Best Southeast ADA Center Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 141: Parental Rights of Parents with Disabilities 28:34

13d ago28:34

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-141/. Dr. Robin Powell, an assistant professor of law at Stetson University and a leading expert on the rights of parents with disabilities, discussed her extensive background in social work, law, and academia. She highlighted the discrimination faced by paren…

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Episode 140: Traveling the World in a Wheelchair – “Curb Free with Cory Lee” 35:34

2M ago35:34

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-140/. We all love to travel to learn new things, enjoy fun experiences, and make lasting memories. For many of us with disabilities, travel is not easy. We know that leaving home and going somewhere else has its own set of challenges. It can be difficult to vi…

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Episode 139: Omnium Circus Creates a Show for Everyone 30:10

3M ago30:10

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-139/. How many of us dreamed of running away to join the circus when we were kids? For many of us, the circus was bigger than life. In this episode of ADA Live! we are going to the “big top” to learn how a circus can be made accessible for everyone, including …

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Episode 138: The 2025 National ADA Symposium and Accessible Event Planning 28:26

4M ago28:26

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-138/. Barry Whaley and Lisa Tucker discuss how to plan and host the ADA National Symposium, emphasizing the importance of accessibility for people with disabilities. As the Events Manager at the Great Plains ADA Center, Lisa outlines her role in choosing locat…

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Episode 137: Celebrate 35 Years of Progress at the 2025 National ADA Symposium 29:22

5M ago29:22

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-137/ This ADA Live episode features Barry Whaley and Troy Balthazor discussing the 2025 ADA National Symposium, which will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA. The symposium, hosted by the Great Plains ADA Center, will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from J…

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Episode 136: Advocating for Your Child and Disability Rights at School 33:13

6M ago33:13

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-136/ Barry Whaley and Sally Miracle discuss the rights of children with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Sally, a special education consultant, explains these…

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Episode 135: The Open Road: Your Right to Accessible Travel 38:16

7M ago38:16

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-135/Our guest for this episode is Eric Lipp, founder and executive director of Open Doors Organization. The mission of the non-profit Open Doors Organization is to make goods and services accessible to people with disabilities in travel, tourism and transporta…

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Episode 134: ‘I Am in Here’ – Elizabeth Bonker’s Mission to Expand the Power of Neurodiversity 28:44

8M ago28:44

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-134/As many as 40% of people with autism are non-speaking — which is more than 30 million worldwide. Yet only a small fraction of non-speakers have been taught how to type to communicate.We will talk with Elizabeth Bonker about her mission to enable no…

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Episode 133: ADA Rule on Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by Government 39:42

9M ago39:42

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-132. State and local governments provide many services, programs, and activities through websites and mobile applications (apps). When these are not accessible, they create barriers for people with disabilities to access government services and programs, li…

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Episode 132: Nurse's Guide to the ADA: Caring for Patients with Disabilities 32:13

10M ago32:13

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-132. One of the most important issues for people with disabilities is being able to get the health care they need in their communities.According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):People with disabilities often experience a wide and varying range of…

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Episode 131: Making State Government Programs and Services Accessible 30:13

11M ago30:13

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-131. Each July we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The United States has come a long way in fulfilling the promise of the ADA since President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law on July 26, 1990, and said…

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Episode 130: RETAIN Kentucky Helps Employees Stay at Work or Return to Work 34:09

12M ago34:09

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-130.The Southeast ADA Center and the ADA National Network get a lot of questions about workplace accommodations. This includes questions about when and how employees can stay at work or return to work after a disabling illness or injury.The U.S. Department …

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Episode 129: Employment Discrimination and the ADA: Insights from the EEOC 40:35

1y ago40:35

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-129. Each month, the 10 ADA Centers receive hundreds of calls and emails asking for disability-related information and guidance on their legal rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Many people ask about their employmen…

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Episode 128: Helping Youth and Adults with Autism Build Independent Lives 28:55

1y ago28:55

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-128.It’s April and in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, we will talk about the rights autistic people have under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Many people who are autistic or are neurodivergent have difficulty with social situations and p…

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Episode 127: What Are Developmental Disabilities Councils? 33:58

1y ago33:58

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-127. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, when we raise awareness and promote acceptance of people with developmental disabilities.In thinking about the barriers faced by people with developmental disabilities and their families, it can be h…

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Episode 126: Synergies Work: Growing Disability-Owned Small Businesses 32:21

1+ y ago32:21

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-126/.Synergies Work is the largest non-profit in the United States that enables entrepreneurs with disabilities to build sustainable micro-enterprises. They provide end-to-end business solutions and bridge the opportunity gaps between the disability and the…

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Episode125: Applying the ADA Integration Mandate & Olmstead to Sheltered Employment 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-125/. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a significant number of individuals with disabilities spend their day receiving public services in sheltered workshops and facility-based day programs. In a report titled, Beyond Segregated and Exploited, …

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Episode 124: Global Disability Rights and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

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More information, resources, and transcript visit: adalive.org/episodes/episode-124/Each year the United Nations recognizes December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “United in action to rescue and achieve the sustainable development goals for with and by people with disabilities.” Social Media Tags: #IDPD #…

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Paul Grossman - 504 at 50 47:27

1+ y ago47:27

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More information, transcripts, and resources available at: https://section504at50.org/episodes/paul-grossman/For over 30 years, Paul Grossman served as the Chief Regional Attorney for the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in San Francisco. In Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, Paul has worked on every type of education disc…

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Episode 123: Understanding the Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 47:05

1+ y ago47:05

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More information, resources, and transcript visit: https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-123/According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, occurs when we are exposed to a traumatic event. About half of U.S. adults will experience a traumatic event in our lifetimes. Although some people will exp…

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Episodio 122: La Red Nacional ADA se conecta con hispanos y latinos 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

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En celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, reconocemos las contribuciones y la rica influencia de los hispanoamericanos a la historia, la cultura y los logros de los Estados Unidos. La comunidad hispana de personas con discapacidades tiene un papel importante que desempeñar en esta celebración.El Centro de…

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Katherine Macfarlane 504at50 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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More information, transcripts, and resources available at: https://section504at50.org/episodes/katherine-macfarlane/Professor Macfarlane is a leading expert on civil procedure, civil rights litigation, and disability law. She has also served as the Special Counsel to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, working on the overhaul o…

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Episode 121: Suicide Awareness and Prevention 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-121/September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC: “Suicide rates increased about 36% from 2000 to 2021. Suicide resulted in 48,183 d…

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Episode 120: Federal Government Schedule A Program and Hiring Workers with Disabilities 31:56

2y ago31:56

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-120/Did you know that the federal government is America's largest employer? According to information published in May 2023 by the General Services Administration: “More than 4 million Americans—including more than 2.1 million Federal civilian employees—work fo…

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Episode 119: Celebrate the ADA! Learn about ADA National Network and NIDILRR 27:17

2y ago27:17

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-119/On a warm summer day in July 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA informs the public, businesses, and other organizations about their responsibilities and rights under the ADA. A national netwo…

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Episode 118: Learn about Aphasia 44:15

2y ago44:15

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-118/Aphasia is a communication disability that affects our ability to understand written and spoken language. Aphasia can happen suddenly, often following a stroke or head injury or it may also develop slowly, as the result of a brain tumor or a progressive ne…

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Disability Rights Today Episode 8: Perez v Sturgis Public Schools 26:45

2y ago26:45

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For more information, resources, transcripts visit http://disabilityrightstoday.org/episodes/episode-8/On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools unanimously decided that individuals who have entered into a settlement resolving their claims under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), can …

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Episode 117: ADA and Effective Communication in Health Care Settings with the Department of Justice 53:33

2y ago53:33

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-117/ In the United States, about 1 in every 8 people of all ages has some form of hearing loss. Behind arthritis and heart disease, hearing loss is the third most common disability. (Source: HealthyHearing.com) Hearing loss is most significant amongst seniors.…

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Episode 116: Understanding and Finding Support for Parkinson’s Disease 47:52

2y ago47:52

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For more information, bios, transcripts, and resources visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-116/In recognition of National Parkinson’s Month in April, learn about Parkinson’s disease and your health, and your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, Parkinson's Disease (P…

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Episode 115: Living Well with Kidney Disease 46:40

2y ago46:40

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit: adalive.org/episodes/episode-115/In recognition of National Kidney Month in March, learn about kidney disease and your health, kidney transplants, and kidney donors.Chronic kidney disease affects nearly 15% of the U.S. population.1 In 2022 a record 24,669 life-saving kidney transplants w…

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Episode 114: Supporting Meaningful Change in Research, Education and Service 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit: adalive.org/episodes/episode-114/The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has a shared vision where all people with disabilities participate fully in their communities. The AUCD supports a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs, including: Uni…

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Episode 113: Stories of Parenting with a Disability 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

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More information, bios, resources, and transcripts available at: https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-113/The American social reformer and clergyman Henry Ward Beecher once said, “We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.” Families come in many forms and in the United States, nearly 10% of children live with a parent with…

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Judy - Heumann - 504at50 54:21

2+ y ago54:21

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Andy - Imparato - 504at50 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

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John - Wodatch - 1 - 504at50 43:56

2+ y ago43:56

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Emily - Ladau - 504at50 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

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Charlotte - Mcclain - Nhlapo - 504at50 28:20

2+ y ago28:20

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Lex - Frieden - 504at50 51:45

2+ y ago51:45

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Kathy - Martinez - 504at50 25:19

2+ y ago25:19

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John - Wodatch - 2 - 504at50 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

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Mohammed - Ali - Loutfy - 504at50 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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Lydia - Brown - 504at50 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

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Lois - Curtis - 504at50 16:30

2+ y ago16:30

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Sandy - Ho - 504at50 34:04

2+ y ago34:04

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Sanchin - Pavithran - 504at50 33:53

2+ y ago33:53

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Tom - Olin - 504at50 34:40

2+ y ago34:40

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Episode 112: A Successful Path to Employment - Innovative Supports for Autistic Workers Project 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

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For more information, transcripts, and resources visit: https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-112/Some autistic adults have difficulties in finding employment opportunities that match their interests, gifts, and talents. Many autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed.Autistic adults and youth also experience barriers to completing postsecondar…

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Episode 111: : Supporting Our Veterans: Tips for Job Seekers and Returning Workers 45:00

2+ y ago45:00

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As Veterans return to civilian life, some want to return to jobs they held before entering the military. Some will begin the search for new jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.9 million Veterans, or 27 percent, have a service-connected disability.In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11th, and in honor of military Veterans, we…

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Episode 110: Ensuring Equity in Employment: A Celebration of NDEAM 39:54

2+ y ago39:54

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For more information, resources, and transcripts visit: https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-110/Each October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The 2022 NDEAM theme of “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” recognizes the important role that people with disabilities play in a diverse inclusive workforce.As Assistant Secr…

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Episode 109: Workplace Accommodations and the ADA 43:07

2+ y ago43:07

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More information, bios, resources, and transcripts available at https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-109/Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the hiring process. Job accommodations are changes t…

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