Blaisin' Access Podcast

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!

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/20/airlines-push-back-on-expanded-rights-for-passengers-with-disabilities/31308/

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/19/proposed-cuts-may-put-medicaid-services-on-the-chopping-block/31307/

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/21/couple-with-cerebral-palsy-celebrate-33-years-together/31310/

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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!

Want to watch the full Ted Talk? Here you go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABFpTRlJUuc&t=16s

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February is Jewish Disability Inclusion and Awareness Month. Blaise talks with Melanie Hecker about the barriers she faced as a person with invisible disabilities and how she overcame them. What stood out to you from their chat? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

Here's the calendar with all the Jewish holidays! https://www.chabad.org/holidays/default_cdo/jewish/holidays. htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=BL-Holidays-Jewish-Holidays&utm_term=jewish%20holidays&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwtu9BhC8ARIsAI9JHandjfgV9Oqwt96sLy8LTvLeuLSbLgBwQY6XV5bUzTIA_RKv7Oh_7t8aAksfEALw_wcB

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It's been a winter wonder land here in upstate NY. Blaise talks about the frustrations of not being able to get around this winter and what infrastructure changes need to happen. What do you think? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows! Also rate/review, share, and subscribe! Want to check out the headset I used for recording this podcast? Here you go!

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When your very best friend joins the podcast it usually means a longer and funnier segment of Trivia Tuesday. This episode was no exception. Hear how well comedian James King did, along with our random banter and inside jokes. Share the show, subscribe, rate/review, and go check out James's comedy @jameskingcomedy on social and jameskingcomedy.com

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# Blaise brings back another blast from the past! In August 2016 Blaise talked with then paralympian Kevin Brousard, who also worked for the US Association for Blind Athletes teaching blind sports. What stood out from this chat? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

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Blaise has a very rapid fire Flash Friday for you! He also shares some podcast and other disability news. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the podcast with your friends!

https://www.wistv.com/2025/02/13/sc-attorney-general-clarifies-stance-section-504-after-joining-lawsuit/

https://nfb.org/programs-services/advocacy/legislative-priorities/blind-americans-return-work-act#:~:text=For%20every%20two%20dollars%20a,achieve%20their%20highest%20earning%20potential.

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/disability-under-trumps-anti-dei-agenda/

https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/02/12/campus/feinberg-researchers-find-medical-schools-overlook-disability-in-curricula/

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Blaise talks about the growing frustration of budget advocacy. He also shares why disability discrimination is under threat by a joint lawsuit of 17 states. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!

Take action to save Section 504 here! https://ncil.org/advocacy-action/

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Blaise is back with a fresh game of trivia! Samantha Longo (AKA Mom), an Orientation and Mobility Instructor, takes her best guesses about NFL players with disabilities. You also won't want to miss some of their epic stories. How well would you have done? Let Blaise know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show with your friends!

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For today's' Mental Health Monday Blaise talks about the importance of taking a deep breath to help you control your reaction to the things you just can't control. What else helps you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows.

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