Sports, Identity and the Disability Blue

Grit Wheelchairs, Being Outdoors, and the Importance of Having the Right Equipment

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)

Faith, Persistence, Sports and Coming to Terms with a Disability

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. 

Living with MS, Being An Author and An Athlete with A Disability

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  

Wheelchair Softball!!!!

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

Sports 'N Spokes and the Importance of Sports in the Disability Community

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 

PER4MAX Wheelchairs, and a Journey as an Athlete with a Disability!

I sit down with Danny Fik who is an athlete with a disability, who is also the Operations Manager for PER4MAX wheelchairs!    We talk about adaptive equipment, and Danny's experiences as an athlete with a disability! I think you will enjoy this episode!

Here is the link to for PER4MAX Wheelchairs: PER4MAX - Custom Wheelchairs for Sports or Everyday Use

Here is the link to the Challenged Athletes Foundation: Grants | Challenged Athletes Foundation

Here is the link to the Kelly Brush Foundation: Home - Kelly Brush Foundation 

 

Self-Advocacy and Traveling the Country with A Disability!

Today I sit down with Beth Hudson, and she shares her journey after becoming disabled after a motorcycle accident in 2017. We discuss the various ways Beth has advocated for herself. Beth also gives great advice for travelers with disabilities. 

Here is the link to an article the discusses Beth's situation regarding her E-bike with Mackinac Island Do E-bike Bans Violate Amputees’ Rights? | Amplitude (livingwithamplitude.com) 

Here is the link to Judith Heuman's memoir: Amazon.com: Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist (Audible Audio Edition): Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner, Ali Stroker, Beacon Press Audio: Audible Books & Originals 

College, Professional Wheelchair Basketball, and the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

I had the privilege to sit down with Mak Nong the Athletics Supervisor at the Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association. He shares his experience as a college and professional wheelchair basketball player, He also explains how he turned his passion for adaptative recreation into a career that he loves!

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Lincoln Way Special Recreation Association, please visit their website Home | Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (lwsra.org)