After a B.A. in English from American University in Washington D.C. and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the Instituto Allende, University of Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Scott taught literature and composition at Baruch College for fifteen years in New York City, while freelancing as a photographer (scottseldinphotography.com). In 1982, Scott wrote Yes, Boss, published by Blythe-Pennington, LTD. After moving to Santa Fe, he worked as director of Mountain View School on the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit of St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, followed by eleven years as academic coordinator and personal development coach at The College of Santa […]

S3 Episode 8: Kurt Yaeger is an American actor and disability advocate known for his inspiring story of resilience and determination. He was born on January 3, 1977, in San Francisco, California. However, in 2006, his life took a dramatic turn when he was involved in a motorcycle accident that resulted in the amputation of his left leg. Despite this life-altering event, Kurt Yaeger continued to pursue his passion for acting and quickly established himself as a talented actor in the entertainment industry. He’s best known for his roles in popular TV shows like “Sons of Anarchy” and “Quarry.” His […]

Cary Goldberg began his 20+ year career as a performing artist on a one night whim. At the age of 14, he wrote a stand up comedy act and opened for a comedy troupe at the local rock club, what was supposed to be one night, ended up spanning 6 years.  Cary always stuck to rock clubs rather than comedy clubs, because as a comedy promoter once eloquently told him “People come to comedy clubs to drink, not to think.” Cary has always believed that if his art wasn’t making people think, he was doing a disservice.  He played hundreds of shows […]

S3 Episode 6: Daniel Woodburn is an American actor, comedian, and activist for the disability rights movement linked to his dwarfism. He is most known for his work on Seinfeld in the 90s but has worked on films like Jingle All the Way, Watchmen, and Mirror Mirror. He is a graduate of Philadelphia’s Temple University’s School of Film and Theater and recipient of their Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award of 2001. He is a well-known, long-time advocate for performers with disabilities in film, television and theatre. He serves on the Performers With Disabilities Committee of SAG-AFTRA. Daniel talks to Keith about […]

Ron Barber was an American politician who dedicated his life to advocacy on various critical issues. Throughout his career, Ron Barber was a tireless champion of civil rights, advocating for equality and justice for all Americans. He understood the importance of inclusivity and worked to ensure that every citizen’s rights were protected and upheld. Ron Barber was also a staunch supporter of Medicare, recognizing the significance of accessible healthcare for all Americans, especially the elderly and vulnerable populations. His efforts in congress aimed to strengthen and improve the Medicare program to ensure that it provided comprehensive coverage to those in […]

Anita Hollander has performed throughout Europe, Asia & US, at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, London’s West End, NY Shakespeare Festival, Goodman Theatre & White House. A Helen Hayes Award nominee, her solo musicals Still Standing and Spectacular Falls, have played Off-Broadway, nationally & internationally. Other Theatre work includes Ragtime, CATS  (Grizabella). On TV she’s Guest Starred on Welcome To Flatch & FBI: Most Wanted. Film work includes Handsome Harry, Musical Chairs. SAG-AFTRA National Chair, Performers With Disabilities. www.anitahollander.com   Find the Transcript here.  Encuentre la transcripción aquí. Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.

Introducing Scott Hatley, a remarkable individual with a profound dedication to making a difference. Scott, despite facing the challenges of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), has emerged as an inspirational figure in the world of nonprofit leadership. He currently serves as the Executive Director of INCIGHT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. INCIGHT, under Scott’s visionary guidance, is on a mission to foster social inclusion and empowerment for individuals living with various barriers and dependencies. This nonprofit is at the forefront of transforming lives, providing invaluable support in the realms of education, employment, independence, coaching, and a unique initiative known as Handicap™. Scott […]

Jessica Cox was named Tucson’s 40 Under 40 2022’s Woman of the Year and is the first armless pilot in aviation history. She is a motivational speaker that has presented all around the world. Sami Madden is an advocate with disabilities and a recruiter for a Defense Contractor.  Jessica and Sami talk to Keith about their advocacy experience and both their aviation accomplishments. They discuss Tai Kwon Do, their fitness routines and how both manage their busy schedules. Find the Transcript here.  Encuentre la transcripción aquí.   Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.

Temple Grandin P.h.D is a renowned autism spokesperson, author and animal behaviorist and an academic. She is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.  Dr. Grandin talks to Keith about her books “Thinking in Pictures,” and “Visual Thinking.” She talks about the disability mindset and emphasizes learning life-skills like “shopping, how to save money and general work skills,” and how to get a good career with these skills. She also talks about […]

Season 3 trailer is here! This season, host Keith Murfee DeConcini explores the theme of disability and entertainment with guests like Temple Grandin, Ron Barber, Daniel Woodburn and more! Listen to new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, DisabilityEmpowermentNow.com or wherever you stream podcasts. Follow @DisabilityEmpowermentNow on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode and comment and rate the show. Disability Empowerment Now is produced by Pascal Albright.