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.

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Ep. 39 - Beth Finke

Beth Finke loves to read and to write. She moderates the Easterseals national blog, and she writes books, too. Her book Writing Out Loud delves into the work she does leading memoir-writing classes for older adults in Chicago.

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Ep. 38 - Nick Isenberg

Nick Isenberg has had an impressive 54-year career as a radio, television, and print reporter in cities across America.

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Ep. 37 - Beth Leleck

Today’s guest is Beth Leleck. In 2008, Beth was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She was determined to maintain her mobility while living with the disease.

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Ep. 36 - Chai Feldblum

Chai Feldblum is a long-time civil rights advocate and scholar.  As Legislative Counsel to the ACLU AIDS Project in the late 1980s, Chai played a leading role in drafting and negotiating the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Ep. 35 - Andrés Gallegos

Today’s guest is Andrés Gallegos. He is the Chairman of the National Council on Disability, appointed by President Biden.

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Ep. 34 - Keah Brown

Today’s guest is Keah Brown. Keah is a journalist, author, studying actress and screenwriter. She is the recipient of Ulta Beauty’s Muse 100 award, Which is a celebration of 100 inspirational voices around beauty.

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Ep. 33 - Scott Ready

Today’s guest is Scott Ready. Scott has served the education industry for 20+ years and has worked for 35+ years in accessibility.

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Ep. 32 - Tiffany Yu

Today’s guest is Tiffany Yu. Tiffany is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride.

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Ep. 31 - Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe

Today’s guests are Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe. 

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Ep. 30 - Christy Gardner

Today’s guest is Christy Gardner. Christy is a 39 year old retired Army veteran from Oxford, Maine.

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Ep. 29 - Jessica Cox

Today’s guest is Jessica Cox. Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars, and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands.

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Ep. 28 - Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt

Today’s guest is Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt.