Apologies for this episode being late. Today I talk about Senator Bob Casey passing voting rights legislation for people with disabilities. What do you think? Follow the show on Facebook and X (Twitter) @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

Press release from Senator Casey: https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-klobuchar-introduce-bills-to-make-american-democracy-more-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities

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Blaise talks about the benefits and need to expand paratransit service for people with disabilities. If you use paratransit how would this help you? Let Blaise know! Follow us on Facebook/X (Twitter) @blaisinshows. Hit the magic subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

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Today Blaise shares a story of a lost traveling story with a good ending. Also learn more about the National Council on Disability's meeting regarding wheelchair users and ridesharing access barriers. What do you think? Follow us on Facebook and X (twitter) @blaisinshows and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

More info on the National Council on Disability: ncd.gov

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Blaise debuts Trivia Tuesday! In celebration of his retired guide dog Flash's 11th birthday the focus is on The Seeing Eye. How well did Maria do? Listen and find out! Follow the show on Facebook and X (Twitter) @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

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# Blaise debuts Mental Health Monday by talking about the importance of being in touch with your feelings. Want to be part of #MentalHealthMonday to help raise awareness? Send your tips to [email protected]

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Blaise chats with Julia Battista: Policy Analyst with Consumer Directed Action of NY, along with Alex Thompson: Director of Advocacy with the NY Association on Independent Living. They promote a joint Budget Advocacy Day on Monday February 12 and discuss top advocacy issues. What do you think? Follow us on Facebook and X (Twitter) @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast player!

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Pipi is a single mom who is blind. She operates a cafe in a state building that was damaged. Blaise shares a call to action for folks to help Pipi out. For more info and to donate:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/tnesh8-pipi-needs-your-help?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
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Blaise shares a story about Maine not helping kids with disabilities. What do you think? Follow the Blaisin' Access Podcast on Facebook and X (Twitter) @blaisinshows. Subscribe wherever you get your podcast.

Story link: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/01/28/maine-is-failing-its-youngest-kids-who-need-disability-services/

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# Blaise talks about Quebeckians with disabilities being penalized due to needing to retire because of disability. what do you think? Subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Follow us on facebook/X (Twitter) @blaisinshows

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Today Blaise promotes a couple of ways you can be part of the show! What do you think? Subscribe, follow, and share! We're on Facebook and X (Twitter) @blaisinshows

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