(Hosted & Produced by Marlon "shymar” Molinos)

The “Groove session” is a show that explores all matters of the heart. Although I have never been in a relationship, I have been fortunate enough to observe various relationships throughout the years thanks to both friends and family.  Although I have seen many peaks and valleys in every relationship, I realized that they are fragile and require a lot of work. The goal of this show is to provide a perspective with assistance from industry leaders in the field of interpersonal relationships.  

Song List

1.      Pharrell Williams Happy (DJ SCOOTER REMIX)
2.      Toni Braxton - You're Making Me High
3.      A!ka – Coffee
4.      SWV - Always on my mind
5.      Coko – Sunshine

If you’re happy, show it. Most of us convey happiness with a big, genuine smile. And happiness, as they say, is contagious.

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"It doesn't matter how a disability or situation is acquired, it's how you overcome, survive and thrive with it."

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon "Shymar” Molinos)

The “Groove session” is a show that explores all matters of the heart. Although I have never been in a relationship, I have been fortunate enough to observe various relationships throughout the years thanks to both friends and family.  Although I have seen many peaks and valleys in every relationship, I realized that they are fragile and require a lot of work. The goal of this show is to provide a perspective with assistance from industry leaders in the field of interpersonal relationships.  

Song List

1.      Harry Styles - Adore you
2.      Stevie wonder - Overjoyed
3.      Bruno Mars - Count on Me
4.      New Ridaz - I.O.U.
5.      Common Kings - Alcoholic
6.      Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down

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I like to open bottles for my girlfriend to show her I’m strong. Oh, let me open that bottle of whiskey for you. We’ll get drunk together. See where this is going?

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"It doesn't matter how a disability or situation is acquired, it's how you overcome, survive and thrive with it."

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)
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Featured Song: Taylor Swift - Change
Rebuttal:

1. in some ways I can understand and empathize with the family because from the non-disabled perspective, being with a disabled person from the start of the relationship can bring a feeling of being burdened by the added pressure of not only taking care of the household, but the disabled person as well. From the disabled person’s perspective, we already have the added feeling of being inadequate because of our disability. Finding that one person who loves us no matter our short comings is a blessing that we hold dear. The one thing that should be taken from being with someone who is disabled is that we are very committed people when we see that our partners are truly committed to us. The extended family will always have their doubts, but isn’t that the same with all families? Being married to someone with a disability doesn’t guarantee a perfect marriage, but like with all marriages; the goal is to find that one person who makes you feel like you can do anything and if you find them, hold on tight and enjoy each other’s company. 
2. It’s sad, but true. The truth is no matter what we do whether it’s to educate or advocate, there will always be those whose faith and beliefs are so strong that we can’t change their minds. We can only do so much. It has taken me many years to finally accept my disability to where I chose to look at it as a cause to inspire through my actions. I truly believe that I am not a mistake and that god made me this way to help inspire and educate the masses. I see now that everything I have done from the experiences I’ve had and the accomplishments I have done has led me to help inspire in my own way. As a society, we need to change our attitudes towards our fellow man and keep evolving to a higher place because if we don’t try to change then we will ultimately be left behind.  

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(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)
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Featured Song: Kelsea Ballerini - High School
Rebuttal 

1. As with everything in life, there is a price that needs to be paid to get it. Education is no different. Setting a goal such as getting your high school diploma, or degree is definitely achievable as I am living proof of someone who has gotten his degree. Although it's true that education is not in some situations as important, it is definitely one of the most satisfying achievements I have been able to complete.
2. In other situations, getting your degree can make a difference between getting an entry-level job, or the career of your choice. In reality, success is really in the eye of the beholder. You shouldn't shy away from getting a higher level of education because of your dictation, or disability. Nowadays, most if not all educational institutions have an office that helps people with disabilities get reasonable accommodations while attending classes. In my personal opinion, everyone has their reasons for not chasing that goal or dream, and although they are all pretty good reasons; you should not use those reasons to stop you from chasing your dream.
3. Try setting easy goals for yourself like getting your kids to bed early so they can wake up early to get ready to go to school and when you get them to school early enough that gives you more time to set new goals for the day. Even adding a reward for yourself for accomplishing a goal can be the motivation for accomplishing that goal.
4. Being educated doesn’t really mean that you need to get a degree as talked about above. Education comes in many forms and you should choose the one that fits you. Life is a large classroom that spits out lessons on the daily and you need to look at each setback as a learning tool and accomplishments as your reward for learning from it. I know for most of us that’s easier said than done, but when you do that, trust me you’ll be a better person for it. 

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#2 Take care of your body   

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)

The View from Chair Level is a talk show that discusses various topics from the viewpoint of Marlon Molinos, an individual living with Cerebral Palsy since birth. The goal of this show is to inspire everyone to look past your limitations and find creative ways to accomplish your daily goals. A free mind is limitless and you are the only one that sets your own limits.  

Featured Song: The Jacksons ~ Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)

Follow your healthcare team’s advice about diet and exercise. Staying healthy can help stave off any more illnesses related to old age.

I admit that this is something I agree with, but never do. I don’t have an excuse and I don’t plan on giving one. It boils down to one thing and for me it’s being motivated. I guess what would work for me is having someone there to push me. But I have to warn you, I'm a very stubborn guy. So what I do to stay as healthy as I can, or at least feel well enough to go on with my day, is control my diet and eating habits. Yes at times it gets a bit difficult to do, but for me it kind of works. Now I'm not saying that this is something you should do; what I'm telling you is to find a physical activity, or sport that you can get into that will help you stay healthy. Because if you find something to do that you love, especially if it's something that can help you stay healthy, then you will continue to stay active in that activity. I guess I still trying to find my activity or sport that I can immerse myself in that can help me stay healthy.

I do promise you one thing though, when I find that activity, or sport. I will make sure to continuously be active in that activity. For those of you who have found your sport, or activity all I was saying is keep it up because you remain an inspiration to everyone especially those with disabilities may feel that they still can't do anything.

Marlon Molinos – "it doesn't matter how disability, or a situation is acquired. What matters is how you overcome, survive, and thrive with it."

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"It doesn't matter how a disability or situation is acquired, it's how you overcome, survive and thrive with it."

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)
Featured Song: Bob Marley - Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier

Background to Challenges
Disability is viewed different by different people based on their socio economic positions. For us Africans, disability is viewed as spiritual a curse despite medical explanations proffered.

For the West; disability is a natural phenomenon that is explained by medical theories taking for example, the Polio outbreak that affected many children in the late 1950s and the 1960's.Such different perceptions from people therefore attract different interventions from the Government. The challenges that disabled persons suffer range from physical (structural), emotional, economic, and psychological, education, culture and health/medical .The complexity of disability is that it is associated with poverty.

Disabled persons face a myriad of economic challenges. Mostly they arise out of the discrimination that they face from family, institutional and central government level. They are less or not educated at all.  Their level of participation in the economic arena is thus limited. They are unlikely to be accorded equal access to programs that empower the general populace.
 
 Rebuttal: The goal of a disabled individual is the same as everyone, to contribute to society. As with all social movements, there are many setbacks and prejudices. Ultimately as time passed, laws were created to ensure equality for the disabled, i.e. the ADA. Despite laws being passed, we the disabled are still discriminated for one reason or another. I get that discrimination will always be a constant, but all we want is to be a resource adding to the community’s contributions. We just need someone to see the potential of what we can bring to the table and look past our short comings i.e. our disability. The one thing that everyone should think about before pre-judging a person’s inabilities are to consider how that person views the world. An autistic person may have other attributes such as an artistic eye that can provide an employer with the asset they need to better express the message of their company, product, or service. The employer just needs to be open-minded to the different ways of expressing one’s self to the other.

Due to these economic reasons their medical needs cannot be adequately catered for they cannot even afford to acquire special appliances to aid them with their crutches, wheelchairs, hearing aids, Braille, and artificial limbs etc. The lack of resources creates a circle of poverty to the disabled as they least afford to send their own children to school. This means even at their old age where they cannot even do the menial jobs of vending, they do not have children who can assist them financially since the children will also be struggling financially.

Rebuttal: Over the year more and more programs are becoming available to the community with disabilities and their families to ensure that they become contributing members of society. It boils down to what you need to be a contributor. On Guam in particular, there are programs available to assist with job search like DVR and the One Stop Career Center, Transportation such as the Para Transit system, GHURA for housing, MIP and Food stamps for food and medical needs, etc. and DSS for assistance in connecting individuals to different programs by helping clients navigate through all the red tape to minimize confusion and stress through the application process of programs that a person may need to access.   

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#1: Build a team you can rely on.

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)

Featured Song: DAVID GUETTA feat. ZARA LARSSON - This Ones For You

Anyone living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) needs a team that can work together to watch over their health long-term. This team may include an orthopedist to treat muscles and bone disorders, an occupational therapist to help develop therapies that help with everyday activities, a mental health provider, and a social worker to help with accessing services.

Having a team who has your back is great to have.  The team can give advice on ways that can help you navigate your life living with C.P. My team consists of my family (Dad, Mom, 4 siblings.) as well as my peers from Special Olympics whom I consider as my extended family.  You need to have that support system in place because living with cerebral palsy or any other disability in general can cause a high sense of insecurity in an individual with a disability. We are more aware of the things that we are lacking in life as we try to navigate it. Everybody has their insecurities, but believe me having a disability that is so obvious makes a person question their self-worth at times because we are often prejudged about our abilities, or lack thereof before we are even considered for a potential job or activity.

I know everybody has their insecurities and you might be asking yourself why is this guy bringing up insecurities so much? And the reason for that is because we are so aware of how people see us, that we feel more pressure to prove ourselves to the other individual. People say life isn't fair and often times that is true. It's our challenges in life that shape who we become as people in the community. When you're presented with a disability you have to ask yourself a question. Do I sit here and soul and let life pass me by, or do I get up and live life to the best of my ability? I chose the latter. 

Having a support system, or "team" that has your best interest at heart is always the best thing to have. No one should navigate life on their own. Having a team gives you confidence, support, and humility. The reason why humility is in there is because when a person discovers they have a disability, they feel that the world owes them and that they can't do things without expecting support. I will say this again life isn't fair, so it's up to you to make do with what you have. If you feel you don't have that support system like family members and not much friends then make some friends. Find people who will tell you straight your face if you're doing things wrong, or if you're doing things right. People and the world don't owe us anything. We are living in this world like everyone else. We just have to live life differently than everyone else. You do have the right to feel the way you do as far as feeling like everyone owes you, but if you want to continue to have that support, you need to be able to work with each other and accept the differences that everyone has.  We can only survive if we have support and without the support then we can survive.

A team doesn't really have to be just family. I do have some friends with disabilities who may not have a supportive family system, so to them I say find another form of support for yourselves.
 
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"It doesn't matter how a disability or situation is acquired, it's how you overcome, survive and thrive with it."

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)

The View from Chair Level is a talk show that discusses various topics from the viewpoint of Marlon Molinos, an individual living with Cerebral Palsy since birth. The goal of this show is to inspire everyone to look past your limitations and find creative ways to accomplish your daily goals. A free mind is limitless and you are the only one that sets your own limits.  

Featured Song: Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity

From Velcro shoes to communications devices that you can control with your eye movement, today there are all kinds of assistive gadgets out there that can make your day-to-day tasks invaluably easier.

Having access to technology to help everyone is definitely great. Don’t get me wrong, having a disability that stops you from living a “normal life” sucks and it can cause those affected with a disability to be very depressed and unsure of how to live independently. I can say that as technology improves and believe me it will, living with a disability will eventually no longer be looked at as a major concern. 

The one thing that you need to think of is that if there’s a need, someone will create it, so even if you think of a certain technology or cure is unavailable or doesn’t exist, believe me someone will make it. You never know, that person could be you. Life presents us with many opportunities every day you just need to open your mind to new ideas, and even if something was invented doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon. 

Marlon Molinos – "it doesn't matter how a disability or situation is acquired. What matters is how you overcome, survive, and thrive with it."

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# 3 keep your bones strong

(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)

The View From Chair Level is a talk show that discusses various topics from the viewpoint of Marlon Molinos an individual living with Cerebral Palsy since birth. The goal of this show is to inspire everyone to look past your limitations and find creative ways to accomplish your daily goals. A free mind is limitless and you are the only one that sets your own limits.  

Featured Song: Eminem - Till I Collapse

One out of every three people over age 65 falls every year in the U.S. Falls are an even bigger danger if you’re dealing with a disability. Reduce the risk of bone breaks from falls by getting sufficient Vitamin D, and strength training with light weights, if possible.

The more I think about this topic, the more it makes me think about how I’ve been living my life and all the possible regrets of things I could've done growing up. Should I have been working out more, would things have changed for me if I had been more focused on my physicality as far as making sure that when I get up in the morning the first thing that I should have done was put in a little exercise. Yes, I could've thought of all that and reflect on what ifs, but I've always said to myself that I can't change the past. The only thing I could do now is just see what I can do to make my future better.

The fear of my bones breaking as I get older does scare me, but I have always been the kind of person that has always thought to myself that everything you do, good or bad has led to the life you have. You still have the free will to decide on your future options. 

Ms. Walker talks about making sure that as a person with Cerebral Palsy it’s best to keep your bones strong, so it doesn’t break. I can understand that and I guess the only thing to do that I choose to do is find some vitamin D and possibly control my eating habits. This I can do. 

Life is all about choices. As with everything else, what we choose to do, and the decisions we make; shapes who we are meant to be. I can’t say that every decision I’ve made was the best one, but I can say that every decision made in my adult life up to now has been mine to make and not forced by anyone else.  It’s always best to take friends and family’s advice into consideration as they always have your best interest at heart, but the final decision is always yours and you deal with those consequences every day.

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(Hosted & Produced by Marlon “Shymar” Molinos)

The View from Chair Level is a talk show that discusses various topics from the viewpoint of Marlon Molinos an individual living with Cerebral Palsy since birth. The goal of this show is to inspire everyone to look past your limitations and find creative ways to accomplish your daily goals. A free mind is limitless, and you are the only one that sets your own limits.  

Featured Song: Brian McKnight - Win

Response: Time has come a long way with the help of the ADA. It has been required by law to provide accessibility to buildings, public restrooms, and vehicles used for public transportation no exceptions. Any business or individual who doesn’t follow is in violation and can be sued by the individual for noncompliance. Suing someone is the last step that you should take when dealing with a noncompliant individual or business. Most of the time, most businesses will comply by making some reasonable accommodations so that the individual can be involved or use the establishment. This does not excuse the business or individual for not being in compliance with the ADA. If the business, or individual serves the public; they must ensure that they are in compliance. 

It's sad but true. Individuals who are blind must feel their way around their environment to make a mental map of their location. Having to touch the rim of the toilet to ensure that they sit on it properly is something that is unavoidable. Having a disability, no matter what it is, require some sort of dependency on other people. It's true that the ultimate goal is for us to feel independent, but the truth of the matter is; is that the fight for accessibility in regard to be fully accessible environment is just a dream at the moment. Not to say that this dream won't come true, but we are still a long way to go. 

I can relate to some extent about it being a pipe dream, but in recent years that dream has become more real than just a dream thanks again to the ADA. More and more activities have been made readily accessible to people with disabilities. There have also been some programs that are specialized for specific disabilities, so that those affected with a particular disability such as cerebral palsy like myself are able to participate and be active.

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