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
How the ADA Improves Quality of Life for People in the United States
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the reasons that movies have subtitle and curbs are flat at crossing. The ADA's goal is equal rights for all.
January 25, 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 They'll discuss hurtful, outdated, and improper language they're heard in their every day lives.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
Disability Garrison – Episode 02: Discrimination in Transplants with Crystal Gallagher
Join Holly and Michael as they talk with Crystal Gallagher, mother of a child who faced discrimination when needing a transplant. We’ll discuss how this is still happening today. And we’ll give you ways to help in the fight to ban discriminatory transplant practices.
September 28, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 01: Personal Assistant Services With Judy Heumann
Join Michael and Holly as they talk with Judy Heumann, mother of the disability rights movement. We'll discuss why it's critical for people to have access to personal assistance. And how having choice and control is important in the lives of everyone.
August 31, 2021