The Disability Myth

Living with a disability comes with a ton of challenges. Something meant to help individuals with disabilities overcome their challenges are assisted devices and technology. Typically speaking, they increase our independence and provide us new ways to get things done.

Imagine living your life only being able to perceive light. You can't see objects, you can't make out faces, and all the little visual cues you would rely on are pointless. That's what life is like for our friend Skylar, but as we discuss in this episode, there's more to life than just seeing.

Join Dom and Uriel as they kickoff a whole new season of The Disability Myth with Skylar Covich, Wikipedia admin, Connection Point Lead and Instructor at The Braille Institute, and former academic with a PhD in political science. Oh yeah, he also sings Gregorian chants and has met Stevie Wonder!

P.S. Surprise at 10:07 🎈

On this final episode of Season 2, Dom & Uri thank you for listening and learning with them as they recap the amazing memories they made over the past few months. They'll be back real soon, but until then, peace and love and may the force be with you!

On this continuation of their important discussion on what it means to be an advocate, Dom, Sophia, and Uriel share their more personal stories and experiences that led to them becoming advocates. They hope that you realize you are an advocate in your own right and that you can advocate from anywhere, not just the front lines.

Disability rights are civil rights. Period. Yet, people with disabilities are often pushed to the side when it comes to our wants and needs as human beings. As a society, we have made leaps and bounds with triumphs such as the ADA, but there is still room for improvement, and change takes time. Join Dom, Uriel, and Sophia Lee-Park as they discuss what it means to be an advocate and why advocacy is so important in a two-part episode (part 2 coming next week).

What happens when a 49er Faithful and a member of Chiefs Kingdom jump on a disability podcast just before Superbowl 58? Well, to find out, join Dom & Uri as they discuss sporting event accessibility with Jerod Nieder, owner of Positively Paralyzed and disability community builder. White-18! Set! Hut! 🏈

Fear, pain, and anxiety are all emotional hurdles that keep many people from reaching their full potential. Whether you have a disability or not , we all face this challenge, and how we deal with it will determine how we react to life. On their very first video upload, Dom and Uri talk with Chris Benedict, DJ of Ability and public speaker. Chris shares with them and everyone who listens his tips and tricks to become a better you.

One of the largest hurdles people face in the rehabilitative process is being able to get out of their own heads. Imagining yourself playing sports, going out in the community, or doing anything else you love is hard to do if you’ve recently gone through a debilitating experience; that’s where Recreation Therapists step in. Join Dom & Uri as they pick the brain and hear the stories of Kay Richmond, Certified Recreation Therapist for over 40 years, and longtime friend of Dom’s 😁

This discussion is dedicated to two Recreation Therapists who made a profound impact on the lives of people of all ages and abilities, Libby Whaley and Mariana de Sena. Also to Harris Meisel MD, a renowned physiatrist and visionary in rehabilitation who created the Recreation Therapy program at Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital in Santa Barbara.

If you like whales, football, or the human capacity for empathy, then this is the episode for you! Dom & Uriel sit down with brain tumor and stroke survivor, Shari Bookstaff. Listen in as they discuss Shari's business, Impact of Empathy, her experiences as a college instructor, and the benefits of expressing empathy both in and outside of a medical context.

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a national (power) soccer champion? Join Dom & Uri as they catch up with their friend Ulices, member of LA Galaxy Power Soccer Club and 2022 National Title Champion. Learn the ins and outs of the sport, how it differs from able-bodied soccer, and how you can get involved in adaptive sports too!