Freewheelin with Carden

Crohn's Disease with Georgina from The Circle UK on Netflix

Georgina Elliott openly shares life living with Crohn's Disease and colitis. Listen into her story living with a stoma bag for several months. Her key take aways are to be patient and be as open and transparent with your job/ school to seek accommodations. You can find her on  Instagram @georginaaurelia, Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FwkAgwZHQ&feature=youtu.be or catch her on Season 2 of the Circle UK https://www.netflix.com/title/81044551

Albinism and the Built Environment for Low Vision with Philip Mason

Today, June 13th is International Albinism Awareness Day and joining me today is a force of nature Philip 'Phil' Mason. Phil dives deep into being Black with Albinism and the underlying white privilege that is often associated with it. Phil describes his dream house having low vision and takes a firm stand on designing a world that is inclusive for all. When this episode was recorded, Phil worked for the Disability Rights Fund a grant making collaborative between donors and the global disability rights community that empowers persons with disabilities to advocate for equal rights and full participation in society and speaks to the work he previously completed along with the celebration day https://rb.gy/2f2tky. You can connect with Phil on Linkedin https://rb.gy/2f2tky Transcript: https://rb.gy/fc3sbt

“Oh you have a Zipper” with Zac Campbell

Zac Campbell shares his journey facing a traumatic head injury at the age of 6 resulting in a zipper scar and embedded titanium plates. Listen in how he vulnerably dives into the emotional side of an invisible disability struggling with acceptance and self confidence. Thru it all, he is one of resilience and is on a new path towards serving others who went thru similar injuries.

The built environment will be better off when we listen to people with disabilities. A convo with Josh Klipp, CASp, Esq

Made Welcome's Founder and Principal Josh Klipp, CASp, Esq speaks to the importance of making the built and digital environment accessible for people with disabilities. He drives home the point that if we were to listen to this population, we would be much better off during the COVID pandemic. He dives into his journey becoming a CASp and why equity matters. Prior to founding Made Welcome, Josh practiced employment law for nearly 16 years, specializing in the American's with Disabilities Act. Josh is also a Certified Access Specialist through California's Division of the State Architect, #812 in all of California, and is certified to provide guidance on accessibility in the built environment. After practicing law for nearly 2 decades, Josh left litigating to do all things disability for one of the world's largest tech companies. Because of his experience in workplaces and events, Josh understands the challenges and nuances faced by employers, event producers and venues. Josh brings not only his technical expertise to bear, but also his skill from years volunteering as a settlement Judge at the San Francisco Superior Court. Josh takes tough situations and helps everyone find a good path to a better, happier and more accessible place. On nights and weekends, Josh moonlights with his band, the Klipptones, and is a volunteer Planting Leader with Friends of the Urban Forest. https://made-welcome.com/  Transcript: rb.gy/fwbqzl Produced by https://www.fiverr.com/jonathan_raz Voice over by https://www.fiverr.com/johndrennanvo

Using ADA as a framework for compassionate return to work. A convo with Josh Klipp, CASp, Esq

Made Welcome's Founder and Principal Josh Klipp, CASp, Esq speaks to the importance of making the built and digital environment accessible for people with disabilities. He drives home the point that if we were to listen to this population, we would be much better off during the COVID pandemic. He dives into his journey becoming a CASp and why equity matters. Prior to founding Made Welcome, Josh practiced employment law for nearly 16 years, specializing in the American's with Disabilities Act. Josh is also a Certified Access Specialist through California's Division of the State Architect, #812 in all of California, and is certified to provide guidance on accessibility in the built environment. After practicing law for nearly 2 decades, Josh left litigating to do all things disability for one of the world's largest tech companies. Because of his experience in workplaces and events, Josh understands the challenges and nuances faced by employers, event producers and venues. Josh brings not only his technical expertise to bear, but also his skill from years volunteering as a settlement Judge at the San Francisco Superior Court. Josh takes tough situations and helps everyone find a good path to a better, happier and more accessible place. On nights and weekends, Josh moonlights with his band, the Klipptones, and is a volunteer Planting Leader with Friends of the Urban Forest. https://made-welcome.com/  Transcript: rb.gy/fwbqzl Produced by https://www.fiverr.com/jonathan_raz Voice over by https://www.fiverr.com/johndrennanvo