Flattening the Curb

A podcast hosted by Disability Advocates to highlight the life experiences of living with disabilities in west Michigan.

From radio towers to this podcast: A chat with Phil Tower 11/30/2023

From radio towers to this podcast: A chat with Phil Tower Join us as we chat with Phil Tower local Radio veteran as we discuss his life with a disability, accessibility in the community, and his career in media /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28870938

Discover K Rock 11/16/2023

Discover K Rock Join us as we sit down with K Rock (Keegan Russel & Keanan Miller) the winners of the 2024 Discover Ability Award. These 2 young men with Autism combined their love of Drums and Guitar to form a band that performed at our annual ADA celebration /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28672643

Investing in Ability with Cam Young 11/01/2023

Investing in Ability with Cam Young Join us as we chat with Cam Young about his journey with aquiring a Disability and becoming a champion for accessibility /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28488698

Lifelong Disability Advocate and ADA Icon: Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins 10/18/2023

Lifelong Disability Advocate and ADA Icon: Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins Join us as we chat with Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins an iconic figure in one of the key protests of the Americans with Disabilities Act. New Logo art provided by Ashley Kadwell and Jackson Botsford /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28355942

The unique look at Autism with Angela Andrews 09/27/2023

The unique look at Autism with Angela Andrews We sit down with Angela Andrews and learn her perspective of life. Mother of 5 children on the spectrum, data scientist, and nero-divergent herself. Angela helps us better understand a mile in her shoes. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28161143

Scouts for all with Faith Aversano 09/13/2023

Scouts for all with Faith Aversano Join us as we talk to High School student Faith as she breaks down barriers. Wheelchair basketball, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and more! /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/28022649

Meet the Comprehensive Therapy Center 08/30/2023

Meet the Comprehensive Therapy Center Learn about the Comprehensive Therapy Center and their various projects /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27842895

In the Blind with Nick Vanderwall 08/16/2023

In the Blind with Nick Vanderwall Join Host Jon Cauchi as he sits down with Nick Vanderwall. Learn about the accident that changed his life but failed to derail his passions. We discuss topics such at Blind Hunting, service dogs, audio books, and more /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27772884

Accessibility at your local library with Shelly Roossien 08/03/2023

Accessibility at your local library with Shelly Roossien Join host Jon Cauchi as he sits down with Shelly Soossien from Kent District Library /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27651249

Bonus: Breaking Barriers, delving in to Disability history with Sean Spence 07/26/2023

Bonus: Breaking Barriers, delving in to Disability history with Sean Spence Join host Jon Cauchi and Author Sean Spence as we discuss his new book and the history that inspired it! /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27572562

Two time Hall of Famer Athlete Lee Montgomery 07/19/2023

Two time Hall of Famer Athlete Lee Montgomery Jon Cauchi interviews Paralympian and Two time Hall of Famer Lee Montgomery. Lee is a Pioneer and powerhouse in adaptive sports. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27507612

The Rise program with Osman Koroma 07/05/2023

The Rise program with Osman Koroma Host Jon Cauchi chats with the Employment Navigator at the Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired Osman Koroma /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27379302

Leader Dogs Outreach Specialist Alyssa Otis 06/28/2023

Leader Dogs Outreach Specialist Alyssa Otis Host Jon Cauchi speaks with Leader Dogs Outreach Specialist Alyssa Otis. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27314583

National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Director Jason Broughton 06/28/2023

National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Director Jason Broughton Host Jon Cauchi speaks with National Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Director Jason Broughton /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/27314331

Music and Advocacy 05/12/2023

Music and Advocacy Host Nathan Slauer met with Julia LaGrand, an accomplished musician and disability advocate. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26824566

Healthcare Architecture and Adaptive Technology 05/12/2023

Healthcare Architecture and Adaptive Technology Host Nathan Slauer discusses the future of assistive technology with healthcare architect Noam Platt. Platt is the founder of MakeGood, Inc. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26824425

Accessibility in a Global Context 05/12/2023

Accessibility in a Global Context Host Nathan Slauer discusses accessibility practices with Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Steve Wright. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26823756

Disability Advocates Board Member Marcus Fairfield 05/12/2023

Disability Advocates Board Member Marcus Fairfield Host Jon Cauchi discusses an upcoming special event with Disability Advocates Board Member Marcus Fairfield. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26823264

Dr. Paul Ponchillia 05/12/2023

Dr. Paul Ponchillia Host Jon Cauchi speaks with Dr. Paul Ponchillia. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26823078

Medical Gaslighting, Art, and Advocacy 05/04/2023

Medical Gaslighting, Art, and Advocacy Host Nathan Slauer speaks with Kelly Mendenhall, author of Skin in the Game: The Stories My Tattoos Tell. Mendenhall tells her story of living with chronic pain and facing medical gaslighting. She discusses how art can be an effective tool for addressing pain and challenging life circumstances. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26747280

ReVision with Tyler Merren 05/03/2023

ReVision with Tyler Merren Host Jon Cauchi speaks with athlete Tyler Merren about goalball. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26735727

Health & Advocacy 05/03/2023

Health & Advocacy Host Jon Cauchi discusses health and advocacy with Pete Rigney. Rigney is a disability and DEIA advocate and employee at Corewell Health. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26734839

Laugh a Little with Comedian D.J. Demers 04/07/2023

Laugh a Little with Comedian D.J. Demers Host Jon Cauchi discusses stand up comedy with D.J. Demers, a comedian who performed at the Special Olympics Michigan Unified & Sports Inclusion Center during LaughFest. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26476560

Renee Thompson 03/24/2023

Renee Thompson Host Jon Cauchi connects with Registered Occupational Therapist Renee Thompson. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26333739

The Sport of Boccia 03/24/2023

The Sport of Boccia Host Jon Cauchi discusses Boccia with athlete Patrick Parkes. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26331048

Patrick Parkes' Story 03/24/2023

Patrick Parkes' Story Host Jon Cauchi connects with Disability Advocates Absolutely Accessible Business Coordinator Patrick Parkes. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26330418

Kristen Kelling 03/14/2023

Kristen Kelling Host Jon Cauchi interviews Disability Advocates' Independent Living Specialist Kristen Kelling. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/26225664

Jon Cauchi's Story 12/22/2022

Jon Cauchi's Story Join us for a special episode of Flattening the Curb! Our host, Jon Cauchi, shares his disability story. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/25410339

Charlie Elwood 12/14/2022

Charlie Elwood Host Jon Cauchi discusses adaptive technology with Charlie Elwood of SolisMatica LLC. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/25325763

Broadway Grand Rapids 09/30/2022

Broadway Grand Rapids Host Jon Cauchi met with President and CEO Meghan Distel and Marketing Director Jennifer Pascua from Broadway Grand Rapids. /episode/index/show/disabadvocates/id/24546198

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