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05/28/2025

We are reposting Episode 23 of the Demand and Disrupt podcast. In this epsiode, we interviewed Sydney Kessler who became a wheelchair user at age 21. She has since been involved in wheelchair basketball and rock-climbing.

https://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/episode/73f65492/wrap-it-up-.

Adaptive Recreation is growing in popularity. A source of funding for adaptive recreation equipment can be the Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF). AATLF can offer loans up to $7,000 at 0% interest. https://aatlf.org/.

The mission of Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF) is to provide access to assistive technology (AT) through no-interest loans to individuals with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians and Kentuckians and their families to gain greater independence, productivity, and inclusion in the....

05/24/2025

We have learned that Paul Erway has passed away. Paul was a disability advocate, wheelchair marathoner, devoted husband, and a long-time employee of Superior Van and Mobility here in Louisville. Many of you may have known him. To honor his passing, we are reposting his interview on the Demand and Disrupt podcast which was done late last year.

Kimberly talks with Paul Erway about overcoming not one but two major accidents, competing in wheelchair marathons in all 50 states, adaptive sports, and his work helping people regain their ability to drive with Superior Van & Mobility. Plus, Kimberly and Sam talk about all things Thanksgiving,

05/21/2025

To mark Von Hippel-Lindau Awareness Month, we are posting an excerpt from our book, "A Celebration of Family." The excerpt can be found on our blog here:
https://stand-and-demand.com/kimberlys-story/

(Pictured: Kimberly, the story's author, stands to the left of her huband. Their to children, one boy and one girl, stand in front of them.)

The following is excerpted from the book, “A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities.” Published in 2021 by the Advocado Press and the Center for Accessible Living Chapter 23 Ki…

05/20/2025

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we have posted an excerpt from "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities" on our Moving Forward blog. The book was published in 2021 by the Advocado Press and the Center for Accessible Living.

https://stand-and-demand.com/dont-fill-your-head-with-worries-and-what-ifs/

(Pictured: Excerpt author Keith with his wife and young daughter, all smiling broadly.)

The following is excerpted from the book, “A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities.” Published in 2021 by the Advocado Press and the Center for Accessible Living.   Chapt…

05/19/2025

A new regular feature of the Demand and Disrupt Podcast will be CAL Conversations, a discussion among staff from the Center for Accessible Living on everything disability.

In this first CAL conversation, Kimberly and Carissa talk about the cost of disability. They discuss wheelchairs, kitchen gadgets, and everything in between. Thanks to [Chris Ankin](https://chrisankin.com/) for use of his song, [“Change.”](https://music.apple.com/us/album/change/1618527446?i=161...

05/18/2025

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05/15/2025

Announcing the second financial education workshop at the Center for Accessible Living conducted by the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center.

Managing Credit and Debt
Wednesday June 4th
12:30 PM
Center for Accessible Living
501 East Broadway, Louisville

Navigating credit and debt can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of how to manage credit, build a healthy financial foundation, and avoid common debt pitfalls. We’ll explore the basics of credit scores, how to access and manage credit responsibly, and ways to tackle debt effectively. Participants will learn about resources and strategies to manage credit and debt, empowering participants to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial stability.

Lunch will be provided by the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center.

To register for this event, call Chris Mattingly at 502-537-0949 or email him at [email protected].

(the attached flyer contains the above text and the logos of the Fincanial Empowerment Center and the Center for Accessible Living.)

05/14/2025

A new documentary will begin airing on Apple TV on May 16th. “Deaf President Now!” tells the story of eight days of action in 1988 at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Read more here:

AppleTV+ Documentary Spotlights Pivotal Disability Protest by Shaun Heasley | May 9, 2025 Disability Scoop As a side note, I was at a different protest for women’s rights in DC and a reporter …

05/14/2025

Junie has misophonia, a soft-sound sensitivity disorder that amplifies innocent noises that causes extreme fight-or-flight reactions. One way to manage misophonia is with sound generators.

With a 0% interest loan from Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF), Junie was able to purchase sound generators. Her mother says Junie is now better able to adapt to the world around her and attend events and outings. Read how assistive technology made a meaningful impact in Junie’s life: www.aatlf.org/borrower-stories/junies-story

AATLF offers 0% interest loans up to $7,000 to help people with disabilities afford the assistive technology they need. Learn more about AATLF: www.aatlf.org

(Pictured: A young woman, Junie, holds a white cane and is wearing sunglasses and standing next to a van.)

05/12/2025

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05/12/2025

Allison Hayes is the author of Thriving While Disabled: Navigating Disability Finances. She was once a guest on the Demand and Disrupt podast to discuss her book. Here is some informaation about the book's avaliability. You can find the link to her podcast interview in the comments.

Thriving While Disabled: Navigating Disability Finances is now available for download! The paperback and hardcover editions will be available later this month! https://amzn.to/4iJxBuQ If you want guidance on navigating the world with a disability, this is for you! If you don't, please share this with family and friends, because you likely have many more disabled people in your life than you realize!

ID: Brick wall with a red box labeled "In case of emergency break glass" Behind the glass is Alison's book. The cover has a dark jungle green background with white text that reads "Thriving While Disabled" one word per line across the top. The word "while" is a subtly different shade, more of a light blue, than the other words, and is slightly smaller with matching light blue lines above and below it. Below that the words "Navigating Disability Finances" are slightly smaller with one word per line, all on the left margin. To the right is the image of a white labyrinth with two different colored lines(one a dark reddish brown, the other a dark blue) running through it, each starting on the outside and ending in the middle. Slightly below this, a white line crosses the page, with the name "Alison Hayes" printed underneath in the same very light blue color as the word "while".

05/08/2025

Post from a recent guest of the Demand and Disrupt podcast.