Episode 66: Inspeak

Do you ever think that sometimes the disability sounds like a bunch of academic word salad? Us too. We had a talk about it.

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Episode 65: Disability Sucks (Sometimes!)

I mean, doesn’t it? We talk about how–sometimes, not always–disability just kinda sucks, man. We get to a point though!

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Bonus Episode: Halloween and Happiness

We tried to record an episode about what makes us happy but we ended up just talking about candy and our hobbies. Enjoy!

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Episode 64: #DoctorsAreDickheads

NB: We didn’t censor the word “dickheads” in this episode, because we’re referring to the hashtag and we didn’t want to have half the episode to be bleeped. If this word is offensive to you, consider skipping this one.

On this episode we talk about the newest hashtag in the disability Twitter space, #DoctorsAreDickheads.

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Episode 63: Inspoporn, Nike, and Framing

Today, we talked about this nike ad. Produced by Elevation 0m.

We liked it! We discussed how framing of disability is important, and can make the difference between an empowering video and inspiration porn.

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Episode 62: ABLEnow - The Accessible Stall

This episode of The Accessible Stall is sponsored by ABLEnow. Enter to win $500 in a brand new or existing ABLEnow account by going to www.able-now.com/stall.

Okay, so we know we always say that our episodes are something special, but this truly is. This is our first sponsored episode (wooooo!) and it’s about something that is extremely important for every disabled person in the United States to know about. We’re going to be talking finances, ABLE accounts, and ABLEnow.

What are ABLE accounts?

Per the ABLE National Resource Center:

ABLE Accounts, which are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families, were created as a result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or better known as the ABLE Act. The beneficiary of the account is the account owner, and income earned by the accounts will not be taxed. Contributions to the account, which can be made by any person (the account beneficiary, family and friends), must be made using post-taxed dollars and will not be tax deductible for purposes of federal taxes, however some states may allow for state income tax deductions for contribution made to an ABLE account.

Essentially, they’re a super nifty financial product that many Americans with disabilities can use to save money. Money in your ABLE account allows you to have over $2,000 in assets if you’re on SSI or other types of government assistance.

What is ABLEnow?

Per ABLEnow‘s website:

ABLEnow accounts help individuals with disabilities save money to pay for qualified expenses, without being taxed on the earnings – and in most cases, without losing eligibility for certain means-tested benefit programs.

ABLEnow is Virginia’s implementation of the ABLE Act. And fret not, we can hear you from all the way through the internet: “But I don’t live in Virginia!” That’s okay. Opening an ABLEnow account does not require Virginia residency.

ABLEnow accounts can also be a great option, even if you do not receive any government assistance or benefits. We talk about all of that in this incredible episode.

But wait, there’s more!

ABLEnow is giving away $500 in a brand new or existing ABLEnow account! Yeah, you read that right. All you have to do is go to www.able-now.com/stall to see if you’re eligible and to enter!

Some info about the giveaway:

• The contest is open to people who have an ABLEnow account, as well as people who don’t have an ABLEnow account.
• If you win, you must open an ABLEnow account to get the $500 prize. (If the winner is not eligible for an ABLE account, then they can gift the $500 to someone who has an ABLEnow account.)
• A link to the contest terms and conditions is available on the entry page. A winner will be selected on or about January 3.

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Episode 61: NYC Kids Project - The Accessible Stall

We sat down and interviewed the amazing co-directors of the NYC Kids Project.

Enjoy!

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Episode 60: I’m Determined - The Accessible Stall

We were so determined to put out this episode, and now that it’s here, we can’t wait for you to listen! In June, we had the opportunity to be the keynote speakers at the Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined Summit. It was such an awesome experience, but don’t just take our word for it…listen in to our interviews with two of the Youth Leaders from the event, Jonathan Brooks and Emily LeSueur! We talked about how I’m Determined empowers young people with disabilities to advocate for themselves as they transition from high school to college. And we also talked about the importance of parents giving their kids the opportunity to spread their wings and be independent.

Click here to check out details and a testimonial from one of the event organizers.

 

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Episode 59: Life Before The ADA - The Accessible Stall

What was life like before the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)? We didn’t know but we wanted to so we asked the most trusted person we know on the subject: Emily’s mom, Ellen. Enjoy!

And as promised: Kyle in a Barbie car

Notes from this episode: DeafSpace at Gallaudet University, Emily’s Mom’s Piece About The ADA Last Year

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Episode 58: NYC Disability Pride 2018 - The Accessible Stall

We went to the NYC Disability Pride Parade! Wheeeee! But we have feelings about it.

NB: Throughout this episode we referred to LGBT+ Pride with various acronyms. We are completely inclusive of all sexualities and gender identities in under the LGBT umbrella.

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Episode 57: Social Skills and Adulting - The Accessible Stall

Ok so Kyle really hates the term adulting, but we felt the need to talk about it because let’s face it: people with disabilities aren’t very good at “adulting”. Sometimes. Enjoy our super hot take!

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Episode 54: High School - The Accessible Stall

No, really. We’re gonna talk about that. The episode we had was misbehaving so we’re gonna give this a shot. Kyle and Emily revisit high school and talk about their completely opposite experiences.

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Episode 53: Employment and Mental Health - The Accessible Stall

What’s this? Did we say we were going to do a specific episode next and actually followed though with it? How professional are we?! Enjoy!

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Episode 52: (Un)Employment - The Accessible Stall

On this episode, we talk about this awesome article from The Mighty (we know, just trust us), and about disability (un)employment in general. Enjoy!

Notes from this episode: https://themighty.com/2018/03/employment-and-chronic-pain-with-cerebral-palsy/

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Episode 51: Nic Novicki and The Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge - The Accessible Stall

On this episode of The Accessible Stall, we sat down with Nic Novicki of the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. Needless to say, we’re huge fans. Enjoy! We talk about disability and the media, and what it means to be disabled while working in front of or behind the camera. And you guys know how much we love talking about media. It’s like, our favorite thing.

Who is Nic Novicki?

Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian and producer who has performed on six continents.

His television credits include: Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Ally, Private Practice and Drop Dead Diva. He has appeared in several movies, including L!fe Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls and Breaking Wind and will soon be seen in the upcoming Dead Ant.

Nic has produced several feature films, television pilots and web series for companies including Sony, CBS, Air China, Maxim and Universal and is an active member on the Producers Guild of America’s Diversity Committee. Nic wrote for the CBS Diversity Showcase and has also written and directed several short films including A Little Broke, which was acquired by the TV station Shorts HD (now the DISH Network).

As a stand-up comedian, Nic has performed on AXS Gotham Comedy Live and traveled the world, including several tours through Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for troops in Kosovo, England, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France. Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Portugal and Spain.

Nic is a board member of Easterseals Southern California (ESSC) and the founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.

During the Challenge, registered filmmakers – with and without disabilities – are given a span of 55 hours over the designated weekend to write and produce short films (three-to-five minutes) that Help Change the Way We View Disability, which are then judged in four award categories – Best Film, Best Filmmaker, Best Actor and Best Awareness Campaign – by a noted and diverse group of entertainment industry talent.

Since the Challenge launched in 2013, aspiring filmmakers from around the world have created more than 150 films which have been viewed online and at festivals. Winners have included Jamie Brewer, who won Best Actor in 2017 for her role in Whitney’s Wedding, has been acclaimed for her role on American Horror Story and was the first model with Down Syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week; Dickie Hearts, Best Filmmaker winner in 2015, who went on to win an HBO Project Greenlight digital series competition; and Jenna Kanell, winner of Best Film in 2015 who went on to give a TEDx Talk about her experience.

Nic attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the school of Film and Television, and UCB Theatre. He resides in Hollywood, Calif.

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Episode 50: Celebration and Milestones - The Accessible Stall

This is our 50th episode of The Accessible Stall! It’s been so incredible to make this show for all of you listening, so this episode, we talk about us, the show, and what the show has taught us about ourselves and each other.

Thank you, as always, for listening.

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Episode 49: Wonder - The Accessible Stall

Emily and I really liked the movie Wonder. We thought it was just wonder-ful! Get it? Hah! Before you grab your torches and pitchforks, hear us out.

 

Notes from this episode:Wonder Trailer, How the Film “Wonder” is Commercializing Facial Difference 

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Episode 48: An Abundance of Ladaus - The Accessible Stall

Emily got mad and had to tell me about it and her whole family got involved. She said if I posted this she’d let me out of this basement. I haven’t seen sunlight in weeks.

Just kidding! Emily felt like telling a story, so here it is. Enjoy!

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Episode 47: Don’t Be THAT Guy - The Accessible Stall

On this episode, we talk about being that guy. Everyone knows that guy. Nobody likes that guy, but we’ve all been that guy at one point or another. We discuss what that’s like in the disability community. A transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Episode 46: Dating Your Own Kind - The Accessible Stall

On this episode of The Accessible Stall, we tackle the notion that as disabled people should be stuck with “dating your own kind”. We break down why this is, and how it affects us each personally. Enjoy! A transcript for this episode can be found here.

NB: Sorry about the mild sync issues you may here in the middle and towards the end of this episode. We’ll fix this in upcoming episodes.

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Episode 45: Resolutions and 2018 - The Accessible Stall

Happy 2018 everyone! In this episode we talk about our goals for 2018 in regard to the podcast, the disability community, and ourselves! We hope you love it and have a great year!

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