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Have you ever wondered why entrepreneurs with disabilities are so underrepresented in the startup world? In this episode of "The Angel Next Door Podcast," host Marcia Dawood explores this thought-provoking question with her guest, Diego Mariscal.  

Diego, who was born with cerebral palsy, is a passionate advocate for disability-focused entrepreneurship. As the founder of an accelerator program for founders with disabilities, Diego shares his insights and experiences to shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by this community. Diego Mariscal, a pioneer and disruptor in the disability space, joins Marcia to discuss the immense potential of entrepreneurship among people with disabilities. With 1 billion individuals having a disability, Diego highlights the untapped market and the need for inclusive investment practices. He shares his personal journey as both an entrepreneur and an advocate, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating disabilities as a form of diversity.  

The episode delves into Diego's efforts to create an ecosystem for disabled entrepreneurs, the significance of Disability Pride Month, and his plans for a groundbreaking micro fund focused on funding startups led by individuals with disabilities. 

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Check out Diego's Tedx Talk here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVG94W0gBPc

Watch Diego's GMA segment - https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/GMA3/video/organization-support-disabled-people-mentorship-101872639

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Ready to challenge the status quo in accessible travel? Join us for a candid conversation with  Carrie-Ann Lightley, Head of Marketing at Accessible. Carrie brings a depth of personal and professional insight as we unpack the necessity for a progressive, rather than perfectionist, approach to accessibility. We tap into the significance of bespoke experiences and information, the fallacy of aiming for "fully accessible" destinations, and the promise of inclusive travel.

Moving the dialogue forward, we discuss the need for inclusive design for disability. Carrie underscores the importance of not just consulting, but co-designing with the disability community. We delve into the dangers of tokenism, the benefits of having internal focus groups, and the immense value of compensating disabled contributors for their invaluable input. 

Rounding off our heartfelt exploration, we broach the shifting social model of disability, and the dual impact of technology as a tool and barrier in accessibility. We unpack the biopsychosocial model's recognition of the enduring nature of impairments, even amidst heightened accessibility. We muse over the potential of emerging technologies, and, as always, we extend our deep gratitude to our listeners and encourage continued engagement. So, tune in for this enlightening conversation that champions genuine, considerate, and forward-thinking approaches to accessibility.

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Welcome to this heartwarming and inspiring episode of the Launch Buddies Podcast.  Get ready to embark on a journey of love, determination, and advocacy as this mom, Jeanette share the story of her incredible son, living with autism, and the challenges and triumphs experienced along the way. 

Today, we're shedding light on the importance of building a strong support system, the power of early intervention, and the significance of individualized education plans. 

Jeanette, a mother whose story is a beacon of hope, courage, and resilience, paints a vivid picture of her life with her son Sam. We learn about her relentless advocacy for her son's educational needs and her tireless efforts in building a nurturing community of support.  She reveals how she unearthed resources and the profound impact of encouraging her son to be his own best advocate. This amazing mom highlights her journey with her community and provides the narrative that underlined her experience of raising a son on the autism spectrum.

Jeanette highlights her pursuit of continued impact on her community with a fellowship where she is connecting with a cohort to break down barriers for people, living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they pursue the healthcare system.  This is an incredible program to support nursing for developmental disabilities.

Check out the website here:  https://www.sjf.edu/institutes/golisano-institute/fellowship/

But that's not all - we also explore the engaging world of movies and how shared interests can serve as powerful tools to understand social norms and communication barriers. Listen as Sam uncovers his love for films, and how this passion has become a catalyst for social connections. We also dive into our own personal movie experiences, highlighting the importance of healthy choices and meaningful connections. So prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and entertained. There's a lot to unpack and plenty to learn, so don't miss out.

Barbara Beck has been teaching Special Education at the secondary level for nearly 30 years. Her primary focus and deep passion is in seeing young adults who live with disabilities transition successfully from school-to-adulthood. Her Launch Buddies classes and podcast content are her way of deepening relationships while amplifying student/family and teacher voices.

For more information and resources on special education school-to-adulthood transition planning and independent living, visit www.mykeyplans.com. Join us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and discussions about special education, inclusion, and disability advocacy. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and use #IEPLaunchpadPodcast to join the conversation. Thank you for tuning in to the IEP Launchpad Podcast! 🎧🎙️#IDD #teaching #specialed #specialneeds #InclusionMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #EmpowerVoices #edtech, #education #edtech, #teachers

Emma Livingstone is one of around 130,000 adults living with Cerebral Palsy in this country, making it one of the largest disability groups in the UK. A trained Speech Therapist and married with three children, Emma realised through her own experience that those suffering with CP are abandoned by the authorities once they turn 18.

Frustrated for herself and for the others in her community she decided to go from 'complainer to campaigner' and founded the charity Adult CP Hub, to lobby for those much needed services to be provided as lifelong integrated care for adults with cerebral palsy.

In this replay episode Lou talks to Emma about her passion for positive change, her tenacity, her ability to own her condition and her drive to create a community that receives more recognition and support.

Find more about Emma's charity at http://adultcphub.org and follow her on twitter @adultcphub and instagram @adultchphub

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In this episode, we talk in depth about how the pandemic has affected those with disabilities, including some of Justin's friends. We discuss how one of his friends thinks everyone should mask, even if vaccinated, while another thinks once vaccinated you shouldn't have to wear a mask. These opinions are more nuanced within the disability community, given various health concerns  that wearing/not wearing a mask might complicate. We go into how the isolation has hidden those who are struggling from others, and have left some forgotten.  

We hope this episode can be a motivator to think critically about what you can do to reconnect with others in your community, in particular those who may have been pushed to the sidelines in the midst of the pandemic. 

Sista avsnittet på säsong 1 av Full rulle [LOADED WHEEEEEELS] – in English! 

This is a best of episode for our international fans. We talk ableism, the Swedish Corona strategy, profiting from your disability, employment, and the Netflix documentary Crip Camp. 

After this episode was made Tobias actually got a job, hence: no more identity crisis! (So did Emma, so no librarian studies after all.) And by the way: “folkhem” is NOT an English word! That’s just fake news.

Produced by Emma Åstrand and Tobias Holmberg. Financed by STIL; The Founders of Independent Living in Sweden. Music: Anders Åstrand. Sound: Tomas Bolin.

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Emma Livingstone is one of around 130,000 adults living with Cerebral Palsy in this country, making it one of the largest disability groups in the UK. A trained Speech Therapist and married with three children, Emma realised through her own experience that those suffering with CP are abandoned by the authorities once they turn 18. Frustrated for herself and for the others in her community she decided to go from 'complainer to campaigner' and founded the charity Adult CP Hub, to lobby for those much needed services to be provided as lifelong integrated care for adults with cerebral palsy.

Our host Lou Hamilton talks to Emma about her passion for positive change, her tenacity, her ability to own her condition and her drive to create a community that receives more recognition and support.

Find more about Emma's charity at http://adultcphub.org and follow her on twitter @adultcphub and instagram @adultchphub

Join our tribe at https://www.brave-new-you.com/tribe or follow us on instagram @bravenewyoutribe or Lou on @brave_newgirl

Music licensed from Melody Loops

Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media, helping put your expertise, vision & mission in the spotlight by helping you launch and grow your podcast. https://bravenewgirlmedia.com

PODCASTING SERVICES:
Podcast production service

COURSES:
Podcast planning workbook
Podcast Guesting course


BOOK A CALL:
Get in contact to book a 30 minute discovery call with Lou.

Books by Lou Hamilton:

• Dare to Share- International bestselling guide to podcast guesting
• FEAR LESS- coaching guide to living more bravely
• Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless
• Co-author: Women Excelling Everywhere #1 International Best-seller

Paintings by Lou @LouHamiltonart