Discussability

DiscussAbility Podcast
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A podcast with the main goal of creating accessible, inclusive content for the general public. Discussion topics include current events in disability, lived experiences, legislation/policies in practice and resources available to communities with disabilities.

Episodes

  1. 01/20/2023

    E6: Prince Cole's Mission + The Disability Motivational Network

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. Our sixth episode features Prince Cole, co-founder + vice president of the Disability Motivational Network, a non-profit organization created to motive, inspire, and educate youth with disabilities - specifically in Liberia and regions of West Africa from which he is from. He is a devoted advocate and philanthropist for disability communities throughout the world alongside his wife, Agnes, of whom co-founded the organization. For more information, please visit https://www.disabilitymotivationalnetwork.org or check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityMotivationalNetwork.  Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl - of whom co-hosts this episode alongside Macdonald. Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) used with permission. For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  2. 12/27/2022

    E5: Drs. Heathers Evans & Feldner - Deep Dive into Critical Disability Studies & Advocacy

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. Our fifth episode features two guests: Dr. Heather Evans and Dr. Heather Feldner. Feldner is an assistant professor and board-certified pediatric physical therapist within the University of Washington's Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Disability Studies program. Evans, also an assistant professor in Rehabilitation Medicine and Disability Studies at UW, is also the Director of Research at the Northwest ADA Center. Both are active researchers in topics of critical disability studies and advocates for the disability community at-large, and we are so lucky to have had such a dynamic duo on for this episode!  Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl. Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) used with permission. For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  3. 11/02/2022

    E4: Dr. Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg's Advocacy Discussion

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. Our fourth episode features an interview with Dr. Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg, a researcher and disability advocate. She is the mother of a child diagnosed with Trisomy 21, and has since then become very passionate about overcoming the deficit-based perspective, raising awareness, building community, and fostering hope. Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl. Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) used with permission. For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  4. 10/05/2022

    E3: Pascuala Herrera's Lived Experience

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. Our third episode features an interview with Pascuala Herrera, a polio survivor and co-founder of "Educators 4 Equity and Justice." Now retired, she had a 30-year career as a college professor and accessability specialist and frequently presents nationally on her life experiences, disability awareness, accessability, motivation, and the importance of disability education. Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl. Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) used with permission. For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  5. 09/06/2022

    E2: Paavlena Krupp's Lived Experience

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. Our second episode features an interview with Paavlena Krupp, a tremendous self-advocate, Special Olympian, and former AUCD Emerging Leader. Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl. Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) used with permission. For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  6. 08/01/2022

    E1: 50 Years of AUCD

    Welcome to Discussability, a podcast examining how we talk about and tell the stories of disability. As we're a project of the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD), we're kicking off the series by celebrating 50 years of AUCD! This episode features an interview with AUCD Executive Director John Tschida, as well as birthday wishes from the directors of state AUCD centers. They talk about the difference AUCD has made in the lives of people with disabilities in their states.    Discussability is produced by Christine Chilaka, Macdonald Metzger, Gregory Friedberg, and Kenneth Pechtl.  Music by Evan Schaeffer (http://www.soundcloud.com/EvanSchaeffer) and "Jarico - Island Music" supported by #BackgroundMusicWithoutLimitations, https://bit.ly/2XoXFnb" (both used with permission). For questions about this podcast, please email discussabilitypodcast@gmail.com.

  • 6 Episodes

About

A podcast with the main goal of creating accessible, inclusive content for the general public. Discussion topics include current events in disability, lived experiences, legislation/policies in practice and resources available to communities with disabilities.

Information

  • Creator
    DiscussAbility Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © DiscussAbility Podcast
  • Show Website
    Discussability