Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability

Abilities in Motion
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Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.

  1. 01/13/2023

    Monster Mike Schultz - Part Two

    The conclusion of our two-part Mike Schultz series! Mike is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Listen to the final episode of Mike's conversation with us! Connect with Mike Schultz: Website Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    27 min

  2. 12/27/2022

    Monster Mike Schultz - Part One

    Mike Schultz is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Learn more about Mike's story in the first of a two-part podcast series! Connect with Mike Schultz: Website Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    34 min

  3. 11/16/2022

    Cycling Against the Odds with Rodger Krause

    Rodger Krause is a handcycle triathlete who has competed in the toughest Ironman challenges in North America. 18 years after becoming partially paralyzed, he trained himself with a handcycle in order to continue participating in his passion: triathlons. Connect with Rodger Krause: Facebook Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    35 min

  4. 06/24/2022

    Winter Paralympics with Tyler Carter, 3x USA Paralympian

    Tyler Carter is a 3x Team USA Paralympian who competed in Alpine Skiing. Tyler is a Berks County native, growing up in Reading, PA! After competing in three different Paralympics, we are thrilled to hear Tyler's perspective on disability and accessibility--not only in competitive sports--but in all activities across the globe. Connect with Tyler Carter: Twitter Facebook Instagram Website Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    45 min

  5. 04/29/2022

    Autism PRIDE Month! Moving from Awareness and Acceptance to Pride

    On this episode of Disability Talks, we pass the mic to our Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, as she talks with Jake & Genine Bashore from Cookie Break with Jake about autism, awareness, pride for neurodiversity, conservatorships and MORE! Connect with Cookie Break with Jake: Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    37 min

  6. 03/31/2022

    Analyze Your Mental Health with Catherine Reynolds

    Abilities in Motion welcomes Catherine Reynolds from Mental Health America. On this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of mental health and its increasing prevalence over time. Additionally, MHA offers free Mental Health Screenings on the MHA website where you can dive into your own mental health.  Connect with Mental Health America: Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    49 min

  7. 02/25/2022

    Rachel Lippoff from 'A Kid Again' Gives Illness a Time Out

    Abilities in Motion welcomes Rachel Lippoff from the 'A Kid Again' organization. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she gives children and parents relief from the everyday stress and anxieties of living with an illness. She creates "adventures" to fun and engaging locations where families can escape and rediscover who they are. Slip away from reality in our brand new episode of 'Disability Talks.' Twitter: https://twitter.com/akidagain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AKidAgainMidAtlantic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_kid_again/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-kid-again/ Website: https://akidagain.org/ Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    42 min
  8. A Life in the Arts with Katherine Klimitas

    01/28/2022

    A Life in the Arts with Katherine Klimitas

    Katherine Klimitas is an artist, public speaker, blog writer, designer, painter, author, YouTuber, advocate, and more. Nothing has stopped her from achieving these incredible accolades--not even osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare disease that severely increases the fragility of one's bones. Listen as Katherine talks about her life with this disease and how her creative capacities blossomed into a professional career with no signs of slowing down. Website: kakartnola.com / https://linktr.ee/kakartnola Twitter: https://twitter.com/KakArtNola?s=20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.klimitas / https://www.facebook.com/kakartnola/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakartnola/ Want to be a guest on our show?  Connect with us at: Website Facebook LinkedIn X Instagram

    40 min
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Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.

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