Queens On A Roll: Recent Episodes
Latavia & Various Guests
This podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different community. We want to show people our abilities rather than our disabilities!
Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode we ask government officials, why are we always the first to be deprived? And we ask them to finally listen to our voices and pass the Medicaid Parity Bill with this inside look into J.K. Prosthetics & Orthotics, Stand Up for Mobility Rally! And get this, this is only Part 1! So Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I share my top 5 misconceptions about people in the ably different community that I am so sick and tired of hearing! & I want you to share yours! So drop them in the comments below & Come Roll With Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I take an in depth look into the Medicaid Parity Bill S3468. So come roll with us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with the owner of J.K. Prosthetics and Orthotics, Mike Caputo! We discuss why this family owned business can no longer continue to survive on 1980s Medicaid prices in 2023 and what we can do to help. So come roll with us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I get very vulnerable when I explain why I have been on a long hiatus, but not only am I doing that I also encouraging you to never be ashame and speak your truth! So Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with Victoria to discuss how she copes with living with Cerebral Palsy, Depression & Anxiety you don't want to miss it! So Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with my ride/die/bestie Luis yet again for the first time this year! To discuss news going on in the ably different community and our perspectives on it for the month of Feb. You don't want to miss it! Come Roll with Us!
Links to Stories:
Denied from a Job due to disability: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/02/14/teacher-assistant-didnt-get-job-cerebral-palsy-feds/30246/
Books: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/02/03/childrens-books-honored-for-disability-representation/30226/
Lego: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/02/24/new-lego-sets-feature-characters-with-a-range-of-disabilities/30256/
City Council: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/02/20/city-council-candidate-crawl-debate-stage-lack-wheelchair-access/30252/
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode, I am explaining the reason behind my long absence away from the podcast and I am giving my opinion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In The Workforce. You Don't Want To Miss it! So Come Roll With Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
Happy New Year!!! In this Episode I sit down with Pastor Burrison to reflect on how COVID has changed our outlook on the previous years and what we are looking forward to in 2023. So Come Roll With Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode, I discuss my experience with having a colonoscopy & endoscopy as a woman with a disability. So Come Roll with Me!!!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode, I sit down with Ms. Doretha and discuss how her fear of contracting COVID led to life altering complications. So Come Roll With Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I am doing another installment of i'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I express my frustration and discuss how annoying it is for people in the ably different community to attend events and not be able to see! So Come Roll With Me!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with my ride/die/bestie Luis yet again to discuss news going on in the ably different community and our perspectives on it for the month of Oct. You don't want to miss it! Come Roll with Us!
Links to Stories:
- Foster Care Children Story: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/10/21/states-are-housing-high-needs-foster-kids-in-offices-and-hotels/30093/
- Doctors Story: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/10/24/doctors-open-up-about-turning-away-patients-with-disabilities/30096/
- Supreme Court Case: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/10/10/supreme-court-case-could-sharply-limit-disability-rights/30070/
- Disney: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/10/18/disney-expands-costume-options-for-children-with-disabilities/30086/
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I am doing another installment of i'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I express my frustration and discuss the obstacles that we as ably different people face with employment. So Come Roll with Me!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode my aunt Katrina sits down with me to discuss how having a positive attitude helped her defeat breast cancer. So Come Roll with Us!
Disclaimer: This was just my aunt Katrina's experience with battling breast cancer
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners.
In this episode I sit down and discuss with Janine what it is like being a single mom with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia. So Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with my ride/die/bestie Luis yet again to discuss news going on in the ably different community and our perspectives on it for the month of Sept. You don't want to miss it! Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I have a heart to heart with my aunt who is a cancer survivor! So Come Roll With Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode, I am questioning why in 2022 the ably different community is still finding it hard to obtain a higher education. So Come Roll With Me!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I interviewed a gentleman who chose to raise his twin daughters who have Cerebral Palsy. So Come Roll with us to hear how he faced this unique and interesting challenge!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode, I sit down with bestie Luis to discuss news going on in the ably different community and our perspectives on it. You don't want to miss it! Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode I sit down with my little sis, Jessica and discuss what it is like living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 7A, a connective tissue disorder and her future endeavors.
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In this episode I sit down with the lovely Ms. Darlene and her courageous son, Silas to discuss what their lives are like now since he was diagnosed with Rosai Dorfman syndrome. So Come Roll with Us!
Description of Image: Black background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
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In this episode I sit down and speak with a very dear friend, Ms. Shontae to discuss what it is like for her to raise her son who was diagnosed with Autism. So Come Roll with Us!
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Description of Image: Black & Blue background On the left is an African American female with a white off the shoulder shirt in a wheelchair. Then Queens On A Roll in Gray Letters with a purple outline with a crown on the Q. The word Roll looks like a wheelchair and the word podcast in Gray Letters with a purple outline in all four corners
In this episode Luis & I discuss news from the past month, give our perspective and celebrate Disability Pride Month! Come Roll with Us! Links to pottery barn & NPR below:
- https://www.potterybarn.com/shop/new/accessible-home/
- https://www.npr.org/2022/07/13/1111281998/nyc-nuclear-attack-video-psa-eric-adams
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On this episode of Queens On A Roll, I sit down with my cousin Amanda to discuss what it is like for her to live with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). You don't want to miss it! So Come Roll with Us!
WE'RE BACK!!! Queens On A Roll is back baby!! for Season 2 with a whole new look and sound! & many, many more surprises But we still have the same mission to educate & inspire people about the ably different community! So Come Roll with Us!
In the season finale episode of Queens On A Roll podcast, your favorite guest, Luis & I discuss current events, our hobbies and ask each other thought provoking and fun loving questions. So Come Roll with Us!!!!
In this episode Luis & I discuss some things you may face living as an adult with Cerebral Palsy and what it is like for us. So Come Roll With Us!!!!
In this episode I am honoring my handsome father, Curtis to celebrate Father's Day and I am discussing with him what it was like to raise an ably different child. Come Roll with Us!
In this episode my aunt and I discuss the different types of surgeries people with cerebral palsy may have to have. I also share my experiences, so come roll with us!!!!
In this episode I sit down with the woman behind the theme song of Queens On A Roll, my aunt Valerie. We discuss different non-surgical treatment options for people with Cerebral Palsy. So Come Roll with us!
In this episode Luis & I discuss the tragic Buffalo shooting. Looking at this situation through our lens. Come Roll with Us!
In this episode my very best friend, Luis and I discuss what school is like when you are ably different and we share our experiences. So Come Roll with Us!!!!!
In this episode I am honoring my beautiful mother, Mary to celebrate Mother's Day and I am discussing with her what it was like to raise an ably different child. Come Roll with Us!
In this episode we continue to discuss the secondary conditions associated with Cerebral Palsy and share some thought provoking stories. Come Roll With Us!!!
In this episode we share the neurological, (Brain) visual, hearing & physical conditions some people with Cerebral Palsy deal with and our experiences but that is just the tip of the iceberg!!!! So come roll with us!
In our debut episode we introduce you to us & discuss our disability, Cerebral Palsy! Come Roll with us!!!!
Hey Everyone! Come Roll with us! Latavia & Nikki as we educate and inspire people about the ably different community! We want to dispel some misconceptions about the community and show the world we are more than our disabilities! We will be discussing a variety of topics from living with a disability to dating with a disability! You don't want to miss it! NEW EPISODES WEEKLY!