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- Social Safety Nets: Fighting to Keep Our Dreams Alive (Part 5 of 5, Ep. 5)
A Wrap-up Discussion on Social Safety Nets. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025
Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.
🔹 Disclaimer
The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
43 min - Social Safety Nets: Preserving Them in Connecticut or Your State (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 4)
An Expert Discussion on Social Safety Nets, featuring Carol Scully, Director of Advocacy at The Arc Connecticut. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025
Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.
🔹 Disclaimer
The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
49 min - Social Safety Nets: Under Scrutiny (Part 3 of 5, Ep. 3)
An Expert Discussion on Social Safety Nets, featuring Josh Basile, Founder & Executive Director of Determined2Heal Foundation / SPINALpedia, Heather Miller, Employment Benefits Counselor at SPINALpedia, and Tom Wade and Joe Short, Independent Living Advocates at Independence Northwest (CT). Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025
Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.
🔹 Disclaimer
The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
54 min - Social Safety Nets: Catching the American Dream (Part 2 of 5, Ep. 2)
A Community Discussion on Social Safety Nets. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025
Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.
🔹 Disclaimer
The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
51 min - Social Safety Nets: Dreaming of America in 2025 (Part 1 of 5, Ep. 1)
An Introduction to Social Safety Nets. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: https://bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025
Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025—centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change.
🔹 Disclaimer
The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
34 min - James Simon: How Your Vote Is Counted & Secure - Super Adaptables Podcast 10/31/24
On October 31, 2024, Super Adaptables Co-host Corey Lee sat down with Stratford, CT Registrar of Voters (D) James Simon to discuss how the voting and verification process works at the local, state, and national level and why American voters can be confident in official election results.
35 min - The Effect Of Propaganda On Marginalized Communities - Super Adaptables Podcast 10/10/24
The political world is no stranger to divisive language, but what happens when campaigning shifts from policy debate to propaganda, and who pays the price? Campaigning doesn’t come cheap. According to one statistic from 2020, congressional and presidential races collectively cost over 14 billion dollars. While smear campaigns have come to be expected, in recent years the mudslinging between candidates has turned into fearmongering with racial overtones that stereotype and vilify entire communities. As a result, programs to protect and support vulnerable minority groups, including the disabled community, are in jeopardy even more than they already were. Sticks and stones may break bones, but surely the policies of propaganda can hurt all of us in the end.
On October 10, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.1 hr 7 min - Paralympians, Competing For Gold & Justice - Super Adaptables Podcast 9/12/24
Get election facts at https://ballotpedia.org/
Register to vote at https://vote.gov/In 1948, the International Wheelchair Games were first held in London England for British World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. The founder, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, was a neurologist who fled Nazi Germany and believed that being involved in sports was a great way to rehabilitate. What began as a form of therapy became what is now known as the Paralympics. In 2020, the summer Paralympics had over 4500 athletes participate from 163 countries. The Paralympics presents us with the world's best differently-abled athletes and opportunities to question how people with disabilities are treated back home; athletics has a way of bringing issues of justice, equity, and inclusion to the forefront. Whether you’re a casual observer, a diehard sports enthusiast, or a Paralympian, none of us are just bystanders.On September 12, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.53 min - The Death of Democracy - Super Adaptables Podcast 8/8/24
Get election facts at https://ballotpedia.org/
Register to vote at https://vote.gov/On Monday, July 1, 2024, the United States Supreme Court weighed in on the polarizing issue of Presidential Immunity. In a 6-3 vote, the justices ruled that a sitting president can’t be criminally prosecuted for “official acts” done while in office. The court is divided on this historic topic, one justice who ruled in favor of the measure is quoted as saying to those who dissented “They strike a tone of chilling doom” while another who dissented said, “With fear for our democracy, I dissent”. Many have expressed concern that given this type of power, the executive branch could become an authoritarian regime with no checks and balances. What worries the disability community is where that leaves us. Our ability to exercise our right to freedom of speech, peacefully protest, and rock the vote is crucial - so how can we protect it?On August 8, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion on what happens to the disabled when democracy dies. Hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register. Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/morethanwalking.57 min - Survive To Thrive After Spinal Cord Injury - Super Adaptables Podcast 6/27/24
According to a May 6, 2024 report on statista.com, life expectancy after SCI greatly correlates to the severity and age of the person at the time of injury. For example, a 20-year-old who suffers from paraplegia may expect to live on average about 42 more years, while someone the same age who has sustained low tetraplegia may live 27 more years, compared to the average 58 years for someone without SCI. These stats are alarming, especially when you consider all the factors in our society and healthcare system that make it difficult - and often intentionally so from a “fiscally responsible” mindset of our elected officials - to promptly access the health services we need. Although our everyday struggles can consume us, we can also learn to see beyond those difficulties and discover where we belong and what we can do in this new life.
On June 27, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.44 min
About Super Adaptables
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Welcome to Super Adaptables, the podcast where people of all abilities gather to discuss pressing issues that affect the disability community and their implications for the world at large.