The Inclusive Mic

The Inclusive Mic

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  • From Landscaper to Providence Police: Michael Matracia on Advocacy & Access

    In Episode 1 of The Inclusive Mic, we sit down inside the Providence Police Public Safety Complex with our first guest, Michael Matracia, the Providence Police Department’s ADA Coordinator. Michael has served for more than 30 years, and for over two decades he has done it from a wheelchair after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

    He shares how he went from running a landscaping business to becoming a police officer, what an ADA Coordinator actually does, how IDD and crisis intervention training is changing police work, and why accessibility in Rhode Island still has a long way to go.

    Hosted by Christina Battista, James Bray, and Nathan Markley.

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    ⏱️ CHAPTERS

    00:00 Welcome to The Inclusive Mic

    04:38 Meet Michael Matracia: 30+ Years with Providence Police & the ADA Coordinator Role

    13:39 Funniest Arrest, Landscaper to Cop & Driving the Mayor

    21:26 Living with MS, Advocacy & “Your Disability Doesn’t Define You”

    36:40 Accessibility in Rhode Island, Adapting Daily & Closing Thoughts

    #InclusiveMic #DisabilityAdvocacy #ADA

    52 min

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The Inclusive Mic brings together people with disabilities, disability advocates, and everyone who shares that same love for helping others, creating a welcoming space where all feel heard, valued, supported, and empowered. Through honest conversations, advocacy, and shared experiences, we strive to inspire positive change and highlight the remarkable individuals leading the way. Join us as we open the mic to stories that matter.