Demand and Disrupt

Kimberly Parsley
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Advocacy and information for people with disabilities by people with disabilities.

  1. MAR 1

    Community Is What Will Save Us

    Kimberly talks to Amanda Stahl, cofounder and director of the Independence Seekers Project. They talk about advocacy, activism, and the many ways that people can get involved and show up for their communities. Link to Independence Seekers Project Link to ADAPT Link to Kentucky ADAPT Facebook Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 15

    Better Housing Solutions

    Kimberly talks with Christina Espinoza and Nancy Savage about the Housing Futures Project at the Human Development Institute. The project helps people with intellectual disabilities live independently. To reach KATSNET by phone, call 859-218-7979 or find them on the web at Katsnet.org For the Assistive Technology Locator For The Buck Starts Here Funding Guide Other helpful links: Commonwealth Council on Developmental Disabilities National Organization for Rare Diseases Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    56 min

  3. FEB 2

    Housing Is Healthcare

    Kimberly talks to Eric Evans and Shalise Lisembee from Independence Place in Lexington about the ongoing affordable housing crisis. How did we get here, and how do we get out of it? They are experts on housing and are committed to helping people with disabilities navigate the current system. To speak to someone at Independence Place, call (859) 266-2807. Register for the “My Silence Roars” book launch event Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    1h 9m

  4. JAN 18

    No Two Spinal Cord Injuries Are Alike

    Kimberly talks with Sasha Rabchevsky, University of Kentucky professor and cofounder of the Kentucky Congress on Spinal Cord Injury. Their conversation delves into the landscape of research on spinal cord injuries and touches on both, the need for and difficulties of activism in the disability community. Sign up to Dr. Rabchevsky’s newsletter Visit the KCSCI Facebook page Visit the “Three Men and a Spinal Cord Injury” podcast Here’s the article written by Kara Ayers that was referenced in the interview Visit the "My Silence Roars" Book Page on the Advocado Press website. Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    1h 18m

  5. JAN 3

    I always thought of my work as mindset realignment.

    Kimberly talks with Milton Tyree, one of the founders of the supported employment network in Kentucky, about how the field has evolved and what changes need to occur in the future. They also talk about his post retirement work in India. Helpful links: International Social Role Valorization Association (ISRVA) Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    1h 3m

  6. 12/07/2025

    A Wheelchair Athletic Warrior

    Our guest this week has been a paraplegic since the age of 16, but hasn't allowed this to slow him down in the least!! Meet David Hartsek, a wheelchair athlete from Lexington, who this past July competed in his 41st consecutive Bluegrass 10K race. David will describe the nature of the incident which caused his paralysis, his career pursuits in the field of I.T., and his tremendous triumphs in wheelchair sports (ranging from tennis, to basketball, to road racing). It's impossible to hear David's story without being uplifted. Listen in for the proof! Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    1h 30m

  7. 11/23/2025

    CAL Conversation: Spontaneous Gratitude

    The gang's all here! Kimberly, Sam, Carissa, and Keith get together to talk about how to be spontaneous as a disabled person. They talk about tips, tricks, and whether November is too early to put up the Christmas tree. Spontaneity Is a Stranger I Know By Grace W. Dow Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    49 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    The Healing Power of Birds

    Kimberly talked with Cat Fribley, Executive Director of Birdability. They discussed the evolution of birdwatching as a hobby, accessible parks and nature spaces, and how you can get involved in expanding access for people with disabilities. Kimberly took an unplanned week off due to illness, but her conversation with Sam about all things Halloween was too good to skip. Enjoy! Birdability.org Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.” The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here. Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog. Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living. Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript. You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Read transcript

    56 min
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Advocacy and information for people with disabilities by people with disabilities.

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  • Creator
    Kimberly Parsley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kimberly Parsley
  • Show Website
    Demand and Disrupt