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Friends with wheelsDisability Inclusion ft. Jennifer SarrettIn this episode, I talk with Jennifer Sarrett about disability inclusion2023-08-2314 minFriends with wheelsDisability policy/advocacy ft. Nicole JorwicIn this episode, I talk with Nicole Jorwic about her work in disability policy and advocacy.2023-08-2312 minFriends with wheelsStrategic initiatives ft. Katy SchmidIn this episode, I talk with Katy Schmid about her work in strategic initiatives at the Arc of US. 2023-08-2010 minFriends with wheelsDisability Solutions ft Julie SowashIn this episode, I talk with Julie Sowash about how Disability Solutions helps individuals with disabilities find pathways to employment.2023-08-1912 minFriends with wheelsValerie GoldsteinIn this episode, I talk with Valerie Goldstein about her work in the disability community as well as her children's book.2023-08-1911 minFriends with wheelsClinical psychology ft. Emily GingerIn this episode, I talk with Emily Ginger about her work in clinical psychology2023-08-0730 minFriends with wheelsmental illness- A deep dive ft Elizabeth McInvaleIn this episode, I talk with Elizabeth McInvale about her work around mental health.2023-08-0508 minFriends with wheelsADA ft Emily Shuman, Barry Whaley and Katie WardenIn this episode, I talk with Katie Warden (PNW ADA), Emily Shuman (Rocky Mountain ADA) and Barry Whaley (South East ADA).2023-08-0539 minFriends with wheelsDisability Employment ft Paige LaSotaIn this episode, I talk with Paige Lasota, a disability employment specialist at Inclusive Networking.2023-08-0412 minFriends with wheelsB3 Coffee ft. Jacklyn BoehlerA conversation with Jacklyn Boehler, Founder of B3 Coffee.2023-08-0412 minFriends with wheelsApprenti ft. Emma MacLean and Marie TrudelleI talk with Emma MacLean and Marie Trudelle of Apprenti.2023-07-3120 minFriends with wheelsJawonio ft Randi Rios- CastroI talk with Randi Rios- Castro, CEO of Jawanio,2023-07-3006 minFriends with wheelsJust Solutions Collective ft Tayler WardIn this episode, I talk with Tayler Ward of the Just Solutions collective.2023-07-2808 minFriends with wheelsAll Ability Recruiting ft. Anessa PowellIn this episode, I talk with Anessa Powell, CEO of All Ability Recruiting about how that organization helps people with disabilities find, seek, and retain employment2023-07-2815 minFriends with wheelsABLE Now ft. Brittany Bullock In this episode, I talk with Brittany Bullock about the ABLE Now program and how it helps people with disabilities services to live an independent life. 2023-07-2608 minFriends with wheelsASL and real estate ft. Lisa HathawayIn this episode, I talk with Lisa Hathaway about her work in the disability community and how she applies that to the real estate realm.2023-07-2410 minFriends with wheelsYolanda StantonIn this episode, I talk with Yolanda Stanton, a children's book author 2023-07-2308 minFriends with wheelsDisability studies ft. Cassandra EvansIn this episode, I talk with Cassandra Evans, a disability studies professor in New York City. 2023-07-2221 minFriends with wheelsEducational psychology ft. Darlene NormanIn this episode, I talk with Darlene Norman about her work as an educational psychologist in the educational setting.2023-07-2118 minFriends with wheelsIHOPE ft. Shani ChillIn this episode, I talk with Shani Chill, the executive director of IHOPE about how her organization helps children with special needs.2023-07-2011 minFriends with wheelsPlanned Parenthood and disability advocacy ft. Claire McNortonIn this episode, I talk with Claire McNorton about her work in disability advocacy through Planned Parenthood.2023-07-1916 minFriends with wheelsGlobal Disability Inclusion ft Meg O'connellIn this episode I talk with Meg O'Connell of Global Disability Inclusion 2023-07-1909 minFriends with wheelsFuture Centered Care ft. Alex LoPintoIn this episode, I talk with Alex Lopinto of Future Centered Care2023-07-1708 minFriends with wheelsLife on the WCC ft Sarah ArndtA conversation with Woodinville City Council member Sarah Arndt about how she got involved in politics, her work on the Woodinville City Council, and how she's representing her constituents.
*** SPECIAL EPISODE***2023-07-1612 minFriends with wheelsSpecial education and regular ed ft. Becky Wallace and Tania MayIn this episode, I talk with Becky Wallace and Tania May (OSPI) about how the organization is including special ed students in reg education classes.2023-07-1138 minFriends with wheelsPT ft Megan MilesIn this episode, I talk with Megan Miles, a physical therapist at UT Southwestern about her journey to PT, her work in PT and among other things2023-07-0912 minFriends with wheelsBCARC ft Sonja HaeckerA conversation with Sonja Haecker of BCARC.2023-07-0905 minFriends with wheelsDisability Rights ft. Alison ButlerIn this episode, I talk with Alison Butler, a disability rights attorney.2023-07-0213 minFriends with wheelsSpecial education ft Bridget LevandowskiA conversation with Bridget Levandowski, a special education teacher.2023-06-2909 minFriends with wheelsDisability work featuring Deborah LynamIn this episode, I talk with Deborah Lynam about her work in the disability community. 2023-06-2312 minFriends with wheelsCommunity Bridges Consulting Group ft. Kelly FriedlanderIn this episode, I talk with Kelly Friedlander of Community Bridges Consulting Group about how they help people with disabilities find a sense of community and belonging.2023-06-1610 minFriends with wheelsIDD featuring Anne MikanIn this episode, I talk with Anne Mikan of the Fairfileld County IDD Division about how they help folks with IDD be independent. 2023-06-1608 minFriends with wheelsNeurodiversity ft Faith SaenzIn this episode, I talk with Faith Saenz about her work in the neurodiversity community.2023-06-0619 minFriends with wheelsCenter for Enriched Living ft. Brittany Mussen and Molly RohanIn this episode, I talk with Brittany Mussen and Molly Rohan of the Center for Enriched Living (CEL).2023-06-0615 minFriends with wheelsKindering ft. Hope McCarthyIn this episode, I talk with Hope McCarthy of Kindering about how they help children with disabilities and their families succeed and thrive.2023-06-0309 minFriends with wheelsPhysical therapy ft. Sinah SimasIn this episode, I talk with Sinah Simas about her work in physical therapy.2023-06-0209 minFriends with wheelsRehabilitation Medicine ft. Heather FeldnerIn this episode, I talk with Heather Feldner, a professor of Rehabilitation Medicine2023-06-0126 minFriends with wheelsPhysical therapy pt. 2 feat. Dr. Staci ShearinIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Staci Shearin, a professor and physical therapist at UT Southwestern.2023-05-3116 minFriends with wheelsDisability Justice ft. Sarah LeeA conversation with Sarah Lee a disability justice advocate.2023-05-3111 minFriends with wheelsAccessibility redefined ft Ashley MillerIn this episode, I talk with Ashley Miller about her work in the disability community and as an educator.2023-05-2914 minFriends with wheelsPublic policy ft Emily DiMatteoIn this episode, I talk with Emily DiMatteo about her work in public policy. 2023-05-2215 minFriends with wheelsAccessibility ft Kristina EricsonIn this episode, I talk with Kristina Ericson about her work in the accessibility field.2023-05-2109 minFriends with wheelsHome Modification ft Brooke JoyceIn this episode, I talk with Brooke Joyce, a home modification specialist.2023-05-2111 minFriends with wheelsAnixter Center ft Amanda HedbergIn this episode, I talk with Amanda Hedberg of the Anixter Center.
https://anixter.org/ 2023-05-2111 minFriends with wheelsphysical therapy pt 1: Angela FritzIn this episode, I talk with Angela Fritz, a physical therapist who works with babies/infants.2023-05-1915 minFriends with wheelsOccupational therapy ft Julia ShureIn this episode, I talk with Julia Shure an occupational therapist in Seattle, WA 2023-05-1509 minFriends with wheelsVocational Rehabilitation feat. Aleena GarrIn this episode, I talk with Aleena Garr, a vocational rehabilitation counselor in the state of Iowa.2023-05-1518 minFriends with wheelsBIPOC and mental health ft Salome Valencia-BohneIn this episode, I talk with Salome Valencia-Bohne about her work with BIPOC in the mental health space.2023-05-1422 minFriends with wheelsA matter of PRIDE ft. Leah BurdickIn this episode, I talk with Leah Burdick of PRIDE Industries about how they are helping folks with disabilities.2023-05-1207 minFriends with wheelsAbilities at Work ft. Mariah Waite- CallawayIn this episode, I talk with Mariah Waite-Callaway of Abilities at Work about how that organization helps people with disabilities regardless of what disability they may have.2023-05-0808 minFriends with wheelsPushing Boundaries ft. Kristen KnightIn this episode, I talk with Kristen Knight of Pushing Boundaries about how the organization improves people's mobility.2023-05-0808 minFriends with wheelsAccommodations pt. 2: Schools feat. Marissa CarrilloIn this episode, I talk with Marrissa Carrillo, a dissability resource specialist about her work in providing accommodations at the university level.2023-05-0827 minFriends with wheelsLaw 101 ft Sara PielstickerA conversation with Sara Pielsticker, an attorney at Disability Law Colorado.2023-05-0614 minFriends with wheelsOT Science ft Josie JarvisA conversation with Josie Jarvis about her work in OT science.2023-05-0120 minFriends with wheelsAccommodations pt 1: HR feat. Lauren SchipperIn this episode, I talk with Lauren Schipper an HR specialist who specializes in providing accommodations in the workplace.2023-05-0108 minFriends with wheelsDisability policy ft Celia HensmanIn this episode, I talk with Celia Hensman about her work in disability policy.2023-04-2411 minFriends with wheelsVisual Impairments ft. Melody FurzeIn this episode, I talk with Melody Furze, a professor who works with children with visual impairments.2023-04-1722 minFriends with wheelsSocial work ft. Linda Kendall FieldsA conversation with Linda Kendall Fields a professor of Social work at UNC Chapel Hill.2023-04-1029 minFriends with wheelsAccomodations ft. Danielle JohnsonIn this episode, I talk with Danielle Johnson, an ADA Coordinator and disability management counselor.2023-04-0322 minFriends with wheelsA disability in the eyes of a parent ft. Kristin Jarvis AdamsIn this episode, I talk with Kristin Jarvis Adams about what it was like to navigate the world with her son who has a disability, what resources were available, and how they overcame those challenges.2023-03-2724 minFriends with wheelsTherafriends Community Partners ft Stephanie Hall & Tisha ShahIn this episode, I talk with Stephanie Hall & Tisha Shah of Therafriends Community Partners about their work in the disability community.2023-03-1521 minFriends with wheelsOccupational therapy ft. Jenna MeehanIn this episode, I talk with Jenna Meehan about her journey as an occupational therapist, her work as an occupational therapist and among other things. 2023-03-0812 minFriends with wheelsSpeech and language pathology ft. Athina MaganziniIn this episode, I talk with Athina Maganzini (Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center) a speech language pathologist about how HSDC's Speech and Hearing Department is helping people with disabilities2023-02-2710 minFriends with wheelsArc of Arizona ft. Melanie SotoIn this episode, I talk with Melanie Soto, the executive director of the Arc of Arizona.2023-02-1505 minFriends with wheelsFACT Oregon ft Christy ReeseIn this episode, I talk with Christy Reese, executive director of FACT Oregon.2023-02-0810 minFriends with wheelsAll Aboard ft. Seanna Herring-JensenIn this episode, I talk with Seanna Herring-Jensen, program manager at All Aboard.
Link to their website: https://www.allaboardwa.org/2023-01-3109 minFriends with wheelsThe arts industry: a unique perspective ft. Teal ShererIn this episode, I talk with Teal Sherer an actress, disability advocate, and writer about her journey in the acting industry, her web series, My Gimpy Life & so much more!
Check out New Mobility Magazine:
https://newmobility.com/
My Gimpy Life:
https://www.youtube.com/c/MyGimpyLifeShow
2023-01-2314 minFriends with wheelsDisability Law Colorado ft. Erica VoisineIn this episode, I talk with Erica Voisine of Disability Law Colorado.
Link to website for more info:
http://www.disabilitylawco.org/ 2023-01-1308 minFriends with wheelsDisability integration feat. Danielle BaileyIn this episode, I talk with Danielle Bailey a disability integration specialist about how she helps people with disabilities in natural disasters, floods, etc.2023-01-0614 minFriends with wheelsMelinda Young FlynnIn this episode, I talk with Melinda Young-Flynn, communications director of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center.
Link to Tax Credit: https://www.wataxcredit.org/2022-12-3013 minFriends with wheelsJonah PerezA conversation with my friend, Jonah Perez about his career goals and aspirations as well as some of the challenges with pursuing those goals.
2022-12-2110 minFriends with wheelsMaureen DeCoste - Ability NowIn this episode I talk with Maureen Decoste of Ability Now.
Website can be found here: https://abilitynowbayarea.org/ 2022-12-1614 minFriends with wheelsEli PerezIn this episode, I talk with Eli Perez, a DO-IT Scholar alumnus about what he's doing career wise, what motivated him to pursue that career path, challenges he encountered along the way (his career path) and so much more.
Hope you tune in!2022-12-0717 minFriends with wheelsClara DawsonIn this episode, I talk with Clara Dawson about her work in museums and how she helps people with low vision.2022-11-3021 minFriends with wheelsScott Elliott -ICANIn this episode, I talk with Scott Elliott, Executive Director of ICAN, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment, feel empowered, develop life skills, and so much more.
Check out their website here!2022-11-2217 minFriends with wheelsKristin Gilger - NCDJI talk with Kristin Gilger, professor of business journalism and director of the National Center on Disability and Journalism about what NCDJ is, how it teaches students and journalists to cover people with disabilities a certain way, how people with disabilities should be talked about in the news (ex. more stories/coverage that center on disability related issues) and so much more! Feel free to check out their website here.2022-11-0315 minFriends with wheelsEmily BoeschotenIn this episode, I talk with DO-IT Ambassador and my good friend, Emily Boeschoten about her work as a research study coordinator, her area of research, and so much more!2022-10-2523 minFriends with wheelsKodi-Smith Doty- Sequoia Therapeutic RecreationIn this episode, I talk with Kodi-Smith Doty of Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation about what the organization does to help people with disabilities, be independent, self-sufficient, and active members in their community. Check out their website here!2022-10-1808 minFriends with wheelsKenny Salvini- Here and Now ProjectIn this episode, I talk with Kenny Salvini of the Here and Now Project about how that organization helps people with disabilities come together, be a part of a group, and so much more. You can check out the Here and Now Project here!2022-10-1120 minFriends with wheelsTeresa Skinner & David Greig- ParaSports SpokaneIn this episode, I talk with Teresa Skinner & David Greig of ParaSports Spokane, an organization that helps people with disabilities get involved in recreational sports. For more, info, check out their website!2022-10-0310 minFriends with wheelsLeah VelascoIn this episode, I talk with Leah Velasco of the Center for Independence (CFI). She talks about what CFI is, how that organization helps people with disabilities be more independent (ex. performing tasks for daily living, budgeting money), and so much more. For more info, check out their website!
2022-09-2709 minFriends with wheelsCatarina RiveraIn this episode, I talk with Catarina Rivera, a public speaker and DEI consultant who works in the public sector. Her line of work involves figuring out how the public sector create a more accessible and inclusive environment for people with disabilities to thrive and excel. For more information, check out her website!2022-09-2017 minFriends with wheelsDr. Sheryl Burgstahler Ph.D.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler Ph.D. of the DO-IT program of the University of Washington. She discusses what the program is and how it started, how it helps students with disabilities prepare for college, pursue a career and live independent lives, and so much more!*
*This was originally recorded on 9/7/22.2022-09-1210 minFriends with wheelsCCDE part 2: Dr. Ralina JosephIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Ralina Joseph of the communication department at the University of Washington. She talks about what the CCDE (Center for Communication, Difference and Equity) is, how they foster conversation on racism, sexism, and other -isms with their students and so much more!2022-09-0612 minFriends with wheelsAmber MorisonIn this episode, I talk with Amber Morison, outreach coordinator of Seattle Adaptive Sports about her work at that organization, how SAS helps individuals with disabilities participate in sports like wheelchair basketball, power soccer (wheelchairs) and others, and so much more!2022-09-0116 minFriends with wheelsAshley Cowan D'AmbrosioIn this episode, I talk with Ashley Cowan D'Ambrosio, a disability activist and CEO of Crip Riot about her journey to Crip Riot, what the organization does to advocate for people with disabilities, how they talk about issues happening in the disability community (ex. lack of access to places - accessibility, ableism, etc.) and so much more!2022-08-2411 minFriends with wheelsCCDE part 1: Josh GriffinIn the first part of this episode, I talk with Josh Griffin, the Assistant Director of the Center for Communication Difference and Equity (CCDE) at the University of Washington. He talks about what CCDE is, how it helps people of different racial and/or ethnic backgrounds foster conversations about racism, sexism, and other -isms that are in our society, what they do in the community to help advocate for things like equity, social justice, and so much more!2022-08-1221 minFriends with wheelsAllexa LaycockIn this episode, I talk with Allexa Laycock of Rooted In Rights about what Rooted in Rights is, how they engage people in issues that are happening in the disability community, the stakeholders that they partner with in terms of advocacy and engagement efforts, and so much more.*
*This recording was done a year ago. 2022-08-0519 minFriends with wheelsJane DunhamnIn this episode, I talk with Jane Dunhamn of the National Black Disability Coalition (NBDC). She talks about what NBDC is, what they do to support disabled folks in the Black community, how they engage in conversations of ableism, racism, etc., how they tackle the stigma around disability in their own community (Black community), and so much more. 2022-07-2315 minFriends with wheelsAmy BartoIn this episode, I talk with Amy Barto. She is a teacher who has 20 years of experience in helping kids and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD in education and other related fields. Amy talks about her experience as an educator, how she supports her students in her educational journey, relationship bonding in the educational system, and so much more!2022-07-1924 minFriends with wheelsLindsay Klarman & Ariele BeloIn this episode, I talk with Lindsay Klarman and Ariele Belo of the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center (HSDC) about what HSDC is, how it helps individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, and those with speech difficulties live independent lives, be active members of the community, and so much more!2022-07-1329 min
Friends with wheelsMaria T. Kelley and Alan KnueIn this episode, I talk with Maria T. Kelly and Alan Knue of the the Washington Assistive Technology Act Program - WATAP where I talk with them about what WATAP is, how assistive technology helps people with disabilities perform certain tasks (ex. writing), some of the services they provide, how it addresses various disparities/inequities in technology and access to technology, and so much more!*
* This was originally recorded on 1/31/22.2022-07-0127 minFriends with wheelsDr. Chet Moritz Ph.D.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Chet Moritz Ph.D., a professor who works in the Division of physical therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington. He talks about his work in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine, what he does at the Restorative Technologies Laboratory in terms of improving the mobility of people with disabilities as well as those with spinal cord injuries. What technology helps people do that? Finally, Dr. Moritz talks about the importance of using restorative technology as a way to make lives better for people with disabilities. 2022-06-2514 minFriends with wheelsMarlene GallichanIn this episode, I talk with Marlene Gallichan, who is the C.H.O.I.C.E.S program coordinator at the Disability Empowerment Center. She talks a bit about what the Disability Empowerment Center is, how it helps people with disabilities and other populations find the resources that they need to live independently, her work in assisting people with disabilities and others in this effort, the organizations involvement in policy and advocacy, and so much more! NOTE: Marlene Gallichan is a former employee of the Disability Empowerment Center and no longer works at that organization.2022-06-2430 minFriends with wheelsDr. Monica McHale-SmallIn this episode, I talk to Dr. Monica McHale-Small of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). She talks about her background in education, how she got involved with LDA, some things she noticed in people with disabilities as a school psychologist, and offers insight into how the education system can be better built for students with learning disabilities so that they can succeed in the classroom.2022-06-1418 minFriends with wheelsFriends with Wheels trailerIn our news landscape, there are a lot of stories that that are important and that captured the significance of the moment. For instance, there were stories about the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Another example is the protests in support of abortion nationwide. As an individual with a disability, I’ve always been curious about learning topics involving people with disabilities. By that, I mean what aspects of disability are worth discussing in this day and age? What actors, organizations, or entities are involved in making a difference in their communities? Fri...2022-06-0902 minFriends with wheelsDaman Wandke & Kyann FlintIn this episode, I talk to Daman Wandke & Kyann Flint of Wandke Consulting about what they do to provide accessibility to people with disabilities from a business and organizational standpoint. In other words, what can businesses and organizations do to make the workplace more accessible, inclusive and welcoming for people with all sorts of disabilities.2022-06-0931 minFriends with wheelsConrad ReynoldsonIn this episode, I talk with Conrad Reynoldson, an attorney who works at WACDA (Washington Civil & Disability Advocate) about what motivated him to pursue a career in disability law/rights, what cases related to disability did he and WACDA in general handle on a daily basis, the hardest cases he had to bring forth to a court of law, the importance of WACDA for people with disabilities and so much more!2022-06-0220 minFriends with wheelsRochelle BowyerIn this episode, I talk with my friend, Rochelle Bowyer about what it was like growing up with a disability, her experiences in leadership, and so much more.2022-06-0132 minFriends with wheelsNoah SeidelIn this episode I talk with Noah Seidel. He's a great friend of mine and works at the office of Developmental disabilities Ombuds at Disability Rights Washington in Seattle. He talks about what was like growing up as a person with a disability, his work around disability advocacy/rights and legislation, and talks about the stigma that's often heard about people with disabilities and how people can be mindful the next time they meet them.2022-05-2626 min