The Disability Tangent Podcast

10/07/2024

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟
Join Christy and Rocco in Episode 7 of The Disability Tangent Podcast, titled “Ageism and Disability (Immortal like The Highlander)” 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the complex intersection of ageism and disability, exploring how our age intersects with our disability identities from childhood through adulthood.
We tackle various issues, share personal experiences, and shed light on this often-overlooked topic. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the topics covered, so feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected] or connect with us on social media.
Tune in now and join the conversation! 🎧

A tangent full of tangents explores the topic of age and how it relates to disability. We touch on milestones, mobility aids, and making assumptions and the way these relate to ableism as Rocco and Christy jump into this discussion. Learn more about the hosts as they share a bit about their personal...

19/06/2024

Our latest episode is out now! Don't miss this continuation of the conversation with Dr. Robin Arnall and Alexandra Elfers! So good.

Round Two with Dr. Robin Arnall and Alexandra Elfers as we continue our discussions of autism, disability, power, passion, and how to be people through it all. You thought we touched on a lot last week? We were apparently just getting warmed up! There is so much more. And honestly, if we hadn't all....

29/05/2024

🎙️ We're thrilled to introduce Episode 5 of The Disability Tangent Podcast! 🎙️
This week, we interview the wonderful Dr. Robin Arnall and Alexandra Elfers, two autistic researchers and Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Join us as we dive into what it means to be a researcher and clinician with disability identities, focusing on behavioral work and the education required to operate in this field. Their insights and experiences are not to be missed!
Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and be part of this enlightening conversation.
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This week we invite Dr. Robin Arnall, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, and Alexandra Vassar, MS, BCBA, COBA, NCLBA into the room for a massive discussion. Well, not the literal room because we all want virtual work as an accommodation. Robin and Alexandra join us to discuss work in the field of Applied Behavior....

08/05/2024

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎙️
In our latest podcast episode, Christy and Rocco delve into the intersection of DEI, Disability, and the Woke Agenda.
Join us as we explore the myriad of feelings, supports, and concerns surrounding these topics in today’s society, especially the trends in the last few years.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation! Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform.
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This week we hit all of the contentious topics in tangent form! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the so-called Woke Agenda, the ways that disability intersects, and how politics, race, poverty, and even being "pretty" shape our worlds are discussed. And in true Disability Tangent form we also talk....

01/05/2024

We love this update from our guest in episode 1, Gavin Neate, and the trial of WelcoMe with Currys. Kudos WelcoMe Community and thanks for building accessibility into the everyday experience! We are very proud. Happy we chose you as our first guest and not those Wrexham football club owners. Who needs Ryan Reynolds when we have you?!

17/04/2024

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟
Meet Cydney Liebenberg and Hannah Brandt, the incredible individuals behind The Disability Tangent Podcast! 🎙️
Currently completing a fellowship with IL-LEND, they've been instrumental in bringing this podcast to life. 🙌
Without their dedication and hard work, none of this would have been possible.
Tune in to their episode where they reflect on their journey building The Disability Tangent Podcast and share their future plans and goals.
Thank you, Cydney and Hannah, for your incredible contributions to our podcast and the disability community. We couldn't have done it without you!
Rights Justice Coalition Pride Experience

The women behind the scenes get pulled in front of the camera--if the camera were working properly, but it isn't. Why technology challenged humans are trying to host a podcast is a question we do not answer but we have many answers about the Illinois LEND program, what it is like to work with and fo...

15/04/2024

Just a couple days until we drop another episode! We are switching up the schedule to accommodate an interview with our Fab Fellows, Cydney and Hannah, before their final project with Illinois LEND. We are a bit obsessed with them and all of their amazing work this year. Get ready for a great chat with these inspiring women!

09/04/2024

We are pleased to be featured in The World is Accessible monthly newsletter! Check out the April issue here: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/455492/emails/116166785721435349?fbclid=IwAR081ghlOKDu6mDDIsTvn68pDOvOu1CymnraAb0-VuVbh1itna4rsNcuxcA_aem_ASmzPTPwBdFoqhuGrekjOBhYSenfkyzXY7i27zT5y1fdzAXLIkaKBJ7HoPzyK1j0V6250MO74KS2XUq5jbiwdAxG

Thanks so much for joining us on the journey to greater access and inclusion! We are pleased to partner with you and LOVE all of the fantastic information you provide. Check it out, listeners! There is sure to be something you love as well.

27/03/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert!🎙️
Episode 2 of The Disability Tangent Podcast is out now! Join us as we dive into travel considerations for people with disabilities as we interview the incredible Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC (https://www.catarinarivera.com/)! Tune in for insightful discussions, practical tips, and important support considerations for making travel successful and fun.
Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ajgOs5PJZD2gbs951o6ZV

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disability-tangent/id1733954513
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Take a trip with us to learn all about accessible travel! Catarina Rivera joins us to share about her travels, her tips, her work, and her desires for even more access. She has lots of information for you if you are a person with a disability who wants to travel. She has lots of insight and passion....

25/03/2024

Don't miss the first episode of The Disability Tangent! 🎙️
Join us as we welcome Gavin Neate, founder of WelcoME, to chat about making venues accessible, sustainable tech, community priorities, and even making sourdough bread together! 🍞
This episode is packed with insightful discussions, tangents, and a whole lot of fun. Gavin's expertise in accessibility and inclusion will leave you inspired and ready to take on the world with us! 🌍
Don't miss out on this incredible conversation. Click the link below to listen to the podcast and access the transcript. And be sure to check out our amazing sponsor, Emily Krejci Shop, for some awesome designs! 💫
Join us on this journey to better access and inclusion. Let's make a difference together! 🌟 Listen here: [https://open.spotify.com/show/2ajgOs5PJZD2gbs951o6ZV]

Gavin Neate, founder of WelcoME joins us to chat about making venues accessible, making tech sustainable, making community a priority, and making sourdough bread. That's right, we can make a tangent out of most any topic, friends, and this episode has a few. Gavin is masterful in getting us back aro...

06/03/2024

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎙️ Introducing Gavin Neate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-neate/), founder of WelcoMe (https://www.wel-co.me/), a tech company revolutionizing accessibility in customer service for disabled individuals! Gavin joins us on The Disability Tangent Podcast to share insights on empowering disabled customers & visitors.



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Listen to The Disability Tangent on Spotify. All things Disability. Many things not. Join us to learn, to vent, to network, to find out about cool people doing cool advocacy work, and a whole lot of other stuff. We laugh, curse, cry and generally carry on about the policies, procedures, and people s...

06/03/2024

Hello all!
We are The Disability Tangent Podcast! Check out what we are all about on Spotify and Apple podcasts.
Here is our intro episode talking about what our focus is and introducing our hosts Christy Bloemendaal and Rocco G. Catrone
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gpk8vNGaNybAAMSwGHkTy...