Disability
Disability and Baby Boomers
Navigating the complexities of disability can be challenging as the Baby Boomer Generation is Aging. Disabilities come in various forms, including physical (like mobility impairments), intellectual (such as learning disabilities), sensory (affecting sight or hearing), and Mental Health conditions. Each type affects individuals in unique ways, making personalized approaches essential. Our experts in this area of our health site will explore the prevalence of disability among Baby Boomers, the most common types of disabilities they face, and the resources available to them. Whether it’s mobility issues, chronic diseases, or mental health conditions, knowing the scope of these challenges can lead to better care and support for our loved ones.
Understanding disability is crucial for building a more inclusive world. It requires continuous effort in Education, legal protections, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy. By embracing diversity and promoting accessibility, society as a whole benefits.
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🛁 Introducing the Scrunch Cloth, the hands-free adaptive washcloth that promotes independence and enhances self-care for individuals with a range of disabilities.Key features: * Unique design allows for easy one-handed use, even for those with limited mobility. * Ideal for older adults or peopl…
🛁 Introducing the Scrunch Cloth, the hands-free adaptive washcloth that promotes independence and enhances self-care for individuals with a range of disabilities.Key features: * Unique design all…
🛁 Introducing the Scrunch Cloth, the hands-free adaptive washcloth that promotes independence and enhances self-care for individuals with a range of disabilities.Key features: * Unique design allows for easy one-handed use, even for those with limited mobility. * Ideal for older adults or people with weak, painful grip. * Soft and absorbent material is gentle on the skin. * Machine washable and reusable. * Reduces strain on caregivers.Learn more at www.scrunchcloth.com#Disability #SelfCare #independence #occupationaltherapy #bathing #activityofdailyliving @scrunchcloth #arthritis #fam…
Cindy Hardin-Weiss
December 25, 2024 
Send us a text"I kept getting the question, ‘How can we show up better for the disability community?’ And depending on who you are, the answer is different. That’s why I wrote a book about it. I hope this book can contribute to the conversation, not just about policy change but shifting hearts…
Send us a text"I kept getting the question, ‘How can we show up better for the disability community?’ And depending on who you are, the answer is different. That’s why I wrote a book about it. I…
Send us a text"I kept getting the question, ‘How can we show up better for the disability community?’ And depending on who you are, the answer is different. That’s why I wrote a book about it. I hope this book can contribute to the conversation, not just about policy change but shifting hearts and minds, perspectives, and attitudes around disability." - Tiffany Yu, Founder & AuthorSummaryWhat if the way we think about disability is holding us back from true inclusion?It’s not just about policies or accommodations—it’s about the quiet assumptions, the words we use, and the cultu…
Tim Reitsma
December 19, 2024 
Send us a textImagine a world where routine tasks breathe new life into your day with purpose and passion. Join me, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, and Dr. Sarah Wittry, as we uncover the transformative journey of finding inspiration and self-reflection in medicine. Together, we explore how aligning our core …
Send us a textImagine a world where routine tasks breathe new life into your day with purpose and passion. Join me, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, and Dr. Sarah Wittry, as we uncover the transformative journey…
Send us a textImagine a world where routine tasks breathe new life into your day with purpose and passion. Join me, Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, and Dr. Sarah Wittry, as we uncover the transformative journey of finding inspiration and self-reflection in medicine. Together, we explore how aligning our core values with our daily work can fuel both personal and professional growth, even when facing the monotony of routine. Our conversation brings fresh insights into integrating personal passions into the workplace to enhance satisfaction and productivity, especially during those darker winter months whe…
Sapna Shah-Haque
December 18, 2024 
Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/ About Kenneth Kunken In 1970, while a junior in Cornell University’s College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke…
Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/ About Kenne…
Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/ About Kenneth Kunken In 1970, while a junior in Cornell University’s College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a tackle on a kick-off in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. Ken sustained a spinal cord injury at the C 4-5 level, rendering him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken spent more than 9 months in various hospitals & rehabilit…
Karen Hale
December 18, 2024 
What if the key to transforming your life is hidden in the challenges you never expected to face? In this episode of The Power Transformation Podcast, I sit down with MB Paradise, a former athletic trainer whose journey led her to become the author of the heartwarming children’s book Beach Santa. …
What if the key to transforming your life is hidden in the challenges you never expected to face? In this episode of The Power Transformation Podcast, I sit down with MB Paradise, a former athletic tr…
What if the key to transforming your life is hidden in the challenges you never expected to face? In this episode of The Power Transformation Podcast, I sit down with MB Paradise, a former athletic trainer whose journey led her to become the author of the heartwarming children’s book Beach Santa. Inspired by resilience and her passion for disability inclusion, MB shares how she turned self-doubt into purpose, bringing her creative vision to life during the pandemic. Whether you’re an aspiring author or seeking inspiration for your own journey, MB’s story is a beautiful testament to coura…
Alethea Felton
December 18, 2024 
Can you imagine navigating the challenges of caregiving while maintaining a deep and loving relationship? Join us as we sit down with Joan Borton, a remarkable family caregiver, writer, and disability advocate, whose journey with her husband Jerry, who was born with cerebral palsy, is nothing short …
Can you imagine navigating the challenges of caregiving while maintaining a deep and loving relationship? Join us as we sit down with Joan Borton, a remarkable family caregiver, writer, and disability…
Can you imagine navigating the challenges of caregiving while maintaining a deep and loving relationship? Join us as we sit down with Joan Borton, a remarkable family caregiver, writer, and disability advocate, whose journey with her husband Jerry, who was born with cerebral palsy, is nothing short of inspiring. From their first connection at disability conferences to building a life together through heartfelt calls and emails, Joan opens up about the transition from being Jerry's paid caregiver to his life partner. Her story is a testament to the power of love, faith, and resilience, as …
Rayna Neises
December 12, 2024 
Send us a textInsights And Revelations: Author Talks About Her 38DDD's#death #disability #author #grief #divorce #spirituality #parenthood #politics #empowerment Michaela S. Cox is a multi- published author and speaker who writes and speaks a diverse topics ranging from faith, spirituality to m…
Send us a textInsights And Revelations: Author Talks About Her 38DDD's#death #disability #author #grief #divorce #spirituality #parenthood #politics #empowerment Michaela S. Cox is a multi- publi…
Send us a textInsights And Revelations: Author Talks About Her 38DDD's#death #disability #author #grief #divorce #spirituality #parenthood #politics #empowerment Michaela S. Cox is a multi- published author and speaker who writes and speaks a diverse topics ranging from faith, spirituality to motherhood, parenting and family to grief and loss. Also speaks on 'We the People', our love of country and patriotism and the way of system of government. Equally she writes and speaks to her life experience of disability and being legally blind but yet striving to thrive and overcoming. …
Kyle Yates
December 11, 2024 
From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Julie Sowash, executive director of Disability Solutions, survived Chad & Cheese’s snarkapalooza to talk AI ethics, data transparency, and why hiring underrepresented talent is more than a checkbox exercise. She preached the gospel of blending tech wi…
From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Julie Sowash, executive director of Disability Solutions, survived Chad & Cheese’s snarkapalooza to talk AI ethics, data transparency, and why hiring u…
From the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Julie Sowash, executive director of Disability Solutions, survived Chad & Cheese’s snarkapalooza to talk AI ethics, data transparency, and why hiring underrepresented talent is more than a checkbox exercise. She preached the gospel of blending tech with human connection (shocking, we know) and reminded companies that “diversity commitment” isn’t code for “nice press release.”Julie also spilled on how 2024’s economic rollercoaster crushed some dreams but made strategic DEI even more essential. Oh, and she managed to keep things heartf…
Chad Sowash
December 11, 2024 
Emilio Sacristan is the chief scientific officer of Vacere, a company working to eliminate brain damage and death caused by ischemic stroke and vasospasm. The company's CEREFAST™ medical device proved successful in initial human trials, and the team is now conducting multicenter testing in the US …
Emilio Sacristan is the chief scientific officer of Vacere, a company working to eliminate brain damage and death caused by ischemic stroke and vasospasm. The company's CEREFAST™ medical device prov…
Emilio Sacristan is the chief scientific officer of Vacere, a company working to eliminate brain damage and death caused by ischemic stroke and vasospasm. The company's CEREFAST™ medical device proved successful in initial human trials, and the team is now conducting multicenter testing in the US via a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. CEREFAST™ significantly improves blood flow to the brain at the earliest interventional opportunity by stimulating facial nerves during a two-minute, non-invasive procedure. “Time is brain,” explains Emilio, and in addition to almost immediate…
Wendy Pease
December 10, 2024 
Discover how Lisa Cox turned life-altering challenges into a powerful mission of advocacy and inspiration. Learn groundbreaking insights on disability representation, inclusive marketing, and mental resilience that will transform your perspective on overcoming obstacles and creating meaningful chang…
Discover how Lisa Cox turned life-altering challenges into a powerful mission of advocacy and inspiration. Learn groundbreaking insights on disability representation, inclusive marketing, and mental r…
Discover how Lisa Cox turned life-altering challenges into a powerful mission of advocacy and inspiration. Learn groundbreaking insights on disability representation, inclusive marketing, and mental resilience that will transform your perspective on overcoming obstacles and creating meaningful change in business and society....................🚀 LEVEL UP WITH HOST KAJ• FREE 15-min consultation: Book now on my Discovery Call Calendar here: https://www.thekajmasterclass.live/services• Be a guest on my show: Connect on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/kaj…
Khudania Ajay
December 8, 2024 
