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In today's enthralling episode of the podcast, Chad Bouton talks to Teisha Gilespie. Teisha Gilespie is a seasoned digital marketer located in the greater Washington D.C. area. When she is not busy helping companies triple their website traffic,increasing paid conversions upwards to seven hundred percent, and turning six figure budgets into nine figure pipelines. Teisha hosts the popular educational podcast Not Your Average GOAT. Not Your Average GOAT is a podcast aimed at celebrating all the various shapes, sizes, and colors of diversity and adversity. Host Chad Bouton talks to Teisha Gilespie about her journey to getting properly diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa after years of being told she suffered from Macular Degeneration. Additionally, Chad talks to Teisha about the complexities of being a disabled cisgender woman of color working in a primarily male dominated career field. Teisha also shares her motivation for starting her own podcast, and why she puts so much emphasis on the story telling aspect of her episodes. You can find Not Your Average GOAT available wherever you get your podcast. However, if you would like to find direct links, not to mention, learn more about the podcast then make sure to visit the official website. Https://notyouraveragegoat.org

In today's informative episode of the podcast, host Chad Bouton sits down with Ladesa Santos of Patriot Vision Industries. Patriot Vision Industries is a global low vision aid company, which specializes in developing revolutionary assistive devices inclusive for the blind and visually impaired. Ladesa Santos is the current National Account Executive for Patriot Vision Industries. Ladesa is responsible for the education and one-on-one training for their products, as well as, presenting at live events and conferences. Chad talks to Ladesa on how she transitioned into the assisstive technology industry. Additionally, Ladesa shares how learning on the job and attending exhibitions during her first month lead to her falling in love with assisstive technology. Ladesa talks about the history of the company, as well as, explains the current bussiness model of the company. A big part of today's episode revolves around a number of Patriot Vision Industries current products. Ladesa was generous enough to detail the Patriot Viewpoint, Multimedia Transmitter Box, Patriot Pro, Patriot VRM 15, and their brand new Patriot Voice Easy. Chad is excited for everybody to learn more about Patriot Vision and their products. Apologies for the background noise. Ladesa was recording from their Florida office where live production of products occurs. If you would like to contact Patriot Vision Industries then consider calling them at 1 (800) 364-1608 or email them at [email protected] you can also visit their website at... https://patriotvisionindustries.com

In today's thought provoking episode of the podcast, Chad Bouton talks with Wallace and Melony of T6 Talk. Although T6 Talk started off as a resource for the spinal cord injury (SCI) community.T6 Talk's continued outreach has lead them into the broader disability community. T6 Talk aims to connect with anybody and everybody living with a disability and/or chronic illness. T6 Talk recognizes the power of peer when people share resources, personal stories, and experiences. Host Chad Bouton talks to Wallace about his lived experience with a spinal cord injury. Melony and Wallace share their story of becoming a couple. Additionally, Melony and Wallace talk about how they founded T6 Talk. A large majority of this episode concerns sexual intercourse in disability; not to mention, sexual exploration and expression within the disability community. If you or anyone you know has a story they would like to share with Wallace and Melony then please visit their website.

Https://t6talk.com

Please be aware that today's episode includes discussions over topics like suicide and depression.

In today's inspirational and educational eppisode of the podcast, Chad Bouton talks with Zach Tidwell. Zach Tidwell is the founder and owner of Dark Horse Game Studios LLC,which is a small indie game studio that develops accessible games for mobile devices. Zach Tidwell is a fully blind retired United States Marine who currently develops fully accessible games for visually impaired gamers. Additionally, when not busy creating a game, Zach competes competitively in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In today's episode, Chad talks to Zach about his suicide attempt that left him completely blind. Zach explains how he reinvented himself and learned how to have a positive disability identity. Chad asks Zach how he decided he wanted to learn how to code games, and the importance of creating accessible games. The bulk of this episode revolves around his acessible game Zanagrams, which just hit the app store on July 4th. Zach explains how he chose to develop a Anagram puzzle game, as well as, explains to listeners how to play the game. If you have any questions you would like to ask Zach then please make sure to visit his company's official website. Https://darkhorsegamestudios.com

In today's episode of the podcast, Chad Bouton talks to Sean Towgood. Sean Towgood is the creator of the television series You're My Hero where he also stars in the lead role and helps write for the show. Here is a brief synopsis of the show: Ian a blunt unfiltered twenty something with Cerebral Palsy navigates the social pressures of life in a unforgiving world not designed for wheels. Chad talks to Sean about his lived experience with Cerebral Palsy and some of the struggles he has had to overcome to create his positive disability identity. Chad and Sean talk at length about You're My Hero and what the process was to get the show green lit. Aditionally, Sean shares how he managed his spoons while on set recording each episode. Furthermore, Chad and Sean talk about why it is so important to have disabled actors portraying disabled characters on camera. If you would like to check out the show please visit https://gem.cbc.ca/youre-my-hero-s1 0

and also go follo Sean on twitter at https://twitter.com/seantowgood

Today is the final episode of our four part Disability Expo mini-series. In this final part Simon O'Gorman goes over the schedule for the Gaming Zone. Simon and I talk about what games will be available to play, what assistive devices will be available to demo, and what I will be talking about during my live episode of the podcast. To learn more about the work Simon does with his amazing company. Make sure to visit the official Adapt IT website at https://adapt-it.co.uk

If you would like to purchase tickets to attend the expo live then please make sure to use my affiliate link. Https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-expo-tickets-365871119367?aff=ChadBouton

Today's episode of the podcast is part three of our Disability Expo Mini-Series. In part three, CHad Bouton sits down with Simon O'Gorman of Adapt IT, as well as, Chris Leasmith of The Grumpy Gits Show.

Simon O'Gorman is the owner of Adapt IT, which is an assistive technology company that supplies adaptive devices to the disabled and chronically ill.

Chris Leasmith is 1/4 of the largest disability podcast, and lives with the invisible disability ADHD. Recently, Chris help launch Phoenix Productions.

To Learn more about Adapt IT please visit their website. Https://adapt-it.co.uk

To learn more about The Grumpy Gits Show please visit their website. Https://grumpygitsshow.com

Make sure to use my affiliate link if you or anyone you know would like to attend the Disability Expo. Https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-expo-tickets-365871119367?aff=ChadBouton

Apologies in advance, but due to how the file saved I was unable to cut out any audio that came before my countdown.

In today's educational; not to mention, inspirational episode host Chad Bouton talks with Derrek Cook. Derrek shares his lived experience with Spinabifida, and tells Chad how he decided to start his own small business. Derrek Cook is the owner of Derrek's Bags, which is a small business that crafts medical bags that allows people to carry catheters and other medical equipment. Every bag comes with disability and chronic health positivity messages printed on them. Ten percent of every purchase goes directly to the Spinabifida Association. If you or anyone you know would like to purchase one of Derrek's Bags then please visit his Etsy page at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags

Today's episode of the podcast is part two of our four part mini-series focusing on the Disability Expo. Host Chad Bouton sits down with Melody Powell AKA The Caring Llama to talk with them about their lived experience. Additionally, Chad talks with Melody about what they are going to be doing at Disability Expo. Who is Melody Powell? Melody Powell AKA The Caring Llama is a cisgender disabled woman who identifies as pansexual or queer and uses She/They pronouns. Melody uses a electric wheelchair due to Charcot Marie Tooth Disease and a secondary unknown neuropathy disorder that causes her to have weak muscles. Melody is passionate about advocating for diversity and inclusion having grown up feeling uncomfortable in their own skin. In addition to, feeling as though she was not worthy of romantic lov, intimacy, and respect. Through streaming over on Twitch, Melody has fostered a loving community of inclusive people who join her on her mission to improve accessibilty in gaming, and diversify representation in media. If you want to watch one of her streams make sure to follow her over on Twitch at https://m.twitch.tv/thecaringllama

and if you would like to learn more about Melody then visit her website at https://www.thecaringllama.com

Remember if you or anyone you know would like to attend Disability Expo then please use my affiliate link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-expo-tickets-365871119367?aff=ChadBouton

The Disability Expo is taking place July sixth through the seventh in London, England. I have the absolute honor of being able to attend the expo in person and help with the gaming zone. In this four part mini series, I talk with Simon O'Gorman who is in charge of putting together the gaming zone. Simon O'Gorman is the owner of Adapt IT, which is a assistive technology company that supplies various assistive devices to the disability community. Additionally, Simon and his team help those who are disabled and/or chronically ill keep playing games. In part one, I talk to Simon about how he ended up aligning with the Disability Expo, as well as, how he became responsible for the gaming zone. Additionally, Simon and I talk about the various gaming consoles that will be available for attendees to play. Furthermore, Simon talks to me about the various adaptive hardware that will be available for attendees to try for themselves. Of course the goal is to highlight disability in gaming, however, the gaming zone is primarily focused on the positive impact video games have on those who play them. If you would like to learn more about Adapt IT and their services then please visit their website at https://adapt-it.co.uk

If you or anyone you know would like to attend the Disability Expo in person then please use my affiliate link for tickets. Https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/disability-expo-tickets-365871119367?aff=ChadBouton