Adventures in Accessibility

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe081 [https://rmad.ac/AIAe081] This week's podcast guest is Jordan Burk. Jordan is the author of the Kelly And Kelso Children's book series and the creator of Kelly and Friends, an animated series currently in development that's set to be the first US cartoon with a lead character who has Down syndrome. Inspired by his late Uncle Kelly, Jordan writes stories that celebrate kindness, friendship, and the value of every child. Known to students as, That Koala Guy, thanks to Professor Kelso, his six-foot plush sidekick, Jordan brings laughter and life lessons to schools, libraries, and stages across the country. He's been recognized nationally for his work, but at the heart of it all, his mission is simple to remind us that being different is something to celebrate Connect with Jordan:  Discover Kelly & Kelso Series - Inspiring Stories of Special Needs Advocacy by Jordan Burk [https://www.kellyandkelso.com/about-the-author] Kelly and Kelso | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kellyandkelso] Kelly & Kelso ™ (@kellyandkelso) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/kellyandkelso] Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org [https://rockymountainada.org/] or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe080 [https://rmad.ac/AIAe080] This episode's podcast guest is Cindy Bentley. For the last 25 years, Cindy has been Wisconsin's foremost voice for inclusion and civil rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 1999, Cindy helped found People First Wisconsin, a statewide disability advocacy organization with a mission to provide opportunities for people with disabilities in Wisconsin to speak up and be heard about healthcare, voting, employment, housing, and transportation issues. Cindy began her work at People First Wisconsin as an advocacy specialist, but was promoted to executive director and is the only person with an intellectual disability leading an advocacy organization in Wisconsin. Cindy recently received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in recognition of her many years of advocacy. Cindy serves on several boards, including the Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities, Life Navigators Board, and the Milwaukee County Combined Community Services Board. The Wisconsin Historical Society published a biography, which Cindy co-authored called Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion. Choose the Pond, a short film about Cindy's life was recently shown at the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival. Cindy is a highly decorated Special Olympics athlete and global messenger. She's currently training for the Special Olympic National Games in 2026 where she will play volleyball for Team Wisconsin. Connect with People First Wisconsin:  People First Wisconsin [https://www.peoplefirstwisconsin.org/] People First Wisconsin | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/peoplefirstwisconsin/] Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org [https://rockymountainada.org/] or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe079 [https://rmad.ac/AIAe079] This episode's podcast guest is Murray Siple. Murray is a multimedia artist, filmmaker, and adapted surfer from Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Trained at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, he began his career capturing the raw energy of Canadian snowboard and skateboard culture. He directed the acclaimed documentary Carts of Darkness. After his spinal cord injury left him quadriplegic, Siple turned to painting, sculpture, and murals, exploring resilience, adaptation, and the poetry in broken things. Recently, adaptive surfing has become central to his life and work, offering a new form of movement, freedom, and expression. His upcoming feature documentary follows this journey, capturing the intersection of art, sport, and human determination. Siple's work is unflinching, electric, and demands that viewers look again and keep looking until they see what's truly there. Connect with Murray:  Murray Siple / WALLETMOTH STUDIOS [https://www.walletmoth.com/]https://www.walletmoth.com/ Murray Siple (@murraysiple) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/murraysiple/] Walletmoth (@walletmothstudios) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/walletmothstudios/] Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org [https://rockymountainada.org/] or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe078 [https://rmad.ac/AIAe078] This episode's podcast guests are Kim and Penn Holderness. They are award-winning content creators known for their original music song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over 3 billion views and over 9 million followers since they first went viral in 2013. Kim and Penn are authors of the New York Times bestselling book, ADHD is Awesome: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD and their new children's book, All You Can Be with ADHD, is coming out this October. Penn and Kim also host an award-winning weekly podcast called Laugh Lines every Tuesday, and they were winners of The Amazing Race Season 33 on CBS. Kim and Penn Live in Raleigh, North Carolina with their two kids and their dog, Sunny Connect with the Holderness Family:  ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD: Holderness, Penn, Holderness, Kim, Edward Hallowell: 9781400338610: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/ADHD-Awesome-Guide-Mostly-Thriving/dp/1400338611] All You Can Be With ADHD - The Holderness Family [https://theholdernessfamily.com/all-you-can-be-with-adhd/] Home - The Holderness Family [https://theholdernessfamily.com/] The Holderness Family (@theholdernessfamily) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/theholdernessfamily/] Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org [https://rockymountainada.org/] or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe077 [https://rmad.ac/AIAe077] This episode's podcast guests are Gina Kavali and Lyric Gillenwaters. Gina is a syndicated radio personality, YouTuber, podcaster, autism advocate, and sometimes actor and producer. With 30 years of experience behind the microphone, Gina hosts a show on YouTube called Life With The Spectrum. It's a show for families who live with and love someone with autism spectrum disorder, and is also available as a podcast. She's also the co-founder of the country's first premier speed dating event for young adults on the spectrum called Table Talk, which was featured on the hit Netflix show, Love on the Spectrum. Recently, her son, Lyric, who is neurodivergent, began hosting a speed-friending version of Table Talk for youth called Table Talk Jr. Connect with Gina and Lyric: Life With the Spectrum - Podcast - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/life-with-the-spectrum/id1711996187] Life With the Spectrum (@lifewiththespectrumllc) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/lifewiththespectrumllc/] Gina Kavali (@ginamariefm) • Instagram photos and videos [https://www.instagram.com/Ginamariefm/] Life With The Spectrum [https://lifewiththespectrum.com/] Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org [https://rockymountainada.org/] or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!