Enable: The Disability Podcast
Highlighting amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, sharing stories of their experiences, challenges they've overcome, resources, accessibility, and their careers and passions. Hosted by Geoff "DeafGeo...
AI overview.Geoff Herbert, known as "DeafGeoff," is a disability advocate with a profound hearing loss, while Kurt Hower lives with ankylosing spondylitis. Both hosts bring…
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| 10/14/26 |  Museum of Disability History: 'This is really something special' (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | Did you know there's a Museum of Disability History? Check it out! Dr. Chris Rosa, president of the Museum of Disability History in New York, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about some of his favorite exhibits featuring famous people with disabilities, the development of assistive technology, and the importance of accessibility. Chris also spoke about his own experiences as a wheelchair user with muscular dystrophy, his additional work with the Henry Viscardi School, and how the museum's rich history began in Buffalo before finding its current home at the Viscardi Center on Long Island. "It's a really unique, truly one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts that chart the arc of the experiences of Americans with disabilities throughout the course of American history," Chris says. "Maybe you learned that Harriet Tubman had a traumatic brain injury as a result from being injured by oppressors, or FDR was a president with polio, but that's it. And the Museum of Disability History puts people with disabilities back in those narratives and reflects on their experiences at each of these milestone moments that we all cherish as these singular American experiences throughout the arc of American history." "As a person with a disability, I had never seen our our experiences as Americans with disabilities curated and the story told in any cohesive and meaningful way. But what really told me that this was something special was the reaction of the college students (visiting)... the way in which they were enthralled by what they saw, the time they took to engage with each of the exhibits. I saw them sitting and standing in groups, gesturing towards aspects of the collection, having really animated discussions. I said, now this is something special." For more information about the museum, visit https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org You can also visit the museum virtually via Bloomberg Connects at https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org/digital-guide/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 38m 30s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Why saying 'You don't look sick' is not a compliment (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | Have you ever heard someone say "you don't look sick" or "you don't look like you have a disability?" It may be well-intentioned as a compliment, but it's not helpful language. In this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower discuss how so-called "invisible disabilities" are treated by others, how to be respectful and helpful, the spoon theory, and the unseen struggles of people with arthritis, autoimmune disorders, chronic illness, hearing loss, and other different abilities. "People with autoimmune diseases, often they're in pain 24/7," Kurt said. "Psoriasis is one of those things people they tend to cover it up with their clothing. So it's not necessarily something that you can see. But what goes along with that is pain and inflammation. So we just need to be more aware that there are people out there that have disabilities that are dealing with chronic illness, and we just need to be more mindful of that." Referenced in this episode - watch our previous interviews with: "Blind & Bored" content creator Hannah Weymouth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x0q2M0BZ5Y MS and chronic illness advocate Nicole Pedra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtonRypZdzA “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 52s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 |  Blind & Bored: Vision loss with a sense of humor, and a superpower (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | How do you face a disability with a sense of humor? "Blind & Bored" content creator Hannah Weymouth speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower about how she lost vision as an adult due to a retina disorder known as cone dystrophy. She also spoke about resources she use (including helpful apps and audio description on movies and TV shows), how she embraces her disability, and her superpower (but don't compare her to Daredevil). "One of the main things that frustrates me is that a lot of sighted people don't think about the fact that we use all of our other senses and we're not that different. You know, we're all the same. It's just that we don't have this one aspect," she explained. "A lot of sighted people... think that blind people don't know anything that's going on around them. And that's just so the opposite." As "Blind & Bored," Hannah shares videos on social media featuring funny skits, jokes and satire based on her own life experiences. Follow her on the following platforms: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindbored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17oA1rPDUx/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@blindandbored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindnbored “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 34s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 |  IEP: What questions should parents ask about their child? (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What is an IEP or 504 plan? What kinds of questions should parents of children with disabilities or special needs ask about their children's Individualized Education Program? Dr. Desirie Skeete speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower about IEPs, behavior consulting, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, and how her own child's speech struggles inspired her work. "During the IEP meeting, you're going through the behavioral needs for the child... at the top of that IEP, you're going to see the services that the school district is giving you. You must make sure that those services is all that you need. Sometimes you're getting a one-to-one in school. Do you need a one-to-one at home? And if so, ask that question. Are you getting ABA, parent training, speech, occupational therapy?" Dr. Skeete says. "And if you don't see the services that you need, you should be asking why. And not only why, you should be asking about the data that supports the reason as to why or why not, why you're not getting what you need." Dr. Skeete is a behavior consultant and mental health advocate who founded NESS Cares and NESS Behavioral Consulting. For more information, visit https://www.nessbehaviorconsulting.com/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 57s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 |  PTSD from military service, and how to TAP in for help (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What kind of mental health challenges do veterans face after military service? Marc Migala, a board member at Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania and director of veterans care services at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower about PTSD, depression, substance abuse and other struggles that can occur after leaving military service. "Diagnosing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) requires a clinical diagnosis. You can suffer from it, you can have it. We will know you've got it. But until you truly seek help and drill down to what you really are struggling with, PTSD can come from normal things," Migala explained. "And that can be any one singular traumatic incident that you went through... Now you compound that to a military-related service, whether it be incoming fire, whether it be mortar rounds, whether it be just something impactful, a car bomb, a vehicle-borne IED, all of these things create a response within ourselves that becomes a fight or flight. And it reverts us back to the very basic nature of, my gosh, I'm back in this instance. It's creating that same anxiety inside of me. My response is the same. My heart rate is the same, cold panic, sweats, anger, anxiety, reluctance to engage." "PTSD (in the most non-clinical person nutshell) is the response to traumatic events that we carry with us that unfortunately, in many instances, we have not been dealing with properly," he continued. "And there are resources that we have that we can use and tap into as veterans when we leave the military that are truly impactful for us and our family members." Migala also shared information on how to TAP in for help -- as in the U.S. Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP) -- plus additional resources to help vets: https://va.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) https://maketheconnection.net (Make the Connection) https://mentalhealth.va.gov (Mental Health Services at the VA) https://veteransoutreachofpa.org (Veterans Outreach of PA) https://hiringourheroes.org (Hiring Our Heroes) https://skillbridge.mil (Skillbridge at Dept of War) https://orhusa.org (Operation Restore Hope) “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 56s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 |  Learning not to hide disabilities: 'I would make up crazy stories' - Ryan Minic (Enable Podcast) | Should you hide a disability on dating apps or when meeting new people? Ryan Minic speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower about his experiences with cerebral palsy, the lies he would sometimes tell, and realizing that you'll never know what people are capable of until you try -- such as learning jiu jitsu. "Growing up, I never told people that I had cerebral palsy. I would make up all kinds of crazy stories about it. And my thinking was that it's nobody's business," Ryan explains. "So I would make up crazy stories like I got in a helicopter crash or I got in a fight... and I started to realize that you're doing a disservice to yourself." Ryan Minic is a content creator and e-commerce entrepreneur based in California. For more information, visit https://www.ryanminic.com/ or watch his videos on YouTube: @ryanminic. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 24s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 |  How ankylosing spondylitis led to hip replacement surgery (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What is ankylosing spondylitis and how can it lead to hip replacement surgery? "Enable: The Disability Podcast" co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower talk about Kurt's recent procedure related to AS that aims to improve his quality of life, including simple tasks like walking, driving and getting dressed. We also discuss whether his new hip will set off metal detectors, how soon he can dance like Elvis or Shakira, and what the surgery was actually like. Kurt Hower, who has worked at Advance Local for over 35 years, is a leader both in the media industry and in the community. He has been actively involved in leading change as the print industry has continued to rapidly evolve, while also serving on a variety of boards including the Central PA Chapter Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors where he was Chairman of Board Development and a member of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Hower has ankylosing spondylitis, a rare disease that causes arthritis of the spine, and encourages others to focus on what they can contribute to society rather than their challenges. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 03s | ||||||
| 8/6/26 |  Human augmentation, bionic art, & how AI can help with disabilities (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What does the future of human bodies look like? Viktoria Modesta, a bionic artist, model, singer, innovator and Future Fellow at Georgetown’s Evermay, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about how human augmentation can help people achieve more, prosthetics as art, and the potential of AI in new developments for people with disabilities. "Human augmentation is the ability to extend human capacity beyond biological limits. So some of the helpful examples that I like to think about is the way that a prosthetic or a spacesuit is a type of technology that transforms what we can do," said Viktoria, who underwent a below-the-knee amputation of her left leg at age 20 after a severe birth injury and multiple surgeries. "For the first time in history, we're able to manipulate our biological destiny," she added. "In my earlier life, back in Latvia, there was still an echo of eugenics, which is really the primary way of how we think about when we think about augmenting biology. But the big shift that's happening now is that the power is going back to the people and individuals all around the world are thinking about what are the ways that they're going to address their physical and mental capacity. And it's much more than just a physical shift as well, you know, because this is a way where sci-fi reality is kind of becoming real." For more about Viktoria Modesta, visit https://viktoriamodesta.com/ or follow @viktoriamodesta on social media. Learn more about Evermay at https://evermay.org/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 28s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 |  Service dogs: How they help, costs, and why you shouldn't pet them (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What do service dogs do? And how much do they cost? Spann Cordle, a disability advocate with cerebral palsy, pioneered Walmart’s first associate service dog team, leading to more jobs for people with disabilities. In this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," Spann shares how his service dog Finn helped him with everything from opening doors to doing laundry, as well as a very good reason why others shouldn't pet service dogs. For more about Spann and his public speaking, visit https://www.spannsworld.com/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 58s | ||||||
| 7/9/26 |  Helen Keller a deaf-blind hero, but also 'just like all of us' (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What was Helen Keller like? The deaf-blind hero, best known as a pioneer for disability rights as chronicled in "The Miracle Worker," achieved many things in her life: She was the first deaf-blind woman to graduate from college, was a Goodwill Ambassador for peace after World War II, a labor rights advocate, a suffragist, and much more. “She was very much just like all of us too,” says Tony Stephens of the American Foundation for the Blind. “She loved to take long walks on Coney Island on the boardwalk with her best friend and teacher Ann and later Polly and loved a good hot dog... Coney Island dog down on the boardwalk. And, you know, she was like all of us, right? She had her ups and her downs and her challenges and her sad days and her happy days. And and so I think that’s the thing that impresses me the most is just how significant she was on the world stage [when] at the same time, she wasn’t that much different than you and I.” Stephens and the AFB are producers for "Possibilities," a new documentary celebrating the legacy of Keller. It's the first feature length film created by blind and low-vision filmmakers and the first to fully integrate open audio description. For more information about the movie and streaming options, visit https://afb.org/possibilities “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 20s | ||||||
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| 7/1/26 |  Neurodivergence at work, tips for social anxiety, and more (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What do employers and others get wrong about neurodivergent people? Laura McAnulty, executive director of the Neurodiversity Employment Network of Philadelphia, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about being diagnosed as neurodivergent later in life, tips for job interviews, disclosure options, and social anxiety."I think that that's a big misnomer with autistic people or neurodivergent people: They don't like being social. There's a lot of social anxiety that comes up from struggling to understand the expectations in a social situation. And so it becomes overwhelming," McAnulty explains. "And people read this as 'Oh, they don't like social stuff. They don't want to be around people. They're antisocial.' And that's just not true."For more information, visit https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 45s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 |  Caregiving, jobs for people with disabilities and "the art of possible" (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | How does caregiving begin for people with disabilities? What kind of jobs are available? Jessica Hulter, whose daughter had Rett Syndrome, and Lamarque Polvado, whose CareStarter project was inspired by his daughter's autism journey, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about health care services for families with disabilities, the U.S. military's Exceptional Family Member Program and TRICARE, benefits of employing people with disabilities, "the art of possible," and the hardest part of a diagnosis and finding resources. "We gathered data from (250) families... we had a broad range of diagnoses, and what we learned was 85% of that group described Day 1 of diagnosis as the least helpful event on their care journey," Lamarque said. "I'm like, OK, this isn't something that just happened to me. This is a systematic problem." Hulter also encouraged others to look past disabilities and treat everyone equally. "I wish it was information and not an identity necessarily," she said. "I wish they could get past staring at things that are weird or being uncomfortable around things that are different... We don't arrive here good advocates. We're a hot mess and we learn through grit and coming every single day and failing and getting better." CareStarter and Feedback are part of Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI), which seeks to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.pcsi.org/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 26s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  Special Olympics: Changing lives with sports competition (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | The Special Olympics changes people's lives, celebrates competitive spirit, and fosters unforgettable relationships. Stacey Hengsterman, president and CEO of Special Olympics New York with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games, which take place from June 20-26 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as her son Alex's experiences with Down syndrome and unified sports. "He is the nicest boy you'd ever meet," she said of Alex. "I think that extra chromosome is in kindness." For more information or to get involved, visit https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/ and https://www.specialolympics.org/. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 47s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  Raising expectations for Down syndrome at GiGi's Playhouse (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What should parents expect when their child is diagnosed with Down syndrome? And what kind of resources and support are available? Anna Bruce, board president of GiGi’s Playhouse in New York’s Southern Tier, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about her son Camden, virtual and in-person programs for the Down syndrome community, and why people should raise, not lower, their expectations. "He's really helped to realign what happiness and success look like," Anna said. GiGi's Playhouse is a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, using a replicable playhouse model. For more information about GiGi’s Playhouse and a list of locations, visit https://gigisplayhouse.org/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 27m 11s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  Amputees & prosthetic limbs: 'So much they go through emotionally' (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | Prosthetic limbs for amputees have a real cost -- thousands of dollars -- but also an emotional toll. Matt Millhouse, a military veteran and the president of Iron Leg Corp., spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about his experiences raising a son whose right leg didn't fully form in the womb, how his son doesn't let it stop him from loving and participating in sports, and the organization's efforts to help raise money for other children in need of prosthetics. "You have to understand there's so much behind the scenes that they go through emotionally," Matt said. Iron Leg Corp. will host a charity football game June 20, 2026, at Biemesderfer Stadium at Millersville University in Millersville, PA. To donate or buy tickets, visit https://ironleg.org/donate/. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 21m 30s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  PA commission for people with disabilities and The Arc's mission (Enable: | Pennsylvania announced a new Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities in April, aiming to gather information regarding the experiences and needs of people with disabilities, assess support programs, and provide information about services for the disability community, families, and caregivers. Sherri Landis, executive director of The Arc of Pennsylvania, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about the commission, how it can help with gaps in services or accessibility, and how others can become involved as advocates or supporters. She also spoke about The Arc's mission, which began with a group of parents who dreamed of more for their children. For more information on the Pennsylvania Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities, visit https://www.pa.gov/governor/administration/advisory-commissions. For The Arc of PA, visit https://thearcpa.org. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 00s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  'Blue envelopes' program helps drivers with autism, and police (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What is the Blue Envelope Program? The New York State Sheriffs' Association has established a free public service program that provides blue envelopes for drivers with autism and neurodivergence, helping them in interactions with law enforcement. Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputy Danielle Podejko spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about the program and other tips for people with disabilities in police interactions. The envelopes include information for drivers about what to expect if they get pulled over or are in an emergency situation to help reduce anxiety and encourage preparedness. Telling a deputy or police officer that you have a "blue envelope" will also inform them about how to better respond to the driver and situation. You can contact your local sheriff's office or other law enforcement agencies about getting a blue envelope, or request one from the NYS Sheriff's Association at https://nysheriffs.org/blue-envelope/. Syracuse and Central New York residents can also contact Danielle Podejko in the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit at 315-435-3006 or email [email protected]. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 12m 33s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 |  Travel tips for disabilities with 'Blindish Latina' Catarina Rivera (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | How should you plan for a vacation with a disability? What kind of accessibility resources and options are available for travel? "Blindish Latina" and disability advocate Catarina Rivera talks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about her experiences growing up with hearing loss, trying to hide a progressive vision disability, accessibility tools for the deaf-blind such as a white cane and live captioning, and the importance of image descriptions for low vision audiences. She also shares some of her favorite places she's visited and meals she's enjoyed, plus provides insight on the four stages of her disability journey from denial to acceptance to self-advocacy to public advocacy. For more information about Catarina's public speaking and consulting services, visit https://www.catarinarivera.com. You can also watch Catarina's videos on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CatarinaRivera/ And follow her on social media @blindishlatina: https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina https://www.tiktok.com/@blindishlatina “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 22s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Learning how to manage diabetes... with a video game (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | Did you know? Diabetes is considered a disability under the ADA because even if it's well-managed, it's still a chronic autoimmune condition that limits the endocrine system. Video game developer Sam Glassenberg speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about his free mobile app, “Level One: A Diabetes Game,” which helps people with Type 1 diabetes better learn how to keep track of insulin therapy and blood sugar monitoring. He's previously worked on games for franchises like "Star Wars" and "Mission: Impossible" but wanted to help diabetics and parents of children with diabetes when he learned how challenging treatment is for new T1D's and their families. "On Friday, your life is normal. And then on Saturday, you're responsible for injecting precisely calculated doses of a lethal drug, insulin, into your kid (or yourself if diagnosed) 20 times a day," Glassenberg said of when his daughter was hospitalized and first diagnosed. "And if you get it wrong, she falls into a coma." Download "Level One: A Diabetes Game" for free through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or visit http://playlevelone.com. For more info about diabetes and disability benefits, visit the American Diabetes Association at https://diabetes.org. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 16m 46s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  Autism in military families: Finding stability while moving often (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | How can a military family find stability while constantly moving when they have a child with autism? Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jaime B. Parent and his wife, educator and autism specialist, Elizabeth "Tracy" Parent, spoke with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower about their experiences raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, resources for military families with special needs, and tips for others when major changes can disrupt their school and home lives. "Parents, the very first thing they need to do is let the child know as soon as possible that you're going to be moving," Tracy said. "Get a calendar ready, and have visual supports there to let them know how many days until you get to the new school." Other tips include contacting the schools about an IEP, getting pictures of their child's new teachers, learning about available resources, and driving around the area to get them familiar with their new surroundings. "You really want to make sure the child feels comfortable and know what to expect. That's where their anxiety gets high," she added. They also shared advice and experiences from their book, "The Mission at Home: Navigating Military Assignments, TRICARE, Education, Benefits, and Everyday Life with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum," available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Home-Navigating-Assignments-Education-ebook/dp/B0GHZV5SDC/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 21m 44s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  Job tips for people with disabilities: How can I get hired? (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | What kind of jobs are there for people with disabilities? How can I get accommodations? Can I work and still receive disability benefits? David Devendorf, director of employment at Access CNY, shares job tips for people with different abilities to find and succeed in careers they enjoy. For more information and resources: ACCES- VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) in New York https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr Access CNY https://www.accesscny.org/ Job Accommodation Network (JAN) https://askjan.org/ Find job fairs and workshops through New York Department of Labor: https://dol.ny.gov/career-development Set up Google Alerts for job fairs and job openings: https://www.google.com/alerts Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) https://www.ssa.gov/disability Supplemental Security Income (SSI) https://www.ssa.gov/ssi “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 16m 52s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 |  'It's even scarier': Autism moms on children becoming adults | Enable: The Disability Podcast | For families with neurodivergence, resources and support are often easier to find for children than adults. On this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," two moms of adult children with autism spoke about the challenges they've faced, the "gray area" of adulthood, and efforts to help them become independent as they get older. "It's a huge transition when you leave high school," said Jean Leiker of the Central New York chapter of the Autism Society of America. "It's challenging. I joke around and say 'I feel like a cruise director' sometimes because I try to find enriching, purposeful activities to fill his days. As much we struggle with challenges, often behavioral, when our kids are younger - I think it's even scarier when they get out in the real world." "The biggest challenge for me right now is feeling secure and knowing that he is going to be able to be 100% independent without my help," added Sandy Cittadino of the CNYASA. "[There are] a lot of great services for children and younger. When they get a little older, it kind of changes... at this age and stage of my life that concerns me as to will he ever be able to be 100% able to be on his own? And if not, what do the services look like for somebody his age?" For more about the Autism Society of America, visit https://autismsociety.org/ or connect with the CNY chapter at https://cnyasa.org/. "Enable: The Disability Podcast" will be at the CNYASA's "One Step at a Time" Autism Acceptance Walk in Syracuse on April 25, 2026. Donate here: https://runsignup.com/Race/125765/Donate/Fg3WPXd7kepkzZ6C You can also watch our interview with Sandy's son, Joe Cittadino, on this episode of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBtE6u9X4Gc “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 18m 19s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  Learning disabilities and doubters: 'They couldn't see what I could do' (Enable Podcast) | What is a learning disability, and how does it look on the inside? On this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," writer, photographer and para educator Michelle Steiner talks about being diagnosed with dyscalculia, a learning disability that affects numerical processing, mathematics, and spatial awareness (like right vs. left). She also has issues with visual perception and limited hand dexterity, so things like driving and opening doors are especially difficult. Despite being told by teachers and psychiatrists that her career options would be limited, Michelle still overcame her challenges to pursue higher education and work she's passion about -- all with a smile on her face. "They couldn't see what I could do," Michelle says. Read Michelle's blog and see her photography at https://www.michellesmission.com/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 19m 43s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 |  One-legged goose teaches about disabilities, inclusion, acceptance (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | How can families teach kids about disabilities, inclusion and acceptance? In this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," children's book author Ryan Revere Ritter shares the real-life inspirations for "Fredrick the One Legged Goose," including a young boy with cancer and an actual one-legged goose, and why he decided to include coloring pages in the back of the book. "Fredrick the One Legged Goose" is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fredrick-Legge... For more, follow @ryanthe_author on Instagram. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 10m 37s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  Hearing loss, ankylosing spondylitis & things you might not know (Enable: The Disability Podcast) | In this special Q&A episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," co-hosts Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert and Kurt Hower answer questions about their own different abilities, including hearing loss, ankylosing spondylitis and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). They may all be very different conditions, but you'd be surprised at the common threads, the different challenges that can come with each, and other things you might not know. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Geoff Herbert, who was born with a profound binaural hearing loss, is a reporter, SEO Lead and content supervisor for syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. Despite being mostly deaf in both ears, he’s also worked as a DJ for 25 years, including in radio (as “DeafGeoff”) and as a wedding DJ in Upstate New York, and was inducted into the WJPZ Radio Hall of Fame. He learned how to communicate orally with hearing aids, lipreading and speech therapy, and embraces assistive technology like visual waveforms in music programs, closed captioning/subtitles, and video calls. Kurt Hower, who has worked at Advance Local for over 35 years, is a leader both in the media industry and in the community. He has been actively involved in leading change as the print industry has continued to rapidly evolve, while also serving on a variety of boards including the Central PA Chapter Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors where he was Chairman of Board Development and a member of the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. Hower has ankylosing spondylitis, a rare disease that causes arthritis of the spine, and encourages others to focus on what they can contribute to society rather than their challenges. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 28m 30s | ||||||
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Geoff Herbert, known as "DeafGeoff," is a disability advocate with a profound hearing loss, while Kurt Hower lives with ankylosing spondylitis. Both hosts bring personal experience and passion to their discussions, making them relatable voices in the disability community. "Enable: The Disability Podcast" stands out by focusing on the inspiring stories of individuals with disabilities and different abilities. The show covers a range of topics, including personal challenges, resources for accessibility, and professional journeys, fostering a sense of empowerment and awareness among its listeners. The podcast appeals to a diverse audience, including those with disabilities, their families, and advocates who seek to understand and support disability issues. Listeners gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges and the importance of inclusivity, making it a significant platform for education and inspiration in the disability space.
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adults, family
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What the show covers
- highlighting people with disabilities
- sharing personal experiences
- overcoming life challenges
- discussing career paths
Audience interests
- disability awareness
- accessibility resources
- career challenges
- personal stories of resilience
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- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
- limited distribution information
- potential for wider reach
Publishing consistency
- 33 episodes released
- active for 1 year
- weekly publishing schedule
- consistent content delivery