Adventures in Accessibility

About Adventures in Accessibility

Americans living with disabilities are often faced with obstacles when it comes to accessibility. These obstacles can lead to adventures and misadventures alike. Twice per month, an esteemed guest will share their story with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center. Whether you want to learn about how to make life more accessible for you or a loved one, this podcast is for you. New episodes come out Wednesdays at 10:30 AM MST. Transcripts are always available in the show notes.

Publisher

Rocky Mountain ADA Center

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2019

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

93 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Ep. 92 - Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger

   Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe092 (https://rmad.ac/AIAe092) This week's guests are Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger. Kelly and Avery are dynamic, empowered, rare disease warriors and disability champions who share their stories, spark conversations, and build a world that listens and activates real change. Their spirited advocacy is bold, personal, and impossible to ignore. They both live with the ultra-rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy, CMD, Collagen VI. They've turned their lived experiences into powerful platforms for global change. The fierce change makers are driving visibility, authentic representation, and access, championing the next generation for a brighter, more inclusive future. Their podcast, Wheel Talk with Kelly and Avery, gives a front row seat to bold conversations about the thriving disability community. And the show amplifies voices, breaks down barriers, and celebrates the power of disability identity. It's where wit, wisdom, and wheels are all part of the party Connect with Avery and Kelly: Wheel Talk with Kelly and Avery Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-talk-with-kelly-and-avery-podcast/id1836473324) Kelly Berger (@thekellyberger) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/) Wheel Talk with Kelly & Avery (@thewheeltalkpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/thewheeltalkpodcast/) Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org (https://rockymountainada.org/) or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

2. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Ep. 91 - Lawrence Carter-Long

   Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe091 (https://rmad.ac/AIAe091) This week's guest is Lawrence Carter-Long. Lawrence is Director of Engagement for ReelAbilities International, where he works at the intersection of disability, media, culture, and access. A longtime advocate, curator, commentator, and creator. He has worked with the National Council on Disability, Turner Classic Movies, Sundance, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and other organizations to expand how disability is represented, understood, and experienced. He also originated the Disabled #SayTheWord campaign, which helped reclaim disability as a term of identity, power, and pride. Connect with Lawrence: ReelAbilities International (https://reelabilities.org/) Lawrence Carter-Long (@lcarterlong) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/lcarterlong/) Lawrence Carter-Long - ReelAbilities Film Festival | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarterlong) Email: lawrence@reelabilities.org. Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org (https://rockymountainada.org/) or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

3. 

   20 May 2026

   Ep. 90 - Sam Schmidt

   Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe090 (https://rmad.ac/AIAe090) This week's guest is Sam Schmidt. Sam is a former IndyCar driver, championship team owner, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. A Pepperdine University graduate, he built successful businesses before launching a professional racing career, earning his first IndyCar victory in 1999 after competing in three Indianapolis 500s. In the year 2000, a testing crash left him a quadriplegic. Determined to keep racing, he founded Sam Schmidt Motorsports, as well as his foundation driven, formerly Conquer Paralysis Now, which funds research and operates rehabilitation centers that provide physical and emotional support. Sam and his wife, Sheila, live in Las Vegas. They have two children, Savannah and Spencer, and two grandchildren. Connect with Sam: Sam Schmidt — Racer. Entrepreneur. Champion of the Possible. (https://www.samschmidt.com/) Sam Schmidt – Driven Neurorecovery Center (https://www.drivenlv.org/team/sam-schmidt/) Sam Schmidt (@sam.schmidt_) • Instagram photos and videos (https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/) No Finish Line by Sam Schmidt – Porchlight Book Company (https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/no-finish-line-sam-schmidt-9798895151617) No Finish Line: A Racer's Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose: Schmidt, Sam, Yaeger, Don: 9798895151617: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/No-Finish-Line-Journey-Perseverance/dp/B0GG7C6SDL) Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org (https://rockymountainada.org/) or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Who has been a guest on Adventures in Accessibility

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kathy D Champion Woods
• Dana Michael Woods
• Arman Nobari

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

294,995

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.