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Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.
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Scewo- Everywhere you want to go! from 2022-01-14T09:00
Happy New Year listeners! This year we wanted to start the year off with some high-tech equipment. I sat down with Natalie Rotschi, Communications & PR Manager to find out about the ...
Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 2 from 2021-12-17T09:00
In part 2 of my interview with Doug Goist, we talk about the mission of National Industries for the Blind and how the pandemic has shifted employer's mindset of disabled persons working fr...
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Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 1 from 2021-12-10T09:00
Doug Goist wasn't born blind, however during his high school days, while playing sports he started to see it fading away. Listen in as I sit down with Doug and talk about his journey throug...
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Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria from 2021-11-26T09:00
Tiffany always knew she was different but is always full of joy despite her physical challenges. When she became a teenager, she discovered just how unique she truly was. Through testing, she, ...
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Exploring Accessibility Excellence with PA Museums and Historical Sites from 2021-11-12T09:00
Shelly sits down with Project Manager, Jenny Angell to discuss the two year long project that the Pa Museums and Historical Sites have undertaken to identify what changes they can make to create...
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Allies&Obstacles- Building Social and Cultural Capital from 2021-10-22T09:00
This week, Disability Talks sits down with the authors of Allies & Obstacles to discuss the importance of advocacy and collaboration for persons with disabilities. This process sho...
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Billy Footwear talks independent success for National Disability Employement Awareness Month from 2021-10-13T13:00
Co-founder of Billy Footwear, Billy Price, joins us for a special episode to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and independent entrepreneurship. Join us to discover how B...
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Dwarfism Awareness with Sofiya Cheyenne&Nic Novicki from 2021-10-08T09:00
There are 200 types of Dwarfism in the world, Sofiya, Nic and their spouses ironically all have different forms and share with us their challenges as new parents and their extensive body of work...
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The Inclusive Public Space (IPS) Team is Making a Worldwide Difference from 2021-09-24T09:00
Are you a person with a disability, mobility challenges, use a stroller, or walker? Than listen in to find out this accessibility project is looking at accessibility across five countries to imp...
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Jake Schrom Para Powerlifts to New Heights at Tokyo 2020 from 2021-09-17T11:00
On this week's episode of DisaAbilityTalks, we sit down with Tokyo 2020 Para Powerlifter of Team USA, Jake Schrom! He discusses his incredible journey to the 2020 Games, finding a proper w...
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Stigmas of Lupus w/ Robert Reinhart&Sara Bentley from 2021-09-10T09:00
Robert J. Reinhart, PE, Vice President of Biller Reinhart Engineering Group and Sara Bentley, National Walk Manager for the Lupus Foundation, sit down with our host, Shelly Houser, on a new epis...
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Jessica Cox - First Armless Pilot from 2021-08-26T09:00
Prepare to be inspired.
Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot, has flown onto our latest episode of DisAbility Talks! She breaks down her journey to the cockpit and her desire to become...
Oliver Lam-Watson - Paralympian Wheelchair Fencer from 2021-08-20T09:00
Great Britain Wheelchair Fencer Oliver Lam-Watson features on this episode, the second episode in our double-episode coverage of the 2020 Paralympics! In this episode, Oliver and our host, Shell...
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Team USA - Going for Gold at Tokyo Paralympics from 2021-08-13T09:00
For the first time in US history, the Paralympic Games will be broadcast during daytime and prime time hours on major network channels. In this episode, our host, Shelly Houser, sits down with M...
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Liz Plank - Award-winning journalist pens articles on disability equality, masculinuty, and inclusion from 2021-07-23T09:00
Author, award-winning journalist, executive producer, and CEO, Liz Plank talks about becoming a journalist and writer despite her ADHD diagnosis. Liz, began her career working in a community cen...
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LA Rollettes -Building a Community of Empowerment and Success Through a Sisterhood of Support from 2021-07-09T09:00
After her accident in 2010, Chelsie Hill imagined a life of unlimited opportunities where women like her, with physical disabilities, could achieve their goals with great success. For Chelsie, ...
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Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back from 2021-06-25T09:00
Having a disability is never the end of the world, in fact for Bryan and Bradford Manning, it was just the beginning. Being diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at a young age built resilience and...
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Disability Pride PA- COVID Can't Stop Us from Celebrating from 2021-06-11T09:00
Every year the city of Philadelphia, PA raises the ADAPT Pride flag over city hall and celebrates all persons with disabilities. This year Vicki Landers and her team will host a 10 day virtual c...
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Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time from 2021-05-28T09:00
Collette DiVitto graduated from Clemson University with dreams of becoming a successful baker. With a degree in life skills and a passion for cookies, Collette set out to interview after interv...
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Alleles- More Than Just Prosthetic Covers from 2021-05-14T09:00
Ten years ago, Industrial designer, McCauley Warner wrote a thesis on creating prosthetic leg covers that were fashionable, protective and full of choice. Her professor argued that she would nev...
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Next Step Orlando from 2021-04-23T10:00
Amanda didn't see a life of despair after her accident but rather and opportunity to heal and connect with others just like her! With the help of her mother, Amanda opened up Next Step Orla...
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We Need Diverse Books Ensures Every Child is Represented from 2021-04-09T00:00
Every child should see themselves in the books they read. When a child can identify themselves just like the characters in their books, they become better readers. Representation is vital to eve...
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What Every New AmputeeNeeds to Know with John Hattingh from 2021-03-26T08:00
In this episode we welcome prosthetist, John Hattingh, of Prosthetic Care of Virginia to the show. With 45 years of experience, John and his team create some of the most technologically advanced...
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Equality and Authentic Representation in Hollywood with Jay Ruderman from 2021-03-12T08:00
Jay Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation, shares how he partners with studios like CBS and NBC Universal to ensure equality and authentic representation in film, television, and commercia...
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WeWALK Introduces Revolutionary Smart Cane Technology from 2021-02-26T08:00
This episode welcomes guest Jean Marc Feghali, of WeWALK, a company of out of London, England. WeWALK develops tech for the visually impaired community by the visually impaired community. Listen
"Blind Ambition"Author, Chad E. Foster, is Thriving With Change Through Life's Blind Spots from 2021-02-12T08:00
This episode features IT business heavy hitter and international motivational speaker, Chad E. Foster, who just wrote his first book, "Blind Ambition." The book is set for release on F...
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Envisioning a Life without Limits with Gail Hamilton from 2021-01-22T08:00
This episode features the bubbly personality of Gail Hamilton, a public speaker, opera singer, author, therapist, and former Miss Colorado Senior America. Shelly interviews Gail about the twists...
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All Eyes on Vision Health in 2021- Kremer Eye Center from 2021-01-08T08:00
This episode features the expertise of glaucoma and cataract surgeon Dr. Aaron Cohn of Kremer Eye Center in southeastern PA. In this eye-opening conversation, Shelly and Dr. Cohn discuss the imp...
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Jessica Ping-Wild talks Dating, Daring, and Disability from 2020-12-25T08:00
In this episode, we chat with Jessica Ping-Wild of Chicago, Illinois, a disability advocate, freelance content creator, and University of Notre Dame graduate with dual degrees in English Literat...
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David Sharif discusses A Nuero-Diverse Model of Global Citizenship, Independence, and Resilience from 2020-12-11T08:00
In this episode, Shelly interviews David Sharif, a magna cum laude graduate of Pace University, global citizen, and autism advocate. His political science background and love of world travel hav...
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Showcasing Disability with RespectAbility from 2020-11-27T08:00
In this episode, Shelly interviews Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, President of RespectAbility, a nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities so people with disabilities can ful...
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Adapting Adapted Fitness for COVID-19 from 2020-11-13T08:00
Join us for a deep dive into the world of adapted fitness with Jeff McGinnis and Judy Morrison of the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports in Philadelphia. Their mostly volunteer-driven organi...
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Zakiya Mabery -Change Maker through Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Employment from 2020-10-23T08:00
Join us for an enlightening interview with special guest Zakiya Mabery of Washington, D.C. She's an international speaker, LinkedIn influencer, and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate ...
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Advocacy Campaign to Empower Voters with Disabilities in 2020 from 2020-10-09T12:00
In this episode, host Shelly Houser and Abilities in Motion's Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, share valuable voting information for voters ahead of the November general election. Thi...
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Designing Sleek and Accessible Interiors with Blue Copper Design from 2020-09-11T08:00
In this episode we interview Maegan Blau of Blue Copper Design, an interior design company that specializes in adaptive designs for everyday spaces. Maegan talks us through her design process, i...
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"Pass the Mic"Special Edition: Moving from Autism “Awareness” to “Acceptance” from 2020-03-31T08:00
In this special edition of Disability Talks, host Shelly Houser passes the mic off to Executive Director Stephanie Quigley as she interviews Genine Bashore and her son Jake, who has autism. Apri...
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Happy Birthday, ADA! Celebrating 30 Years of Advocacy and Opportunity for People with Disabilities from 2020-02-13T16:00
Happy 30th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This life-changing act was borne out of the Independent Living Movement, which challenged the idea that people with disabilities shoul...
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Happy Birthday, ADA! Celebrating 30 Years of Advocacy and Opportunity for People with Disabilities from 2020-02-13T16:00
Happy 30th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This life-changing act was borne out of the Independent Living Movement, which challenged the idea that people with disabilities shoul...
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Happy Birthday, ADA! Celebrating 30 Years of Advocacy and Opportunity for People with Disabilities from 2020-02-13T16:00
Happy 30th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This life-changing act was borne out of the Independent Living Movement, which challenged the idea that people with disabilities shoul...
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