Episodes

Comedian Mean Dave shares how comedy led him to discover his addiction recovery is protected by the ADA

It’s peak fire season, and today we’re talking emergency preparation and climate change. Our guests today are April Dawson-Rawlings and Russell Dawson-Rawlings. Both long-time disability advocates, April is currently studying at McGeorge School of Law and she serves as the executive director of the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA). This role involves collaborating with stakeholders in business, disability advocacy, and local and state government to increase business accessibilit...

Soccer coach Scott Martin on his new book and coaching on and off the pitch

Two power soccer players on camaraderie, competition and independence

A Quaker chaplain reflects on how his TBI changed his outlook on the world

The realities of Multiple Sclerosis and the stories behind the diagnosis

A couple explores how their disabilities deepen their relationship

Navigating the college experience

Youth engagement and the future of disability advocacy

How community advocacy advances voter accessibility in California

From managed care to managing a statewide network of Independent Living Centers: a conversation with Lisa Hayes

Two past directors reflect on 40 years of FREED, where we’ve been, and where the IL movement is heading.

As we head into fire season here in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California, we decided to check back in with Brian Snyder, FREED’s own Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Brian supports people with disabilities to develop plans for what they will do during wildfires and other widespread emergencies. In addition, Brian runs FREED’s program that supports people who have life-sustaining medical devices - such as power wheelchairs or oxygen machines - during public safety power shut-off ...

Highlights from our 2020 show on the fight that brought us the Americans with Disabilities Act and the fights that lie ahead.

An update on the proposed cuts to healthcare and disability services at the State and Federal level

Trauma researcher and author Dr. Xenia Barnes on loving herself through a disability diagnosis

A discussion with Kristen Hovet, the host of The Other Autism podcast, about autism in adulthood

Emily Voorde on flying while disabled and the current proposed cuts to Medicaid funding in Congress

Reflections on the intersection of disability and polyamory, both personally and community-wide.

Two Xennials share how they recognized their neurodivergence in post-pandemic life and the positive impact of finding community through that diagnosis.

Comedian Mean Dave shares how comedy led him to discover his addiction recovery is protected by the ADA

Jared Wikofsky’s new comic book ‘Falling’ explores disability through art and words

A conversation with David Clark and Whittier Mikkelsen on their career choices and life with CP

Get a sneak preview of FREED's October 16 fundraiser at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA!