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Adventures in Accessibility

Americans living with disabilities are often faced with obstacles when it comes to accessibility. These obstacles can lead to adventures and misadventures alike. Twice per month, an esteemed guest will share their story with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. Whether you want to learn about how to make life more accessible for you or a loved one, this podcast is for you.

New episodes come out Wednesdays at 7 AM ET. Transcripts are always available in the show notes.

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Kelly Twichel with arms crossed smiles.
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Ep. 63 - Kelly Twichel

Kelly Twichel is an occupational therapist and CEO of the award-winning accessibility startup Access Trax.

Foster Andersen wears a smile and his branded Shared Adventures baseball cap.
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Ep. 62 - Foster Andersen

Foster's journey took a dramatic turn at 17 during the summer between his junior and senior years of high school.

Dr. Kerry Magro smiling while wearing a black suit with gray shirt and blue tie.
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Ep. 61 - Kerry Magro

Dr. Kerry Magro , Ed.D. was nonspeaking till 2.5, diagnosed with autism at 4 and didn’t speak in complete sentences until 7 years old.

Haley Moss wearing a colorful blouse, smiles as she poses against a muted pink background.
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Ep. 60 - Haley Moss

Haley is an attorney, author, artist, and advocate who was diagnosed with autism at age three.

Andrew Leland wears a mustard yellow polo shirt while sitting on a park bench.
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Ep. 59 - Andrew Leland

Andrew Leland is the author of The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight, named a best book of the year by The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and others.

Erik Weihenmayer stands while holding his walking cane.
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Ep. 58 - Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer is one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in the world. In 2001, he became the only blind person in history to climb Mount Everest.

Sommer Fox sits on a chair while showcasing her Discreet Journals.
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Ep. 57 - Sommer Fox

Sommer is a 29-year-old mental health advocate in the Denver area and the owner of Discreet Journal. She was diagnosed with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and speaks out about her challenges and opportunities with mental health.

Cory Lee in his powered wheelchair with snow-capped mountains in the background.
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Ep. 56 - Cory Lee

After being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of two, Cory Lee’s thirst for adventure never ceased.

Tom Wheaton dressed in black suit with the U.S.A and PVA flags in the background.
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Ep. 55 - Tom Wheaton

Tom Wheaton grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis. He decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy for many reasons, the most notable being that his grandfathers and dad served during World War II and the Vietnam War, respectively.

Shelby and Nathen Maxwell dressed in black clothing while sitting on a mustard colored couch.
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Ep. 54 - Shelby and Nathen Maxwell

VOLORES’ debut album, AGES, explores universal themes of life, love, and death through dark indie rock, stylish post-punk motifs, and disarmingly frank lyricism.

Headshot of Chris Murphy
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Ep. 53 - Chris Murphy

Today’s guest is our very own Chris Murphy. Chris grew up having a disability but not understanding that it was a disability.

Charles Webb in his wheelchair next to an adaptive surfboard.
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Ep. 52 - Charles Webb

Today’s guest is Charles Webb, founder of the Stoke for Life Foundation. The main goal of the Stoke for Life Foundation is to bring awareness to the rehabilitative benefits of adaptive water sports through clinics and education.