ADA Cafe-Advocacy for change, Disability support and Accessibility resources!

Robin

Welcome to the ADA cafe. I’m your host Robin Demerath aka the Wobbly Warrior. This podcast is dedicated to making connections and having candid discussions about what it means to live with a disability in today’s society. Prepare for stories that make you laugh and cry. Interviews full of wit, sarcasm, and when needed a good dose of sass. As well as candid talks about the struggles people with disabilities and their caregivers face in today's society and discussions on how we can change the current state of things. ADA cafe is based on the desire to share experiences and build community.

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2024

    The Importance of Representation

    Join me and my guest Pey Carter: advocate, author, and public speaker specializing in mental health, invisible disabilities, and trauma as we discuss the importance of representation and inclusion.  She uses her passion for storytelling and narrative justice to raise awareness and foster deeper discussions.  This passion is inspired by  a lifetime of dealing with discrimination and overcoming trauma and managing multiple chronic illnesses.  Her journey to shape a more accepting world for our kids led her to write a children’s book about Ehlers Danlos called with her daughter. Bendy Bones and Stretchy Skin: An Ehlers-Danlos Book  Books like this are  a true representation that the right resources make all the difference in helping our kids grow up unafraid, undeterred, and utterly confident in their right to be loved and belong. https://www.peycarter.com/ WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    The Importance of Representation

  2. 04/02/2024

    Accommodations verse accessiblity...is there a difference?!?

    Join me and guest Jamie Smith as we dive into the difference between accommodations and true accessibility  Jamie is a wife, writer, small business owner, disability awareness advocate, community organizer, and most of all, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ. She is preparing to publish her first book, which is about how having the heart of an entrepreneur has guided her ability to work through a major disability, chronic illness, an identity crisis, and yes, even owning a business.  Link to ADA Nerd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088952393459&mibextid=ZbWKwL Link to Jamie's Tedx talk on disability etiquette: https://youtu.be/XV50_x8d-uU?si=TvLNQDaXmAy_5msb WAYS TO HELP ROBIN CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    Accommodations verse accessiblity...is there a difference?!?

  3. 03/14/2024

    Circles of Life

    On today's episode I get a chance to talk about the Circles of Life conference with some of my fellow planning committee members. Circles of Life is Wisconsin’s annual conference for families who have children with disabilities and the professionals who support them. This year’s theme is building community. This includes learning sessions to help develop strategies to build a community. Programs and services that support families to create an inclusive community for children, teens and adult family members with disabilities. Vendors and information for an array of disability needs. And the chance to connect with other families and caregivers. For more information go to www.familyvoiceswi.org WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    Circles of Life

  4. 02/29/2024

    Yoga for EveryBODY!

    Welcome to today's exciting episode with the enthusiastic Kristen Batzner. Where we will talk about the importance of advocating for yourself and knowing your own body thru yoga. Kris has practiced yoga for over 20 years. She started doing yoga in her living room with her mom- with a book with black and white photos of people doing yoga poses, and has moved to teaching at fitness centers, schools, yoga studios, and in her community. Her philosophy is simple- everybody can do yoga, regardless of shape, size, or experience. And EVERYONE should have the chance to experience yoga in their own bodies. Kris has created several yoga based communities both in person and online. In the last several years she has pivoted her offerings to become more personalized and to take full advantage of the virtual communities being created. Her current business, Central Michigan Kundalini focuses on helping people trust their intuition and live an aligned life to their fullest potential. She LOVES to give individualized focus and attention to each person present and am FILLED UP by helping others trust their intuition and express their fullest potential! Somethings to know about Kris: 1. Kris believes that Yoga is for everyBODY. You are never too old, stiff, differently-abled, or anything else to try yoga. EveryBODY can receive the benefit of a yoga practice. That's one of my main missions on this Earth. 2. She creates community. She loves to bring people together and adores connecting to people that are different from me. Her belief is that we are stronger together and that we can always learn from each other. Kris is at her happiest in a group of people getting to know each other. 3. Kris has an inherent nature of JOY.   She approaches life with gratitude and happiness for many things in her life and when she remember to tune into that she resides in JOY. And it seems to be contagious! Building on these principals Kris wants to help women become the BAD-ASS they know they are! CONNECT WITH KRIS: https://www.krisbatzner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kris.batzner/ https:// www.facebook.com/kbatzner https://www.tiktok.com/@kris.batzner https://www.youtube.com/@krisbatzner Kris is offering Private Session Package! Weekly one--to-one support to help you build strength and balance in your body through intentional movement. These sessions are offered online or in person. https://www.krisbatzner.com/purchase/160059-Private-Yoga-Sessions She also have two entry level offers for people that might be interested in connecting with her: Yoga with Kris Membership: Where you practice traditional yoga weekly and celebrate the full moons together! https://www.krisbatzner.com/purchase/182542-Yoga-with-Kris-Monthly-Membership WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    Yoga for EveryBODY!

  5. 02/02/2024

    The importance of lived experience in advocacy

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION Welcome to an inspiring episode of ADA Cafe featuring the incredible Chris Prange-Morgan! 🌟 Dive into the world of self-care advocacy, trauma-informed authenticity coaching, and heartfelt connections with a limb loss and trauma survivor whose story has graced platforms like the Today Show, The Trauma Therapist Project, and more. In this episode, Chris takes us on a journey to normalize INTERdependence, weaving her powerful narrative into a mission for personal, collective, and generational healing. As a freelance writer and contributor for Psychology Today, Living With Amplitude, and The Huffington Post, Chris brings a wealth of insight to our conversation. Join us as we discuss… The Americans With Disabilities Act Today What it means to live with a disability How to support those with a disability🎙️✨ CONNECT WITH CHRIS: https://chrisprangemorgan.com/ WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    The importance of lived experience in advocacy

  6. 02/01/2024 ·  Bonus

    MEET YOUR HOST

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION Welcome to the very first episode of the ADA Cafe.  Today’s episode is a short introduction to your ADA Cafe host, Robin Demerath, the wobbly warrior.  Find out what leads an introvert with social anxiety to create a podcast.  Get a glimpse into the journey that led to advocacy  In this episode: WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly WarriorTikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

  7. 01/31/2024 ·  Bonus

    What is the ADA?

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination.  To learn more go to ⁠www.ada.gov⁠ WAYS TO HELP CAFFEINATE & ADVOCATE If you enjoy the show then please subscribe and leave a review.  Please share to help reach others in the community that might benefit from the stories and resources shared. Support the show and help keep Robin caffeinated by going to BUY ME A COFFEE!   To find more on The Wobbly Warrior check out: www.thewobblywarrior.com  Instagram @ wobblywarrior444 Facebook @ The wobbly Warrior TikTok @ thewobblywarrior or Moose and marshmallow

    What is the ADA?

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    ADA Cafe Trailer

    Welcome to the ADA cafe. I’m your host Robin Demerath aka the Wobbly Warrior. This is my podcast dedicated to building connections and having discussions about what it means to live with a disability in today’s society. Prepare for stories that make you laugh and cry. Interviews full of wit, sarcasm, and when needed a good dose of sass. As well as candid talks about the struggles people with disabilities face in today's society, including discussions on how we can change the current state of things. ADA cafe is based on the desire to build on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Act which was established in an effort to make sure discrimination based on disability is prohibited. While the ADA was a great start, I believe we can do so much more to build community and inclusive environments.  Join me while I caffeinate and advocate.

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Welcome to the ADA cafe. I’m your host Robin Demerath aka the Wobbly Warrior. This podcast is dedicated to making connections and having candid discussions about what it means to live with a disability in today’s society. Prepare for stories that make you laugh and cry. Interviews full of wit, sarcasm, and when needed a good dose of sass. As well as candid talks about the struggles people with disabilities and their caregivers face in today's society and discussions on how we can change the current state of things. ADA cafe is based on the desire to share experiences and build community.

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