Disability Garrison – Episode 09: The Americans with Disabilities Act with Tony Coelho
Join Michael and Holly as they talk with the Honorable Tony Coelho, primary author of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Tony discusses his experience with the ADA in depth. The conversation covers the highs, lows, and progress yet to be made.
February 22, 2022
Disability Garrison – Episode 08: Shaping the ADA with Tony Coelho (I Can Series Part 3)
When faced with hardships, Tony Coelho found purpose through helping others. Join Michael and Holly in this discussion about how it all led to him authoring the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
February 15, 2022
Disability Garrison – Episode 07: Speaking Up with Tony Coelho (I Can Series Part 2)
Being diagnosed with epilepsy changed everything for Tony Coelho. He learned to find his voice, and became a voice for others in the process. Tune in to hear him tell Holly and Michael about the time he went off-script when meeting the Pope.
February 8, 2022
Tony Coelho talks about his upbringing and experience with epilepsy. From cattle farms to witch doctors, hear how his childhood helped shape civil rights in the United States.
February 1, 2022
Disability Garrison – Episode 05: Subminimum Wage with Serena Lowe and Sunny Cefaratti
Join Michael and Holly as they discuss subminimum wage with Serena Lowe and Sunny Cefaratti. Sunny gives her account of the years she spent in a sheltered workshop making less than minimum wage.
December 28, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 04: Family Caregivers with Melissa Schlemmer
Join Holly and Michael as they talk with Melissa Schlemmer. She is the mother of a child who receives care services. They'll discuss how important it is for care providers to be paid for their services.
November 30, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 03: #ThingsYouShouldNotSay with Liz Weintraub
Join Michael and Holly as they talk with Liz Weintraub, Senior Advocacy Specialist with AUCD. They'll discuss hurtful, outdated, and improper language they're heard in their every day lives. And they’ll give words or phrases to use instead.
November 2, 2021