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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Cha ...
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Kessler Foundation - Changing the lives of people with disabilities through research in stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and by funding innovative programs that promote employment for people with disabilities. Podcasts are from various consumer and professional lectures presented by our researchers and guest lecturers.
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Conversations on opportunities, challenges and lived experiences to foster understanding between disabled and non-disabled communities. Insights into the tools and techniques used by people with disabilities navigating the worlds of work, education, travel, sport, the arts and leisure. Because while we may be disabled we will never be disempowered.
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Disability Disrupters is brought to you by Disability Responsiveness New Zealand Ltd. It is a podcast featuring interviews with disabled people from around the globe. We delve into the lives of remarkable disabled people, learn how they have achieved their goals, and also canvas their views on the disability sector landscape, including how they perceive leadership and management within that sector by disabled people ourselves. Tune in to hear these insightful interviews, as well as updates a ...
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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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Weekly reading of National Geographic Magazine produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to blind or disabled people. By continuing to listen, you verify you have an eligible print-reading disability.
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Each episode is an In depth conversation with parents of accomplished individuals who have disabilities, or successful self-advocates. These individuals and families dream big and have high expectations. These episodes will help families, educators, administrators, and non profits continue progress including people with disabilities in our schools and communities by increasing awareness, raising expectations, and breaking stereotypes. Visit us on www.bornfabulouspodcast.com, Facebook, Instag ...
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Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is a podcast for the disability community by the disability community, hosted by two disabled women. But if you’re not disabled, listen in to learn about real issues, celebrations, and conversations disabled people are having in their communities. Powered by Easterseals.
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This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface fo ...
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Are you autistic and/or ADHD? Are you neither, but you think people are their best when they talk about things they love? Join Brianne (AuDHD) and Violet (ADHD) for some well curated infodumps. They follow their interest based nervous systems down research rabbit holes to give you the full poop on topics they love. They also invite autistic and ADHD guest buds to dump about their special interests, hyperfixations, and that thing they read about for an hour instead of checking their work emai ...
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Stories and profiles of compelling people impacted by all degrees of vision loss and disability. Plus, Reid explores his own experiences becoming blind as an adult in his unique way pairing his words with audio and sound design.
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The Bishops Blog

Audible Local Ledger

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A reading for people who are blind or print disabled of Bishop Edgar DaCunha’s weekly missive to the Diocese of Fall River, which includes Cape Cod, the Islands and the South Coast.
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Pet Corner is a 30 minute show featuring stories, articles, and "tails" about all kinds of pets! This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to blind or disabled people. By continuing to listen, you verify you have an eligible print-reading disability.
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In each episode of All Things Disability we’ll speak with a leader in the disability space to learn how they promote inclusion and opportunities for people of all abilities. All Things Disability is produced by Northeast Arc, an organization that changes lives and discovers abilities for thousands of individuals with diverse abilities across Massachusetts. We help them become full participants in their communities: choosing for themselves how to live, learn, work, socialize, and play.
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Disabled and Proud is the show brought to you by top adaptive athlete Brooke Millhouse bringing listeners a different perspective on disability, each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, we ...
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I am a disabled man and will be talking to both abled and disabled individuals about their challenges and how they overcome them. Also talking to other people in the disabled community (caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates). If you have any concerns, comments, or questions, you are welcome to contact Steven at sgv44isback@gmail.com and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565452984831&mibextid=LQQJ4d. Steven would love to hear from anyone who would like to tell th ...
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Radio Eye is a reading service for people who are blind or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Smithsonian Magazine is a weekly half-hour reading of the magazine, broadcast on Thursdays. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to blind or disabled people. B ...
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This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of disabled life, giving voice to the life and experience of people with disabilities. We cover a wide array of issues and disabilities. We are people who discuss issues we are passionate about and topics we are interested in. We show how disability is in the mind of the beholder.
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Airacast

Aira Tech Corp

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The official podcast of Aira, the visual interpreter service for people who are blind or have low vision. At Aira, we connect people, via our free app, to trained professionals who provide visual information – all on demand. Subscribe to Airacast to learn about our technology, hear the latest innovations, ways you can use the service , agent profiles, and more.
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Motus People Podcast

Motus Commercials Careers

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Discussing hot topics around monthly Health & Wellbeing themes, from mental health to fitness and everything in between.Brought to you by Motus Commercials Careers, responsible for HR and recruitment for Motus Commercials - the UK's largest independent commercial dealer group.
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The Sunflower Conversations

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

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The Sunflower Conversations are where we explore hidden disabilities through the prism of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. In a world where it can be hard to feel like your story matters, we want to give you a space to share your experience. Whether you or someone you care about wears the Sunflower lanyard, we hope that by giving voice to these experiences, we can empower others and encourage more people to support people with invisible disabilities.
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The Dark Room

Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley

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Two legally blind cinephiles discuss movies and the wonders of entertainment while giving listeners a better understanding of how people with low vision experience the world.
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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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You First is a bi-weekly interview-based podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Maddie Crowley. In each episode, we delve into issues of national and global importance to people with disabilities, such as accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, voting, and much more. Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.
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Ending the stigma of invisible disabilities, chronic illness, conditions and diseases one story at a time. This podcast exists to elevate voices, educate others, and encourage people to get curious. To end the stigma, we share openly, vulnerably, and intentionally. Host Tim Reitsma invites guests to share what they live with publically to break down stigmas. Stigmas of shame and fear. Stigmas of "being different" when we are all normal. Every week we unpack a story to educate, encourage, emp ...
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AnthroPod

Society for Cultural Anthropology

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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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CripChat Australia

Australian Disability Ltd

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cripchatau/subscribe CripChat Australia is produced and delivered by Australian Disability​, it aims to educate, entertain and inform the community how they can help us create a more accessible and inclusive society for people with disabilities, their friends, and family. Hosted by Jonathan Shar, David Daoud, Ibby Dee and Quang Nguyen We're for a Fair, Dignified and Equal Society for All People with Disabilities
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Amplifying the disability voice one story at a time. Did you know nearly one out of five people have a disability? ​ The Blaisin’ Access spodcast is a daily show highlights disability issues, programs/services, and showing disabled people can succeed in an able-bodied world. ​ The host, Blaise Bryant, has been completely blind since birth. He has defeated the social stereotype by achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, working full-time, and an active disability rights activist in t ...
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Black Feathers

Crystal Hernandez

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Black Feathers Podcast host Crystal Hernandez, Psy.D., MBA, discusses disability-related topics of interest to Tribal communities through data, storytelling, and innovative content. With this podcast, we embrace diversity, equity, and honor within our vast Tribal Nations. We will also be providing additional resources related to these topics to our audience and welcome everyone to join the conversation. Image Description: Black Feathers Logo, a blue circle surrounded by black feathers crosse ...
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The Ledger Actors Workshop (LAW), a part of the Audible Local Ledger (AudibleLocalLedger.org) non-profit reading service, presents various public domain readings of suspense, comedy and drama to people who are Blind or Print disabled.
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Performance Artist Sally Greenhouse survived a catastrophic car accident that left her with a broken neck and spinal cord injury. "Secret Lives of the Disabled" is a podcast that has as its focus individuals who become disabled in America due to accidents, chronic illnesses and debilitating pain often plunging them into poverty, housing insecurity and extreme isolation while rendering them as expendable Americans. This podcast features guests from every profession addressing the consequences ...
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First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading. That’s where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in! Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodiversity.
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This podcast explores the issues which impact those with disabilities, sensory needs, autism, and mental health. We follow the achievements of those using Surrey Choices services. Surrey Choices provides support services to improve the independence, confidence and life skills of people with a range of disabilities and support needs, whatever their age, in their local community. https://www.surreychoices.com/ Choices Waves is a vocational project within Surrey Choices, making radio shows and ...
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Radio Eye is a reading service for people who are blind or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Shopper's Guide is a half-hour reading of local drug and discount store ads, broadcast on Tuesdays. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to blind or disabled p ...
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Radio Eye is a reading service for people who are blind or have other disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Woman's World is a weekly half-hour reading of women's magazine, including O, Real Simple, Southern Living, and more. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to b ...
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Women's Health is a program designed for women using information from periodicals, magazines, and other printed material. This is produced by Radio Eye under the Chafee Amendment to the Copyright Act which states that authorized entities that are governmental or nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to provide copyrighted works in specialized formats to blind or disabled people. By continuing to listen, you verify you have an eligible print-reading disability.
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Special Chronicles Podcast

Special Chronicles Network

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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider’s perspective. “PodmanDan” is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.
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Eh Sayers

Statistics Canada

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Listen to the Eh Sayers podcast to meet the people behind the data and explore the stories behind the numbers. Join us as we meet with experts from Statistics Canada and from across the nation to ask and answer the questions that matter to Canadians.
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Send us a text Can a volunteer truly transform the experience of individuals with disabilities in a church setting? On this week's episode of Indispensable People, join me, Tracie Corll, as we uncover the powerful impact of "navigators" in disability ministry. These dedicated volunteers act as guides, fostering an inclusive and empowering environme…
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Are you feeling ignored by the presidential candidates? Chances are you're not alone. Blaise talks about a Rutgers University report showing just how much of an issue this is and why it's a systemic reality which needs to be changed. What do you think? Let Blaise know, subscribe, rate/review, and get in touch on Facebook/X @blaisinshows. https://ab…
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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/2024%20KesslerFoundation-Summer-Brainstorm_Look%20Closer.%20My%20Brain%20Injury%20Is%20Invisible-V2-TRANSCRIPT.pdfStacia Bissell, MEd, shares an inspiring story of overcoming the challenges of her traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained 13 years ago. In her presentation…
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The eye care support pathway is a framework developed by the RNIB and partners from across the sight loss sector. It aims to support people through the various stages of sight loss by helping them to understand those stages and signposting them to sources of assistance to navigate through each one. Rob Cooper, Director of Strategic Engagement at RN…
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Over the past five years, Elliot Caswell has let the BBC follow him as he searched for his first job after leaving college, but so far he’s faced nothing but barriers. That frustration has coincided with the publication of a House of Lords report into how the transition from education to work could be improved for young disabled people. Stephen Vee…
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“Accessibility isn’t just a feature; it’s a necessity for truly inclusive spaces.” Rachel Lowenstein, Founder and Culture Expert at Rachel Lowenstein Consulting and Divergent Convergent, joins Lily Newton and Erin Hawley on the show. Rachel talks about why neuro-inclusion is a crucial part of workplace accessibility and how her work with Divergent …
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Blaise is back from vacation! Today he shares information about a rally happening at Uber and Lyft headquarters in San Francisco because guide dog handlers are frequently denied access simply because they have a dog. Can't make the rally? Contact your Congressional representative and Senators today! https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-r…
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Amanda Jones never set out to be an activist. As an award-winning librarian and educator in her small Louisiana hometown, she had sought to shape the minds of and inspire the love of reading in her students. But when the book bans sweeping our nation came to her front door, she realized the importance of using her position and privilege to speak ou…
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In this episode, Robert Jackson, a Black man with multiple disabilities who works for the NJ Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities. Robert shares advice on advocacy, employment supports, and programs like SAME and Schedule A, which promote inclusive hiring for people with disabilities. Contact Robert at rtjakson@yahoo.…
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Jack Pabich is a Quality Assurance Support Analyst who found his current job through an autism employment program run by CAI Neurodiverse Solutions. He is responsible for processing requests of potential conflicts of interest, ensuring parties are correctly assigned to the location within the database, and rearranging information to improve databas…
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This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S5:P9: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Colin Bellows sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear ab…
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How much information does the voting public deserve to know about a political candidate? Is that candidate allowed to retain their privacy? These questions were raised during my recent watching of The West Wing. Support the show Join the Mailing List: Subscribe Now Apply to be a guest: Guest Application Bad Attitudes Shop: badattitudesshop.etsy.com…
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Send us a text What happens when love transcends boundaries and societal expectations? Meet Kristen and James Zoll, a married couple with Down syndrome, whose remarkable relationship is nothing short of inspirational. In this heartwarming episode of the Born Fabulous Podcast, we explore their unique living arrangement, which balances independence w…
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Richard Luke from Scope and Karen Watson from Cerebral Palsy (CP) Adult Advice Service UK joined the podcast to answer questions from the Sunflower community about CP. Cerebral Palsy develops before, during or soon after birth, and in this conversation, we discuss the fundamental issue of NHS care after childhood, leaving a gaping void in ongoing s…
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In this episode, Octavia Nash is a NJ Black I/DD Consortium member and an Instructional Designer at Rowan University. As a mother of a son with a disability, she shares her journey from seeking resources as a young mother to advocating for other families. Show notes include the Apgar score, Early Intervention services, and the SPAN Parent Advocacy …
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In this episode, Keena Fitzhugh, cultural liaison for the NJ Council for Developmental Disabilities and mother of a daughter with a disability, shares her journey. She discusses early intervention, family support services, guardianship alternatives, and advocacy resources. Keena advises parents to stay connected, document everything, seek community…
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In this episode, Atonia Green Worley, mother of an adult son with a disability, shares her experiences and resources for families navigating disability services. She highlights the importance of early intervention, IEPs, advocacy through organizations like Autism NJ, and programs such as Mom2Mom for emotional support. Atonia emphasizes the need for…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how simple adjustments can transform a church experience for individuals with disabilities? Join us on Indispensable People’s new season as we embark on a heartfelt journey to understand and include people with disabilities in our church communities. From sharing personal stories like my son Noah's experience w…
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There are few things as intense as an inpatient stay with your child. The pressure is on, the anxiety is at an all-time high, and the hypervigilance is ever present. And honestly? It doesn’t even matter if it’s a planned observation or an emergency situation, it’s still so stressful. In this episode, I talk through the whole experience of hospital …
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Send us a text Summary: Imagine struggling with your health for over a decade, visiting doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed as dramatic or told that it’s all in your head. That was Kenzie Vath’s reality before she finally received a diagnosis of Lyme disease at the age of 18—after suffering for 10 years. In today’s episode, Kenzie shares her …
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Send us a text Brianne takes a solo dump! Brianne talks about some core concepts and tips to keep in mind, when you're an AuDHDer trying to build a routine. AuDHD brains need both predictability and novelty- they need structure while not having too many demands. How tf are you supposed to balance what both neurotypes need? Brianne shares some tips …
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What is grace and how can it change your life? In this installment of Joni Eareckson Tada’s “Heart of the Founder” series, Joni shares how grace has flowed through her life in a transformational way. When Joni broke her neck in a diving accident and became paralyzed at age 17, she discovered grace like never before—as light piercing through the dar…
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WE WANT SUGGESTIONS. Send Some! Ever wonder what it takes to revolutionize an industry and change lives for the better? Ralph Braun, the visionary behind BraunAbility, did just that. Join us as we explore his incredible journey and lasting legacy in the world of mobility solutions. From adaptive vehicles like our own customized 2022 Chrysler Pacifi…
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Teen drama Heartstopper has gained a huge following on Netflix and the third series, which has just dropped, is no different. This time the love story between Nick and Charlie comes with the added complexity of Charlie’s eating disorder. It’s a challenge many LGBTQ+ people face. According to the charity Just Like Us, 20% of young LGBTQ+ teenagers e…
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We headed across the pond again, (virtually) to hang out with Elaine, Lesta and Shivaangee AKA SoundScribe. We discuss their origin story, AD philosophy, representation from the global majority, audio description as art and more. Hopefully this edited version of our conversation captures the fun we had... at least I know I enjoyed our time together…
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It's now two years since the publication of "The Unseen" - a report exploring domestic abuse experienced by blind and visually impaired people. Now Extant, a group of visually impaired performing artists, has adapted the report into an audio drama, and a short tour of the production starts on the 16th of October in Wolverhampton. Extant members, Be…
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"The journey of self-acceptance is ongoing and deeply personal." Jennifer Gasner, author of *My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis*, shares her journey of self-acceptance and understanding of her own identity. She explores the importance of supportive workplaces, the power of tell your own story, and addressing misconceptions abou…
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**Find Lois’s music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/5FoQ00woRkMAtb7j3EZJWa?si=bgviicb8SGu78Srva8JAUg&nd=1 In today’s episode, Lois speaks with visual artist Aerin Dyason, the youngest guest to feature on the show so far. Aerin was diagnosed with retinal dystrophy as a young child. Aerin describes the challenges she faced as a partially…
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CripChat Australia is produced and delivered by Australian Disability​, it aims to educate, entertain and inform the community how they can help us create a more accessible and inclusive society for people with disabilities, their friends, and family.Hosted by Jonathan Shar, David Daoud, Ibby Dee with special guest Mark Pietsch Your weekly podcast …
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Jason Schreier is a games reporter for Bloomberg, best known for his extensive reporting on the volatile reality of AAA game development. On today's episode we'll be talking about his latest book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, And Future of Blizzard Entertainment and the frankly horrifying number of interviews he needed to complete over the course of …
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with MacArthur “Genius Prize” winning historian Pamela Long about her long career writing about the history of ancient and Medieval technologies. The pair use Long’s forthcoming book, Technology in Mediterranean and European Lands, 600-1600 (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025), as a launching point but also cover her pr…
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This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S5:P8: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador John Gionfriddo sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear …
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Of all the places to be inaccessible, how are medical offices at the top of the list? 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: ko-fi.com/badattitudespod Email badattitudespod@gmail.com Follow @badattitudespod on Instagram, Facebook, an…
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Send us a text What if living independently with a disability didn't just mean surviving, but thriving? Meet James Zoll and Kristen Ruppel Zoll, a remarkable couple both living with Down syndrome, as they share their story of love, independence, and teamwork. Joined by their dedicated Home Health Aid, Lynn Metzger, discover how James and Kristen ha…
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