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FDR's Wheelchair is a political podcast with hosts Dave Martin and Brandon Zigler, giving you commentary on current events with a laugh. Join us, you'll laugh, cry, maybe go into hiding, it'll be fun!
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Welcome to Wheelchairs Nerds – a podcast to connect and inform people who utilize, prescribe, and provide seating and wheeled mobility equipment. Have a question, suggestion, or comment? Email us at wheelchairnerds@permobil.com. The information in the podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical, billing, or legal advice.
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A podcast about casino gambling, travel, and disability access - but mostly gambling. We talk about trip planning, review shows and eateries, and relive the joys and perils of travelling with a wheelchair.
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A less-than-inspiring exploration of disability from someone who is actually disabled. Heavy on the sarcasm, Bad Attitudes explores the reality of being disabled, how non-disabled people can become better advocates and allies, disability representation in pop culture, and the ways in which disability permeates society. Young or sensitive ears beware. N (always) SFW.
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We do a bit of Research into handicapped travel issues and provide some solutions. Mobility, Hearing, Sight, Mental issues included. so far our episodes have included some information on Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Dancing Sickness, Gulf War Syndrome, Long Covid and Wheelchairs. We are both Disability Advocates and realize there are too many diseases and conditions to cover and try to discuss the most common problems disabled people face and spread some awareness of disabled issues non ...
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The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast is hosted by Rhonel Cinous, a C4-C5 quadriplegic, radio personality, and disability advocate. Ramp. It. Up! is meant to educate and entertain through real-life accounts of injuries, illnesses, success stories, and unbelievable antics. This podcast will give you a glimpse into the life of a wheelchair user! Though always open to sharing advice borne through his personal experiences, the show features interviews with other wheelers sharing stories about their injuries ...
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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In life, we have 2 choices: 1. We live our life in a corporate lifestyle, looking to please an overseeing authority on the day to day. 2. We embark on a solo lifestyle being branded by the name Entrepreneur. I spent most of my life looking to please those around me as I felt I wasn't going to amount to anything. Being in a wheelchair was the very reason I would never be successful (or so I thought...) That's when I shifted my focus and realized I had to take a stand... This podcast is the an ...
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The Gary and Kenny Show

Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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A podcast hosted by Saturday Night Live alumnus, Gary Kroeger and co- hosted by TV Director Ken Ceizler. Their interviews are casual, witty and reflect their authentic curiosity about the guest area of expertise or experience. They also tackle serious issues like; who has the right of way? A person in a wheelchair or a mom pushing a stroller? Guest have included many notable figures in the entertainment world including: "Saving Private Ryan" Producer Mark Gordon, Actor/Writer/Director Brad H ...
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Sympathy Pains

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Hosted by Laura Beil (Dr. Death, Bad Batch), Sympathy Pains is a six-part series from Neon Hum Media and iHeartRadio. For 20 years, Sarah Delashmit told people around her that she had cancer, muscular dystrophy, and other illnesses. She used a wheelchair and posted selfies from a hospital bed. She told friends and coworkers she was trapped in abusive relationships, or that she was the mother of children who had died. It was all a con. Sympathy was both her great need and her powerful weapon. ...
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Forever Ago

American Public Media

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Brains On presents Forever Ago®, a history show for the whole family! Every episode looks into the surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary, but they’re not -- like ice cream flavors, video games, baths and more. We make learning about the past fun while teaching listeners to think critically about history.
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Hello there my name is Daniel Sear and I am the host of Bears N Wheelchairs! on this podcast my aim is to raise awareness and help support the LGBTQ+ and the disabled community also anyone with mental health issues. I hope you enjoy my podcast please and follow and share! Thank you!
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Living to 100 Club

Joseph M. Casciani, PhD

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The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures. The Living to 100 Club offers fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can ...
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Let's Go Together

Travel + Leisure

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Let’s Go Together, a new podcast from Travel + Leisure, features diverse voices sharing their unique travel experiences and inspiring others to explore the world. Each week host Kellee Edwards, award-winning travel expert, speaks to guests about inclusivity, including episodes that introduce an adventurer who climbed Machu Picchu in his wheelchair and the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world. Come back every Wednesday for a new episode!
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Behind the Axle

Michael Klonowski, Dave Mengyan, Chris Cook

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Behind the Axle looks at today's Wheelchair Rugby world - What's new, what's on the horizon for the sport, and what's interesting to today's fans of the sport!
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Welcome to AI Home podcast, the first exclusive podcast on real estate resources and independent living strategies for the disability community. Why? Because Accessibility Is Home. Brought to you by Angela Fox, blogger, and author of “My blue front door”. Ms. Fox will be interviewing Realtors and home improvement contractors who are both disability friendly and others who may have a lot more to learn. Ms. Fox will also provide takeaways for anyone wanting to be a homeowner with a disability.
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STYX

Mat Raney

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Blake Wayman was a cop until a criminal syndicate had Blake and his wife killed... there's only one problem: Blake didn't stay dead. Now Wayman is a wheelchair bound P.I. with a gift. He can walk the streets of Underworld City, a purgatory on the banks of the River Styx, run by the mysterious Boatman, teeming with lost souls, spiritual forces, and long dead gangsters. There Wayman searches for his lost love and solves crimes no one else can, bringing justice from beyond the grave... Styx is ...
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Zack Pitbull Ruhl and Brent David Key talking about anything and everything from a wheelchair perspective and beyond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cripplecouchtalk/support
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Robot or Not?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.
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The ParalympicsGB Podcast

Sport Social Podcast Network

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The ParalympicsGB Podcast with Hannah Cockroft brings you exclusive insight and interviews with the country's best Para sport stars as they build towards Paris 2024. Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Cockroft chats to the British stars of the summer and winter Paralympic Games. Find more via: everybodymoves.org.uk
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Discussions about Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals and popular trends; covering from basic to complex topics in a simplified way to make you understand. Rodney is a Biomedical Engineer and co-inventor working in R&D, ex Johnson & Johnson.
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Dan Kiernan, Director of SotoTennis Academy in Spain has created a podcast to entertain, educate and energise the tennis community. Hear Dan pick the brains of professional tennis players, coaches, parents, and others involved in High Performance Tennis.
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Each weekday, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams make today make sense. Along with our supersmart listeners, we break down happenings in tech, the economy and culture. Every Tuesday we bring on a guest to dive deeper into one important topic. Because none of us is as smart as all of us.
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Musings, wonderings, and expressions from one Dr. Emil Ahangarzadeh. Includes a heavy dose of discussion regarding ALS (aka MND, Lou Gehrig's Disease) and updates on how Olga Ahangarzadeh (his wife who has been stricken with the disease) is handling its progression. We are raising funds for renovations to accommodate a wheelchair accessible living space and for participation in clinical trials abroad. If you can, please donate at bit.ly/saveolga . View the vlog at bit.ly/dottore_chronicles
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Real life, raw stories featuring people with a disability. The All 4 Inclusion Pod asks each guest how inclusion or the lack of inclusion impacts them.Every guest has a number of things in common which include, bravery, resilience in the face of adversity and determination to strive for increased inclusion.Disability hasn't held any of my guests back. Some have struggled due to business decisions to restrict or remove them, whilst others have set up their own business.
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This is a podcast for the poor chronically ill and the downtrodden disabled folks. I’m joking. This podcast is for anyone and everyone that has dealt with a chronic illness and the people who love them. All are welcome. Join me as we talk with important guests, talk about all the issues surrounding disability, mental health, and chronic illness. What are you waiting for? Here is our website...https://madillgirl.blogspot.com
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LIFE OF ALEX MAYS

LIFE OF ALEX MAYS

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Just telling stories of me and my friends and how I feel. Be with me on my journey and adventures as I go into adulthood I'm handicap and in a wheelchair just so u know enjoy my life with me
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The Living Spinal Podcast is here to serve up the latest in Paralysis Research, Innovation and Pop-Culture for those living with Paralysis. If you are disabled or spend any amount of time in a wheelchair, join us on this entertaining and insightful podcast!
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Sergio, Norah, and Ashley discuss the process of writing a book, their daily lives, trying to get published, navigating the world in a wheelchair, trying to become motivational speakers, all while making family their number one priority.
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Patrick Anderson is widely recognized as the greatest wheelchair basketball player of all time. He's represented Canada at the Paralympics six times and led his team to win three gold — and one silver — medals. But since he first started playing in the 1990s, the sport has changed dramatically. He says that's due in part to the technological innova…
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Fresh off the podium at the Paris Paralympic Games, wheelchair tennis star Donald Ramphadi joins us for a conversation about his challenging upbringing, the impact of losing his mother at a young age, and taking on the responsibility of caring for his siblings. He also shares his remarkable journey to qualifying for the Games and the crowning momen…
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In this episode, we explore Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) for the aging population, discussing care options from home health and adult day care to assisted living and long-term care facilities. We cover the pros and cons of each setting, funding options to support mobility equipment, and essential recommendations for wheelchairs and adaptive techn…
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In case you haven’t heard, the Summer Olympics aren’t over! This year’s Paralympics kick off in Paris on Aug. 28. It’s the first time all 22 Paralympic events will be aired live, and total broadcast revenues are up by more than 20% from the delayed 2020 Paralympics. Chuck Aoki, an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player, said content creators l…
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The star political reporter at the center of the love triangle involving one-time presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy and his Curb Your Enthusiasm star wife Cheryl Hines copped to an inappropriate relationship — but has insisted it was all an online fling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…
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What's scaly, striped and breathes underwater like a scuba diver? Water anoles! These lizards can form a bubble over their head to support breathing underwater. They're found in the tropical forests of southern Costa Rica. Want more critter stories? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear your thoughts! Learn more about sponsor message ch…
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This year, fake content generated by artificial intelligence hasn’t created the massive election mess that many assumed it would in the United States … at least not yet. At a Senate hearing, tech executives pointed to recent efforts by Russia, China, and Iran to interfere with the upcoming election. And, no, the Teamsters union did not endorse form…
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Send us a Message Improving eyesight via a computer program from the comfort of our homes is something that most people would not imagine. At Revital Vision, their vision training software program, clinically and scientifically proven to improve vision in amblyopia, eye diseases, and vision impairments. Although this is not intended to replace eye …
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LaVise McCray, a kidney transplant recipient, sits down with Inka Nisinbaum, who underwent double lung and liver transplants in Germany in 2002. Since childhood, running has motivated her to maintain happiness and health. Inka shares how she incorporates fitness into her routine to improve her well-being.…
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The Federal Reserve today said it’s lowering its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. The rate cut is bigger than we’d predicted, and bigger than what the Fed normally does, but its effects will take some time to ripple through the economy. We’ll also get into former President Donald Trump’s switch-up on the state and local tax deduc…
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We're wrapping up all our sidequests before moving on to the main story in Fall of X and the end of the Krakoa era of X-Men! In this, we get the giant finales to two long series: X-Force and Wolverine! And they were better than expected! Will & Steve comics: Wolverine #39-50, Marvel’s Voices #95-100, Cable #1-4, X-Force #47-50, Invincible Iron Man …
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Former President Donald Trump repeated his claim about Haitian immigrants eating local pets in Springfield, Ohio – but does the rumor hold any weight? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group
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Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer has threatened to sue Bill Maher for suggesting she and former President Donald Trump are having an affair. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group
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Legendary news anchor Connie Chung is releasing a tell-all book next month charting the high and lows of her stellar career - but it’s her TV star husband who has a far more juicy story to tell. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group
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Evolution keeps making crabs. In fact, it's happened so often that there's a special scientific term for an organism turning crab-like: carcinization. But how many times has it happened, and why? When did the very first crab originate? What about all the times crabs have been unmade? And does all this mean that we, too, will eventually become crabs…
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Send us a Message Improving eyesight via a computer program from the comfort of our homes is something that most people would not imagine. At Revital Vision, their vision training software program is clinically and scientifically proven to improve vision in amblyopia, eye diseases, and vision impairments. Although this is not intended to replace ey…
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The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years. It would be a major milestone in the central bank’s long fight to get inflation under control. The Fed changes interest rates to keep inflation in check. But inflation is a complex phenomenon, and people have different ideas about what drives it. On th…
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Just over 2 years ago, we spoke to GB´s Jack Draper who at 20, had just broken into the world´s top 100 ATP rankings. Fast forward to 2024, and Jack has moved up to 20 in the world, reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open this month. To mark this, we wanted to bring you a clip from Jack´s episode of Control the Controllables back in…
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It’s decision week for the Federal Reserve! Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues are expected to reduce interest rates for the first time since 2020. Investors are predicting a half-percentage-point cut, but we’re on Team 25. We’ll explain why. Plus, the origin of the false rumors about Haitian immigrants that reached the presidential debate stag…
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Hurricane season is heating up: Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana last week and dumped rain across the South, and forecasters expect more stormy activity in the Atlantic in the next few weeks. A big factor in this stormy weather is our extremely warm oceans. Scientists know climate change is the main culprit, but NPR climate correspondent Rebecca He…
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A series of Threads posts had me questioning the way a Paralympian talks about and interacts with other members of the disabled community. Can you be with us if you sound like you're against us? Support the show Join the Mailing List: Subscribe Now Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com Become a Member:…
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Former President Donald Trump has said he wants to get rid of federal taxes on tips and Social Security benefits. Now he’s adding overtime pay to the list. We’ll get into it. And, could online dating be making income inequality worse? Plus, we’ll weigh in on foldable phones and Friday the 13th superstitions in a game of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s…
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Spiky hair everywhere! In FFVII remake, that's delightful! In a Deadpool comic? Ehhh... Also, the summer's big crossover, Gang War... happened. Will comics: Daredevil: Gang War, Luke Cage: Gang War, Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Cody Ziglar vol 3: Gang War, Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells vol 9: Gang War, Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War, and Spide…
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The judge in the trial for quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has agreed to move the trial to a different location, where he will face charges for killing four University of Idaho students, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…
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The Royal Family’s infatuation with UFOs has been exposed in a new documentary which claims Prince Philip planned to meet an alien. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group
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We close out Climate Solutions Week with a look at the final step in the food system: waste. Roughly 30-40% of all food produced globally gets thrown out — a huge problem when it comes to climate change. Shuggie's Trash Pie and Natural Wine has answers for what to do with all that waste – be it bruised fruit and wilted greens salad or meatballs mad…
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Today, SpaceX’s crew of billionaire Jared Isaacman and three other private astronauts completed the world’s first-ever commercial spacewalk. We’ll get into it. And, Congress is quickly approaching yet another deadline to avoid a government shutdown. What’s holding up lawmakers from voting on a temporary spending bill? Plus, we’ll break down what’s …
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He is best known for hit songs like Livin' on a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name – and now Jon Bon Jovi is being hailed as a rock hero after he talked a suicidal woman out of jumping off a bridge. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Empire Media Group
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Well, looks like we overslept. Fortunately, one thing almost guaranteed to bring us out of our months-long hibernation is the handing out of Paralympic medals and our inability to fight the sense that people want to hear what we might have to say about it. And so we present our mega return episode. It covers everything important that happened in bo…
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Last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump kicked off with a question about the economy — often cited as the top issue for voters. But the discussion that followed was notably light on economic policy. So, can the state of the economy swing this election? And, we’ll get into more takeaway…
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Today's episode wraps up the final Grand Slam of the year. Our panel discusses all things US Open, and there were certainly lots of storylines for us to get stuck into! With two new US Open Champions in Jannik Sinner & Aryna Sabalenka, GB´s Dan Evans winning the longest ever match at Flushing Meadows and GB´s Mika Stojsavljevic winning the Girls ti…
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Next month, FREED will be bringing The Comedians with Disabilities Act to downtown Grass Valley for a night of laughter, entertainment, and reflections on being disabled in our ablest society. The Comedians with Disabilities Act is a collection of comedians who have disabilities, both seen and unseen, who bring forth the humor they find in their li…
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