Join us for a deep dive into the world of adapted fitness with Jeff McGinnis and Judy Morrison of the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports in Philadelphia. Their mostly volunteer-driven organization meets people wherever they are physically and mentally to help them meet their fitness and wellness goals. They discuss ways the Center has had to adapt to the COVID-19 landscape and foray into virtual fitness classes for the first time, adaptations that have enabled the Center to increase the accessibility of their fitness classes to those who find it challenging to visit them in person. Listen in to learn more.

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Join us for an enlightening interview with special guest Zakiya Mabery of Washington, D.C. She's an international speaker, LinkedIn influencer, and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate who describes herself as a “triple threat” because she is a Black woman with a disability. She is passionate about mental health and wellness and encourages listeners to let go of toxicity in life and cultivate healthy patterns of thinking and engaging with the world.

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In this episode, host Shelly Houser and Abilities in Motion's Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, share valuable voting information for voters ahead of the November general election. This interview includes valuable resources for reliable nonpartisan voting information, promoting voting rights, and ensuring voting accessibility. Shelly and Stephanie explain current challenges with voter suppression and answer all of your questions surrounding voting accessibility and voting rights for people with disabilities.
 
 Check your voter registration status, apply for a mail-in ballot, and sign up for election reminders at: https://pa-votes.org/aim/


Other Resources
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):  1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-866-687-8683
League of Women Voters (National): (202) 429-1965
https://www.ncsl.org/
https://www.usa.gov/

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In this episode we interview Maegan Blau of Blue Copper Design, an interior design company that specializes in adaptive designs for everyday spaces. Maegan talks us through her design process, including incorporating themes and hues from the environment (especially the desert in her home state of Arizona) into home interiors. Learn more about what universal design means for accessible living and how we all can benefit from built-in accessibility as we move through life's spaces.


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In this special edition of Disability Talks, host Shelly Houser passes the mic off to Executive Director Stephanie Quigley as she interviews Genine Bashore and her son Jake, who has autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, but Genine presents a compelling argument for moving from “awareness” to “acceptance.” Genine gets real about the journey from Jake’s diagnosis to adulthood, with commentary about the social isolation often prevalent in the lives of adults with autism. As we consider the detrimental effects of social distancing and isolation during this pandemic, Genine and Stephanie encourage us to remember that social isolation remains a persistent problem for adults with autism who may struggle with building social networks and engaging in social interaction. Let’s move from a passive awareness to an active acceptance of people with autism.

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Happy 30th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act! This life-changing act was borne out of the Independent Living Movement, which challenged the idea that people with disabilities should be confined to institutions. Civil rights leaders advocated for systems change that would allow people with disabilities to flourish independently in their communities. Join us for an honest and entertaining talk about the ADA with Abilities in Motion’s Board President, Mike Gerhard, and Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley.

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