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Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDesign That Heals: Janet Roche on Trauma-Informed Spaces and True InclusionWhat if the spaces we live, learn, and heal in could actually heal us back?In this powerful podcast interview, we sit down with Janet Roche, MDS, CAPS—nationally recognized design practitioner, educator, and founder of the Trauma-Informed Design Society. Janet is a pioneer in Trauma-Informed Design, helping reshape architecture and interior design to be inclusive, empathetic, and deeply human.We dive into:Her personal journey and the experiences that shaped her visionHow design can either harm or healThe myths around “good” design and disabilityCreati...
2025-08-071h 02Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisability Pride with Grit & Humor | Laura Stinson of FairyNerdy on Art, Ableism & AuthenticityIn this bold and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Laura Stinson—a disabled artist, entrepreneur, and host of Bad Attitudes: An Uninspiring Podcast About Disability. As the founder of FairyNerdy, Laura creates feminist, sarcastic art that fuses pop culture with disability pride.🌟 In this episode, Laura opens up about:How she built FairyNerdy from her lived experienceBalancing authenticity with capitalism as a disabled creatorThe raw truths she shares—despite the risksWhy pity is poison, and what real empathy looks likeHow she imagines a future rooted in disability justiceJoin us as we explore art, advocacy, boundaries, mental health, and the...
2025-08-0739 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourPower, Access & Belonging — A Conversation with Civil Rights Attorney Qudsiya NaquiWhat does it really mean to build a world where everyone belongs — not just in policy or design, but in spirit? In this powerful and poetic conversation, I sit down with Qudsiya Naqui, civil rights attorney and host of Down to the Struts, to explore the deep intersections of disability, justice, identity, and radical access.We talk candidly about the shame Qudsiya once carried, what losing her vision taught her about intuition, and how love, advocacy, and design can become tools of liberation. Together, we unpack what society still gets wrong about disability — and what we must reim...
2025-06-0844 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourBreaking Barriers: Human Rights, Disability Justice, and Advocacy with Jamie Todd-GherIn this powerful episode of Traipsin' Global on Wheels, human rights lawyer Jamie Todd-Gher shares her two-decade journey advocating for marginalized communities. From working with the UN and Amnesty International to championing gender equality, disability rights, and reproductive justice, Jamie delves into the complexities of human rights advocacy. She reflects on pivotal moments, including overcoming backlash on controversial issues, the intersection of disability and reproductive rights, and the urgent need for cross-movement collaboration.Jamie discusses the misconceptions surrounding disability and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies in workplaces and beyond. She also offers insights into self-care while tackling...
2025-03-0432 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDiana Pastora Carson: How to advocate for people with autism and developmental disabilitiesDiana Pastora Carson, M.Ed. has been an elementary educator for over 30 years, and co-teaches a Disability & Society course at San Diego State University. She is a consultant and educator on diversity as it relates to disability, and is the author of several articles and books including Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity Work in K-12 Schools & Communities, and children’s book, Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights, and Beyond Disability Awareness: An Educator’s Guide. Diana is known for her powerful keynote presentations and educational workshops related to disability awareness and inclusive teaching practices. Her disability awareness work in school...
2024-04-2339 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast Hour1:1 Chat: A VERY imperfect perfect video about my resistance towards creating digital contentThank you to the following guests for coming on the podcast show …
1. Emma Farley
2. Izzy Camilleri
3. Danielle Connolly
4. Keisha Greaves
5. Laura Andert
6. Billy Price
7. Lydia X. Z. Brown
8. Mindy Scheier
I’ve been wanting to do a casual monologue episode for a while now, but nine weeks later, we’re still in the same spot. I am going to push through my resistance and release something imperfect and short, but real and
honest.
Today I am going to talk about MY top fe...
2024-04-1019 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmma Farley: Navigating the Inaccessible Work EnvironmentEmma Farley is a Disability Studies student and disability activist based in Brooklyn, New York. Emma has both visible and invisible disabilities - a rare form of muscular dystrophy, ADHD, and dyscalculia. Emma's involvement within the disability community stretches back to early childhood, when she began public speaking about her lived experience with muscular dystrophy, and she continues to do this as a Diversability Leadership Collective Member, hosting several discussions with the Diversability group about various disability-related topics. Passionate about creating connections with the disability community and taking an intersectional approach to activism, Emma is launching a new podcast...
2024-04-0246 minTraipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourPodcast Relaunch IntroductionTraipsin’ Global on Wheels Podcast Relaunch – Inaugural
Episode
Welcome back to the Traipsin’ Global on Wheels Podcast! I am back!! It’s been a long minute since the last episode. This the inaugural episode of my podcast relaunch.
As some of you may know, this podcast show has been on pause
for quite some time. I think the last released archival episode was over a year and a half ago. However, this was a much-needed pause for both personal and professional reasons.
Because of this pause, I will be abl...
2024-02-0604 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourWhat is life coaching? What do people come to a life coach for?Feel free to reach out to me on social media at Traipsin’ Global On Wheels or via email at traipsinglobalonwheels@gmail.com if you are interested in having me as your life coach.
2022-07-0505 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncluding Youth with Disabilities in the Climate Change Movement with Jhannel TomlinsonIn this podcast episode Jhannel Tomlinson tells me more about the catalyst to her activism work. She then discusses the inclusion of disability youth in climate change activism. Jhannel also shares about climate change’s impact on people with disabilities.
2022-06-1412 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourClimate Change's Impact on People with Disabilities with Alex GhenisIn this podcast episode Alex Ghenis tells us more about climate change's impact on people with disabilities. He then discusses the issues of climate related migration. Alex also shares about disaster responsiveness for people with disabilities.
2022-06-0710 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDating Advice from A Wheelchair Perspective with Aaron FotheringhamIn this podcast episode Aaron tells us more about his passion for wheelchair motocross (WCMX). He then discusses with us about his Guinness World Records. Aaron also shares with us about wheelchair malfunctions encountered as an extreme athlete. Finally, Aaron gives us some dating advice as a person with a visible physical disability.
2022-05-3110 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourMaking the World Polio Free with Dr. Erin StuckeyIn this podcast episode Dr Erin Stuckey tells us more about the presence and eradication of polio by the Gates foundation. She then discusses with us about the resources that can facilitate the eradication of polio. Dr. Stuckey also shares with us about response to COVID-19 and vaccinations.
2022-05-2411 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Importance of True Representation in Theater and the Arts with Amy TriggIn this podcast episode Amy Trigg tells us more about getting into theater as a person with a physical disability. Amy then discusses with us about playing a Shakespearean character on a wheelchair. Finally, she shares with us about the importance of representation of persons with disabilities in the arts.
2022-05-1712 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAccessible Travel for All with Sylvia LongmireIn this podcast episode Sylvia Longmire tells us more about her mission as an accessible travel business agent. She then shares with us some travel tips and important gadgets. She then discusses with us the pros and cons of being a miss wheelchair from the wheelchair pageant.
2022-05-1013 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourInclusion Through Digital Accessibility with Marla RunyanIn this podcast episode Marla Runyan shares with us about her parenting experience and the challenges she encountered as a mother who is visually impaired. Marla also discusses with us about the importance of digital accessibility.
2022-05-0313 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncluding PwDs in the Climate Change Decision Making Process with Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseIn this podcast episode Senator Sheldon Whitehouse tells us more about the importance of universal and accessible design. He then shares with us about the inclusion of people with disabilities in disaster evacuation planning. Senator Whitehouse also discusses with us about the importance of tackling climate change.
2022-04-2611 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Importance of Representation in the Entertainment Industry with Jay RudermanIn this podcast episode Jay Ruderman tells us more about the disability rights movement in Israel. He then discusses with us about the issues facing the disability community and the role of the Ruderman Family Foundation in tackling these issues.
2022-04-1911 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourSupporting You to Reach Your Independency Goals with Jesi StrahamIn this podcast episode Jesi Stracham tell us more about the Wheel with Me Foundation. She then discusses with us about the importance of representation through her series about a wheelchair user by a wheelchair user. Jesi also shares with us about her passion for adaptive sports.
2022-04-1213 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTackling Climate Change While Growing the Economy with Gwen BuckGwen Buck joined me in this podcast hour, to share her thoughts about climate change, how this passion for the environment started and the inclusion of the disability community in the climate change discussion.
2022-04-0513 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourFighting Climate Change Through Solidarity with Bill McKibbenBill McKibben honored me by joining me in this podcast hour to share with us his passion for the environment and where it came from, he also shares with us about 350, their rallies and how they are more accessible for people with disabilities.
2022-03-2913 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTogether We Can Solve the Climate Crisis with Juliet DavenportJuliet Davenport joined me in this podcast episode to share her passion for atmospheric physics, her involvement in the climate change fight as well as her achievements in this arena.
2022-03-2212 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourClimate Change and the Impact on People with Disabilities with Erik SolheimErik Solheim joined me in this podcast to discuss climate change issues and solutions, the win win win policies, his involvement in disability advocacy and the impact of climate change on people with disabilities.
2022-03-1511 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowerment through Goal Orientation with Curtis McGrathIn this podcast episode Curtis McGrath tells us more about the attitudinal barriers and discrimination faced post injury and how he overcame these challenges. He then discusses with us about the physical barriers encountered in the "real" world. Curtis also shares with us about his relationship with an able-bodied person and the obstacles faced post injury after transitioning to becoming a person with a disability.
2022-03-0813 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourRepresentation of People with Invisible Disabilities with Dana VollmerIn this podcast episode Dana Vollmer discusses with us about the advantages and disadvantages of having an invisible disability and the misconceptions and discrimination faced. Dana Vollmer also shares with us about her misdiagnosis experience and how it affected her life.
2022-03-0111 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAccessible Tourism in Morocco with Jeremy Schmidt and Erik NeufeldIn this podcast episode Jeremy Schmidt and Erik Neufeld tell us more about their accessible tourism company. Erik then discusses with us about his disability advocacy work in morocco. Finally both Erik and Jeremy share with us about the accessible cities in Morocco.
2022-02-2211 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourOvercoming Physical and Attitudinal Barriers with Ade AdepitanIn this podcast episode, Ade Adepitan shares with us about the physical and attitudinal challenges faced in travel journalism and how he overcomes them. He then shares with us his working experience as it relates to his physical disability. Ade also tells us more about the innate and inherent skills needed to be a journalist. He also shares with us about the impact of climate change on the disability community.
2022-02-1511 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowering People with Disabilities through Sexual Orientation Diversity with Chella ManIn this podcast episode Chella Man shares with us about his transition journey and process into becoming the person he Identified into. Chella then discusses with us about his advocacy work for the LBTQ and disability communities and its impact on his life. Chella also shares with us about the behind the scenes story of the superhero story, Titans and what it's like to be an actor in that show.
2022-02-0812 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDating from a Disability Perspective with Ashley Lyn OlsonIn this podcast episode Ashley Lyn Olson tells us more about her injury and how that impacted her life. She then discusses with us about dating life as a person with a physical disability.
2022-02-0104 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAdvocating for the Increase Employment of the Disability Community with Janet LabreckIn this podcast episode Janet Labreck tells us more about her disability and how it impacted her life. She then shares with us the challenges she faced as a person of color and with a disability. Janet also discusses with us about the importance of technology in improving the life of people with disabilities.
2022-01-2510 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourConfidence: the Key to Success with Miles O'BrienIn this podcast episode Miles O’Brien shares with us about his post injury life experience and equipment/tools used to support him in his daily life. He then discusses with us about confidence and ways to cultivate it.
2022-01-1812 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncluding People with Disabilities in the Climate Change Discussion with El GibbsIn this podcast episode, El Gibbs tells us more about Australia’s immigration policy and discrimination. She also discusses with us about climate change and its impact on people with disabilities.
2022-01-1112 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People with Disabilities with Dr. Dinesh PalipanaIn this podcast episode Dinesh Palipana shares with us some advice for people with disabilities regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He then tells us more about his post-injury experience and the way that changed his view towards human nature. Dinesh also gives us some advices about dating for people with spinal cord injury.
2022-01-0411 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourRaising Awareness on Disability Challenges at NASA with Dana BollesIn this podcast episode Dana Bolles tells us more about her career as an engineer and the role model that helped her pursue that path. She then discusses with us about the role of her family in shaping her career trajectory. Dana also shares with us about employee resources group and their mission.
2021-12-2811 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Key to Accessible Travel with Eric LippIn this podcast episode Eric Lipp explains to us in details about his disability and its impact on his life. He then tells us about the services provided by the Open Doors organization. Moreover, Eric shares with us about the United States Air Carriers Access Act and his involvement in its implementation.
2021-12-2112 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisability Empowerment in the Middle East with Karen SabaIn this podcast episode Karen Saba tells us about disability advocacy work in the middle east. She then discusses with us about the biggest barriers to equal opportunities and access for people with disabilities in the Middle east. Karen also discusses with us about the key to collaborating with a diverse group of people in an international level.
2021-12-1410 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Importance of Adaptive Fitness with Devon PalermoIn this podcast episode Devon Palermo tells us more about DPI adaptive fitness. He also discusses with us about the skills needed to create a useful adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities. Devon also shares with us some tips on staying fit for people with disabilities.
2021-12-0710 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowerment Through Social Media Representation with Steph AielloIn this podcast episode Steph Aiello tells us more about her passion of doing makeup. She also shares with us about social stigma towards people with disabilities and changes needed to shape the image of the disability community. Steph then discusses with us about her responsibilities as a role model and influencer for people with disabilities.
2021-11-3010 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourCourage and Activism with Kings FloydIn this podcast episode, Kings Floyd shares with us about the importance of representation. She also tells us more about her role as the co-chair of the Dc Metro Adapt. Kings also discusses with us about her experience of protesting with ADAPT and being arrested at the Capitol Building.
2021-11-2311 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourMaking a Change Through Representation with Amy CurrottoIn this podcast episode Amy Currotto shares with us her dream of becoming an opera singer. Amy also tells us more about her international disability advocacy work as well as Model UN Program. She also discusses with us about how her family and friends advocated for her with her specific disability.
2021-11-1610 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowerment Through Social Networking and Confidence Building with Charlotte McClain-NhlapoIn this podcast episode, Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo shares with us about her post injury experience and the role models that helped her overcome and embrace her disability and shaped her identity. She also discusses with us about the tools that helped her succeed in life. Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo also shares with us about people’s misconceptions and fears towards disability.
2021-11-0913 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Inclusion Movement in Adaptive Clothing with Lucy JonesIn this podcast episode, Lucy Jones tells us more about her dream and how working with people with disabilities helped her achieve it. Lucy also discusses with us about her takeaways from her exposure to the disability community. She also shares with us about her company Ffora, its mission and gives us some insights on how to grow a startup.
2021-11-0213 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowering People with Disabilities through Senate Legislations with Sen. Tom HarkinIn this podcast episode, Tom Harkin discusses with us the laws that could help people with disabilities live a fulfilling life. Tom also tells us more about his work at the United States Senate and his choice of working in public service. He also shares with us about empowering youth with disabilities to get involved in politics.
2021-10-2613 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourPushing the Disability Rights Movement Forward Globally and in Guatamala with Silvia QuanIn this podcast episode Sylvia Quan discusses with us in details the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Guatemala. She also tells us more about disability advocacy at a global level. Quan also shares with us her motivation and inspiration to pushing forward with disability rights work.
2021-10-1913 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncluding People with Disabilities in International Exchange with Susan SygallIn this podcast episode Susan Sygall joined us to share with us about Mobility international USA, its mission, the founders and the reasons for founding it. She also shares with us about her disability advocacy work and compounding discrimination women with disabilities face.
Susan Sygall also share with us about accessible travel -- the challenges and advantages of traveling in a wheelchair.
2021-09-2809 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowerment Through Integration from the Ford Foundation with Noorain KhanIn this podcast episode Noorain Khan shares with us about how she continues on trying to help marginalized communities while islamophobia is increasing in America. She also discusses with us about her disability advocacy work with Ford Foundation. Noorain Khan also explains to us how every movement needs to integrate the disability movement.
2021-09-2113 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourPushing Forward Towards Change of Perception with John LancasterIn this podcast episode, John Lancaster shares with us about the impact his injury has had on his life as wells as the hardest part of transitioning from being an able bodied person to a person with a disability. John also discusses with us about the importance of fitness and about the changes needed in regards to employment of people with disabilities.
2021-09-1414 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourInclusion for People with Disabilities with Jeff MeerIn this podcast episode, Jeff Meer tells us more about his passion for helping marginalized groups such as individuals with disabilities. He also discusses with us about his work as an executive director as well as his multilingual skills. Jeff also shares with us about the mission of the INGO he works for, Humanity and Inclusion.
2021-09-0714 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisability Advocacy Through Adaptive Sports with Denis VasilevichIn this podcast episode Denis shares with us about his evolvement in the disability rights advocacy field. He also tells us about his life experience and growing up with parents with disabilities. Denis also discusses with us about his passion for creating adaptive sports and tells us more about the importance of fitness for people with disabilities.
2021-08-3113 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncreasing Employment for People with Disabilities with Debra RuhIn this podcast episode Debra Ruh shares with us about the founding of her technology firm that employs especially people with disabilities. She also tells us more about the challenges of finding people with disabilities with the skill sets needed to be employed in her firm and how employment of people with disabilities can be improved.
2021-08-2411 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmpowerment Through Representation with Actor, Andy AriasIn this podcast episode, Andy Arias shares with us about his experience with foster care and how the foster care system needs to be improved to be more accessible for people with disabilities. He also discusses with us about the importance of social media for the disability community. Andy Arias also shares with us about his disability advocacy work.
2021-08-1711 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourNo Legs No Limits w/ Kanya SesserIn this podcast episode, Kanya Sesser tells us more about her involvement in fitness activities. She also discusses with us about what beauty looks like to her.
2021-08-1007 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourPost-injury: experimenting and pushing the limits w/ Justin PinesIn this podcast episode, Justin Pines shares with us about his solo travel experience, challenges and accessibility. He also shares with us how his injury changed and impacted his life. Justin Pines also tells us more about his exciting life pre and post injury as well as the importance of documenting and sharing stories.
2021-08-0308 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourParenting with a Disability w/ Cheri BlauwetIn this podcast episode, Cheri Blauwet shares with us about the physical challenges for wheelchair users, how to avoid them and the importance of fitness. Cheri also suggests to us some interesting exercises for people with disabilities. She also shares with us about her parenting experience and life hacks. Cheri also discusses with us about the stereotypes and the challenges of people with disabilities in the medicine field. She also discusses with us about the importance of documentation and storytelling.
2021-07-2710 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourHow to Live a Happy Life After Injury w/ Vicenzo PiscopoIn this podcast episode Vincenzo Piscopo shares with us about his life experience and family relationship changes he encountered after becoming a wheelchair user. He also discusses with us about some misconceptions able-bodied people have about people with disabilities. But more importantly Vincenzo tells with us more about the inspiration of the Wheel of Happiness foundation.
2021-07-2012 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAdvantages of the UNCRPD ratification w/ Denise RozaIn this podcast episode Denise Roza tells us more about her passion for helping people with disabilities in Russia. She also discusses with us about the ratification of the UNCRPD in Russia as well as the improvements implemented post ratification in terms of accessibility and inclusion.
2021-07-1913 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDating with a Disability w/ Anastasia SomozaIn this podcast episode Anastazia Somoza shares with us about dating challenges for people with disabilities and tells us more about her work as New York’s first ever liaison to the disability community.
2021-07-1812 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Potential of Plant Based Diets for Fighting the Climate Crisis with Gene BaurIn this podcast, Gene Baur shares his vision about veganism as well as Farm Sanctuary and his animal advocacy work. Gene Baur also discusses accessibility to the disability community at his Farm Sanctuary sites.
2021-07-0311 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTackling Climate Change by Internalizing Negative Externalities with Rep. Bob InglisIn this podcast, Bob Inglis joined me to share his conservative point of view on the causes and solutions for climate change. He also introduces the mission of his environmentalist advocacy organization RepublicEn, and discusses the impact of climate change on the disability community.
2021-07-0212 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourMedia Underrepresentation Encouraging Ableism with Elsa SjunnesonIn this podcast episode Elsa talks in more details about her disability advocacy work as well as her career as a writer with a disability. Elsa then discusses with us about inaccessibility and changes that need to be made in the medical industry.
2021-06-3025 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourIncluding People with Disabilities in Politics with Steve BartlettIn this podcast episode Steve Bartlett tells us more about working in congress. He then share with us about his knowledge in finance with a focus on people with disabilities. Steve also discusses with us the importance of including people with disabilities in the political sphere.
2021-06-0214 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourUnderstanding disability advocacy in Australia with Prof. Jennifer Smith-MerryIn this podcast, Jennifer shares with us her passion and her disability advocacy work but, more than that, she explains to us in more detail about the disability advocacy work done in Australia by the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the Centre for Disability Research and Policy. She explains how it all helps the disability community.
2021-06-0111 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast Hourending the violence against people with disabilities in Australia with Commissioner Alastair McEwinIn this podcast episode Alastair shares with us about the work of the Royal Commission and the goal of its establishment. Alastair also explains to us his mission and his goals as a commissioner for the disability royal commission as well as his achievements as a disability advocate.
2021-05-2511 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourLearning by Seeing: Helping People with Disabilities by Sharing with Brittany DejeanIn this podcast episode, Brittany Déjean joins us to share with us about her life experience and how her father’s accident affected and shaped her life. Brittany also shares with us about the founding of AbleThrive, its missions and services. She also discusses with us about the similarities and differences around the world on the disability issues.
2021-04-2311 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourBiodiversity, Architecture-Nature’s Link & Accessibility with Professor Eugene Pandala | Episode #77Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect, known for building with values of environmental sustainability. He studied Masters in Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhurst (English Heritage Training Centre) in U.K. Pandala while studying at Delhi School of Planning and Architecture met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with mud.In 2011, Lalith Kala Academy awarded him the first Laurie Baker award. The residence"Bodhi", Fort Cochin Heritage conservation project, Trivandrum East Fort Conservation projects are often cited as...
2020-12-2217 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourLearning, Inclusivity & Leadership with Global Greengrant Funds’ Laura Garcia | Episode #76Laura is a Mexican feminist who has advocated for human rights, social justice, and civil society throughout her career. Before joining Global Greengrants, Laura served for seven years as the Executive Director of Fondo Semillas, a Mexican nonprofit organization that finances grassroots organizations to achieve gender equality. Laura has vast experience in grassroots philanthropy, human rights, and movements for social justice, and she has co-created networks to promote community philanthropy in the Global South. She holds a Master's Degree in International Peace and Security, from King’s College, London. She currently serves on the boards of Oxfam Mexico, Justicia Transicional MX...
2020-12-1534 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourSustainable Tourism, Wildlife and Accessibility with Roie Galitz | Episode #75Wildlife Photography, Climate Change & Disabilities from the Arctic to the Antarctic with Roie Galitz
Roie Galitz is an award-winning, NYC based, wildlife photographer and entrepreneur. For over a decade, he has been exploring and documenting our planet’s wildlife and nature, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. His intimate and innovative work was presented in local and international exhibitions, featured in exclusive magazines and honored with over 70 international awards, including the prestigious Picture of the Year for reportage of Science and Natural History.
With equal passion and commitment, Roie is acting as a Greenpeace ambassador and engaging in conservation work ar...
2020-12-0825 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisability Visibility, Employment and COVID’s Impact with Senator Tammy Duckworth | Episode #74Tammy Duckworth – a Person with a Disability on the Decision Table
Sen. Tammy Duckworth is the junior Democratic senator from Illinois. She has served since Jan 3, 2017. Duckworth is next up for reelection in 2022 and serves until Jan 3, 2023 unless re-elected.
Since her recovery at Walter Reed, Duckworth has dedicated her life to public service, advocating on behalf of disability rights and Veterans. She served as the Director of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs where she implemented many first-in-the-nation, programs for Veterans, especially in the areas of health care, mental health, housing and employment. She also initiated a new grant program, awarding lo...
2020-12-0121 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAgriculture, Climate Change and Inclusive Activism with Jhannel Tomlinson | Episode #65Jhannel Tomlinson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Geography and Geology, UWI, Mona whose research for the past four years, has sought to assess the capacity of Community-based Organizations in eastern Jamaica to effectively support climate action.
In addition to her academic work, she is a youth climate activist who is a member of the Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN), Jamaica, Country representative for YPARD Jamaica, and co- founder of Young People for Action on Climate Change (YPACC).
Her involvement in climate action both through academia and activism, has further led to her being selected as:
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2020-09-1039 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisaster Management, Climate Change Accessibility and Modern Dating with Alex Ghenis | Episode #64Alex Ghenis is the founder of Accessible Climate Strategies and a consultant on climate resilience for people with disabilities. As the world changes, people with disabilities must be prepared for what's ahead: Alex provides information and services to government, organizations and individuals to ensure our well-being. Alex was previously a Policy and Research Specialist at the World Institute on Disability, where he managed the New Earth Disability initiative, and he continues to support both local and national climate justice efforts.
2020-09-0849 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourGenderqueer Identity, Self-Embracement, Transitioning and Being Deaf with Chella Man | Episode #63Chella Man – A Plethora Piled into One: Queer, Trans, and Deafness morphed into Activism.
Chella Man emerged in 2018 as one of the best LGBTQ+ advocates on the internet, as the deaf, trans, artist known as Chella Man documented his entire transition on social media to his combined audience of nearly 500K. Launching his channel in an effort to empower and educate people about gender dysphoria, the model has become a forefront voice for equity and genderqueer activism. Becoming the first deaf trans model to sign with IMG in 2018, Chella was also named to the Out100 list by GLAAD. Further serving as...
2020-09-0427 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourA Tragic Accident, Positive Outlook, Successes and Dating Life with Ashley Lyn Olson | Episode #62Ashley Lyn Oslon in her own words...
At age Fourteen, I was paralyzed in a horrible car wreck that took the life of my father, crippled my mother and injured my younger sister. That one moment transformed my entire world, but it couldn’t dampen my spirit. I graduated high school on-time and received a full scholarship to the University of Southern California where I graduated with honors.wheelchairtraveling.com stats for 2020
After high school, a group of friends and I traveled to Greece. It was tough getting around, but for fourteen memorable days I had the time of my li...
2020-09-0423 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEnergy Economics and Dark Money with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse | Episode #61Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is the Junior Democratic Senator of Rhode Island. He has been in office since 2007.
A graduate of Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law, Sen. Whitehouse served as Rhode Island’s U.S. Attorney and state attorney general before being elected to the Senate, where he serves on the Finance Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Budget Committee.
He and his wife Sandra, a marine biologist and environmental advocate, live in Newport. They have two grown children.
2020-09-0333 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourClimate Advocacy, Diversity, Policies and Vegetarianism with Gwen Buck | Episode #60Gwen Buck – As Green as Can Be: Veganism, Policies and Politics, all for Climate Activism.
Gwen joined Green Alliance as a policy adviser in November 2018 to work on the Climate Leadership Program for member of parliaments (MPs), which engages members of parliament in climate change. She also works for Greener UK, the coalition for insuring environmental standards are maintained during Brexit and in future free trade agreements.
Gwen previously worked for Green Party, both for the leadership team in London and for a member of the European Parliament (MEP) in the European Parliament. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in E...
2020-09-0127 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourWork for President Obama, Disability Inclusion & Tech for the Blind with Janet LaBreck | Episode #59In August of 2013, LaBreck was nominated and confirmed by the United States Senate as the Commissioner of Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). RSA was established to provide leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies providing vocational rehabilitation services (VR) to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and integration into the community and workforce.
Under her leadership, LaBreck was responsible for promulgating the most substantive regulation changes to the Vocational Rehabilitation program in over 15 years. She began her 27-year career with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) where she served as Commissioner during the last six years...
2020-08-3123 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourHis Father’s Impact, Education, Entrepreneurship and starting Paratrek with Omer Zur | Episode #58Omer Zur is the founder & CEO of Paratrek. It is a company that seeks to help those who lack independent mobility functions. They believe, regardless of physical ability, people should be able to enjoy the great outdoors. Omer created a wheelchair equipped for mountain climbing and devised specialized hiking trails for disabled tour groups.
Omer formulated the idea for his startup, Paratrek, after his father experienced an injury that paralyzed him. Seeing that his father’s injuries left him unable to pursue his hobby of hiking, Omer set out to develop a company that would make it easier for those li...
2020-08-3120 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourReliance on the Natural World, Activism and Misinformation with Bill McKibben | Episode #57Bill McKibben is an author and environmentalist who in 2014 was awarded the Right Livelihood Prize, sometimes called the ‘alternative Nobel.’ His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages; he’s gone on to write a dozen more books. He is a founder of 350.org, the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement, which has organized twenty thousand rallies around the world in every country except for North Korea, spearheaded the resistance to the Keystone Pipeline, and launched the fast-growing fossil fuel divestment movement.
Foreign Policy named...
2020-08-2751 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourSetting an Example, Good Energy, OBE and Her Mission with Juliet Davenport | Episode #56Juliet is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Good Energy – a renewable energy company with a mission to power a greener, cleaner future together with its customers
Juliet has been an innovator for over 20 years, working on ideas to fight climate change and transform the energy sector for the better. In 2013, she was awarded an OBE for services to renewables.
She currently sits on the board of the Renewable Energy Association, Innovate UK and is Vice President of the Energy Institute.
In addition, she sits on the advisory boards of leading UK think tanks, including Energy Systems Catapult, Aurora, Oxford En...
2020-08-2544 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourProgress and Climate Change with UN Environment Program Director Erik Solheim | Episode #55Erik Solheim is a well-known global leader on environment and development as well as an experienced peace negotiator. He served as Norwegian minister of Environment and International Development from 2005 to 2012.
Erik has been chair of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (the main body of world donors) as well as Executive Director of UN Environment. He led the peace efforts in Sri Lanka as the main negotiator of the peace process and played a vital role in peace efforts in Nepal, Myanmar and Sudan.
Currently he is senior adviser at World Resource Institute and Convener of the Global Coalition for Green...
2020-08-2044 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourImportance of Parent Advocacy, Care Support & Connecting with Sen. Maggie Hassan | Episode #45Just a moment ago, we had the amazing honor of welcoming Senator Maggie Hassan, the junior Senator of New Hampshire to our podcast show. She was a New Hampshire state Senator, then a governor for a couple of terms, and then from there she became a U.S. Senator in 2016 representing the Granite State from the nation’s capital. She is also the proud parent of her son, Ben, who happens to have cerebral palsy.
2020-05-2222 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourParenting a Daughter with Down Syndrome, Work & Marketing Inclusion with Debra Ruh | Episode #29We recently had the pleasure of welcoming the fabulous Debra Ruh to our TGOW podcast show. She is the CEO of Ruh Global Communications (RGC), a technology, strategic communications, and digital marketing firm helping corporations strategically include people with disabilities. The firm allows organizations to connect with and integrate the community of people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders, including Wounded Warriors and baby boomers who are acquiring disabilities for the first time in their lives.
Debra Ruh is a recognized market influencer and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, a leader, a published author, a successful...
2020-03-1844 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourWorking with the Ford Foundation, Disability Advocacy and Inclusion with Noorain Khan | Episode #28We are absolutely bursting with excitement to share the latest conversation on our TGOW podcast show. We welcomed the accomplished Noorain Khan recently. She is a director in the Ford foundation’s Office of the President where she oversees grantmaking from the foundation’s Reserves Fund and leads cross-foundation strategic projects and initiatives that emerge from the president’s priorities.
Before joining Ford in 2015, Noorain was chief of staff to Wendy Kopp, CEO, and co-founder of Teach for All and the founder of Teach for America. Noorain has received the George Parkin Service Award for outstanding contributions to the Rhodes Trust...
2020-03-1227 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTwo Disabled Parents, Progressive Mindsets & Country Knowledge with Denis Vasilevich | Episode #23We had the honor of welcoming Denis Vasilevich onto our podcast show recently. Denis is a disability rights advocate from Minks, Belarus. He grew up with both parents that have a disability. This inspired him to devote his whole life to fighting stigma and increasing opportunities for people with disabilities, especially in the realm of providing fun and accessible recreational sports activities. Denis is actually up for a Sustainable Development Goal award for his work in this arena. We are very honored to be able to introduce him to you today!
2020-02-2036 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAbleThrive's Platform, Collabs & Her Dad’s Spinal Cord Injury with Brittany Dejean | Episode #22We had the amazing honor to welcome Brittany Déjean onto the TGOW podcast show recently. She is founder and CEO of AbleThrive, a platform for people with paralysis and their families. Brittany's father was paralyzed in a car accident when she was 12 years old and after seeing it's possible to live well with a disability, she dedicated her life to making it possible for others. A 2008 Harvard University graduate, Brittany has worked with disability communities in five countries, giving her a sense of the common challenges faced globally. She also works to challenge negative perceptions of disability to foster a...
2020-02-2034 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourWheelchair Life, Adjusting, Perspectives & Choosing Happiness with Vincenzo Piscopo | Episode #21We had the opportunity to host the happy Vincenzo Piscopo onto our TGOW podcast show recently. Vincenzo works as a Community and Stakeholder Relations director for The Coca-Cola Company where he manages the relationships with disability, veterans and Hispanic organizations as well as United Way and Hands-On Atlanta. Vincenzo has worked for The Coca-Cola Company for the last 23 years in different areas of the organization.
He is the president and founder member of the This-ABILITY BRG for The Coca-Cola Company and the founder and president of the “Wheels of Happiness Foundation” where he uses his expertise to help people with moto...
2020-02-1335 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourFashion, the Need for Opportunities and Adapting for Inclusivity with Reveca Torres | Episode #19Do you have the BackBones to listen to this podcast? We recently had the honor of speaking to Reveca Torres, founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, BackBones. Reveca was injured and paralyzed in a car accident at the age of 13. After completing degrees in fashion design and theater arts, Reveca simultaneously worked as a costume designer and with various organizations doing disability work in the realms of health and fitness, transitioning, recreation, education, and peer support. She started a nonprofit called BACKBONES in 2009 after realizing that years of interaction and friendship with others living with spinal injuries (SCI) had...
2020-02-1054 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourKeys to Strong Writing, Journalism, International Work & Inclusivity with Jeff Meer | Episode #18We had the pleasure of hosting Jeff Meer on the Traipsin’ Global on Wheels podcast hour recently. Jeff is the Executive Director of the U.S. office of Humanity and Inclusion (formerly known as Handicap International). Humanity and Inclusion (HI) was awarded part of a Pulitzer Prize in 1997 for their work on the international campaign to ban landmines. Jeff comes to HI from PHI (Public Health Institute), where he served as the Special Advisor for Global Health Policy and Development, coordinating 18 global health programs, conducting congressional and administration advocacy for global health, and creating new global health initiatives, including a fo...
2020-02-1044 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe ADA, Disability Employment, Segregation & Politics with Senator Tom Harkin | Episode #13We had the honor of welcoming Senator Thomas Richard Harkin onto our TGOW podcast show this morning. Sen. Tom Harkin is from Cumming, Iowa. He is the son of a coal miner and a Slovenian immigrant. His mom immigrated to the U.S. through an arranged marriage. Sen. Harkin served 10 years in the House of Representatives and 30 years in the U.S. Senate. He is the chief co-sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Traipsin’ Global on Wheels is focused on sharing resources and insights into disability advocacy, fitness and health, and accessible travel. Our mission is to build a...
2020-01-1859 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAdvocacy Progress, Barriers and Women with Disabilities with Shantha Rau Barriga | Episode #12For this episode, I had the honor of interviewing my former boss, Shantha Rau Barriga. We worked together a few years ago when I was living in New York City and interned at the Human Rights Watch. She is the founding director of the disability rights division at Human Rights Watch. She leads research and advocacy on human rights abuses against persons with disabilities worldwide.
Shantha is a founding member of the International Network of Women with Disabilities, member of the Amnesty International Advisory Group on Disability Rights, expert advisor to the Catalyst for Inclusive Education Initiative and a senior...
2020-01-1338 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourSpinal Cord Injury, Pregnancy, Resources & Becoming a Doctor with Dr. Cheri Blauwet | Episode #11We recently had the absolute honor to welcome Dr. Cheri Blauwet onto our Traipsin' Global On Wheels Podcast Hour. Dr. Blauwet is a Stanford medical graduate, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital director of the Kelley Adaptive Sports Research Institute. She is a three-time Paralympian, seven-time Paralympic medalist and two-time winner of the wheelchair divisions of the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon. She serves on the board of directors of the U.S. Olympic Committee and as ch...
2019-04-1838 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEmployment, Halting Negative Mental Feedbacks & Dating with Anastasia Somoza | Episode #10I had a blast interviewing my superstar friend, Anastasia Somoza. She began her advocacy work in 1993, when, at the age of 9, she had the opportunity to ask President Bill Clinton to help mainstream her twin sister Alba into the New York City public school system. Anastasia is now leading the inclusion revolution as a human rights defender, speaker, and consultant. On the first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, she gave a moving speech about her relationship with Hillary Clinton and Americans with disabilities.
Anastasia’s international advocacy has brought her to China, where she works to eliminate the abandonment of...
2019-03-2551 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTumult in Central America, New Visions, Navigating Life & Paraplegia with Bruce Curtis | Episode #9Our ninth TGOW episode features our interview with Bruce Curtis. Bruce is an activist, dance teacher and performer who uses a wheelchair. As a disability advocate, Bruce worked for the World Institute on Disability for twenty-two years and served as International Program Director until June 2014. From 1992 to 2004, he worked in Russia and other post-Soviet countries. From 2004 to 2017, he built the capacity of the Coalition for Independent Living in the Republic of Georgia and managed a USAID five-year project, focused on creating a factory producing Roughrider wheelchairs, training occupational therapist to provide postural support seating services, and conducting a public education...
2019-03-1243 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourThe Precipice of Change, Observations and Attraction Dynamics with Dr. David Younger | Episode #8TGOW was absolutely delighted to have hosted Dr. David Younger on the 8th episode of our podcast series. Dr. Younger was diagnosed with FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) when he was around 4, at the same time that his mother and grandmother were diagnosed. Dr. Younger is a licensed psychologist in Texas and New York with a private practice that is web and phone-based with clients from all over the world. He has been married to his wife for 15 years and they have a 13-year-old son and a 4-year-old-daughter. Dr. Younger provided some rich information on relationships, how to overcome shame, communication...
2018-12-0942 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourTeacher License Deprivation, Disability & Key Organizational Success with Judy Heumann | Episode #7We have a new email! Please send your feedback and stories to: tgowpodcast@gmail.com. We really want to hear from YOU, our listeners!
The world-renowned disability rights activist, Judy Heumann graced us with her presence on the Traipsin' Global on Wheels podcast series. She is a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people. Like me, she contracted polio at an young age. Judy began to experience discrimination at 5 years old when she was denied the right to attend school because she was a "fire hazard." Judy determined that she, working in collaboration with other disabled people, had to...
2018-11-3057 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourMotherhood, Different Adaptations, Travel, and Adoption with Kelly Brooks Simoneaux | Episode #6We had the opportunity to host the fabulous Kelley Brooks Simoneaux on the 6th episode of our podcast! She is a civil litigation attorney and disability advocate living in Washington, D.C. She is also an adjunct professor at Penn State University. Kelley is not only an attorney and a disability advocate, but also a wife and a mother of two adorable children. She shared some great insights about giving birth and being a mother to a son and a daughter as a wheelchair user.
Traipsin’ Global on Wheels is focused on sharing resources and insights into disability advocacy, fitness an...
2018-11-3045 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourDisability Representation, Muscular Dystrophy & Disappointments with Kristin Duquette| Episode #5We welcomed Kristin Duquette to our 5th TGOW podcast episode! She has worked for President Barack Obama, spoken at United Nations Headquarters, and represented the United States on the US Paralympic Swim Team. Kristin is a five-time American Paralympic Record Holder, three-time Junior National Record Holder, and the former Captain of the US Paralympic Swim Team for the 2010 Greek Open.
In 2014, Kristin was named the Disability Mentor for global initiatives under the Clinton Global Initiative University and her analysis of United Nations policies have been archived in the Academic Council on the United Nations System. From December 2015 to March 2017, Kristin...
2018-11-2034 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourRecreational Activities, Wheelchair Enhancements and Advocacy with Ralf Hotchkiss | Episode #4I had the opportunity to chat with the joyful, warm and welcoming Ralf Hotchkiss for our fourth podcast. Ralf is an electrical engineer, physicist, inventor, and designer, as well as the co-founder of Whirlwind Wheelchair International. He was also an instructor at MIT for about a decade.
Ralf became disabled when he got into a motorcycle accident during his junior year at Oberlin University. But instead of his disability slowing him down, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise for so many people with mobility disabilities in the developing world. His company, Whirlwind Wheelchair International, is devoted to...
2018-11-1541 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourAdvocacy as a Kid, Travel Challenges and Fitness with Olympian Craig Blanchette | Episode #3Our third podcast is with Craig Blanchette, a former Paralympian in wheelchair racing. I met Craig while I was an undergraduate at the University of Oregon and doing wheelchair racing there. Craig's coach, Kevin Hansen, was also my coach at the time.
Craig was born with a birth defect called Proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD. He was also born with the desire to compete and to get the most out of every experience. Craig was part of Team USA during the 1980s and ‘90s and competed in wheelchair racing at the Paralympics Games. In the process he became a world-class ch...
2018-11-1537 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourRespect for Disabled Athletes and Staying Active with Paralympian Dana Mathewson | Episode #1Our second guest for the TGOW Podcast Series is Dana Mathewson. I had the honor of meeting Dana in June of 2014 while I was playing tennis at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in NYC. We’ve stayed in touch ever since via social media. I’ve been fan-girling Dana since that first tennis match I saw her playing in NYC. It’s been so much fun watching Dana grow not only academically, but also athletically. Dana went to Rio de Janeiro for the Paralympics in the summer of 2016. She recently also finished competing in the US Open in NYC...
2018-11-0944 min
Traipsin' Global on Wheels Podcast HourEquipment, Travel and Educating the Able-Bodied with Paralympian Chris Waddell | Episode #2Traipsin' Global on Wheels had the opportunity to have a conversation with Chris Waddell, a seasoned Paralympian in mono-skiing.
In 1988, Chris was in a ski accident at the age of 20 that took away his ability to walk. But less than two months later he was back in college, less than one year later he started mono-skiing, and around two years later, he was named to the US Disabled Ski Team. He competed in four Winter Paralympics, winning 12 medals and three Summer Paralympics, winning a silver medal in the 200 meters in Sydney. In September of 2009 Waddell became the first nearly unassisted...
2018-11-0942 min