Kimberly is joined by Tammy Herrod and Stefanie Putnam to talk about Canine Companions, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for people with disabilities. They talk about the benefits of having a service Dog and the work that goes into training a service dog. They also talk about the many ways that you — yes you — can get involved in raising puppies that will go on to have careers as service dogs. If you’re a dog person at all, give this one a listen.

Visit Canine.org for an application. If you’re interested in puppy raising, visit Canine.org/raise

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The newest book from the Advocado Press, "My Silence Roars: A Memoir" is available from Amazon here

It can also be purchased on-line through many bookstores.

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

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Kimberly and researcher Kara Ayers have a nuanced discussion about the recent push by some state legislatures to allow disability parking spots to be used for pregnancy. They talk about what motivates such proposed laws, as well as what other policy actions could improve maternal health.

Here’s the link to the accessible pregnancy action plan that Kara talks about in the interview:

Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The newest book from the Advocado Press, "My Silence Roars: A Memoir" is available from Amazon here

It can also be purchased on-line through many bookstores.

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

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This episode is a re-airing of a live book event to celebrate the publication of Tina Jackson’s memoir, My Silence Roars. Kimberly and Sam talk with Tina about being a lifelong disability justice advocate, and they talk with Dave Matheis about the history of the Advocado Press and the process of getting a book to publication.

Learn more about My Silence Roars and get your own copy here.

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The newest book from the Advocado Press, "My Silence Roars: A Memoir" is available from Amazon here

It can also be purchased on-line through many bookstores.

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript.

You can find the transcript in the show notes below when they become available.

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Sam talks with Bethany Curry, who founded the Derby City Curling Club in 2018. She explains what curling is, how she came to fall in love with it, and how you can get involved as well.

To find out more about the “Derby City Curling Club”, email Bethany at derbycitycurlingclub@gmail.com

Visit the website at www.derbycitycurlingclub.com

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript.

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A terrific training ground for tomorrow's braille instructors can be found in Lexington, Ky. This week, Sam talks with Dr. Amanda Lannan, professor in the Visually Impaired Teacher Prep program at UK. They talk through the courses she teaches, the curriculum through which students learn braille and effective means of teaching it, and how to apply for admission into the program.

For more information about UK's VI Teacher Prep program, feel free to email Dr. Lannan at amanda.lannan@uky.edu

You can also learn more by visiting the university's grad school page.

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

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Kimberly Parsley, Sam Moore, Keith Hosey, and Carissa Johnson meet for another CAL Conversation. This time, they talk in depth about emergency planning and preparedness, with a few detours into the Kentucky Derby and casinos. I bet you’ll enjoy this one!

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

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Kimberly talks with Shea Ryan-Kessler, a graduate student in Western Kentucky University’s Kelly Autism Program. Shea shares her passion for helping people with disabilities, particularly those who are neurodivergent. If you have someone in your life who is about to embark on their college career, you won’t want to miss this one!

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

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Kimberly talks to Amanda Stahl, cofounder and director of the Independence Seekers Project. They talk about advocacy, activism, and the many ways that people can get involved and show up for their communities.

Link to Independence Seekers Project

Link to ADAPT

Link to Kentucky ADAPT Facebook

Thanks to Chris Ankin for use of his song, “Change.”

The book "A Celebration of Family: Stories of Parents with Disabilities." is available from Amazon here.

Be sure to follow the Advocado Press Facebook page

Visit Moving Forward, the Advocado Press blog.

Send comments and questions to demandanddisrupt@gmail.com

Demand and Disrupt is sponsored by the Advocado Press and the Center For Accessible Living.

Email demandanddisrupt@gmail.com to request a higher quality transcript.

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