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We talked with accessibility and usability tester Kaare Dehard in this episode of #Journeys ! Our discussion includes Kaare's empowered lived experience, software accessibility, inaccessibility and much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #usability #blind #blindness #accessibility #AccessibilityTesting #UX #biases #inclusion00:00 Intro 02:30 Kaare's Journey 11:53 An Accessible Website vs. A User Friendly Website or Both 17:20 Awareness, Empathy & Legal Process 19:25 Make It Fable 26:41 Being Supportive Rather Than Punitive 30:32 A.R.I.A. (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Supportive Tools 32:50 D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Realities 38:54 Building Confidence In Accessibility 40:10 Software & Hardware 44:28 Speech Recognition Software (TOX, Mobile Speak & Dragon) 47:19 Kaare's & Contact Info LINKS ___ Kaare's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaare.dehard.7 Kaare's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaare-dehard-238119239/ Fable - https://makeitfable.com/ ARIA Accessibility: The Beginner’s Guide to Understanding How it Works - https://blog.hubspot.com/website/aria-accessibility WAYS YOU CAN HELP ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of #Journeys we talk with classroom coach, #speaker, #author and podcast host Cheri Dotterer about education, disability, neurodiversity & spirituality! Also, very joyful birthday wishes to Cheri's mother, Janet! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #education #interview #podcast #dyscalculia #dyslexia #LearningDisabilities #Neurofibromatosis #spirituality #humanity 00:00 Intro 04:04 Cheri's Journey 20:48 Intuitive Spirituality 34:02 Teaching Intuitively 42:39 A Hopeful Future For Humanity 46:56 Visual & Spatial Skills 55:19 A Difficult Family Experience 1:02:58 Explaining Spiritual Science & Understanding Our Purpose 1:09:51 Cheri's Contact Info, Books & Projects 1:17:00 Writing Automaticity, Cursive & Finding Grace LINKS ___ Cheri's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cheri.dotterer Cheri's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/ Cheri's Website - https://www.cheridotterer.com Handwriting Brain-Body DisConnect - https://www.cheridotterer.com/hwbbdbook/ WAYS YOU CAN HELP ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of #Journeys, we chat with Piper Hutson - neuroinclusion advocate, corporate art curator, art history professor and education specialist! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #ArtHistory #education #interview #podcast #autism #TBI #CognitiveShutdown #misunderstood #ableism #InternalizedAbleism #DifferentNotDeficient #gaslighting #BreakingStereotypes #DEI #IndividualizedEducationPlan 00:00 Intro 02:28 Piper & Bishop's Journey 07:36 The Challenge Of Unlearning Ableism 10:25 The Neurodiverse And Intersectionality Experiences 13:42 We All See/Hear Through Unique Lenses That Should Connect Us 16:24 Synesthesia Book Research 17:20 Learning To Not Undermine Life Experiences 20:37 Sensory Maps, Opened Resources and Creative Minds 24:39 Intuitive Connections And Physiological Safety 27:15 Investing In Inclusion And True DEI Initiatives 30:49 Assistive Teaching And Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 34:32 Inclusive Neurodiversity Programs 38:40 AI's Lack Of Neurodiverse Knowledge 42:14 Rejection & Societal Expectations in Corporate Culture 50:33 Piper's Projects, Books And Contact Info 55:06 Media Usually Has A Negative Connotation 57:13 Respectful Healthcare = More Connection & Productivity Links ___ Piper's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/piper.hutson Piper's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/piper-hutson-77829925/ Piper's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@historicallypassionatewith481 Unlearning Ableism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rd0HyZAuU Inclusive Smart Museums: Engaging Neurodiverse Audiences and Enhancing Cultural Heritage - https://amzn.to/4cjg1KI Sensemaking and Neuroaesthetics: Neuroarts and the Spectrum of Neurodiverse Experiences - https://amzn.to/4cfkePL Ways You Can Help ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of Journeys, we talk to author and Theme Park & Museum Scenting Specialist, Liam R. Findlay! #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #author #scenting #accessibility #inclusion #neurodiversity #aromatherapy #psychology #empathy #DoomTownDummies #Achalasia 00:00 Intro 02:19 Liam's Journey With AromaPrime 08:30 Not Taking Our Senses For Granted 10:58 Creative, Immersive & Accessible Attractions 14:02 Individualized Preferences, Needs & Sensory Bookmarks 17:13 Clear Inclusive Media/Event Communication 24:10 Better Experiences 27:20 Liam's Children's Book 32:04 Mistakes & Modern Innovation 35:00 Liam's Personal & AromaPrime Projects 38:02 Our Personal Experiences & Discovering What Works 42:15 Contact Liam Or The AromaPrime Team Links ___ Liam's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/liam.r.findlay Liam's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-r-findlay/ Liam's Website - https://liamrfindlay.weebly.com/ Aroma Prime's Website - https://aromaprime.com Doom Town Dummies - https://amzn.to/4a01odx Ways You Can Help ___ Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talked to individualized home healthcare nurse, Chloe Hammond! 00:00 Intro 01:53 Chloe's Journey 07:44 The Medical Model & Social Model in Healthcare 10:44 No One Is Prepared For An Ableist Society 15:12 Ridding Internalized Ableism 16:00 Business, Airlines & Accessibility 19:58 Being Misunderstood In Chaos 24:27 A More Valuable Process 25:33 Individualized Care 32:00 Stigma, Discrimination & Tokenism 39:59 Hospital/Rehab Experience 43:32 Dismissive Experiences 46:33 Forced To Choose 52:15 DNA, Chemicals, Etc. 56:29 Meet Chloe's Service Dog, Ocho LINKS Chloe's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BSStalk Chloe's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wheelienurse/ Dog A.I.D. - https://dogaid.org.uk/ Radis Community Care - https://radis.co.uk/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #ableism #nursing #podcast #interview #Journeys #EmotionalSupportDogs #tokenism #masking #accessibility --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

Description: Join us as we talk to Kristin Parker - the owner of Lots Of Dots LLC in Texas - about her #journey , #braille and inclusion. 00:00 Journeys Intros 02:35 Kristen's Journey 11:24 Worthy Purpose 18:50 What Are We Doing? 20:37 Seek An Inclusive World 23:23 Helping Others Experience The World Through Braille (Lots Of Dots) 29:50 Making A Difference By Transcriptions 31:32 Good Business Accessibility* 38:59 The Barbie Movie & ASL 42:07 Prioritizing Humanities Needs* 46:22 Gen X Reminiscing: Napster & Flip Phones 49:03 Majority Of Businesses And Human Connection 52:40 No Excuses. The Practicality Of Accessibility 58:07 Creative Innovations And Accessibility 1:07:33 Re-Shaping Cookie Cutters 1:08:52 Being Receptive And Breaking Down Barriers 1:10:32 Division Or Seclusion Was Not The Answer 1:13:34 Forced Isolation And Covid* 1:15:54 The Perfect Storm 1:27:25 Kristen's Contact Info LINKS Kristin's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristin.kepford.397 Kristin's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-parker-135600179/ More info about ASL Barbie Movie - https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/barbie-with-asl-213013684.html and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYm0plRfzsw Braille Authority Of North America - https://brailleauthority.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #accessibility #ally #braille #community #humanity #inclusivity #inclusion #blindness #Journeys #podcast #interview #stigmas #bias #accessibility #misconceptions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talked with Mark Blake, the co-founder of Joyfully Different! We discuss becoming an entrepreneur in the disability community, in a world that makes it difficult for us to succeed. LINKS Joyfully Different - https://joyfullydifferent.co/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacySubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #entrepreneurship #UK #autism #trauma #neurodiversity #masking #ADHD #advocacy #community #podcast #interview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We spoke to Melanie Dunn from the Aimee Copeland Foundation on this week's episode of #Journeys ! 00:00 Intro 01:57 Melanie's Journey 17:24 Aimee Copeland Foundation (All-Terrain Georgia) Mobility Freedom 23:18 Expansion Plans For More States - Coming Soon! 24:35 An Action Trackchair Collaboration, Opportunities & More Independence 28:07 Pursuing Adventure, Enjoy Nature 31:26 Adapting, Accommodating & Making Everyone Safe 35:13 National Parks, Disability & How To Take Part 37:57 Melanie's Upcoming Projects LINKS Aimee Copeland Foundation - https://aimeecopelandfoundation.org/ All Terrain Georgia - https://www.allterraingeorgia.org/ Action Trackchair - https://actiontrackchair.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #podcast #interview #amputee #anemia #NecrotizingFaciitis #nature #outdoors #hiking #trails #AllTerrainWheelchairs #accessibility #inclusion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we spoke with Annie Streit - the Grassroots Advocacy Manager at the United Spinal Association! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Annie's Journey 12:06 United Spinal Association & Advocacy Network 14:58 Emergency Preparedness 17:27 Meet An Advocate 19:00 Being An Advocate Emissary 19:50 Roll On Capitol Hill 22:17 Support Is Everything 24:14 Action Alerts 27:03 Creating Real Action & Showing True Empathy 31:48 Life Experience Prepares Us 36:32 Equity, Access & Availability 40:45 Care Support Working Group 44:30 Annie's Other Projects And Recap LINKS United Spinal Association - https://unitedspinal.org/ United Spinal Association Advocacy Program - https://unitedspinal.org/advocacy-program/ United Spinal Association Grassroots Advocacy Network Registration Form - https://unitedspinal.org/grassroots-advocacy-network/ United Spinal Association Working Groups - https://unitedspinal.org/working-groups/ United Spinal Association Advocacy Network Facebook Page -https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSpinalAssociationAdvocacyNetwork Annie's Website - https://annieauthorblog.com/ Links to Annie's children's books - https://annieauthorblog.com/childrens-books/ Roll On Capitol Hill - https://unitedspinal.org/roll-on-capitol-hill/ January Care Support Webinar - https://unitedspinal.org/care-support-working-group/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #Journeys #podcast #interview #SCI #SpinalCordInjury #PowerWheelchair #paralysis #teacher #advocacy #ReadyToRoll #author #speaker #nonprofit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this week's episode of #Journeys , we chatted with Solène Anglaret! We talked about #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #neurodiversity and #inclusion 00:00 Intro 02:08 Solène's Journey 05:38 Neurodivergent and Authentic Influence 11:11 The Intersectionality Of It All 21:04 Nothing About Us Without Us, Lived Experiences & Ambition 24:22 Receptive Disability Language, Wordage Empathy 44:31 Unlearning Internalized Ableism 48:03 Solène's Podcast - The Inclusion Conversation 49:34 Solène's Other Projects & Contact Info LINKS Be Beyond Borders - https://bebeyondborders.com/ Be Beyond Borders on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bebeyondborders/ Be Beyond Borders on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bebeyondborders Be Beyond Borders on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bebeyondborders Solène on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sol%C3%A8ne-anglaret-72302930/ Diversity and Ability in UK - https://diversityandability.com/ The BPD Bunch - https://www.youtube.com/@UC8SzK_BWHE56okyvV4v7ilg The Inclusion Conversation Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjUkcAG7VMGKW6gfqA346-ON3QyHDDg31 ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #interview #diversity #ADHD #entrepreneur #speaker #intersectionality #language #InternalizedAbleism --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

On today's episode of #Journeys we chatted with Julia Duff - Executive Director of The Spina Bifida Association of New York State ! We talked about #advocacy , #equity and #inclusion. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Julia's Journey 05:55 Being An Ally For Spina Bifida 10:02 Lack Of Basic Care, Support And Opportunities 13:34 Making A Difference, Illuminating Capabilities 15:46 Advocating And Caring About Access 20:04 Real Inclusion - Grace, Patience And Kindness 23:36 October Is Spina Bifida Awareness Month LINKS Spina Bifida Association of New York State - https://www.sbanys.org Strut & Stroll: Fashion For All - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p2-5UX5oQVSagWdgQgsBoQ#/registration Spina Bifida Awareness Month - https://mailchi.mp/sbanys.org/sbam2023 Dare to Dream - http://sbanys.org/ndp/arch/d2d/d2d2023/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedi Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #allies #SpinaBifida #podcast #interview #LittleWins #SBAM2023 #SBANYS #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth #RealTruth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

Today we spoke with Marjorie Aunos in an impactful episode! She talks to us about creating a more #accessible and #inclusive world, society's distorted #narratives , #InternalizedAbleism , and the struggles (and strengths!) of #parents with disabilities. 00:00 Intro 02:44 Marjorie's Journey 20:12 Access To Care In Canada 24:09 Our Children Are Much More Empathetic and Inclusive 32:52 Little Town vs. Big City 35:51 Where Discrimination Lies & Outdated Disability Laws 39:20 Adaptive Parenting With Support 41:00 Inequality Of Resources and Access 46:38 Changing Perspectives & Unlearning Internalized Ableism 51:00 When Indulgence Is Dangerous 53:51 Missing The Important Lessons In Humanity 55:32 Marjorie's book 'Mom On Wheels' And A TED Talk LINKS Marjorie's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-aunos-a19a34159/ Marjorie's Website - https://rollfwd.com/ Marjorie's Books - https://rollfwd.com/books/ Marjorie's TEDx talk - https://youtube.com/watch?v=XeYYVz_PH30 Marjorie on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/c/MarjorieAunos Mom On Wheels - https://ingeniumbooks.com/as3o The Parenting Done Differently podcast - https://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/introduction-to-parenting-done-differently-parents-with-disabilities/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacy #SCI #paraplegic #montreal #Canada #parenting #psychology #Journeys #podcast #discussion #IntellectualDisabilities #biases #advocacy #empathy #accessibility #NewPerspective #misconceptions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We had a great discussion with Puneet Singhal about his #advocacy initiatives and the challenges he faces doing this work in #India. 00:00 Intro 02:33 Puneet's Journey 06:11 Common Souls, Common Goals 10:00 Resources, Communication & Equal Access 15:22 Complicated Dynamics 16:20 Generational Internalization 18:38 Global Advocacy Network 21:17 Redefining Harmful Narratives And Perceptions 24:04 Building Change And Confidence For A Brighter Future 25:11 A Moral And Ethical Purpose 28:03 A Time To Enjoy Life And Belonging 30:47 Changing Our Focus As A Global Society 37:05 A Confusing Technology Right Now 41:17 Preparing For The Unknown 45:27 Billion Strong 47:41 Solutions In Advocacy LINKS MIT Solve - https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/learning-for-civic-action-challenge/solutions/76366 Billion Strong www.billion-strong.org Global Network of Young Persons with Disabilities - https://gnypwd.org/ SSStart - https://ssstart.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #dyslexia #stammer #NewPerspective #equality #GenerationalInternaliaztion #accessibility #intentions #values #impact #humanity #tokenism #CommonSoulsCommonGoals #podcast #interview --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We had a great chat with Samantha Maxwell and her publisher Allan Longshadow about inclusion, accessibility and barriers faced by people with disabilities. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Samantha's Journey 08:10 Changing Perceptions Together 09:53 Samantha's Book "CP Isn't Me" 11:53 Where Experience And Advocacy Meet Respectfully 14:37 A Collective Journey 15:30 Employers And Disability 21:20 A Very Misguided Hierarchy 23:50 Ethical Representation 25:12 Positive Discussions, Mostly Positive Reponses 27:17 Interesting And Valuable Connections 29:02 Samantha's Upcoming Book 31:49 Advocating Through Resistance With Resilience 36:25 Normalizing Disability In A New Way 41:57 Disability Research 44:30 Relative Equality 45:43 Recap LINKS: CP Isn't Me: https://amzn.to/3PDbUP8 CP Isn't Me Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089898101346 ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accessiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #cpisntme #author #CP #CerebralPalsy #accessibility #equity #employment #barriers #stigmas --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

On this episode of Journeys we talk with advocate, author and caregiver George D. Williams about caring for his autistic son, his books and much more!   00:00   Intro 01:46   George and Nathan's Journey 07:46   Addressing Needs Fairly 13:40   Media's Harmful Portrayal Of Disabilities 16:20   Nathan's Misunderstood Communication and Trying To Help Others Understand 19:00   Tackling Difficult Issues With Research and Discussions 21:57   Addressing Toxic Cycles Through Advocacy And Education  25:31   Comforts, Patience And Determination 26:38   Promote Unity Rather Than Division 28:20   Humanity Has Forgotten Who We Are 33:01   The Hero Complex 34:04   George's Books on Autism 40:28   Positive Analogies 43:02   George's Speaking Engagements On Autism 44:45   Don't Get Caught Up In Terminology 47:22   Communication Is So Important 51:24   Embracing Autism 55:36   Masking Is Not A New Concept 58:40   George's E-book And Audio Book   LINKS: Who Will Care For Them - https://amzn.to/3ZoZij6 Mount Up With Wings - https://amzn.to/3Lxf7hV Misdiagnosed And Misunderstood - https://amzn.to/48kAg90   ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com   ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe   ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia   #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #diversity #inclusion #autism #parenting #advocacy #author #stigmas #humanity #NoMoreIsms #allies #BuildingABetterWorld  #inclusion #shame #masking   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

Join us as we talk with Nicole Smith about her parenting journey as a caregiver for her daughter. We discussed navigating the medical system as a parent of a child with a disability. We talked about society’s prejudices in general and much more! 00:00 Intro 02:14 Nicole's Journey 13:00 Lessons We Are Missing 15:58 The Joy & Honor Of Raising A Child With A Disability 19:24 Teaching And Learning 21:24 Cultures Create Disparities And Value With Hierarchy 27:17 Advocating For Their Needs 32:00 An Opportunity To Thrive 33:12 Aging Out Of The Support Within The School System 34:58 Person-centric Instead Of Program-centric Approach 39:00 Cosette's Beach Experience And Encouraging Her Individuality 41:44 Setting Kids Up To Be Their Best - Despite Differences or Abilities 43:52 Explaining A System That Is Toxic 48:07 Follow The Money 52:25 Trusting And Following Your Instincts 54:30 Discerning Who Respects Our Value 1:01:05 Human Rights & Dignity Defense 1:03:11 Pro Dignity, No Doubt Podcast 1:05:50 Honest Stories Bring Humanity, Encouragement & Love 1:06:11 Outdated Terms And Funny Memories 1:08:39 Technological Advancements And Communication 1:17:15 Resources For A Better Tomorrow LINKS: Nicole on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NicoleMYSmith Nicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolemysmith/ Pro Dignity, No Doubt Podcast - https://www.dignitydefense.org/pro-dignity-no-doubt Dignity Defense - https://www.dignitydefense.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #parenting #CP #CerebralPalsy #DignityDefense #nonprofit #podcast #interview #humanity #labels #equality #accessibility #advocacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We had a great discussion with Simon Manda - Editor of ThisABILITY newspaper. He share some insights us and news about the disability community in South Africa! 00:00 Intro 02:19 Simon's Journey 03:35 ThisABILITY Newspaper Is Born! 05:37 Growth & Economic Impact 09:25 Media Representation & FAME Week 15:42 Progressive Inclusion Realities 20:00 South African Tokenism Is Called Fronting 22:53 Intersectionality Of Us All & Advocating For A Better Future 28:28 Seeing The Possibilities And Making A Difference 32:02 Collaborative Creativity Networks 35:46 Impactful Laws Of Worldwide Equality & Equity 43:47 Issues of Poverty, Education & Affordability Disparities 49:12 Pay It Forward Mentality 59:03 Positive Initiatives Lead To Positive Impact 1:01:38 AccessAbilities Of Dubai 1:04:30 A Collective Advocacy Hope LINKS: ThisAbility's website: https://www.thisability.co.za/ AccessAbility's website: https://accessabilitiesexpo.com/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #ThisAbility #SouthAfrica #OnlineNewspaper #founder #NonProfit #PositiveNarratives #empowerment #inclusion #equity #podcast #interview #Journeys #JoinHands #PeopleOfDetermination --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We talked to Lya Badgley about her book The Foreigner's Confession! Contribute to the conversation by leaving a comment. 00:00 Intro 02:18 Lya's Journey 13:52 An Outlet of Hope and Encouragement 16:54 The Influence Of Media 18:00 Generational Biases 21:04 Blessings In Disguise 26:21 Ability, Disability And Redefining Terms 31:12 Language Shows Us Who We Are And Teaches Us Who We Have Been 32:57 Handicapped History 34:27 Language And Expression Is Very Powerful 38:50 Lya's New Book: The Foreigner’s Confession 42:27 Coming Out Soon: The Worth Of A Ruby 42:58 Conflict Zones and Trauma 43:42 Ableism, Racism, Sexism, Etc. 47:14 Opportunities And Unapologetic Dialog 48:12 Seeing The Gifts Through Pain LINKS: Lya's website: http://www.lyabadgley.com/ Foreigner's Confession: https://lyabadgley.com/the-foreigners-confession.html Lya's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/lyabadgleyauthor Lya's Instagram page: http://www.instagram.com/lyabadgleyauthor ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #podcast #interview #humanity #MS #MultipleSclerosis #writer #author #TheForeignersConfession --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

Listen to the great conversation that Krystal and I had with Adam David Jones who's doing some great work to make the world safer for everyone! 00:00 Intro 02:19 Adam's Journey 13:57 A Solution To Protect 16:45 Cutting Through Biases 19:57 AI Arguments & Self Regulation 21:27 Discerning Who Will Use AI In Positive Ways For All Of Humanity 23:21 AI And Emergency Services 24:00 Zeer Safe 27:31 Disability & Entrepreneurship 31:25 Community With Synchronicity 32:30 Building Our Own Opportunities 38:38 When Preparation Meets Opportunity Through Acting 41:37 Adam/Zeer Website & Contact Info 44:42 Building Connections, Finding Honest Investors 47:21 Encourage. Educate. Empower! LINKS: Adam's Website: https://www.adamdavidjones.com Zeer Safe's Website: https://www.zeersafe.com Brandon's Project: https://xrnavigation.io/ Remarkable: https://remarkable.org/ 2gether International: https://www.2gether-international.org/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #technology #justice #actor #entrepreneur #TBI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

This is Part 2 - a continuation of the discussion we started with Sheldon Lewis. In this part, we talk more accessibility and the work he's doing with accessiBe! 01:44 Finding Your Circle Of Support 05:14 A World Of Honest Inclusion 08:36 Accessibe's Mission And Valuable Inclusivity Resources 15:19 Accessibe's Non-Profit Partnership Program 16:06 A Reason To Have Hope! 17:39 Accessibe's Products and Services Going Forward- The Roadmap 26:04 Adapting To Circumstances And Being Inspirational LINKS: Link to Part 1: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/d1exBfCu8Ab Sheldon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/websiteaccessibilityfornpo accessiBe's website: https://accessibe.com/ accessiBe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@accessiBe accessiBe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accessibe ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELP Buy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Want to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up for PodMatch at https://podmatch.com/signup/m4gadvocacymedia or email us at accounts@marked4glory.com ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gcommunity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/m4gadvocacy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #accessibility #inclusion #blindandlowvision #Montreal #choroideremia #accessibe #inclusiontechnology --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support