Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities

By AbilityStories

Education

What's Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities about?

The stories of people with disabilities--in their own words. Emphasis on the social model of disability and employment.

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Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities episodes:

04.12.2017
Girl Gone Blind: The Story of Maria Johnson - Part 2
In 2013, at the age of 50, Maria noticed a blurry spot in her eyes. After working with several doctors, she found out she had a rare genetic blindness. This is her story of the last four years living what...
04.12.2017
Girl Gone Blind: The Story of Maria Johnson - Part 1
In 2013, at the age of 50, Maria noticed a blurry spot in her eyes. After working with several doctors, she found out she had a rare genetic blindness. This is her story of the last four years living what...
03.26.2017
The Story of Jamie Crane-Mauzy and her Recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury
My guest is Jamie Crane-Mauzy. Jamie tells her story of getting a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident. She talks about her recovery and how it has affected her life. Link to Jamy’s foundation: www.firstfamilyflight.org
03.26.2017
The Story of Everette Bacon: President of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah - Part 2
Everette talks about his decision to run for president of the NFB of Utah. He talks about what he likes and doesn’t like about being president. He answers questions about the NFB’s involvement with descriptive audio, accessible pedestrian signals and...
03.26.2017
The Story of Everette Bacon: President of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah - Part 1
Everette talks about his family history of blindness. He talks about adjusting to his disability. He tells how his experience working for Blockbuster led him to the National Federation of the Blind.
02.27.2017
The Story of John Moses who is Obtaining his Ph.D. as a Blind Person at the University of Nairobi in Kenya
At the age of 17, John lost his sight do to early macular degeneration. This is his story of how he went from worry and despair to optimism and the certain knowledge that he can live a happy life as...
02.27.2017
The Story of Jan Brown Including her 31-year Marriage to Charlie and his Passing Away from a Degenerative Form of Muscular Dystrophy
Blind from birth, Jan grew up with high parental expectations, a determination to succeed, and compassion for others. This is her story. Topics discussed include the following: - Jan’s early years and her education- Her involvement in the disability civil rights...
02.27.2017
A Song in My Heart: Linda Braithwaite's 20 Years as a Blind Member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
One of my dream interviews is to talk with my friend Linda about her life, and her 20 year tenure as one of only three blind people who have ever sung in the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Unfortunately, Linda...
02.27.2017
A Song in My Heart: Linda Braithwaite’s 20 Years as a Blind Member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
One of my dream interviews is to talk with my friend Linda about her life, and her 20 year tenure as one of only three blind people who have ever sung in the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Unfortunately, Linda...
01.27.2017
Jonathan Mosen: Disability Rights Activist and Proud Atheist Interview Part 2
Many of you will know Jonathan from his time with ACB Radio, his work with Humanware, and his work with Freedom Scientific, including hosting FS Podcast. Jonathan has been a good friend and an invaluable mentor to me as I...
01.27.2017
Jonathan Mosen: Disability Rights Activist and Proud Atheist Interview Part 1
Many of you will know Jonathan from his time with ACB Radio, his work with Humanware, and his work with Freedom Scientific, including hosting FS Podcast. Jonathan has been a good friend and an invaluable mentor to me as I...
12.21.2016
2016 Holiday Special
I am joined by Ray, Adam, Cindy, Kara, and Tyler. We listen to and discuss Louis the Blind Christmas Elf by Jonathan Mosen. To listen to this beyond cute Christmas story without our interruptions, click here
11.24.2016
Four Blind Moms
I am joined by Kara, Vicky, Barbie, and Anna. We discuss what it is like to be blind moms. Topics discussed include concerns my panelists had before they became parents, issues with sending kids to school, what my panelists hope their...
11.24.2016
Soniya Patel Elementary School Music Teacher
Soniya is a mother and an elementary school music teacher who is blind. We discuss her childhood, her choice of career, how she got her job, and what it is like to be a blind teacher. Stick around for the...
10.10.2016
Parenting with Disabilities
After quite some time away. Ability Stories is back! My apologies for the long absence. In this episode Tara and Tyler discuss what it is like to be parents with disabilities. They talk about their journey to become parents, what they...
06.05.2016
Ray Wright Wood Woorker Interview Part 2
Ray talks about how training changed his life. He talks about starting his own wood working business. He discusses his job as a wood shop teacher and his thoughts on blindness. Link to Ray's wood working business: http://wrightturnonly.com
06.05.2016
Ray Wright Woodworker Interview Part 1
Ray and I discuss his diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa and how it affected his employment history. Ray ends part one of our interview with a moving story of what finally motivated him to seek blindness training. Link to Ray’s woodworking business:...
05.12.2016
Blind and Transgender: the Story of Susan V Reimers
Susan and I discuss her diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa. We talk about what it was like growing up with gender dysphoria. We discuss her journey to come to peace with her gender identity and how it has impacted her life....
05.03.2016
Bill Gibson Interview Part 3
Bill talks about why he decided to run a ranch. He talks about what that is like from a blindness perspective. He ends with his thoughts on blindness.
04.28.2016
Bill Gibson Interview Part 2
Bill talks about why he started as a rehabilitation counselor at the Division of Services for the Blind in Utah. He talks about some of the things he was able to accomplish.He discusses his decision to apply for director. He...
04.28.2016
Bill Gibson Interview Part 1
Bill talks about his family’s reaction to his congenital blindness. He talks about what life was like at the school for the blind. He talks about his experiences attending public high school and college. He talks about his first jobs and...
04.28.2016
John Lipsey Works for Apple Part 2
John talks about working for the school for the blind as a Braille proof reader. He talks about switching to Apple. He tells how he does his job as a blind person and his aspirations for his future at Apple....
04.16.2016
John Lipsey Works for Apple part 1
04.14.2016
Introduction to Ability Stories
Welcome to Ability Stories! In this introduction, I tell a little bit about me, the purpose of Ability Stories and what I hope to accomplish with the podcast.

What's Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities episodes:

Girl Gone Blind: The Story of Maria Johnson - Part 2

Girl Gone Blind: The Story of Maria Johnson - Part 1

The Story of Jamie Crane-Mauzy and her Recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury

The Story of Everette Bacon: President of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah - Part 2

The Story of Everette Bacon: President of the National Federation of the Blind of Utah - Part 1

The Story of John Moses who is Obtaining his Ph.D. as a Blind Person at the University of Nairobi in Kenya

The Story of Jan Brown Including her 31-year Marriage to Charlie and his Passing Away from a Degenerative Form of Muscular Dystrophy

A Song in My Heart: Linda Braithwaite's 20 Years as a Blind Member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

A Song in My Heart: Linda Braithwaite’s 20 Years as a Blind Member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Jonathan Mosen: Disability Rights Activist and Proud Atheist Interview Part 2

Jonathan Mosen: Disability Rights Activist and Proud Atheist Interview Part 1

2016 Holiday Special

Four Blind Moms

Soniya Patel Elementary School Music Teacher

Parenting with Disabilities

Ray Wright Wood Woorker Interview Part 2

Ray Wright Woodworker Interview Part 1

Blind and Transgender: the Story of Susan V Reimers

Bill Gibson Interview Part 3

Bill Gibson Interview Part 2

Bill Gibson Interview Part 1

John Lipsey Works for Apple Part 2

John Lipsey Works for Apple part 1

Introduction to Ability Stories