Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability

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Real conversations. No-nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities living their most independent lives everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. Subscribe to this podcast to stay in the know. Disability Talks: Don't Dis my Ability is hosted by Ed Granger. Abilities in Motion is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-determined lives.

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Monster Mike Schultz - Part Two

Jan 13 2023 27 mins  
The conclusion of our two-part Mike Schultz series! Mike is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Listen to the final episode of Mike's conversation with us!Connect with Mike Schultz:WebsiteF

Monster Mike Schultz - Part One

Dec 27 2022 34 mins  
Mike Schultz is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Learn more about Mike's story in the first of a two-part podcast series!Connect with Mike Schultz:WebsiteFacebookInstagramWant to be a gu

Cycling Against the Odds with Rodger Krause

Nov 16 2022 34 mins  
Rodger Krause is a handcycle triathlete who has competed in the toughest Ironman challenges in North America. 18 years after becoming partially paralyzed, he trained himself with a handcycle in order to continue participating in his passion: triathlons. Connect with Rodger Krause:FacebookWant to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagram

Winter Paralympics with Tyler Carter, 3x USA Paralympian

Jun 24 2022 45 mins  
Tyler Carter is a 3x Team USA Paralympian who competed in Alpine Skiing. Tyler is a Berks County native, growing up in Reading, PA! After competing in three different Paralympics, we are thrilled to hear Tyler's perspective on disability and accessibility--not only in competitive sports--but in all activities across the globe. Connect with Tyler Carter:TwitterFacebookInstagram

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Apr 29 2022 36 mins  
On this episode of Disability Talks, we pass the mic to our Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, as she talks with Jake & Genine Bashore from Cookie Break with Jake about autism, awareness, pride for neurodiversity, conservatorships and MORE!Connect with Cookie Break with Jake:FacebookInstagramWant to be a guest on our show? Connect with us at: WebsiteFacebookLinkedInTwitterI

Analyze Your Mental Health with Catherine Reynolds

Mar 31 2022 49 mins  
Abilities in Motion welcomes Catherine Reynolds from Mental Health America. On this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of mental health and its increasing prevalence over time. Additionally, MHA offers free Mental Health Screenings on the MHA website where you can dive into your own mental health. Connect with Mental Health America:TwitterFacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteWa

Rachel Lippoff from 'A Kid Again' Gives Illness a Time Out

Feb 25 2022 41 mins  
Abilities in Motion welcomes Rachel Lippoff from the 'A Kid Again' organization. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she gives children and parents relief from the everyday stress and anxieties of living with an illness. She creates "adventures" to fun and engaging locations where families can escape and rediscover who they are. Slip away from reality in our b

A Life in the Arts with Katherine Klimitas

Jan 28 2022 40 mins  
Katherine Klimitas is an artist, public speaker, blog writer, designer, painter, author, YouTuber, advocate, and more. Nothing has stopped her from achieving these incredible accolades--not even osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare disease that severely increases the fragility of one's bones. Listen as Katherine talks about her life with this disease and how her creative capacities

Scewo- Everywhere you want to go!

Jan 14 2022 57 mins  
Happy New Year listeners! This year we wanted to start the year off with some high-tech equipment. I sat down with Natalie Rotschi, Communications & PR Manager to find out about the Scewo Bro from Switzerland. This high-tech electric chair, ensures users will feel confident on all terrains and even a flight of stairs. Website: https://www.scewo.com/en/LinkedIn: https://www.link

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