Disability and Progress

This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Keller Karlstrom. Keller is Community Engagement Specialist for Wingspan Life Resources.  He speaks about Made in the Shade 2024  and also volunteer opportunities at Wingspan! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at [email protected]!  Also support. KFAI at (612) 375 9030, or log on to kfai,org!

you ever wondered what it's like for a blind person to travel independently to many countries with out a guide? How does one get from one place to another if they are unsure of the layout of things. How accessible are things really, and how accepting are people to giving assistance? This week, Dr. Mona Minkara talks to Sam about how and why she decided to take on this challenge. She talks about her project Planes, Trains and Canes, and why she started it.. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at [email protected]!

This week, Sam speaks with Andy Streasick and Sheila Holbrook-White about a new transit service in the Twin Cities, Metro Move.

This week, Sam welcomes a handful of guests on the show from the Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts.   They discuss their program, The Penguin Project.

This week,Sam and Charlen  speak with The Arc MN's Metro Regional Quality Council (MRQC), about affordable Housing for People with Disabilities.

This week, Sam and Charlene talk with.  Dr. Coral Hoh. Dr. Hoh, who is a leading expert in clinical linguistics will discuss how AI can fix Dyslexia. Also, we will speak with Dawn Bentley. Dawn is the Executive Director for the Minnesota Fringe.

This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Sci Fi author Paul Martz. Paul is an award-winning science fiction author, technology blogger, and former punk rock drummer. Along with Linda Ditchkus, he is the editor of the 2024 RMFW anthology, Without Brakes, Fingers Crossed

Rocky Batzel joins  us this week to discuss accessibility with opening medication bottles. Rocky is CEO of SnapSlide, which is dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at [email protected]!

This week, Dr. Joshua Hou and Jolie Schmid from Lions Gift of Sight are our guests.  They discuss the importance of eye donation and how it works.

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