Episodes

April 10, 2024

A Woman’s Unusual Journey to Leave a Hospital

Alexis Ratcliff on getting sued by the hospital where she is receiving long-term care

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March 13, 2024

Celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by former Disability Rap Host Ana Acton.

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March 4, 2024

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Panel Discussion

Watch a live recording of Disability Rap!

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Feb. 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day 2024 with Dan and Viola Dwyer

The creators of The Ginchiest are back with more relationship advice on this Valentine's Day.

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Jan. 10, 2024

From Patient to Chief: Dr. Michael Alexander

Dr. Alexander on his journey from a polio inpatient to Chief of Rehabilitative Services at duPont Hospital.

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Dec. 13, 2023

For These ‘Long Haulers,’ Covid Is Still Taking a Toll

Authors on the intersectionality of disability identity, and forging community through the written word.

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Nov. 9, 2023

Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023

Much more than a beauty queen, Candis is on a mission to bring equitable inclusion to all communities.

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Oct. 30, 2023

Voters Sue 3 Alabama Counties for Failure to Provide Accessible Absen…

We speak to a plaintiff and an attorney in the case.

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Oct. 2, 2023

2022 Berkeley City Council Candidate Michai Freeman

Michai shares how segregated education shaped her perceptions of disability and why we need more disabled politicians.

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Sept. 5, 2023

Jennifer Gasner’s ‘Unexpected Life’ with Friedreich’s Ataxia

Jennifer Gasner discusses her new book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis."

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Aug. 7, 2023

Embodied Inclusion with Andrew Golibersuch

Andrew shares his technique to foster welcoming and inclusive communities through embodiment practices and group discussion.

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July 4, 2023

Extended Version of Greg Marshall's Interview

This is an extended version of our interview with Greg Marshall, author of 'Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It'

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July 3, 2023

Greg Marshall’s Discovery of His ‘Leg’

Greg Marshall's coming out journey, first as gay, and later as disabled after discovering in his thirties that he has cerebral palsy

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June 5, 2023

Life with a Traumatic Brain Injury

FREED consumers tell us how their traumatic brain injuries changed their lives and became their superpowers.

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May 1, 2023

Ryan Prior on the Covid-19 ‘Long Haul’

A conversation with Ryan Prior, journalist and author, on his research and personal experience with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid.

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April 3, 2023

Rebroadcast: CalOES's Vance Taylor on Emergency Preparedness

Vance talks with us about the intersection of personal preparedness and community resilience and about the future of disaster management.

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March 7, 2023

Self-Acceptance and Inclusion: A National Disability Awareness Month …

We mark National Disability Awareness Month with a conversation about self-acceptance and disability pride.

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Feb. 7, 2023

The Future of Robotics in Disability Aides

We’re joined by Dan and Viola Dwyer, creators of The Ginchiest to talk about the personal side of receiving caregiving services, and how they see robotics playing a role in creating greater independence for the disability community (and everyone else).

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Jan. 3, 2023

Social Security Increases and Medi-Cal Expansion

A look at the 8.7 percent increase in all Social Security payments starting this month, and the expansion of who is eligible for Medi-Cal here in California.

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Dec. 6, 2022

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Center for Independent …

DOR’s Joe Xavier and former Rep. Tony Coelho on the legacy and future of the ADA.

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Nov. 7, 2022

Samuel Habib's 'My Disability Roadmap'

Filmmakers and advocates Samuel and Dan Habib join us to talk about their film, My Disability Roadmap, and Samuel’s transition from high school to adult life. From prom dates to politicians, these two have some tales to tell.

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Oct. 3, 2022

Voting Access Across the Country

We speak with disability advocates around the country, examining the state of voting accessibility and the implications of laws that attempt to restrict voter rights.

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Sept. 5, 2022

CalOES's Vance Taylor on Emergency Preparedness

Vance talks with us about the intersection of personal preparedness and community resilience and about the future of disaster management.

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Aug. 2, 2022

Celebrating Disability Pride

We hear from disability community leaders Ana Acton and Kim Rutledge about how their unique stories led them self-acceptance, #DisabilityPride and a lifetime of advocacy.

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