Embrace It with Lainie & Estela - Smashing Disability Stigmas

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Catarina is the daughter of Cuban & Puerto Rican parents and grew up wearing hearing aids from a young age. Just before starting college at the age of 17, she began losing her vision and started a whole new journey as a disabled adult navigating the world on her own. Now she helps others do the same while smashing stigmas and educating individuals and companies about DEI (Disability Equity Inclusion).  Join us as we talk about dating, role models, inclusion, and more!

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At the age of 5, Paula Carozzo experienced brain damage during surgery, resulting in Cerebral Palsy.  Soon after, her family moved to the US to seek better care and raise their disabled daughter in the best way they knew how.  The rest is an empowering and motivating story of Paula's rise to becoming a powerful Disability Advocate, Stylish Brand Ambassador, Model, and Stigma-Crusher! 

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What are our disability rights at work, school & society in general? What happens when a loved one or we require accommodations? What are we entitled to ask for? What do we do if we think we are being discriminated against? 

When it comes to disability, learning our rights can seem like a daunting and intimidating endeavor. Thankfully, there are passionate and empathetic Disability attorneys like Ashley Jacobson that help us navigate equality and open the doors to inclusion!

As a woman living with Lupus and fierce disability advocate, Ashley B. Jacobson offers a wealth of digestible information, professional advice, mentorship, and virtual support. 

You won't want to miss this valuable episode as we cover some of your most pressing legal questions!

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How does someone face disability and loss early in life while still remaining a daring dreamer with a flair for all things vintage? Daffny Laurito, AKA the Vintage Nerd, gets vulnerable, nostalgic, and real with her empowering journey from an anxious catholic school girl to a bold and stylish disability advocate.  Hear Daffny's best practices for glamming up our inner dialogue and timeless tips for exuding confidence from the inside out!

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How do we get a better grip on life with a chronic illness that affects our hands? Join us with guest and occupational therapist, Cheryl Crow of Arthritis Life.  We're talking life hacks, gadgets, motherhood, and why rheumatoid arthritis is not your grandma's arthritis!

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Mindy Scheier's journey began when her son Oliver, who has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy, wanted to wear jeans to school like his friends, but couldn’t manage the buttons or zippers. She realized then that millions of people around the world must also be struggling to access fashionable clothing that meets their needs. She began to envision a world where all styles of clothing were available with modifications that would make them accessible for people with disabilities. 

After spending 20 years in the fashion industry and opening a design school for kids, Mindy decided to combine her experience and her passion to address this unmet need by founding the Runway of Dreams Foundation.

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Thought distortions (also called cognitive distortions) are negative thoughts that are exaggerated, irrational, skewed, and/or distorted. All of us have them at times and they manifest from our unconscious perceptions & deep seated beliefs.

But our thoughts are not facts. We can choose to challenge them & to ultimately change them. But first we have to know what they are. Join us as we breakdown 10 common cognitive distortions & examples of how they may show up in people with disabilities.

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Maura's inspiration for MagnaReady® came one day when she closed her magnetic iPad case, and heard the metal magnet click. If a shirt could open and close the same way, then maybe people living with disabilities, like her husband, could dress themselves independently.  

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Maura as she shares her personal journey of taking her adaptive idea all the way from prototypes to major fashion brands, and learn how she became a better caretaker for her husband during his years living with Parkinson's.

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At 20 years-old, Peruvian born Marcela Marañon survived a fatal car accident that killed her boyfriend and left her with a lower leg amputated.  Now she travels the world alone bringing awareness to accessibility, cutting-edge mobility devices and inclusive fashion!

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Marisa Hamamoto is a stroke survivor, inclusion keynote speaker & performer, and Founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to inspire inclusion and innovation. 

Her jaw dropping dance performances have gone viral and have been seen on the Today Show, GMA, PBS, Now This, Upworthy, ABC7 and more. Marisa's story and work is living proof that anyBODY can dance!

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