What does the future of accessible voting look like for people with disabilities? Last year Blaise spoke with Keith Gurgui, Systems Advocate with the Resource Center for Accessible Living in Kingston, NY. Do you agree with Keith? Share your thoughts, subscribe, and follow the show on Facebook and Twitter @blaisinshows

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With elections approaching in much of the country, Cliff Perez, Systems Advocate with the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley gives us a short history lesson on the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). Read more here:

https://www.eac.gov/about/help_america_vote_act.aspx
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On World Spina Bifida Day Blaise highlights the work of the Spina Bifida Association of New York State. Check out their website while you're listening to the show!

http://sbanys.org/
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Imagine not being able to eat your meal at a restaurant off of a chair? Blaise shares a story from someone who unfortunately dealt with this recently. What do you think? Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

News story: https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2023-10-23/woman-with-a-disability-had-to-eat-off-chair-during-special-olympics-fundraiser-at-tullys-good-time

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On October 21 Blaise co-hosted the Dark Dining event for the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) in Utica, NY. Hear about the experience and where else he'll be this week. Learn more about CABVI: www.cabvi.org.
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# Today Blaise talks about the importance of website accessibility and how he can help. What do you think? Reach out at [email protected], subscribe to the podcast, and follow on Facebook/Twitter (X) @blaisinshows

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The Social Security Administration is hiring a new Chief to be more on top of properly handling overpayments. Blaise highlights the systemic barriers people receiving benefits face while disabled. What do you think? Subscribe on your favorite podcast player and follow on social media! On Facebook and Twitter (X) @blaisinshows

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/10/18/social-security-chief-orders-broad-review-of-benefit-overpayments/30592/

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October is also Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Today Blaise talks about Shameka Andrew's advocacy journey. From fighting to participate in her high school graduation to becoming the Director of the Ms. Wheelchair NY Pageant Shameka has also written a children's book on disability. Learn more on the podcast and at the link to a Spectrum News interview:

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2023/10/14/disability-advocate-shares-her-inspiration-to-help-others
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The Colorado Springs airport has a new program for travelers with hidden disabilities. Blaise talks about the Sunflower Program and shares his thoughts. What do you think? Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the show on Facebook and Twitter (X) @blaisinshows.

Read more about the Sunflower Program: https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/cos-airport-launches-program-for-hidden-disabilities/

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The University of Arkansas and the Job Accommodation Network are hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 17 at 11:30 a.m. eastern about service and emotional support animals in the workplace. Blaise shares why this is such an important issue. Read more and register for the webinar: https://news.uark.edu/articles/66565/free-webinar-service-animals-and-emotional-support-animals-in-the-workplace
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