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Advocating for an Inclusive World

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Independent Living for People With Disabilities

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COVID-19: Achieving Health Equity

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6:33

Advocating for an Inclusive World

The movement for inclusion and equity for people with disabilities continues to evolve with a push for greater acceptance.

Vicki Landers, Founder and CEO of Disability Pride PA, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss the organization’s efforts to advocate for an inclusive world, where people with disabilities feel pride through their identity.

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6:29

Independent Living for People With Disabilities

From grassroots activism to federal legislation, disability rights have become more visible in the U.S. over the past 30 years.

Reyma McCoy McDeid, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share how today, independent living advocates envision a society in which people with disabilities achieve full integration, independence, and civil rights.

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6:44

Mallory Weggemann: U.S. Paralympian, Swimming

U.S. Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann was paralyzed from a medical procedure at age 18. She eventually returned to the pool to compete, taking home a gold medal in the Paralympic Games in 2012. Weggemann shares her inspirational story and her quest for a gold medal in Tokyo.

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6:14

Trevon Jenifer: U.S. Paralympian, Wheelchair Basketball

U.S. Paralympian Trevon Jenifer was born without lower limbs due to a condition called congenital phocomelia. He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 4, setting himself on a path to the Paralympic Games and a gold medal in 2016. Jenifer reflects on his journey to compete in Tokyo as part of Team USA.

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6:05

Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympian, Wheelchair Rugby

U.S. Paralympian Chuck Aoki has used a wheelchair for most of his life, due to a condition called hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy. But that hasn't stopped him from competing. Aoki, captain of the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team, shares his story and his journey to compete in Tokyo.

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9:00

New Innovations in Assistive Technology

People living with disabilities face unique challenges as they navigate their daily routine. But new innovations in assistive technology are empowering individuals to overcome these challenges, and enabling them to experience an improved quality of life.

Joe Babarsky, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Not Impossible Labs, delves into exciting advances in assistive technology and how these advances are closing the inclusion gap for people with disabilities.

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11:35

From Crisis to Empowerment in the LGBTQ+ Community and Beyond

This Comcast Newsmakers segment showcases Denver based non-profit, Envision: You, that is working hard to change the statistics around mental health issues and substance abuse disorders among the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ people suffer mental health issues at a rate three times higher than their cis, straight counterparts and experience much higher rates of substance abuse disorders as well. Currently, 60% of queer folks have a less than ideal experience when they go into a health care setting due to the lack of affirming resources available to them.

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7:30

COVID-19 and the Rise of Domestic Violence

Health experts advise that staying home is a key tactic to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But home isn’t a safe space for everyone. While reports of domestic violence are on the rise, support organizations work to safely engage survivors.

Brittany Eltringham, Program Specialist for the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, discusses how isolation during COVID-19 has increased domestic abuse rates and resources available for those seeking help.

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