Accessibility Is Home podcast: Disability-Informed Real Estate Conversations.

Send a text Thirty-five years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, the journey from Capitol Hill to the front door of disabled homeowners remains fraught with barriers. During Disability Awareness Month, I had the extraordinary opportunity to join the United Spinal Cord Injury Association's annual Roll on Capitol Hill event—bringing the voices of wheelchair users directly to lawmakers. My journey began with a telling experience: an out-of-service elevator threatening to prev...

Send a text In Part 2 of our conversation with Lamont McLeod, The Wheeltor, we dive deeper into how he’s transforming the real estate industry for the disability community. As a Black real estate broker and wheelchair user, Lamont is a disruptor in an industry that has long overlooked accessibility. He shares how embracing his identity not only strengthened his brand but also challenged outdated industry norms. Angela and Lamont discuss the challenges of marketing accessible homes, the hesita...

Send a text Discover how MLK's fair housing legacy shapes today's fight for disability-accessible homes. Expert realtor Vince Bruce shares insider tips on navigating real estate with disabilities, fair housing laws, and affordable housing solutions in 2025. Learn how MLK's fight for fair housing continues through modern advocacy for disability-accessible home ownership and rental opportunities. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: THE EVOLUTION OF FAIR HOUSING How MLK's housing advocacy shapes modern disabili...

Send a text Can real estate truly revolutionize accessibility and independence for all? We invite you to listen to our inspiring conversation with Gretchen Kingma and Tiffany Dill, founders of Empowered Homes and Custom Joy. These remarkable occupational therapists turned entrepreneurs share their unique journeys from traditional therapy roles to becoming pioneers in accessible housing solutions. Hear how Gretchen, motivated by high rehospitalization rates among her patients, transitioned int...

Send a text Traveling can be challenging if you are disabled because of inaccessible short term rentals. But through the help of disabled homeowners and "Becoming Rentable," that will change! In honor of Accessibility Is Home podcast winning the Sonic Bloom Pioneer Award, to pioneers are interviewed - Angela Fox and Lorraine Woodward. Lorraine Woodward is the visionary behind Becoming Rentable, who's reshaping the travel landscape to accommodate everyone's needs. Our convers...

Send a text What happens when an architectural enthusiast, world traveler, and disability advocate merges her passion with her profession? Meet Leslie Davis, who has spent the past 20 years coordinating disability services and making the world a more accessible place during her international travels. After being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, she transformed her personal experience with disability into a mission of educating and assisting businesses in becoming more accessible ...

Send a text For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join us for an enlightening conversation with Adith Thummalapalli, an ingenious engineer with a disability who guides us through the complex maze of housing accessibility. We examine the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act Section 504, and the Fair Housing Act, spotlighting their shortcomings when it comes to private residences. Aditha and I challenge the concept of "barrier-free" and argue against the necessi...

Send a text Ever wondered how accessible the Caribbean Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida truly is? For its first anniversary of #NationalAccessibleAirTravelDay, we're diving deep into every nook and cranny - from the thermostat to the shower gel placement to the furniture layout - to bring you a thorough understanding of the hotel's temporary and long-term accessibility features. We discuss the thoughtful designs such as the lower height placement of thermostats and outlets and bountiful ...

Send a text What if you could transform your bathroom into a fully accessible space without sacrificing style or functionality? Our knowledgeable guest, Karin Wilson, shares her experience and insights on accessible wet room showers and how they have changed her life. As a power wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, Karin has lived in multiple accessible homes and has even designed her own functional wet room showers, allowing her to shower comfortably and conveniently. Karin is also a travel ...

Send a text For Women's history month, this episode will talk about 2 SheHeros who made an impact on accessible housing and beyond for the disability community; Judy Heumann and Eleanor Smith. Mrs. Heumann was considered the godmother of the disability rights movement and recently passed away. She along with Ed Roberts, helped initiated the Independent Living Movement; providing the foundation for an accessible environment and housing. I talk about the privilege I h...

Send a text In this episode, Amazon to Go Stores and Wheel Under Stovetop will be examined regarding the accessibility features that may or may not exist. Amazon to Go Stores allows customers to buy products without using any type of checkout through smart technology sensors. Using an Amazon app, all products that are taken from the store will be billed to your account. But can this new Grab and Go process be accessible to all abilities? According to an article by one of my favorite websites ...

Send us Fan Mail April is always a month of the excitement because spring is starting. But April does have one single gloomy day - tax day. With all of the tax incentives, you may imagine that disability taxes are plentiful. While the disability community is diverse in the type of disabilities and abilities, federal tax breaks take an extremely limited view on defining a person with a disability. In this episode the following questions will be addressed: What tax benefits does IRS provi...