"Beyond The Label" Podcast

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 2)

In this episode JD and Mike D. continue their conversation about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society.

Mike and JD are joined the Pittsford Fire Department Assistant Chief Tom Shannon who talks how he felt a few years back when he inherited JD, an active member with physical disability when he took office a few year back.

He gives us a glimpse into "Adaptive Life Around The Firehouse", talks about the "Brotherhood", accommodations and encourages other departments to support inclusion and keep an open mind.

A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 1)

In this episode JD and Mike D. talk about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society.

JD gave a first hand account of the importance inclusion has played in his life, as he talks about being an active member of his towns volunteer fire department. Joining JD and Mike D. is past department chief Tom Hooker. Chief Hooker will talk about inclusion from his perspective as a department leader, the fears and concerns voiced by town leaders and other department members. He will reveal the consequences of his bold decision to being someone with a physical disability on the department and tell us how it has changed their small town.

A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Time To Open Up & Break The Stigma...

In this episode JD opens up about his real-life struggles with anxiety. He's once again joined by guest co-host, AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty. The two of them sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Expressive Arts Therapist Chrissy Assad to learn more about the cause of anxiety, how to manage it, where and how to get help and how as a society can begin to break "The Stigma" around getting help.

A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off To Work I Go...

In this episode JD sits down with his guest co-host, former boss and AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty to talk about what it's like to employ some with a disability.

A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

How Did It All Come Together?

In this episode Mike D. & JD talk about the creation and evolution of the Adaptive Martial Arts Association. Hear the backstory of the AMAA... What's this 501c3 non-profit all about, who's behind it, what services do they provide and how'd they get "The World's Largest Martial Arts Supply Company" behind them? The answers WILL surprise you!

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Put Yourself In My Shoes Bro...

In this episode Mike D. & JD talk about one's "Place in space" and the impact that having to use different mobility aids can play in the public perception of someone with a disability.

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Hey Man, That's My Spot!

In this episode we touch on the "Hot Button" topic of accessibility options. We'll learn why they are important and how they are sometimes abused!

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org

Who Are These Guys & What's This All About?

In this episode you'll meet the hosts Mike D. & JD, get to know them and learn what "Beyond The Label" is all about!

Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org