For some people with disabilities, getting paid less than minimum wage is a reality. Check out today's episode where I covered a press conference here in New York advancing legislation ending this antiquated and discriminatory practice. What do you think? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

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March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. I talk with fellow Disability Rights advocate Cara Liebowitz about life, advocacy, and of course CP. What was your favorite part of our chat? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

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Does springing ahead improve your mental health? We get some answers from Dr. Payal Kohli of 9Health. What stood out to you? Share with Blaise on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Check out the full conversation here!

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It's a Throwback Thursday and Flash Friday double header! The first part of the show we hear from advocate John Holland talking about Wade Blank, who founded ADAPT. The second half of the show is Flash Friday. What do you think? Let Blaise know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share!

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To wrap up Black History Month we hear from two black women with disabilities. Leading off the show is Anita Cameron who spoke at the 2018 Disability Intersectionality Summit. The second half of the show is part of then Congressional Rep. Barbara Jordan's 1976 Democratic Convention speech. What stood out to you? Share on facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share!

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# With Congress passing a budget resolution drastically cutting Medicaid and other funding streams supporting people with disabilities, Blaise shares how this will impact marginalized populations. What do you think? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

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What abolitionist who ran the underground railroad had epilepsy? Find this out and much more on this episode of Trivia Tuesday with one of my very best friends Chris Horan.

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How does climate change impact mental health? We get a pretty straight answer from author and climate change researcher Britt Wray. How has climate changed impacted your mental health? Share with Blaise on Facebook @blaisinshows. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share!

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Blaise here with a Saturday special of Flash Friday. The show title says it all! I also give you a little preview of next week's shows. What do you think? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and share! News stories below!

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For today's Throwback Thursday we hear from Judy Heumann, mother of the Disability Rights Movement. We hear about the beginning of her fight for disability rights and Blaise talks about how this ties into today. What do you think? Share your thoughts on facebook @blaisinshows. Rate, review, share, and subscribe!

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