Disability Empowerment Now

Keith Murfee-DeConcini
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Disability Empowerment Now

This podcast is designed to address topics, such as social inclusion, employment, accessibility vs. inaccessibility, voting rights, and more. These topics are important to me because disability rights are civil rights and human rights, as well as an integral part of diversity. This podcast will further the importance of seeing the vital work of advocacy as an ongoing narrative… one that we can all play a part in shaping for the benefit of others. This show was created and hosted by Keith Murfee-DeConcini, a disability advocate. Visit DisabilityEmpowermentNow.com for more content, videos and full episodes or follow us on social media @DisabilityEmpowermentNow.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Racing Through Life: Nathan Klein on Autism, Horses, and the Road Ahead

    Nathan Klein is a University of Arizona student with Autism, studying Horse Racing. Nathan and Keith talk about their shared interest in horses and Sonic the Hedgehog. Nathan also talks about his experience as a disability advocate and his autism experience. Nathan and Keith also talk about the future and what Nathan plans to do after college.   Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright. Season 4 is dedicated to Christina Trivigno, Disability Advocate and Friend.

    57 min

  2. NOV 4

    Empowering Faith: Jim Roden’s Mission for Disability Advocacy

    Jim Roden is a Pastor at The Journey Church in Tucson, Arizona. Jim and Keith talk about Jim’s ministry, disability advocacy within the Church, and Jim’s personal experience with disability advocacy.     Season 4 is dedicated to Christina Trivigno, Disability Advocate and Friend. Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.

    1h 8m

  3. OCT 27

    Empowering Voices: Chris Desborough on Disability Pride and Community

    Chris Desborough is the Community Outreach Director for the city of Tucson and Director of Disability Pride Tucson. Disability Pride Day coincides with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This United Nations initiative was created to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society. This annual event features disability resources, performers and other activities. Chris and Keith talk about the origins of Disability Pride Day Tucson and how the event has grown over the years. They talk about this year’s event which will be held Dec. 7. They also talk about the roles […]

    1h 19m

  4. OCT 20

    Embracing the Polio Family: John R. McFarlane's Story

    John R. McFarlane is an Actor with Polio and a Polio Advocate. John and Keith talk about Polio Advocacy, traveling the world, and John's personal experience living with Polio. They talk about the importance of living life and embracing the "Polio family."  BEGIN: Thought I would just share a bit about myself.  As you may have seen or know, I enjoyed an extensive commercial career but for the past 40 years or so I have concentrated on the disability sector.  I had polio when I was 18 months old and use a wheelchair full time.  So, I am interested both in access, legislation as well as advocacy – both promoting and empowering people through getting them to use it themselves.  Although I am physically disabled, I work across all types of disability - physical, visual, sensory, intellectual, behavioral as well as genetic.  I am looking to find examples of best practice and incorporate these, where possible, into my work as well as exchanging information.  Currently the projects I am working on, one is the Rotary International’s World Disability Advocacy Group that is a worldwide project and has both a strong membership base and influence amongst others working on similar structures, we work closely with the 1.4 million Rotarians and their Clubs around the globe.  If you would like to get regular news, newsletter and notice of the open form meeting send an email to the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocates at rotarywda@gmail.com.  I am also working on the Post-Polio Syndrome Advocacy Group that is a worldwide project and has both a strong membership base and influence amongst others working on similar structures, that also work closely with Rotary Clubs around the globe.  It has a FB page under Post-Polio Syndrome Advocacy Group where you can learn more and even see a talk I did.  If you would like to get regular news, newsletter and notice of the open form meeting send an email to ppsadvocacy@gmail.com. The whole point of these two projects is to educate people about the effects of old polio and to teach them how to advocate for themselves or to engage with advocacy services so that they live with dignity, independence, and the knowledge of how to reach out when help is needed.  Lastly, I am working with the TouchPad Pro Foundation as the Chair of their Board of Directors in bringing to market an innovative product for blind people to learn Braille.  Have a look at the Braille Doodle at www.touchpadprofoundation.org.  There are also plans to further take the concept into an iPad type of device that will allow tactile feedback in a three dimensional manner.  I look forward to staying in contact with you and sharing experiences to our, and others, mutual benefit. END   Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright Season 4 is dedicated to Christina Trivigno, Disability Advocate and Friend. .

    47 min

  5. OCT 13

    Empowering Minds: Temple Grandin on Autism and Opportunity

    Temple Grandin Ph.D. is a renowned autism spokesperson, author and animal behaviorist and an academic. She is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She returns to Disability Empowerment Now to talk with Keith about her books “The Autism Brain” and “Visual Thinking.” She also discusses the importance of jobs for the Autism community. Temple and Keith also discuss future projects.   Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright. Disability Empowerment Now Season 4 is dedicated to Christina Trivigno, Disability Advocate and Friend.

    44 min

  6. OCT 6

    From Paralympic Podium to Advocacy: Jenny Sichel on Winning, Training, and Leading Change

    Jenny Sichel is a 2016 Rio Paralympic Silver Medalist and 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Coach for Team USA in the sport of rowing. She was a USRowing National Team member for seven years and in that time won five international silver medals. When she’s not on the water, Jenny is passionate about destigmatizing mental health and is a strong advocate for independent living of people with disabilities. She currently works at the National Council on Independent Living as the Operations Director and her secret dream is to host a daytime talk show. Recently, Jenny has helped form an indie improv group based […]

    1h 10m

  7. SEP 29

    Breaking Barriers: Andrew Gurza on Disability, Podcasting, and Representation

    Andrew Gurza is the host of Disability After Dark, a podcast that looks at disability stories and started in 2016. Andrew and Keith bond about their podcast experiences and they also bond over their shared disability. Andrew talks about the origins of Disability After Dark and the overall message it aims to bring to the community. Keith and Andrew also discuss the importance of having hosts with disabilities lead conversations in the podcast sphere. S4 Ep4 Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.   Disability Empowerment Now Season 4 is dedicated to Christina Trivigno, Disability Advocate and Friend.

    1h 3m

  8. SEP 22

    C. Quintana: Writing Orphan Black and Championing Queer Stories

    C. Quintana is a Queer Playwright and a Television Writer for Orphan Black: Echoes. CQ talks to Keith about working in television and on the Orphan Black series. They talk about how they first met, catch up on each other’s accomplishments and discuss the importance of representation in the world of television. Season 4 Ep 3   Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.

    1h 13m
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About

This podcast is designed to address topics, such as social inclusion, employment, accessibility vs. inaccessibility, voting rights, and more. These topics are important to me because disability rights are civil rights and human rights, as well as an integral part of diversity. This podcast will further the importance of seeing the vital work of advocacy as an ongoing narrative… one that we can all play a part in shaping for the benefit of others. This show was created and hosted by Keith Murfee-DeConcini, a disability advocate. Visit DisabilityEmpowermentNow.com for more content, videos and full episodes or follow us on social media @DisabilityEmpowermentNow.

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  • Creator
    Keith Murfee-DeConcini
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Disability Empowerment Now

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