Sports, Identity and the Disability Blue

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Dr. Cort Schneider is born with cerebral palsy, uses his experience as an athlete, advocate and scholar with a disability to engage in open and honest conversations with people who have disabilities and their allies. Using the lens of sports these discussions will explore issues of identity, advocacy, access and self-determination. Dr. schneider will also celebrate disability as a cultural identity.

  1. 6d ago

    Wheelchair Dancing and Dancing Wheels!

    In this episode, Mary Verdi-Fletcher the founder of Dancing Wheels returns to the podcast! She gives us an update on this awesome organization. elow is a list of Dancing Wheels' upcoming performances and appearances for the 26-27 season: School PerformanceColumbus School for Girls (65 S Drexel Ave, Columbus, OH 43209)Wednesday, October 21, 2026Dancing Wheels: Creating Art—From the Visual to the PhysicalThe Cleveland Museum of Art (11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106)Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:30–9:00 p.m.School PerformancePerry High School (1 Success Blvd, Perry, OH 44081)Friday, November 6, 2027Newberry Opera House presents Dancing WheelsNewberry Opera House (1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, SC 29108)Sunday, November 8, 2027, 6:00-7:30 p.m.School PerformanceNewberry Opera House (1201 McKibben Street, Newberry, SC 29108)Monday, November 9, 2027The Movement Project's Cleveland Dance Fest 2026 (Professional Concert Series - Show 4)Westfield Studio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00-9:30 p.m.School PerformanceSt. Richard's Episcopal School (33 E 33rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205)Friday, January 15, 2027The Cleveland Orchestra's MLK Day of MusicSeverance Music Center (11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106)Monday, January 18, 2027, 1:00-2:00 p.m.Night at the RacesFebruary 27, 2027More details coming soon!Dancing Wheel's Gala Benefit PerformanceAllen Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115June 12, 2027More details coming soon!

  2. Sep 28

    Blind Boys of Alabama, Music, Self-Advocacy!

    In this weeks episode, I sit down with JW Smith a musician and retired professor from Ohio University. In his retirement his is a member of the Blind Boys of Alabama. This is a cool conversation with a friend and mentor. https://www.blindboys.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQK3JG1?lv=shuf&language=es&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UFSMEO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4O3DCHZIKKRT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.no_3T2vRLIq4tkkfWLZEa6ny_YklJmtBpfeOVrUxBvbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.vmybTulFgdn3f7g3qIK0y https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977946835?lv=shuf&language=es&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback https://www.booksamillion.com/p/From-Back-Bus-Front-Classroom/Jw-Smith/9780578579672

  3. Sep 16

    Wheelchair Tennis and Adaptive Athletics at the University of Cincinnati

    In this episode we chat with Jacob Counts and discuss his journey and adaptive athletics at the University of Cincinnati. This is cool conversation!

  4. Aug 27

    One Handed Fighter!

    In this episode I sit down with Matthew Merethdith about his short documentary one handed fighter! We have a conversation about his journey as a filmmaker. This is cool discussion. watch now | One Handed Fighter - the movie

  5. Aug 4

    Para Fencing and being an Advocate for People with Disabilities

    In this episode we talk with Beth Mahr. We discuss Para Fencing and her journey as an advocate for people with disabilities!

  6. Jul 16

    Power Soccer at Auburn!

    In this episode we sit down with Zach Dickey the Head Coach of Auburn University Power Soccer program! Zach and I have a deep conversation about his journey and the power of sports.

  7. Jun 5

    Being Disabled at Disney World!

    We sit down with Matt Ison. He is a friend and a frequent visitor to Disney World in Orlando. We discuss how to navigate a Disney World vacation. We discuss on property resorts, transportation, scooters, changing to the Disability Access Services Pass, and general strategies to navigate the parks with a physical disability. If you or a family member has a disability and are planning a trip to Disney World, check this conversation out!

  8. May 28

    Circus and Disability!

    In Today's episode we sit down Haether Bailey and Dr. Kristin Beizo about the Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus in Richmond Virginia! This is a cool conversation! If you are interested in getting involved with Host of Sparrows of Aerial Circus please check them out: Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus

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Dr. Cort Schneider is born with cerebral palsy, uses his experience as an athlete, advocate and scholar with a disability to engage in open and honest conversations with people who have disabilities and their allies. Using the lens of sports these discussions will explore issues of identity, advocacy, access and self-determination. Dr. schneider will also celebrate disability as a cultural identity.

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