follow him now and give him some love! IG: @joshturek04Support the show
On today's show, Ray chats to Mayo man Frank Moran who's just won the lotto, Director of The Tralee Education Support Centre Terry O'Sullivan discusses children's usage of phone's, James McGill talks about his struggle with Lymphoma, Dermot Crehan shows off his Lord Of The Rings fiddle and Conor Pope is back with Pricewatch.
On today's show, Ray chats to Mayo man Frank Moran who's just won the lotto, Director of The Tralee Education Support Centre Terry O'Sullivan discusses children's usage of phone's, James McGill talks about his struggle with Lymphoma, Dermot Crehan shows off his Lord Of The Rings fiddle and Conor Pope is back with Pricewatch.
He said his wife, Teruko, lost the ability to move her legs more than four decades ago, and that he was “tired” of taking care of her, according to police. https://barrierfreejapan.com/2022/11/04/kanagawa-man-81-accused-of-pushing-wife-in-wheelchair-into-sea-killing-her/
Deirdre, a wheelchair user from Garryowen, works in UL Hospital and stresses the need for a more bus frequent service. Currently, she has to pay €600 a month for taxis to get to & from work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Notes On this episode of Disability After Dark, we sit down again with Jeremy Andrew Davis to talk about his experiences of learning he was autistic at 40, what having multiple disabilities is like for him AND we talk about the kind of roles around disability we want to see in movies. Like, what if James Bond were a wheelchair user? Plus so much more, enjoy! Follow Jeremy here: https://www.jeremyandrewdavis.com/ Follow all my links for Disability After Dark (sign up to guest, patreon and to listen) & my work by going to www.aagurza.com Episode Sponsors: Clone-A-Willy or Clone-A-Pussy all your own and get 20% off sitewide by using coupon code DARKPOD at Checkout. www.cloneawillycom. Hire Kristen Williams for disability centric therapy by e-mailing kristen.williams10@gmail.com Get 15% off your next purchase of sex toys, books and DVDs by using Coupon code AFTERDARK at checkout when you shop at trans owned and operated sex shop Come As You Are www.comeasyouare.com This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Chelsie Nitschke is 30, flirty, and thriving in Nashville Tennessee. At 18 years old with dreams of being a soldier in the United States Army. In 2011, on her way to basic training on day her car stopped working while on the interstate and while sitting in the undrivable car Chelsie was struck by another car. The car accident caused Chelsie to sustain a C4/C5 spinal cord injury, leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. Without a career path in mind Chelsie started college at Tennessee State University. She graduated with degrees in Sociology and English in 2020, with thoughts of going to grad school. However, she acquired her first job since her injury, tutoring and teaching chess, at an elementary school in Nashville, just this year. She is discovering new passions and goals for teaching to add to her list of “loves”. This includes pop punk concerts, reading books and fashion.Chelsie found out about the Fashion is 4 Every Body Fashion Show, lead by Alicia Searcy in Nashville and started volunteering for the nonprofit organization years ago. This year Chelsie was asked to be a model and she loved the experience. Chelsie's love of color and an edgy sense of fashion shined as she rolled down the fashion is 4 Every Body this year.Thank for Listening! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @LifePossibleKR. Here is my Linktree! https://linktr.ee/lifepossiblekr If you are enjoying the content or have feedback send me a message. I would love to hear from you! Karen
Nicole Smith is stepping into the spaces where her story needs to be heard. Nicole Smith is a writer, wheelchair user, coffee addict, AFL footy fan and improviser. She has a blog where she interviews social entrepreneurs: www.blankpagesandemptyspaces.com. She has a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Graduate Diploma of English. Nicole won a Writeability Fellowship from Writers Victoria. She is currently a Storming the City mentor with Writers Victoria. Fun fact - I've done quite a bit of TV work and a short film. In this episode we talk about: - how Nicole got into writing - Why she loves interviewing people - what she's learned about sharing her story and promoting her own blog - how sharing stories can have a huge impact I love Nicole's willingness to learn, grow and continue putting herself forward. It's been a pleasure to work with her learn from her and share in her story.
Les Misérables opened on the West End in 1985 and is still running, making it London's longest-running musical. It's by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, who are in Australia to present a concert of their best-loved songs performed by the crème de la crème of musical theatre. Also, Maori man Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto) traces his journey from butcher and rugby player to celebrated dancer and wheelchair user in Meremere and Broadway performer Nikki Snelson guides young performers to new heights in the University of Adelaide's production of Legally Blonde the Musical.
Les Misérables opened on the West End in 1985 and is still running, making it London's longest-running musical. It's by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, who are in Australia to present a concert of their best-loved songs performed by the crème de la crème of musical theatre.Also, Maori man Rodney Bell (Ngāti Maniapoto) traces his journey from butcher and rugby player to celebrated dancer and wheelchair user in Meremere and Broadway performer Nikki Snelson guides young performers to new heights in the University of Adelaide's production of Legally Blonde the Musical.
The struggle of being a wheelchair user at a music festival. Guest: Mitchell Garrett - Wheelchair user who has attended tons of music festivals including Coachella in 2018
A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on August 1st, 2022. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Michael WalshProducer: Dave Russell
Guests - Chelsie Hill and Kim SmithHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 101 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, guests Chelsie Hill, a dancer and wheelchair user, and Kim Smith, founder of A Chance To Dance, a program for dancers with special needs and disabilities, join Courtney and Lesley for a conversation about creating inclusivity in dance.Topics Include: Why Kim doesn't place her dancers in special needs categories at competitive events How Chelsie created an inclusive, meaningful and successful company (The Rollettes) How dance studios and dance makers can advocate for dancers of all abilities and circumstances in their communitiesIf you love Making The Impact and want to support our podcast, buy us a coffee now on Ko-Fi! Your donation will go directly towards helping create quality content for future episodes. We appreciate your support! ❤️Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceChelsie Hill - @chelsiehillRollettes - @rollettes_laKim Smith - @achancetodance_cltCheck out our guests' current projects! Rollettes Experience - July 21-July 24 - An in-person event in California for any and all women who use a mobility device. This episode is sponsored by:Dance Costumes by UrzúaCustom Dance Costumes and Dancewear for made every body! Use code: IMPACT15 for 15% off all costumes and dancewear! Dancer FitnessHundreds of exercises & training plans designed for dancers!Monthly membership starts at just $1Use code: IMPACT20 for 20% off your annual membership! Join our NEW Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comDance Costumes by Urzúa Custom costumes! Receive 15% off by using the code IDA15 at checkout! Dancer Fitness Exercises & training plans designed for Dancers! Receive 20% Annual Membership! Use code: IMPACT20Support the show (http://www.ko-fi.com/makingtheimpact)
Michael Hennessy Cullen, a wheelchair user and his wife Leona Tuck joined Sean on the show today...
Grace Spence Green is a junior doctor and a wheelchair user. Growing up, she had her heart set on becoming a doctor from the age of eight and was a keen competitive climber. In an extraordinary incident in 2018, while she studying at medical school, a man jumped from a height and fell on her, causing her to break her back and sustain a spinal cord injury, becoming a wheelchair user. Choosing not to dwell on the incident, or indeed the man (who has since served time for GBH), Grace returned to medical school and has since started working as a junior doctor in London. Grace and I speak about the incident and her feelings around it, the man, and she tells me why she isn't angry about the situation. She shares how others, and the tabloids, reacted to what happened and her feelings around that.We speak about Grace's experience of being a patient at the rehab centre and about her frustrations about that time and the spinal rehab set up. She tells me about how it was for her, returning to the community, and then back to medical school and Grace opens up about her own internalised ableism she realised she had initially and prior to her injury.It is the boundaries she's set and her own confidence, she tells me, that has enabled her to establish herself and her stance as a medic who uses a wheelchair. We talk about ‘taking space' and Grace shares some fantastic insights about this, as well as how she has acquired ‘radical acceptance' about her situation - choosing to use her situation to enable her to ‘step into her power' rather than being a victim of circumstance.Grace shares some fantastic advice for people who have acquired a disability, as well as some words of wisdom for people who might be struggling with something in their lives.Grace has recently become a Trustee at spinal injuries charity, Back Up and is most active on Twitter.You can reach out to Sophie on Instagram.
Amber Dennis recently said to me, “sometimes it's not what you know, it's who you know”. And the fact she's my baby cousin from my favourite side of the family may be a bit of a disclaimer as to why she never had to pitch to be on this podcast. But, ultimately, she's wrong about the balance of importance of her statement. Because the most important part of this incredible blend she's put together to create herself – and the world – wheeliegoodperth is, in fact, what she knows. With 35 years of lived experience of being a disabled person, just as many major operations under her help, and an adulthood of being a wheelchair user, Amber has – what you could safely say is – a darn fine knowledge base about accessing the world in a different way. In 2021, after years of barriers to her inclusion and access, and throwing in some pretty major life changes, AND having never run a business before, in the midst of a pandemic, she launched wheeliegoodperth. And boy, has Perth responded with a resounding YES PLEASE. So many of the fine women I interview on this podcast are at the point where they're years and years into their first, second, multiple streams of income over multiple businesses. Amber is fresh, wheeliegoodperth is brand new, and I thought it would be helpful for our startup listeners to hear her story so far and be able to ask her all the questions while being so new to the business world is still such a recent turn of events for her.
24-year-old college graduate Daniel Airey is a wheelchair user who is urgently seeking personal assistance supports so he can live more independently. Evelyn O'Rourke spent a morning with him to find out more.
Since becoming a wheelchair user Debbie has campaigned tirelessly to break down barriers in all aspects of promoting accessibility for all. Debbie lives on a sheep farm in Cumbria, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. She is a member of the Local Access Forum for the YDNP and chair of the Access For All group. She is a volunteer for the National Park with the responsibility of auditing the ‘Miles Without Stile' routes. For the past 6 years Debbie has been the expert in inclusion and diversity for The Outdoor Guide, a free online resource dedicated to enjoying the outdoors. Co-founded and fronted by television personality Julia Bradbury. Debbie is a Get Outside Champion with Ordnance Survey. In 2020 she was nominated for 'Outdoor Personality of the Year' by TGO magazine readers. Debbie is a presenter, motivational speaker, writer and consultant and is able to deliver tailor made training and presentations. She is a regular contributor for the BBC Countryfile Magazine Although Debbie specialises in walks for wheelchair users, she is able to create multi- sensory walks for people with visual and hearing impairment. Her motto is “Making the inaccessible accessible” New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out. The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you. Show notes Living on a sheep farm in Cumbria Being a wheelchair user since 2011 De-stressing from school life Spending time in the hills Starting to look at ways she could get back outside Struggling to access the countryside Working with Terrain Hopper Losing her husband Andy to cancer Setting up the charity “Access the Dales” The Outdoor Guide Spending time in the open and growing up in Sheffield Meeting Andy while teaching at the same school Doing the coast to coast walk not really knowing each other… Deciding to make some changes Putting pen to paper Getting back outside again and going on her first walk in a wheelchair Facing challenges out in nature Why accessibility should be the starting point of any new project Magical moments of spending time in the outdoors Getting a new dog Having her first Scottish solo holiday Batteries on wheelchairs Going downhill New books Launching the charity and the book in April 2022 Final words of advice Why we all have our own Everest Social Media Website: www.debbienorth.org Instagram: @debbienorth29n Facebook: @debbieNorth Twitter: @debbienorth29
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued administrative guidance to Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) over an inability to provide assistance to a wheelchair user in Nagasaki Prefecture when the station had no personnel present, sometimes referred to as an ‘unmanned station.' https://barrierfreejapan.com/2021/12/07/japans-transport-ministry-issues-administrative-guidance-to-jr-kyushu-after-wheelchair-user-was-left-unable-to-board-train/
Wheelchair user, Vicky Matthew, has criticised Iarnrod Eireann after her pre-booked assistance and ramp on a journey from Sligo to Dublin didn't materialise. Vicky says it's not the first time this has happened to her, and that she had to rely on the kindness of a fellow passenger to help her get off the train at Connolly Station
Human rights advocate Erin Gough speaks to Jesse about her experience of going to open homes in a wheelchair.
Attending church as a chronically ill wheelchair user is difficult for many reasons. Accessibility is just one of the challenges, here are more! View the original blog post here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cynthia-covert/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cynthia-covert/support
"When everything around me was changing, I knew that God wasn't going to change. Without that truth, I don't know where I would be today.”Jenny Smith was a typical teenager—a gymnast who loved makeup, played in a band, and was active in her church youth group. But at 16 years old, she sustained a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Now relying on others for her most basic needs, privacy and independence seemed like things of the past. But Jenny refused to give up, and over time she discovered that a wheelchair could take her places she'd never dared to imagine. This week on the podcast, listen as Jenny shares how you can live the impossible, even when life doesn't go as planned. Read Jenny's book or visit her website to see her latest videos and updates. 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.
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On episode 252 of Disability After Dark, I sit down with one of my porn crushes; hot, ginger porn star & escort Seamus O'Reilly as we explore what would happen if he became a wheelchair user. We talk about how his thoughts of independence might change, how his sex acts might be different, and how he'd have to approach conversations differently. He also shares his first sexual experience with a disabled client + a whole lot more. Enjoy! You can follow Seamus on Twitter here: www.twitter.com/SeamusOReilly69 Apply now to be on Disability After Dark by e-mailing disabilityafterdark@gmail.com or going to this link: https://calendly.com/disabilityafterdarkpod/disabilityafterdark You can buy DISABILITY AFTER DARK themed MERCH HERE. You can sign up for my first class Pro Crip Tips: How Ableism Makes Disabled People Really Feel on Sept 10th here You can get 15% off your order at ComeAsYouAre.com by using coupon code AFTERDARK You can get 20% off everything at www.cloneawilly.com including your own DIY molding kit by using promo code DARKPOD at checkout! Also, support Disability After Dark by pledging to the patreon. www.patreon.com/disabilityafterdark
“It's about being a light for the next person, realizing that my troubles will bless somebody one day.”Robert was an active college student when an unknown virus caused a bilateral stroke that left him suddenly paralyzed and unable to speak. Previously on the podcast, Robert and Nelly Kapen shared their powerful story of God's provision through quadriplegia, recovery, and marriage. But as navigating a life-changing disability is never easy, Robert's journey to acceptance took time. Following his accident he faced numbness, anger, and depression until a reminder from John 9:3 helped move him to a place of acceptance. “‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.'” John 9:3This week on the podcast, Robert and Nelly are back to share about finding hope and moving forward. Listen as they tell the importance of inviting help from family and their Christian community, and how they've been able to pour into others. If you are struggling with questions about your hardship or comparing your situation with others, be encouraged by Robert and Nelly's story. Through the ups and downs, God is with you. Trust his perfect timing because he'll never allow you to be snatched from his hand. Resources:Visit Robert's WebsiteFind Robert on Instagram and FacebookDo you feel like your prayers for healing have gone unanswered? Be encouraged by this powerful conversation with Joni Eareckson Tada about finding a deeper healing.Read Beside Bethesda: 31 Days Toward a Deeper Healing. This devotional digs into the topics of contentment, unanswered prayer, transformation through suffering, and hoping in God.Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible. Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.Thank you for helping others find this podcast by leaving a 5-star review! *Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Together, our mission is to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: delivering more than 191,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 64,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends Radio Program podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org*
A Dunedin wheelchair user says e-scooters parked poorly on footpaths is stopping him from travelling safety around the city.We see e-scooters parked in the middle of footpaths all the time, so how big of a problem is this nationwide for our disabled community?Prudence Walker, CEO of the Disabled Persons Assembly told Heather du Plessis-Allan all she wants is for people to be a little more considerate.“I think we really do need to consider all of the uses of the footpaths, our footpaths are not fit for use really, so it's quite alarming for anyone to have a scooter coming towards them. But, particularly for disabled people, who may have a variety of needs, for example blind people."LISTEN ABOVE
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Like most young women, Stephanie Magness wanted to be like everyone else; she wanted to fit in with her classmates and have fun at school. But when she learned in 7th grade that she had scoliosis, she was taken on an unexpected decade-long journey of misdiagnosis. At age 22 genetic testing confirmed that Stephanie’s symptoms were caused by Friedrich’s ataxia (FA), a rare neurodegenerative disease that has no cure.This week on the podcast, Crystal is talking with Stephanie about her FA diagnosis and the unexpected life transitions she’s made because of this progressive disease. Although losing some of her abilities related to walking and communication have not been easy, Stephanie has faced these challenges with the support of her community who have reminded her of God’s love in the most surprising of ways.Friedrich's Ataxia Awareness Day is May 15. If you are facing a diagnosis of this rare disease, be encouraged by Stephanie's story. As she continues to adjust to life with a neurodegenerative disease, she takes comfort in the fact that God is in control and he his good. Even through her brokenness and the difficulties of FA, she can be used by him. Resources:Read more from Stephanie about the precious gift from her friend that allowed Stephanie to accept her inevitable transition to being a wheelchair user.Find Stephanie on Instagram. Questions or comments? Email Crystal at podcast@joniandfriends.orgSupport Joni and Friends to help make this podcast possible.Follow Joni and Friends on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.Thank you for helping others find this podcast by leaving us a 5-star review! *Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Together, our mission is to glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. For more than 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: delivering more than 191,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 64,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends Radio Program podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website.www.joniandfriends.org*
Host Ming Canaday interviews Craig Blanchette as they discuss how important it is to stay healthy and active in order to maintain positive health. Their discussion also touches on the importance of having a good wheelchair and what it takes to keep it maintained.
After breaking her neck at the age of 16 in a car crash whilst on holiday in the Highlands, Sarah's life took a course that was far from ordinary. We speak about her rehab in the spinal unit, where, thanks to some ‘tough love' from her physio she learned to become completely independent, despite being tetraplegic. She tells me about the early days of adjustment following her injury, how difficult it was going back to school as a wheelchair user, especially having been recently selected to play hockey for Scotland prior to her injury. We speak about the challenges she faced early on and about the support she found most helpful, which came in the form of meeting others who'd gone through something similar. She has travelled extensively, including backpacking across Australia and New Zealand for seven months, and has spent time in various developing countries working with disability organisations, to educate and inform about living with spinal cord injury, where people's experience of living with paralysis is vastly different from in the UK.Her spinal cord injury transferred her attention from environmental matters to human rights, which led her to do a master's degree in human rights and she has spent time working with refugees.We speak about the challenges we face as wheelchair users, and Sarah shares the things that frustrate her in daily life. She's a great friend of mine and is my go-to for advice about all things, not just SCI-related. She has some wise words of advice at the end which are relevant for all.
On March 26, during a session on the budget, Japanese lawmakers with disabilities were able to cast a vote in person owing to a ramp that had been built in the House of Councillors in January. This was the first time in history a lawmaker with a disability could vote in person, before it had to be done via a House of Councillors staff member. Japanese disabled lawmakers vote in person for first time due to ramp installation: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2021/03/27/japanese-disabled-lawmakers-vote-in-person-for-first-time-due-to-ramp-installation/
Youth arts organisations foster the talents of Australia's brightest performers and creatives, but how inclusive are they? Tariro Mavondo is a performer and poet who recently became co-artistic director of Western Edge Youth Arts with a bold vision for change.Also, Kate Hood shares the Best Advice she was ever given as an able-bodied actor and as a wheelchair user and Dr Erin Brannigan from UNSW guides us through some basics of how to watch and appreciate contemporary dance.
Youth arts organisations foster the talents of Australia's brightest performers and creatives, but how inclusive are they? Tariro Mavondo is a performer and poet who recently became co-artistic director of Western Edge Youth Arts with a bold vision for change. Also, Kate Hood shares the Best Advice she was ever given as an able-bodied actor and as a wheelchair user and Dr Erin Brannigan from UNSW guides us through some basics of how to watch and appreciate contemporary dance.
We meet Hollie-Anne Brooks, who shares what her sex life is like as a disabled woman and wheelchair user. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week, Lois Strachan chats to Lauren Jackson who shares insights on travelling to 13 different countries as a wheelchair user. Lauren has a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. Our service provider spotlight features Cape Nature's Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve which has a wheelchair accessible bird hide as well as a braille hiking trail. Today's travel quote is from Neale Donald Walsch: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone." This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.
In this bonus podcast episode of The Stage Show, we take you to Broadway's big night: the 73rd Tony Awards. We discuss the big winners Hadestown and The Ferryman, actor Ali Stroker's history-making award for Oklahoma!, Eddie Perfect's mixed fortunes this season and we speak to our very own Australian Tony winner Sonny Tilders.
In this bonus podcast episode of The Stage Show, we take you to Broadway's big night: the 73rd Tony Awards. We discuss the big winners Hadestown and The Ferryman, actor Ali Stroker's history-making award for Oklahoma!, Eddie Perfect's mixed fortunes this season and we speak to our very own Australian Tony winner Sonny Tilders.
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