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The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastFalling Spectacularly with Anita HollanderOn today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are joined by singer, songwriter, composer, director, actress, and advocate Anita Hollander. Get to Know Our GuestAnita Hollander has worked throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and America as an actress, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, and teacher. She has premiered new works of composers and playwrights at Carnegie Hall, Playwrights Horizons, and New York Shakespeare Festival, where she sang original work of Philip Glass. She received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for the Ol...
2025-08-031h 08
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastOn a "Roll with Cole and Charisma"On The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are celebrating Thanksgiving! It has been a year, and life has been LIFING! But we want to give thanks that we are still thriving despite what life throws at us! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!Our guests on today's episode are an amazing married couple and dedicated advocates. Cole and Charisma Sydnor or as you may know them from their popular YouTube channel, Roll with Cole and Charisma. After years of following their story and adventures on YouTube, I had the pleasure of meeting them at a...
2024-11-271h 04
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWriting to Heal with Elizabeth and SuzanneOn today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are closing out Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month by speaking with Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello about the Write to Heal study, a program Elizabeth facilitated during the pandemic for individuals with spinal cord injuries as part of a nationwide telehealth research study. Click here for more about the study. As a participant of the study, I am excited to be sharing some of my writing in a follow up stage performance, From Where I Sit, alongside my fellow participants directed by Suzanne. Ramp. It. U...
2024-09-291h 05
The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast"Take a Look at This Heart": Ben DuffyOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about love and relationships with documentary filmmaker, Benjamin Duffy. Take a Look at this Heart is an open and honest conversation with people living with disabilities about their love lives and their searches for love. We go in depth about his experiences with the subjects of the film and discuss perceptions about disability, sex and intimacy. Watch the trailer here. Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our Guest Ben Duffy, a 34-year-old from New York...
2024-09-091h 00
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastW.O.W. Its Natalia MendezOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I have some good news. Your favorite podcast host Rhonel, is officially a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Check out the IAAP Website for my information on the certification. Also, joining me for the episode is Natalia Mendez, Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels. She shares how she turned her experiences post-SCI led to her advocacy.Ramp. It. Up! Get to Know our GuestNatalia Mendez is Founder and Executive Director o...
2024-08-3053 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastAround the World with Spencer BlomquistOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, avid traveler, and certified travel agent, Spencer Blomquist joins me to talk about traveling and his recovery journey. Planning a vacation can be a hassle and exponentially more so when traveling as a wheelchair user. Spencer specializes in coordinating travel for people with disabilities and shares a few tips during the interview.Ramp. It. Up! Get to know our Guest Spencer Blomquist is a dedicated disability advocate and accomplished professional in the travel industry. Serving on several prestigious boards, i...
2024-08-011h 13
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastFather's Day 2024: Carlton "Wheelchair Chronicles" BrownOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are highlighting fathers. Carlton Brown, podcaster, dedicated husband, loving father, and C5-C7 quadriplegic, joins me on the podcast to share his injury story and life as a dad after acquiring a spinal cord injury. We discuss mental health, parenting, and his "Wheelchair Chronicles" podcast. Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest YouTube: youtube.com/@WheelchairChroniclesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheelchair_chroniclesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cn...
2024-07-1859 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastFather's Day 2024: Felton BrownOn this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, husband, father and motivational speaker Felton Brown joins me to talk about his recovery journey and fatherhood. Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest Felton Brown is a dynamic, ambitious, and faith-driven individual from the great city of Opa-Locka, Florida. he is an inspiring motivational speaker and a thriving small business entrepreneur, and most importantly a devoted husband to Joi Brown, and loving father to their remarkable daughter, Nia. At the age of 15, Felton faced a life-altering moment when a...
2024-07-0355 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastVIVA, VIVA LAS...SWTCon 2023On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am recapping my recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the United Spinal Association's Strong Wheeled Together Conference. Ramp. It. Up!Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAnH8I6sGEf7SJ9OKw8dEAEmail: rampituppodcast@gmail.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show
2023-10-2935 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastHELP WANTED or (un)WANTED HELPOn this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are chatting with Lesly St. Louis. October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lesly, a fellow wheelchair user, is the Director of the Pathways to Employment program at the United Spinal Association.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Lesly St. Louis is grateful to have the opportunity to facilitate people with disabilities obtaining gainful employment, and to replace fear and prejudice against people with disabilities with mutual understanding. Having continuously encountered barriers from employers, he sees the common cha...
2023-10-1458 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSCI Awareness Month 2023: Editor-in-Chief Ian RuderOn this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Ian Ruder joins the show for SCI Awareness Month.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guests Ian Ruder is the Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility, the longest-running, most-trusted magazine and web site for active wheelchair users (newmobility.com). A quadriplegic himself, Ruder joined the New Mobility team in 2011 when the magazine was purchased by United Spinal Association, a non-profit focused on mobility-related disability. Prior to working for New Mobility, he worked as a freelance journalist in the Pacific Northwest. When he...
2023-09-2543 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSCI Awareness Month 2023: Attorney Joshua BasileWelcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of September we are observing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. My guest for this episode is attorney, advocate, and father, Joshua Basile. He shares how he dedicated his life to advocacy after acquiring his SCI. Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guests Meet Josh Basile a C4-5 quadriplegic, power wheelchair user, disability rights advocate, trial attorney, inventor, and proud father. In 2004 at the age of 18, Josh was paralyzed below the shoulders in a beach...
2023-09-141h 01
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastMen's Mental Health Month: Coach David CooksWelcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of June we celebrate Father’s Day and men’s mental health, so today’s episode is dedicated to the gentleman! Author, podcast host, educator and motivational speaker, Coach David Cooks joins us to share about his life experiences. At the age of 15, a spinal aneurysm rudely interrupted his high school basketball aspirations. Not allowing that to slow him down, David dedicated his life to pursuing his education, as insisted by his parents, but also his passion for basketball. Tune in to find out how he went...
2023-06-231h 10
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSo a Doctor and a Hurricane walk into a bar…On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Dr. David W. McMillan joins me again. On his last visit we talked about nutrition and eating right during the holidays (Season 1 Episode 13: What's on your plate?). This time around we talk about Hurricane season and emergency preparedness. Dr. David is a part of the Subtropical Climate & Health Hub (STiCHH), a collective of researchers sharing reliable information about (sub)tropical climate and health, with an emphasis on sub—or marginalized—populations. We discuss steps to prepare for the season, local resources and ways to have a safe season.Ramp...
2023-06-141h 00
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastBig News from the CMS and NeuralinkWe are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are closing out the month of May with some updates and good news for the wheelchair user community. Ramp. It. Up! GAAD May 18,2023https://unitedspinal.org/adaptive-technology-equals-independence-for-the-disability-community/https://unitedspinal.org/five-ways-you-can-promote-global-accessibility-awareness-day/CMS Seat Elevation https://unitedspinal.org/disability-community-celebrates-newly-expanded-medicare-benefit-for-power-wheelchairs/https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-decision-memo.aspx?proposed=N&ncaid=309#:~:text=All%20%7C%20Collapse%20All-,Decision%20Summary,durable%20medical%20equipment%20(DME).FDA Approves Neuralinkhttps://w...
2023-05-2924 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastIs Neuralink the Future?Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On this episode I am joined by Fouzan Alam and Bliss Chapman from Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. Neuralink is currently developing implantable brain–computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis. Fouzan is a project manager on their clinical team and Bliss is a software engineer on the brain-computer interfaces team. We discuss where the company is in the process, how it will impact the SCI community, and what the future of brain-computer interface holds.Ramp. It...
2023-05-131h 10
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWomen's History Month: Erin TaylorOn today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are wrapping up Women’s History Month with a good friend of mine, Erin Taylor.Get To Know Our Guest For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor has dedicated herself to advocating for health equity and promoting wellness by helping eliminate barriers and health disparities for disabled people throughout Oregon. She does this by interweaving equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout her work and being intentional in her commitment to diversifying awareness of the vast range of disability experiences and identities. Ensuring that disabled pe...
2023-03-231h 05
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWomen’s History Month: Jean L. MinkelOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP. We chat about her early years as a Physical Therapist, her influence on early assistive technology, and her crusade to effect insurance policy change.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Ms. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician well recognized for her work in Assistive Technology. Jean has a passion for ensuring that people with a mobility disability have access to the...
2023-03-091h 14
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastGuide to Dating After SCI for Men: Ryan DeRocheWelcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It's that time of year again, Valentines Day! But before you go out and buy flowers and chocolates, you have to find yourself a date! Ryan DeRoche, peer mentor, United Spinal Association member and the host of After Dark: for men with SCI, joins me on the podcast to talk about dating after SCI from the male perspective. Ramp. It. Up!Question of the day:What was your best/worst date experience post SCI?Get To K...
2023-02-151h 13
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastAccessible...Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesWelcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Accessibility is an important and frequent topic of concern for wheelchair users and people with disabilities as a whole. This episode we cover some of the pain points of "accessible" transportation and what can be done to improve them. Ramp. It. Up!Question of the day:What was your worst/best experience with accessible transportation? Click here to learn how to report transportation issues.Resources: Retired Veterans of America (RVA) F...
2023-01-3031 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSeasons 1, 2, and 3 RecapAnd we are back with a brand new season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! It's been amazing sharing my story and the stories of others with you all these past three seasons. Season four, there will be many more stories, we will talk about advocacy and accessibility, and I will share some of my adventures along the way! On this episode join me as I recap some of my favorite moments from the first three seasons.Ramp. It. Up!HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast.History of Haitian I...
2023-01-1639 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastHouston...We Have Liftoff!Only two days left 'til Christmas, and since you all have been so nice this year, Santa has brought you another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! Its been about two weeks since the end of the Artemis 1 Mission and my visit to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It was an overall amazing experience and I was blessed to be a part of it. On this trip I recall the experience flying for the first time since my SCI six years ago and interacting with Alexa in SPACE!Ramp. It. Up!
2022-12-2336 min
The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast6 Years Later: The Gang is Back TogetherAfter a long hiatus, we are back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! I know I have been gone for a long time but you have to listen to this episode to find out what's been going on! No hints! No previews! I know it's a long episode but definitely worth a listen!(Ok one hint...its my 6 year SCI anniversary and a couple friends join me on the show)Ramp it up!Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkshttps...
2022-12-061h 38
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastThe Abilities Expo Comes to MiamiThe Abilities Expo is FINALLY COMING TO MIAMI!Lew Shomer, chairman of the expo joins me on the podcast to share his experience working as an equal employment advocate and then his work bringing the Abilities Expo to a city near you.Ramp. It. Up! Podcast Click Here to Register for the Abilities Expo in MiamiWebsite: https://www.abilities.com/miami/Email: info@abilities.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abilities_expo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lshomerhttps://twitter.com/AbilitiesExpoClick...
2022-10-1743 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSCI Awareness Month 2022: iAccess LifeSeptember is just about over and to close out SCI Awareness Month, Brandon Winfield joins me on the podcast to talk about his app, iAccess Life, an app that allows the user to rate the accessibility of different restaurants, venues, and other locations worldwide. He also shares his injury and recovery story and about living life in the fast lane… literally!Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestIn 2008, Brandon Winfield (he/him) was injured in a motocross accident that left him with a thoracic spinal cord injury (paralyzed fr...
2022-09-281h 04
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSCI Awareness Month 2022: NeuroFit 360On this week’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by Dr. Guy Romain, physical therapist and owner of NeuroFit 360. We talk about his work with spinal cord injury patients, his passion for activity based therapy, and his vision for the future of the field.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guest Dr. Guy Romain earned his B.S in Health Science From Montclair State University in 1995. His career started as a health educator for at risk youth at the Englewood's Health Department in New Je...
2022-09-1947 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWe're Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket ShipThe Ramp. It. Up! Podcast is back! After a brief yet painful hiatus, we are back with a lot to talk about! A lot of things happened in August and we must catch up and ROCKET headfirst into September. I've got big news to share. In fact you can say the news is METEORIC! Some would say we got lucky but I say the PLANETS aligned perfectly! I really hope you guys are grasping the GRAVITY of the announcement I have to share! I'm sure the suspense is killing you so let's go ahead and LAUNCH into the episode!
2022-09-0620 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastAll Work and NO Recreation Therapy...On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Recreational Therapy. An often overlooked and underappreciated branch of the rehabilitation process, recreational therapy has been instrumental in my recovery and the recovery of countless others. My friend and long time recreational therapist, Laura Ridler joins me on the show to share about her more than 30 years experience as a Rec Therapist. Her career has taken her to Hawaii, back to the mainland and all over the states as a basketball coach, a therapist, and an overall wellness activist! Tune in for a great conversation and...
2022-07-261h 10
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastA Storm is ComingOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness. June 1 through November 30 is officially hurricane season. Natural disasters are dangerous enough, but being a wheelchair user can further complicate them. As a veteran of many hurricane seasons, five of them post spinal cord injury, I've learned a thing or two about getting prepared. Listen and share this episode to make sure that you and your family are prepared for this hurricane season!Ramp. It. Up!ResourcesRed Cross: Prepare for a stormCDC...
2022-07-0544 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastDad's Day Out: Luis AmaroOn today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about being a dad! With Father's Day coming up this weekend we wanted to honor the fathers and father figures! Luis Amaro, peer mentor, athlete, motivational speaker, and Vice President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami chapter, is one of those fathers. During our conversation he shares his spinal cord injury story and his experience as a father.Ramp. It. Up!The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG) Resources https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle...
2022-06-1548 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastGun Violence Awareness Day 2022On today's episode of the podcast we are discussing the topic of Gun Violence. June 3 is Wear Orange Day and kicks off Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. As a nation, we are plagued by gun violence and mass shootings. The topic of guns is very divisive and often times politicized. Tune in for more information on gun violence awareness and how we can get involved.Ramp. It. Up!Wear OrangeAbout Wear Orange/Gun Violence Awareness WeekendWays to Participate ResourcesSchool Shootings Since ColumbineMass Shootings in the U...
2022-06-0320 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastLiving In An Accessible World: Madison RussellOn today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with advocate, athlete, dancer, techy, Madison Russell, and we discuss her journey as a wheelchair user and her career in digital accessibility. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) right around the corner we also discuss the importance of making the digital space universally accessible.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsMadison is a T5 incomplete paraplegic, and her injury was caused by syringomyelia, a cyst within the spinal cord. She is originally from Atlanta, GA. She is...
2022-05-1653 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastDear Mama, Don't You Know We Love YouOn today's episode of the podcast, Tatiana Ribeiro joins us to celebrate Mother's Day a little early. We talk about her life back in Brazil, moving to the States after her spinal cord injury, and daily life as a wheelchair user all while being a bad ass mom of two.Ramp. It. Up!Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalkhttps://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/Stay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook...
2022-05-0655 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastAll About the (SSI/SSDI) Benefits Baby with Atty. Jeffery MindeOn today's episode of the podcast, we are talking about money! Specifically SSI/SSDI benefits. Navigating the benefits System is not a simple task and often times legal representation is needed. Attorney Jeff Minde joins me on the show and talks about his 30+ your career in social work and practicing law and literally helping write the book when it comes to income after disability. We talk insurance, housing, and special needs trusts and a whole lot more.Ramp. It. Up!Website: https://www.nsnn.com/disability-trust-management/Phone: 954-257-2586
2022-04-281h 05
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastBehind the Music with Michaela DevinsGet To Know Our GuestMichaela Devins is a mental health counselor who has been a C4-C5 quadriplegic for eleven years; in that time, she has lived in Upstate New York, Philadelphia, and now Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Kyle and service dog Chicory. She attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her Masters there in professional mental health counseling in 2019. Since then, she has worked in outpatient mental health in Center City Philadelphia and now in the Boston area. She is working toward her licensure an...
2022-04-111h 07
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastI Spoke at HIMSS 2022WHO DOESN'T LIKE RECIEVING A BONUS!?Well lucky you, this week you'll be getting just that! On this bonus episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I share about my experience at the HIMSS 2022 Global Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to check out our Social Media for pictures and videos.Ramp. It. Up!https://www.himss.org/global-conference/session-innovations-driving-patient-engagementResources What Makes a Hotel Room Wheelchair Accessible?How to use a Hoyer Patient Lift to transfer a patient from their Wheelchair to a B...
2022-03-3025 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastLevel The Curve with Stefan HenryOn this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by fellow comic book and Japanese anime enthusiast and United Spinal Association member, Stefan Henry. He shares how he had to navigate life after sustaining a spinal cord injury only 14 years old and turned a love for comic books into a career in mechanical engineering. We also discuss being Black men and being disabled in today's society and much more!Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsStefan Henry grew up as a big fan of...
2022-03-221h 09
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastNot So F.A.A.S.T.: Ana NevaresToday on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about assistive technology. Ana Nevares, Assistive Technology And Education Specialist at FAAST, joins me talk about how the organization educates the community on assistive technology and helps connect individuals with the proper devices and the means to procure them.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our Guest Ana Nevares, M.A., is a state-certified special education teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker and has coordinated the South Florida Regional FAAST program for the past 10 years. She has extensive experience...
2022-03-0939 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastLove On A Roll: Garrett MayersohnOn today's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up the month with a conversation with Garrett Mayersohn. Garrett is the host of the Love On A Roll podcast and lives with cerebral palsy. He shares his insight on how to live your best life, being in a relationship, and enjoying your time as a single person.Ramp. It. Up!Get To Know Our GuestsMy name is Garrett Mayersohn. I'm 27 and a college graduate from Florida Atlantic University. I have been lucky enough to pursue some of my passions o...
2022-02-2747 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastValentines Day with Leon and Tierra HarrisOn this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I am joined by Leon and Tierra Harris an inter-abled couple (from West Philadelphia… Born and raised… lol). In celebration of Valentine's Day they share their story of how they met, got married, started a family and still make time to inspire other inter-abled couples through their YouTube and Instagram pages.Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Website: https://harrishopeandhumor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrishopeandhumor/Facebook: https://www.faceb...
2022-02-1459 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastLove Is In The Air!On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are getting you ready for Valentine's Day! Love may be in the air for many, but post spinal cord injury it is sometimes a little harder to get back into the dating game. On this episode I share a couple pieces of advice to take into consideration before getting back into the dating pool. Also I share a list of 10 wheelchair friendly date ideas. Ramp. It. Up!Dating With A Disabilitypopsugar.com/love/dating-with-disability-advice-48514421 https://www.bbc.co...
2022-02-0838 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastNew Year, New Season, Even Better Me!Welcome to the year 2022 and the Third Season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!I am super excited to kick off this year and this new season with all of you! What is the time this tradition to start off the new year with a list of resolutions and this year will not be an exception. I put together a list of 10 resolutions I plan to keep and I hope you join along with me. If you have any different ones I want to know what they are. I plan to keep it going all year long...
2022-01-0735 min
The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast2021 SCI Holiday Gift GuideHappy Holidays from The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! On today's episode I'm giving you a list of 15 holiday gift ideas for the SCI person in your life. If you're anything like me you are a last-minute shoppers and this list will come in handy!It's been one hell of a year. 2021 threw many challenges and misfortune at us all and they have not been easy to push through. But here we are nearly at the end of the year still striving and persevering. I pray you all enjoy your holidays and start off 2022 with a bang! See...
2021-12-2237 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastI Got 5(years) On It!On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I talk about hitting my five year spinal cord injury anniversary. December 2, 2021 Marks five years since I had a diving accident, dislocated two vertebrae, and became a quadriplegic. I recap some of the challenges I shared on the very second episode of the podcast, Quadriplegia: Year One, and talk about where I am now five years later. I faced many challenges along the way but continue to strive every day to improve in all facets of life.Ramp. It. Up!Stay Connected to the...
2021-12-1524 minThe Ramp. It. Up! PodcastA Slice of Thankful PieOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are taking time out to share what I've been thankful for this past year. After all the hardships of 2021 my family and friends were blessed enough to gather for Thanksgiving dinner and it made me want to Focus on the good things that this year brought and give thanks! What have you been thankful for this year?Ramp. It. Up!Things to be thankful for in 2021https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/24/what-im-thankful-2021/https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/things-to-be-grateful-for-list/
2021-11-3023 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastRide Along with Ian MackayGet to know our Guest Ian Mackay was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2001 he movedto Goleta, California and attended Santa Barbara City College. He had manyinterests in his early college years, beginning as a business major, and endingup getting an Associates degree in communication before delving into signlanguage for a year. Soon after, he took a field botany course and realizedthat his true interest was in the field of biology. He ended up moving to SantaCruz, California and enrolled at...
2021-11-0950 minThe Ramp. It. Up! PodcastMO Money? NO Problem!Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are talking a bit about finances. It is bad enough we have to deal with the challenges of our recovery journey, there's no reason to do it while broke! Today we are talking about 10 Ways To Make Money After Spinal Cord Injury. Of course there are many more than 10 ways to make money but these are a few I have tried and others have suggested. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and to try them out for yourself!...
2021-10-2735 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastThe Happy Quadriplegic: Arnedo CarboOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Arnedo a.k.a. The Happy Quadriplegic. Together we share stories about our experiences in therapy, in our relationships post injury, and sharing his recovery Journey and life post injury on his YouTube channel.Ramp. It. Up!Get to know our guest Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maldito_arnedo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnedo.carbo.1 Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/Qbanito3000...
2021-10-0355 minThe Ramp. It. Up! PodcastLets take a TimeOutResources to help you de-stresshttps://www.themiamiproject.org/participant/healthy-lifestyle/Wheelchair Yoga tutorial video Calming breathing exercises https://localadventurer.com/types-of-hobbies/https://www.opencounseling.com/florida/miamiStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special eve...
2021-09-1226 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastMeet the HandiMan: Chris StigasMeet Our Guest My name is Chris.In November of 2014, I slipped and fell in my bathroom. From that moment on my life would never be the same, as I once knew it. Prior to this day I was a commercial/industrial electrician and even dabbled in business with restaurants and juice bars.My injury took me through the A-Z of the healthcare system, starting with a 911 call, admittance to an emergency room, surgery, ICU, inpatient, rehab, outpatient, follow-ups, research groups and now, advocacy and volunteering...https://www.handihelp...
2021-08-3148 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastRoll a mile in my shoesToday on the podcast I have special guest Billy Price cofounder of Billy Footwear joining me on the show. He is a C5 level spinal cord injury survivor, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and an all-around amazing person. To find out more about his story and where you can get a pair of Billy sneakers stay tuned!Ramp. It. Up!Meet Our GuestBilly PriceAs a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move...
2021-08-1250 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastDisability Pride Month: Anson JamesWhat is Disability Pride Month? https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/02/how-disability-pride-month-started-and-what-means/7840560002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/15/5-questions-to-think-about-this-disabilitypridemonth/Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with a Disability?https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/10-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-disability/http://www.shonalouise.com/2017/07/15-things-not-to-say-to-disabled-people.htmlStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.c...
2021-07-2854 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastIts Gonna Be A Hot WHEELS SummerWith summer in full swing we are getting into vacation and fun mode. But don’t slack on staying safe and being healthy. Here are 10 tips to enjoy a healthy and safe summer for wheelchair users!Summer Safety Tips https://wsrsolutions.com/how-to-protect-your-wheelchair-during-the-summer/https://freedommobilitycenter.biz/summer-safety-tips-for-wheelchair-users/https://www.powerandmobility.com/manual-wheelchair-news/summertime-safety-tips-wheelchair-users-caregivers/Summer Activities https://www.braunability.com/us/en/blog/accessible-living/summer-activities-for-wheelchair-users.htmlStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it...
2021-07-0624 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastUnited Spinal: Brook McCallNamed as one of Spinalpedia.com SCI Superstars, Brook McCall is a California native, a former athlete and has a passion for fashion. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara with hopes of a career as a retail buyer. After an accident in 2002 that resulted in a C4 level quadriplegia, Brook’s plans were put on hold. With little hope of improvement or recovery she learned very early on that she needed to get used to asking for the assistance she required. living nearly 2 decades as a quadriplegic, Brooke McCall is The one people come to fo...
2021-06-2558 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastMental Health Awareness Month: Dr. Mario Olavarriahttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Monthhttps://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-monthhttps://www.aha.org/mental-health-awareness-monthhttps://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-monthStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.comSpecial Thanks Sponsors:JWoods CompanyContact JWoods Company for all of your catering and s...
2021-05-3154 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastNurse Appreciation Week: Mirnelle Cinous-JulesOn today’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are honoring all the nurses out there who continue to put their lives on the line to make sure that we are nursed back to health. On May 6 through May 12 we celebrate nurses appreciation week and I definitely appreciate today’s guest. Registered Nurse and Assistant Director Of Nursing, Mirnelle Cinous-Jules, joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the last 15 years as a nurse.Ramp. It. Up!https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/...
2021-05-1154 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastOT Appreciation Month: Lainisha TurnerOn today’s episode, Lainisha Turner, Occupational therapist and owner of Therapy Out The Box joins the podcast in celebration of Occupational therapy appreciation month. We discussed her 17 years in the field and what led her to open up her own therapy practice.Before the interview as an avid mixed martial arts fan I break down some of the events of UFC 261. If you’re not a fan or you want to avoid any spoilers fast forward to the 12 minute mark for the episode interview with Lainisha.Ramp. It. Up!...
2021-04-2546 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastOT Appreciation Month: Nadina BarretoOn today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast , we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month. My former OT, Nadina Barreto join me on the show as we talk about her career and reminisce on some of our times together in therapy.Ramp. It. Up!Celebrate Occupational Therapy Appreciation Monthhttps://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspxhttps://nationaldaycalendar.com/occupational-therapy-month-april/https://www.concorde.edu/about-us/blog/career-tips-advice/national-occupational-therapy-monthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_therapyStay Connected to the Podcast
2021-04-1940 minThe Ramp. It. Up! PodcastShow me the STIMMYCovid-19 Vaccine Information https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.htmlhttps://myvaccine.fl.gov/#/Stimulus Check Information https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-paymentshttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/delayed-stimulus-checks-for-social-security-recipients-to-be-sent-soon.htmlSpring Break 2021https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/21/us/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/us/miami-beach-crowds-clevelander-covid/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/03/14/us/fl-miami-beach-spring-break-crowd/index.htmlStay Connected to the PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.i...
2021-04-0129 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastThe Doctor Is InGet To Know Our GuestDr. Katie Gant received her BS and MS degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. She received her PhD from The University of Miami in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Gant’s research experiences span from basic science, to translational experiments, and now clinical trials.Her interest in spinal cord injury started in the neuromuscular physiology laboratory at The Miami Project, where her studies focused on understanding the properties of paralyzed muscles. This led her to explore techniques for driving paralyzed muscles via natural control signals from th...
2021-03-151h 05
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSay It LOUD...!Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Today on the show we are celebrating Black History Month. Many great Americans of African descent have helped build this nation into the superpower and others today continue to contribute to its greatness. Among their number, there have been many who never let physical or mental challenges debilitate them. Health care, the arts, media and civil advocacy are just some of the areas of their contributions.Today I am speaking with long time media personality and fellow quad, Paul Amadeus Lane. Tune in to hear his...
2021-02-1249 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastIs it really better to have loved and lost...Welcome back to The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It is February and love is in the air...or is it. Today's guest, YouTuber and fellow SCI survivor, Alexis Martinez and I are chatting about our dating experiences post sci. Tune in for some of the ups and downs and advice we have for other wheelchair users getting back in the dating game.Ramp. It. Up!Check out today's guest:https://www.instagram.com/thewheelcasanova/https://www.instagram.com/stcasanova/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7AGGVB3hAtFiXvGmC_ybA
2021-02-051h 00
The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast2020: To Be Continued?Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com Special Thanks Sponsors:JWoods Company Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show
2021-01-2028 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSeason Finale: Farewell to 2020Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com Special Thanks Sponsors:JWoods Company Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.comWe want to hear from you!Support the show
2020-12-2530 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWhat's on your plate?In today's episode I am chatting with Dr. David McMillan, a clinical researcher from the Miami a Project to cure paralysis. His area of focus is fitness and nutrition and metabolic science for those with a spinal cord injury.With thanksgiving right around the corner we talk about avoiding major weight gain around the holidays. Ramp it up!In 2010 David was serendipitously involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn ab...
2020-11-2451 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWhen 2020 Rains...And we are back with another episode of the Ramp It Up Podcast! 2020 has been quite the year and every time you think it can't throw anything else that is… it does.On today's episode we talk about a couple topics. The 2020 presidential election results, tropical storm ETA, the passing of long time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. But don't worry we in the show on a more positive note!Ramp It Up!https://www.foxnews.com/us/tropical-storm-eta-florida-miami-flooding-lamborghini-floods-storm-surge-delugehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-president.htmlhttps://en...
2020-11-1123 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastOur Covid in ChiefCheck out the United Spinal Association https://unitedspinal.org/https://www.newmobility.com/http://unitedonwheels.blubrry.net/disaster-recovery-preparation/POTUS and FLOTUS have COVID-19https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-coronavirus-positive/index.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYfe7vk0WgPresidential Debate 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFI8TsSKXY&t=4113sMail In Voting Infohttps://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/accessible-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/https://dos...
2020-10-0518 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastSCI Awareness Month: Alfredo IglesiasOn this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating September, SCI Awareness Month, by speaking with Alfredo Iglesias, President and Co-founder of iAm Able Fitness.Ramp. It. Up!Meet the founders Alfredo Iglesias – Alfredo has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. He developed product prototypes for Lutron Electronics. With over ten years of experience in the computer industry, he developed many skills from technical to business. But life took him in another direction sustaining a spinal cord injury. After realizing the need for help his fri...
2020-09-1744 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastHanging With The BoysStay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com Special Thanks Sponsors:JWoods Company Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com Financial Education Services FES Agent Jeremiah JulesEducation is power...
2020-08-1347 min
The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast25 Years in the GameOn today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with President of the Broward chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group and Owner of Ryan Realty Group, Ryan Gebauer. June 19, 2020 marks 25 years since he suffered a life changing spinal cord injury. In that time, Ryan has overcome many challenges and shares his experiences and wisdom through mentorship and advocacy. Tune in to find out how a 16yr old survived a 36 foot fall and lived on to help the SCI Community through his advocacy and his business.Ramp. It. Up!
2020-06-2356 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastA Father is a terrible thing to wasteToday on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating all fathers especially those with SCIs. With Fathers Day coming up on June 21st I sit down with Alejandro Lutin, a peer mentor with the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, a paraplegic, and most importantly a father. We delve into his experience as a father pre and post injury. Ramp. It. Up!Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com...
2020-06-1348 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastBend It Like Woody BeckhamIts time for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast On today's episode I have my first guest interview. James "Woody" Beckham bka Woody joins me via Skype, (since we are still social distancing), to share the story of his injury, recovery journey, and how he makes a difference in many peoples lives through the Woody Foundation.Ramp. It. Up!Who is Woody?A traumatic injury can change anyone’s life in just a split second. James “Woody” Beckham was born in Miami Beach, FL, on October...
2020-05-0933 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastCovid-19 and ChillWe are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast The threat of the Coronavirus has increased and we are all taking precautions to stay safe. Social distancing and quarantining are in full effect, but what do they really mean?Plus the kids are home from school, you're not at work and everyone is bored. What can we do to stay sane while waiting out the corona?Tune in to episode #5 for answers to these questions and more.Ramp. It. Up!Social Media:I...
2020-03-2726 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastI was gone for a minute now I'm back...I was gone for a minute now I'm back...Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Unfortunately I was out of commission for a couple weeks and was even hospitalized because of a really bad urinary tract infection. I'm much better now thanks to the quick actions of my sister and nephew, the hospital staff, and my home health agency. Now I'm back and we are going to talk about my recent bout with Autonomic Dysreflexia.In this episode we are going to talk about what that is, symptoms of AD...
2020-03-0728 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastWhats LOVE Got To Do With ItWe are back at it again for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!We are now in the month of February but unfortunately the end of January brought tragedy into the world. Nine lives were lost in a helicopter crash including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. We at the podcast send our prayers, best wishes, and condolences to the families of the lost.On today's episode we are preparing for Valentine's Day by talking about dating with a spinal cord injury. We discuss rebuilding confidence, how to navigate...
2020-02-0527 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastQuadriplegia: Year OneIt is the second episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!On this episode of the podcast we talk about my first year living with paralysis. I share some of my highest and lowest points and a health scare that threatened to halt my recovery goals.I also give my review of the Hey Siri function on the iPhone, talk about NFL player Ryan Shazier and his SCI, and lastly share an upcoming adaptive scuba diving event.Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.p...
2020-01-2132 min
The Ramp. It. Up! PodcastMy Neck and My BackIt is the very first episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast! Welcome to the show!Today I introduce myself to the listeners. My name is Rhonel, I'm Haitian-American, I'm from Miami, I love chicken wings, music, sports, comic books and Japanese anime. And oh yeah, I'm a C5 quadriplegic.On this episode I briefly talk about my trip to Haiti in 2016 and how I came back to Florida as a quadriplegic. I go over what a spinal cord injury is and a little bit about what life has been like since I had...
2020-01-1326 min