A World of Determination

Take a journey into the world of self-advocacy and listen to various topics from the perspective of someone who is disabled. The conversations are educational and inspirational. I hope that you find joy in the journey.

Episode 09: Life Experience: Interacting with Awareness 12/03/2023

Episode 09: Life Experience: Interacting with Awareness In this episode, let us explore the different personalities I have observed inside of the disability community. We delve into the ways in which personalities shape our perspectives, interactions, and life experiences. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/28908913

Episode 08: Engaging in Conversation: How Should I Begin? 11/24/2023

Episode 08: Engaging in Conversation: How Should I Begin? In life, we come in contact with several different types of people, sometimes fearful and nervous. The purpose of this episode is to discuss how to converse with someone with a disability. I share with you some of my thoughts on how, as a society, we can attempt to lessen the uneasiness of conversation that a new scenario or environment can create. Nervousness can happen anytime we converse with an individual with a diverse background different from our own. I, of course, will focus on conversations between able-bodied and disabled individuals. Please take the time to listen. Remember, we can agree to disagree and should always reach out and talk to our neighbors. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/28784068

Episode 07: Come on it's Common Courtesy.. Right? 10/02/2023

Episode 07: Come on it's Common Courtesy.. Right? To build a relationship, we need to be courteous toward one another. In this podcast, I discuss ways to be more courteous regarding disability awareness while giving you a glimpse into how I navigate these different areas of my life that depend on the behaviors or actions of others. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/28193870

Episode 06: My Take on the Relationship Between Equality and Equity 09/24/2023

Episode 06: My Take on the Relationship Between Equality and Equity In this podcast, we will discuss the difference between equality and equity. Even though I am not an expert on either, I felt it was important to express my opinion to possibly start positive communication in our communities that may hopefully unite us from one neighbor to another. Remember, we can always agree to disagree and still be friends or, at the very least pleasant and respectful towards one another. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/28127786

Episode 05: People First Language 06/25/2023

Episode 05: People First Language Join me in a discussion about people first language. I give you my thoughts on the reasoning behind this idea. This language is helpful to help frame our minds to see every person for who they are beyond their circumstances. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/27261975

Episode 04: A Kaleidoscope of Thoughts 06/20/2023

Episode 04: A Kaleidoscope of Thoughts I'm back from a leave of absence; I share my views on many ideas regarding disability advocacy and self-advocacy. This podcast is a bunch of ideas I've been thinking about this past year or so, and I expect to dig deeper in future podcasts. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/27212151

Episode 03: You Have a Friend in Me: Some thoughts on inclusion 02/01/2021

Episode 03: You Have a Friend in Me: Some thoughts on inclusion How we all would like to feel included. We will discuss inclusion. We not only need to make sure that we invite everyone to the party, but we must also allow everyone their chance to dance. I give you some of my thoughts on inclusion as a person with a disability and share with you some stories that will hopefully make my purpose much clearer. I hope you take the time to sit and listen and, as always, find joy in your journey this week! If you have questions for me, email me at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/17763407

Episode 02: We All Deserve to Belong 01/17/2021

Episode 02: We All Deserve to Belong Do I belong? This episode is a journey seeking to answer or find some resolution to this question. All of us need to be connected to our humanity and create relationships where we belong. As an individual with a disability, I discuss my perspective on needing to belong. Where Should that lead us in our social interactions and our awareness of each other? Share your time with me! If you have questions or would like to start a conversation, send me an email. [email protected] /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/17575991

Episode 01: A World of Determination- A story of self-advocacy and perspective 12/29/2020

Episode 01: A World of Determination- A story of self-advocacy and perspective In this episode, we will discuss this podcast’s basis, hoping that you will join the journey with me as we discuss self-advocacy and the importance of perspective. We also address a word that can mean something negative, but it can also be a word of hope. /episode/index/show/awodpodcast/id/17354171

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