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In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encouraging, educating and empowering to people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and collaborating to help build inclusive cultures. Together we can all make a difference! 00:00   Intro02:05   Anna's Journey25:16   Sick Care System & Nutrition31:31   Positive Mindsets33:42   Unhealthy Emotional Coping40:16   Psychological Gaslighting & How To Know It's Happening47:44   Neuroplasticity49:30   Cinema Therapy & Opportunities For Growth53:20   Honoring Limitations57:57   Culture Differences, Curiosity  & Awareness1:04:38   Medications & Drug Intolerance1:10:47   Medical Gaslighting LINKS___Anna's Healthy Habit Hacks 30+ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136414810663650Anna's Website - https://www.healthgoalvictories.com/Anna's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.mcilwain/Health Goal Victories Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550571783985Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_mcilwainchwc/Health Goal Victories YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@HealthCoachMinutesAnna's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-mcilwain-6b9a88285/ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia  #nutrition #health #nursing #asthma #InvisibleDisabilities #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #habits #addiction #PsychologicalSafety #neuroplasticity #RealisticGoals #mindfulness #GlobalCommunity #SickCare #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talk with Nellie Galindo about how she's helping by advocating for people with disabilities as an accessible sexual health educator and starting her own sexual health consulting company. 00:00       Intro 01:57        Nellie's Journey 22:24        Inclusivity = Productivity 24:24        Forward Thinkers 28:22        Our Natural Way, Well Being & Therapy 39:13         Teaching Sex Education & Disability 1:03:11      Social Media & Community 1:07:46      Nellie's Upcoming Projects, BeSpoke Trainings & More 1:09:38      Nellie's Contact Info ___ LINKS Nellie's Website - https://www.AccessibleSexualHealth.Com/ Nellie's Facebook - https://www.Facebook.Com/ASHLLC Nellie's Instagram - https://www.Instagram.Com/accessiblesexualhealth/ Nellie's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/nellie-galindo-msw-msph-45410068/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #CEO #Founder #DisabilityRights #AccessibleSexualHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #Masking #Neurodivergence #IndependentLiving #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talk with #writer, #advocate and TBI survivor Brason Lee about his journey, disclosing a disability, psychological safety, his essays and other encouraging work! 00:00 Intro 02:01 Brason's Journey 06:25 Excelling With Perseverance 12:56 Choosing When To Disclose 16:57 Reflections Of A Pediatric Survivor Of A TBI: 42 Years Later 18:27 Sharing Hope And Joy 20:03 Difficulties Are Not Deficits 27:12 New Perspectives 33:30 Psychological Safety, Work & Internships 42:09 Limited Rehabilitation Time 46:50 Memoir: Without A Helmet 51:02 Brason's Contact Info #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #TBI #ABI #BrainInjury #LearningDisabilites #stigmas #therapy #DifficultiesAreNotDeficits #DisabilityDisclosure #Journeys #podcast #interview #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident _______ Links: Difficulties Are Not Deficits - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X24003124?dgcid=author Reflections of a Pediatric Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury: 42 Years Later - https://www.JAHOnline.Org/article/S1054-139X(22)01044-8/fulltext Brain Injury Connector Podcast - https://biamdpodcast.libsyn.com/ Brason's Website - https://www.BrasonLee.Com/ Brason's Email - brason.lee.msw.ms@gmail.com ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we'll talk with #advocate and #consultant Constance "Addie" Ray about how she's helping change policy to make the world more #accessible and #inclusive and the ways you can be inclusive too. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Constance's Journey 13:37 Accessible Housing, Business & Access For All 20:55 Partners & Policy Making Program 25:26 Striving For Equality & Accessibility 30:06 Economics, Disability, Myths & Truths 33:19 Unnecessary Policies & Pain 40:36 Diagnostic Requirements & Misinformation 53:09 D.E.I. Pushback & Ignoring The Issues 1:08:09 We Are A Democracy 1:12:19 Strides And Paces Project #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #AccessForAll #CP #CerebralPalsy #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #Alabama #MedicalInsurance #DEI #DisabilityDiscrimination #AccessibleHousing #AccessibleBusiness #support #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ LINKS Access For All Website - https://AccessForAllLlc.Com/ Strides & Paces Podcast - https://www.YouTube.com/@AccessForAllStridesAndPaces Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/AccessForAllADA LinkedIn Page - https://www.LinkedIn.Com/in/constance-ray-23129a232/ Instagram Page - https://www.Instagram.Com/Addie_AccessForAll/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we'll talk to Disability Equity and Justice #advocate Areta Guthrey about her journey with Bipolar disorder, D.E.I., the legal system, the discrimination and biases faced by much of the disability community... #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #equity #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #InvisibleDisability #DemandAvoidance #Bipolar #inclusion #ADA #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #masking #DisabilityDiscrimination #TetralogyOfFallot 00:00 Intro 02:00 Areta's Journey 25:03 Disclosure Choices & Discrimination 35:43 Prison Pipeline, Accommodations & Law 46:12 Business & Access 50:22 A Future Where Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Are Truly Implemented 57:42 Civil Rights, False Progress & New Perspectives 1:04:35 D.E.I., Advocacy & Law Identification 1:13:02 Star Trek & Our Purpose 1:19:44 Unifying Intersectionalities 1:29:20 Psychological Judo 1:31:17 Areta's Website, Projects & Contact Info ___ LINKS Disability Information Network Website - https://DisabInfo.Net/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision 00:00 Intro 02:43 Gordon's Journey 21:27 The Value Of Supportive People 27:34 Prime Minister Of The U.K.'s Attack On Disability 30:51 Ableism 33:17 The Documentary, Intrusive Thoughts 35:37 When Know Better, Do Better 43:17 Divisive Titles, Charities & Misinformation 48:14 Mental Health, Our Pets & Creativity 52:24 Changing How We Educate 57:45 Neurodiversity & Masking 1:07:10 Finding The Balance 1:17:49 Technology & Gordon's Website: Neurologically Challenged 1:20:11 Acceptance, Advocacy & Support 1:22:26 Gordon's Projects, Books, NeuroKey, And Contact Info ___ LINKS Neurologically Challenged Website - https://Neurologically-Challenged.Co.Uk/ Neurologically Challenged Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/neurologicallychallenged NeuroKey Website - https://Neurokey.Co.Uk/ BBC Tourette's Documentary: Teenage Tics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ydMtRfSPc ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talk with the Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing at Indeed, Donna Bungard! We chat about accessible hiring practices, inclusive employment, remote work, Indeed's collaboration with Billion Strong, Donna's own Journey and a whole lot more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #ADHD #LearningDisability #accessibility #inclusion #CulturalChange #NewFramework 00:00 Intro 02:04 Donna's Journey 08:01 Systemic & Cultural Drivers To Encourage An Inclusive Framework 12:31 Conversations & Positive Implementation 14:35 Bridging The Gap 23:19 Recognizing A Paradigm Shift And Advancing Societies 26:41 Rethinking Job Descriptions At Indeed 31:52 The Flexibility In Work 36:12 Ironic Barriers, AI and Mindful Inclusion 50:59 Disability Tax & Integrity 58:57 Indeed & It's Innovative Teams 1:00:47 Understanding Indeed's Purpose 1:02:07 Indeed & Billion Strong Collaborations 1:08:09 Disability Is Dynamic 1:12:48 Intersectionalities And Gaining Momentum 1:13:43 Donna's Contact Info At Indeed ___ LINKS Donna's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/donnabungard/ Indeed Website - https://Indeed.Com/ Indeed for Business Facebook Page - https://www.LinkedIn.Com/showcase/indeed-business/ Indeed for Business LinkedIn Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/IndeedforBusiness/ Making Space Website - https://Making-Space.Com/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode, we talk with The Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman about how he advocates for #accessibility and #inclusion by creating children's illustrated audiobooks! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision00:00 Intro 02:30 Richard's Journey 13:40 Audio Descriptions, Sign Language & Captions in E-Books (A Before And After) 20:35 Being Able To Empathize 24:47 Misinterpreting Why Accessibility Is Important 29:33 Illustrated Audiobooks & Library Of Congress 35:56 Recognizing Invisible Challenges 38:36 Finding Resources 41:10 Winnie The Pooh Voice Actors & Engineers 49:49 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard Of Oz 53:47 Illustrated Storybooks by DCMP (The Described And Captioned Media Program) 56:10 Downloadable Braille 1:00:32 Richard's Other Upcoming Projects 1:03:41 Normalizing And Appreciating Differences 1:10:29 Courses On Making Your Book Inclusive 1:12:40 Richard's Websites And Contact Info ___ LINKS Imagination Storybooks - https://ImaginationStorybooks.org/ Described and Captioned Media Program - https://Dcmp.org/ Richard's Website - https://www.TheAudiobookWizard.com/ Winnie the Pooh - The Accessible Version - https://www.Audible.com/pd/Winnie-the-Pooh-Audiobook/B0BT12X186 The Accessible Wonderful Wizard of Oz - https://Youtu.be/LbPkzKS8lIk?si=j_VBW8CaUEaGUgQd Richard's Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.com/AudiobookWizard Richard's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/richardrieman/ Illustrated Audiobooks with the Audiobook Wizard (Richard's Podcast) - https://Podcasters.Spotify.com/pod/show/audiobookwizard The Author’s Guide to Audiobook Creation - https://www.amazon.com/Authors-Guide-AudioBook-Creation/dp/0997100206 Get Braille - https://GetBraille.com The Day The Clouds Went Away - https://www.amazon.com/Clouds-Went-Away-Tales-Princessdom/dp/1639390049/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

We talk with Jennifer Gasner on this episode of #Journeys ! Jennifer is an #author and #blogger who talks with us about her journey with Friedreichs Ataxia, accessibility and intersectionality. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #FA #FriedreichsAtaxia #community #DisabilityCulture #intersectionality #TheAtaxian00:00 Intro 03:22 My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis Book 04:55 Jennifer's Journey 07:58 Very Limited Info & Supports 11:21 Preconceived Notions & Collaboration Towards Change 13:04 Judy Heumann's Hope & Legacy 16:54 Equality, Equity & Privilege 21:16 Power Dynamics 27:20 Disability Representation & Friedreich's Ataxia 31:42 Be Someone's Encouragement & Hope 35:27 More About Jennifer's Book & Contact Info 37:27 Two Disabled Dudes Podcast & The Ataxian Movie ___ LINKS Jennifer's Website - https://JenniferGasner.com/ The Ataxian - https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Bi7rF37Gqic Diversability - https://mydiversability.com/ Two Disabled Dudes - https://TwoDisabledDudes.com/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

On this episode of #Journeys we spoke with podcast host and disability advocate Chad Bouton about employment, inclusion, accessibility and so much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #podcaster #philanthropist #RetinitisPigmentosa #RP #ASD #autism #TheUnsytedRadio #GuideDogs #BlindAndLowVision #employment #independence #DisabilityDiscrimination #tokenism #masking #AccesssibleGaming #dignoses #CollaborationVsCompetition00:00 Intro 03:00 Chad's Journey 07:49 Finding The Blessings In Adversity 13:46 Encouragement & Paying It Forward 16:02 Paving A New Path 19:38 A New Day, A New Way 22:44 A Humble Understanding 25:22 Lived Experiences and College 27:41 Erasing What Is Uncomfortable 33:46 Discrimination 38:25 Positive Purposes 43:10 Strange New Worlds 48:30 Hitting The Nail On The Head 52:00 Possibilities To Level Up 55:01 Remote Work Excuses 1:00:43 Siloing Data 1:09:29 Traumatic Ableism 1:13:42 Collaboration Over Competition 1:18:43 Truth Tellers & Change Makers 1:24:50 The Unsyted Radio Podcast & Chad's Contact Info ___ LINKS Dogs Inc. (Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc.) - https://DogsInc.Org/ Royal National Institute Of Blind People - https://www.Rnib.Org.Uk/ Feature: How Accessible Are Zelda, Pokémon And Animal Crossing For Blind Gamers? - https://www.NintendoLife.com/features/how-accessible-are-zelda-pokemon-and-animal-crossing-for-blind-gamers Reach out to Chad at chad.m.bouton@gmail.com ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

On this episode of #Journeys we'll spoke with writer and travel blogger Kristin Secor! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #blogger #writer #MD #MuscularDystrophy #travel #accommodations #UncomfortableConversations #RedefineWork00:00 Intro 02:28 Kristin's Journey 06:41 Connections & Support 08:55 Disability Travel Blogging (USA & International) 14:01 Advocating For & Normalizing Accessible Travels 18:54 Having Uncomfortable Conversations 22:42 Redefining What Work Is 28:19 Making Excuses 32:46 Misinformation & Disability 35:11 Normalizing Accessibility In Every Situation 39:43 Asking Specific Questions 42:26 Disability Travel Tax & Affordability & Passports 50:22 Accessible Travel Support 57:02 World On Wheels Blog & Contact Information ___ LINKS World On Wheels Blog - https://worldonwheelsblog.com/ Accessible Travel Peru - https://accessibletravelperu.com/ Accessible Explorers: an online community for travelers with disabilities - https://www.facebook.com/groups/839448481357947 ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of #Journeys we spoke to Tanner Gers, #Paralympian and the Managing Director at AccessAbility Officer. Topics of conversation included: accessibility, biases, disability employment and a whole lot more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #speaker #AcquiredDisability #Journeys #podcast #interview #blind #consultant #TeamUSA #stigmas #discrimination #DigitalAccessibility #GenerationalTrauma #bias #BaseballForTheBlind #VocationalRehabilitation 00:00 Intro 02:52 Tanner's Journey 15:05 Making Opportunities (AccessAbility Officer) 19:11 Generational Trauma Shifting 23:11 Baseball For The Blind Explained 29:01 Vocational Rehabilitation 36:54 Post Covid & The Cultural Shift 41:53 LinkedIn And Other Platforms' Accessibility 52:58 Doing What's Beneficial To All Humanity 55:23 Tanner's Contact Info And Upcoming Projects ___ LINKS AccessAbility Officer website - https://accessabilityofficer.com/ American Foundation for the Blind - https://www.afb.org/ Learn more about the Certified AccessAbility Testing (CAT) Program - https://accessabilityofficer.com/individuals All American Dream-Tanner Gers Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine Martin Luther King Celebration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac6Mt5LmFmQ National Beep Baseball Association - https://www.nbba.org/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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 Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! ❤️ TOGETHER WE CAN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m4gadvocacymedia/support

In this episode of #Journeys we spoke with Debra Ruh, the CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident #speaker #author #entrepreneur #consultant #neurodiversity #ADHD #intersectionality #InternalAbleism #community #podcast #interview #DownSyndrome #Dyslexia 00:00 Intro 02:53 Debra's Journey 08:06 Discerning Who Divides & Who Unites Us All 09:17 Billion Strong (billon-strong.com) #WeAreBillonStrong or #BillionStrong 12:36 A Renewed Interest In Inclusion 14:09 Lloyd's Of London 17:03 Innovations & Disability 18:06 Lived Experiences, Not Assumed Experiences 22:11 Being Community Focused 25:46 Your Purpose, Your Legacy 27:54 Steps To A Better Tomorrow 34:40 A Toxic Society & Why Masking Was Necessary 38:41 Billion Strong's Mission & Being Supportive 41:47 Corporate Posing 43:20 Obvious Inclusivity 45:10 Unprecedented Opportunities & Collaborations 55:56 Identify, Kindness & Acceptance 1:04:15 Stifling Institutions & Conformity 1:08:13 An Evolutionary Process LINKS ___ Debra's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debraruh Debra's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/debraruh/ Billion Strong - https://www.billion-strong.org/ Ruh Global Impact - https://www.ruhglobal.com/ Inclusion Branding: Revealing Secrets to Maximize ROI - https://www.ruhglobal.com/inclusion-branding/ AXSChat on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AxschatCommunity Ruh Global Impact - https://www.youtube.com/@DebraRuhGlobal 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 ___ At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ 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

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