Blaisin' Access Podcast

The second part of our Black History Month series highlighting black disabled advocates is Theo Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. We discuss how Theo acquired his disability, challenges he faced, overcoming obstacles, reversing racism within the movement, and his new book From Shack “to Whitehouse: a Memoir of Four Lives”. Share your thoughts with Blaise and support the show here!

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February is Black History Month. In the first of a four-part series highlighting black disabled people who have made great contributions to the Disabilities Rights Movement, Blaise spoke with Anita Cameron, the founder and Executive Director of We Were There Too, a platform amplifying black disabled voices. Learn more about Anita’s incredible work on Disability Justice issues here in this episode!

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After an unanticipated break due to illness Blaise is back with the second and final part of his blind parenting series. He shares tips on changing diapers, bathing, and how he dealt with circumcision. In the second half of the show he demonstrates some of the tech he uses for being a parent, along with how being Dad has helped with confidence issues.

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·       Talking food scale

·       Talking thermometer

·       Bottle warmer

·       Pen Friend (audio labeling wand)

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Blaise is back with the first of a four-part series on his life as a new blind parent. He shares what he did to prepare, the many emotions he felt, and the series of life challenges he faced along the way.

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Yesterday, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The legislation would allow people with six months or less to live to be prescribed a cocktail of drugs to end their suffering. Blaise shares his reaction, along with how his opinion has changed over the years. What do you think? Share your thoughts with Blaise!

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Happy 35th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Check out my take on an ADA event I attended last week, some federal news impacting people with disabilities, and some disheartening news in New York. I also acknowledge where progress has been made and what we need to do to protect and strengthen our rights. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! I cannot create quality, accessible content without your support. Please consider making a donation and check out my new website!
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It's been a very busy couple of months for Blaise. In under 25 minutes he gets you all caught up with the many life happenings. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

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People with disabilities are dealing with all sorts of government healthcare disasters. I spoke with long-time friend and Disability Rights activist Julie Farrar about everything going on. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Go check out my brand new website at blaisinshows.com!

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# Blaise shares part one of some show news and gets authentic about work and life. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

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Let's face it -- the past few weeks have been quite the mental health tornado caused by politicians on both sides. Today's show focuses on how to manage all of this uncertainty with Anice Planar from the Therapy Explained YouTube channel. What stood out to you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share!

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