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Dr. Cort Schneider is born with cerebral palsy, uses his experience as an athlete, advocate and scholar with a disability to engage in open and honest conversations with people who have disabilities and their allies. Using the lens of sports these discussions will explore issues of identity, advocacy, access and self-determination. Dr. schneider will also celebrate disability as a cultural identity.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Today we sit down with Matt Torres from The National Wheelchair Basketball Association! This is interesting conversation about the current state and future of the NWBA. I think you will enjoy this conversation!
If you want to learn more about the NWBA please visit their website: National Wheelchair Basketball Association (nwba.org)
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Today we talk with Sharnie Digby. She opens up about what it is like to live with a disability in Australia. She also discusses the importance of the RunDisney means in her life. I think you will enjoy this conversation!
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Today, I sit down with journalist and author David Davis, discuss his book Wheels of Courage. We Discuss the history of paralyzed veterans, adaptive sports and the Paralympic movement. I think you will enjoy this conversation!
He is the link to David Davis's website: David Davis - Wheels of Courage (ddavisla.com)
Here is the link to Wheels of Courage on Amazon: Amazon.com: Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans from World War II Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation eBook : Davis, David: Kindle Store
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Today I sit down with Alex Guarco from GRIT Wheelchairs. We have an insightful conversation about being outside insurance, and communication with the people who have disabilities.
If you are interested in learning more about GRIT wheelchairs, please visit their website: GRIT - The All-Terrain Wheelchair Built for Active Lives (gogrit.us)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Today I talk with Cecil Williams. He talks about his journey as some who acquired a disability. It is a powerful conversation about faith and disability and learning to love yourself. I think you will enjoy this conversation.
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Today we sit down with Sportable Athlete of the Year for 2023 Danica King. She discusses her journey since her diagnosis of MS in 2010. She is a model, athlete, and author. I think you will enjoy this conversation.
If you are interested in learning more about Sportable please visit their website: Home | Sportable
Sportable Disability Etiquette Video :Sportable Disability Etiquette (youtube.com)
Here is the link to Figure It Out: Snapshots of My Journey with Multiple Sclerosis: Amazon.com: Figure It Out: Snapshots Of My Journey With Multiple Sclerosis eBook : King, Danica: Books
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
I sent down with Josh Maier, we discuss his passion for wheelchair softball. We also discuss his role as a Deputy commissioner in charge of the youth division. This is a really enjoyable conversation!
Check at USA Wheelchair Softball at the following website: USA Wheelchair Softball
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Today I chat with Al Kovach Jr., who is the Editor-In-Chief of Sports 'N Spokes. This is great conversation about his journey as a Paralympic Athlete. We also discuss the important role that Sports 'N Spokes plays in the Adaptive recreation community. I really enjoyed this conversation!
Here is the link to Sports 'N Spokes website: Sports N Spokes
Here is the link to the Challenged Athletes Foundation: Challenged Athletes Foundation