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Boldly Challenging Ableism exposes ableism and dismantles myths that marginalize people with disabilities. Host Katrina Simons uses her life-long disability and her experiences in advocacy at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration to boldly, irreverently go where everyone has gone before — to issues like employment, housing, justice, education and culture — but she brings along enough humor and an approachable style that you’ll be thinking anew about what community inclusion really means.
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Starting off season two, Katrina chats with her friend Haley Brunelle about her journey as a “medical mom” to her incredible eight-year-old son, Felix. They dive into the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), the daily hurdles of navigating healthcare systems, and why Haley is so passionate about giving Felix the best shot at…
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S2 E1: Raising Team Felix with Haley Brunelle and the Magic of AAC first appeared on AM 950.
Michael Sack talks to us about his work with the city of Minneapolis in getting and keeping the community accessible. Then a conversation with disability advocate Ed Bartz.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E18: Michael Sack on Keeping the Twin Cities Accessible and Disability Advocate Ed Bartz first appeared on AM 950.
On this episode of Boldly Challenging Ableism, host Katrina Simons speaks with artist and self-advocate Thomas Robinson. Thomas shares his journey as a leader in disability advocacy and how art plays a role in amplifying his voice. Their conversation highlights the power of self-advocacy and the importance of challenging ableism in everyday life.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E17: Artist and Self-Advocate Thomas Robinson first appeared on AM 950.
Renata Ticha is a research associate at the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. Renata talks with Katrina about her research work around transitioning to adult services from the pediatric space.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E16: Renata Ticha, Research Associate, ICI at the U of MN first appeared on AM 950.
Episode Description: BJ Stasio, Advocate for the New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities. Activist BJ talks to us about his life of advocacy work- and about being a rebel.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E15: Rebelling Against Ableism w/ BJ Stasio first appeared on AM 950.
Amy Hewitt joins us to discuss the direct support care crisis and why it’s an “everyone” problem.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E14: Amy Hewitt, Director, Institute on Community Integration first appeared on AM 950.
This episode originally aired June 15, 2025: Host Katrina Simons is joined by Brian Begin for a conversation about Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act—a provision that allows employers to pay subminimum wages to workers with disabilities under specific federal certification. Brian breaks down how this law impacts workers today and shares insight…
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E13 (Encore): Brian Begin on Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities first appeared on AM 950.
Katrina is joined by Jen Sommerness, a research associate at the TIES Center at the Institute on Community Integration. She discusses ableism in schools and making education meaningful for every student.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E12: Jen Sommerness on Ableism in Education first appeared on AM 950.
Katherine McLaughlin joins us to talk about sex and disability. She also shares why involving people living with disabilities in Sex Education is important.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E11: Katherine McLaughlin, Founder and CEO, Elevatus Training first appeared on AM 950.
Jake Hamilton joins Katrina to talk about his family, growing up, what he does for work and what he does in his leisure time.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E10: Jake Hamilton first appeared on AM 950.
Nikki Villavicencio, Disability Culture and Leadership Specialist, Advocating Change Together. Activist and City Council member Nikki talks about what it’s like living with a disability as a parent and how she’s raising her child. Nick Wilke from MCIL joins us as guest co-host.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E9: Parenting and Confronting Ableism w/ Nikki Villavicencio first appeared on AM 950.
Katrina is joined by Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. Chris talks with Katrina about limitations around disability and money. We also talk a little bit about working when you live with a disability.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E8: Chris Farrell on Disability, Employment and Money first appeared on AM 950.
Kathy joins us to continue our discussion on Ableism in systems meant to help and protect people living with disabilities.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E7: Part 2 of Kathy Ware on How Systems and Disabilities Interact first appeared on AM 950.
Kathy Ware introduces us to herself and her adult child. Kathy and Katrina talk about how systems and disabilities interact- for good and for NOT so good. This is the first part of a two part series.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E6: Part 1 of Kathy Ware on How Systems and Disabilities Interact first appeared on AM 950.
Katrina is joined by Matt McClean who talks about identity and the intersectionality of living as a disabled transgender man. We talk a little bit about the fears that trans people must contend with during these difficult times.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E5: Matt McClean on Living as a Disabled Transgender Man first appeared on AM 950.
Mary Hauff, Director, Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium, Institute on Community Integration, and Dupree Edwards, Lead State Advisor on Systems Change, Institute on Community Integration. Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium director Mary Hauff and Lead State Advisor on Systems Change Dupree Edwards talk about the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and the importance of being…
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E3: Inclusive Learning Beyond High School w/ Mary Hauff & Dupree Edwards first appeared on AM 950.
This week host Katrina Simon speaks with Graduating student Joe Carr, who shares with us his “etiquette rules.” Joe talks about his advocacy work and his plans moving forward as he finishes his transition program and life as a student living with a disability. That’s Boldly Challenging Ableism this Sunday at 2 or anytime via…
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E2: Ableism and Etiquette Rules w/ Joe Carr first appeared on AM 950.
Jillian Nelson, Policy Director, Autism Society of Minnesota. Lobbyist Jillian Nelson talks to us about her life working at the legislative level for the Autism Society of MN. She also shares what it’s like living with multiple disabilities. Nick Wilke from MCIL joins us as guest co-host.
The post Boldly Challenging Ableism – S1 E1: Lobbying for Fair Systems w/ Jillian Nelson first appeared on AM 950.
Boldy Challenging Ableism debuts on Sunday, May 18 at 2 PM!
The post Promo for Boldy Challenging Ableism first appeared on AM 950.
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