The Disability Guru: Recent Episodes
Disability Guru
Everything you wanted to know about disability but were afraid to ask!
Hosted by Dr. Michelle Hernandez, The Disability Guru podcast is for anyone identifies as disabled, is an ally, or who is curious about living with a disability in general.
We'll challenge common assumptions, gain valuable insights and have some good laughs along the way!
Topics range from apparent and non-apparent disabilities, to sexuality, parenting, travel, technology, employment and beyond!
We're glad you're here!
For more information about Dr. Michelle Hernandez or to submit questions and topic ideas, please visit our website!
Globetrotting entrepreneur, Robert Gomez shares his experiences as a person with a disability in the Latino community. Hear his experiences in the United States and abroad.
latinxdisability #disabilityabroad #disabilityguru
Dr. Michelle Hernandez talks with the founder of Krip Hop Nation about his latest ventures - from his new comic, to working with African disability activists and musicians, to upcoming shows in the Bay Area.
https://kriphopnation.com/
https://www.poormagazine.org/krip_hop
Michelle talks to Jim Shorter, Retired Executive Director of the Golden Gate Regional Center in San Francisco, a lawyer and a long-time advocate for the civil rights of those with disabilities.
Jim is passionate about overcoming discriminatory hiring practices that penalize those with disabilities who have the ability to do jobs that need to be done.
The Department of Defense is a huge employer. People with disabilities as a group have depression-era unemployment rates and most want to work.
Learn how to get involved in fighting discriminitory hiring practices and fighting for the civil rights of those wtih disabilites.
The Disability Guru catches up with Nina G - a comedian, professional speaker, storyteller, writer and educator. She brings her humor to help people confront and understand Disability culture, access, and empowerment. Check out her new book https://www.stuttererinterrupted.com/
Michelle talks with amazing sound wizard Jim LeBrecht about growing up with spinabifida and how that informed his childhood, education, and career. Learn about his upcomming project: Crip Camp.
Disability Guru, Dr. Michelle Hernandez interviews today's guest, Laura Millar.
Laura Millar researches and teaches sexual health for people with disabilities. She is deeply committed to ensuring that sexual health information and services are comprehensive and accessible for everyone. As a legally blind woman, Laura began this work with the goal of empowering people with vision impairments to engage in dating, sex, and intimacy. From there, her passion and expertise have expanded to educating people with all disabilities, to help them comfortably navigate intimacy and physical relationships.
Laura completed her Master of Public Health and Master of Human Sexuality, then joined Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco to develop unprecedented sexual health education programs. Since leaving Lighthouse, Laura has been a sexual education coach and educator, as well as a community organizer for groups related to sexuality for people with disabilities. She is also an outspoken advocate for disability rights and queer rights.
Laura’s current services include group education and one-on-one coaching. Training programs are available for teachers, trainers, group facilitators, and for people with disabilities and their family members. She can be reached atlaura@lauramillar.com
**Smashing fashion with function, BILLY Footwear incorporates zippers that go along the side of the shoes and around the toe, allowing the upper of each shoe to open and fold over completely.
After breaking his neck from a three-story fall in October of 1996, Billy Price became paralyzed from the chest down and lost the ability to move much of his body, including his fingers. Not only did he suddenly face mobility challenges, but daily tasks that he took for granted, such as putting on clothes, became much more difficult.
Between Billy’s propensity for problem-solving and co-Founder Darin Donaldson’s spark for business innovation, they created a prototype that fulfilled Billy’s personal needs.**
T**he world is ready for greater inclusion in fashion. Everybody is unique and we all want to express ourselves and feel confident. BILLY Footwear is proud to be a part of this movement.
https://billyfootwear.com/
universaldesign #billyfootwear #shoes #disabilityguru**
Krystina Jackson, a northern California resident for 27 years, earned the title of Ms. Wheelchair California 2018 this past March. With a background in corporate finance and a BS in Business Administration, Krystina is passionate about encouraging women with varying abilities to pursue their passions fearlessly and "Lean In" or "Roll In’’ to not only the board room but any space in which they can envision themselves. A Bay Area resident, Krystina has been inspired by Silicon Valley movers and shakers from ‘Lean In’ author Sheryl Sandberg to San Francisco’s candidate for Mayor, London Breed. Krystina shares her life and her work on multiple social media platforms as a way to inform and educate others on celebrating life with disabilities, and the importance of working hard to contribute to the community of over 54 million Americans living with disabilities. Krystina is committed to shining a light on talents and achievements of people with disabilities in their quest for financial independence and rewarding careers. Her tenacity and perseverance guide her well as she navigates the waters of entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley while growing her disability accessories startup G.U.S.T.O., which stands for her recipe for personal achievement: Grit, U( you, the customer), Spark, Tenacity and Optimism.
The Disability Guru, Dr. Michelle Hernandez sits down with Mary Dale Walters, Senior VP of consumer sales and marketing for Allsup.
- What are Employment Networks?
- How can they help those with disabilities access career and job opportunities?
- What is the Ticket to Work program? We'll address common pitfalls and share little known benefits most people aren't aware of.
https://www.truehelp.com
https://www.allsup.com/cppd-commercial-home/about-us
**Who is this "Guru" anyway?
Producer, Valerie Branch interviews the host of Disability Guru, Dr. Michelle Hernandez. Learn why the podcast came into existence, a bit about Michelle and some sneak peeks about upcoming episodes.**