Disability Dialogues

About Disability Dialogues

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to do or say because you don’t have any background knowledge or prior experiences? Welcome to Disability Dialogues! This is a bi-weekly podcast that spreads awareness about individuals with disabilities. I am your host Kimberly Walljasper, and together we will explore inclusion through expert interviews as well as personal stories. Whether you have experience with individuals with disabilities or not, this podcast is here to provide you with resources so that you can be educated in this area and build meaningful connections. As a pre-service special education teacher with over eight years of experience working with various nonprofits like the Penguin Project, Spectrum Project, and Best Buddies, I’ve had the privilege of learning firsthand about the diverse challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with disabilities. From navigating the early days of volunteering to becoming deeply involved in advocacy, I’ve gained valuable insights into inclusion, adaptability, and understanding. This journey has taught me the importance of patience, perseverance, and building genuine connections. I understand the concerns you may have because I’ve walked that path myself, learning and growing alongside the incredible individuals I’ve had the honor to support. Through my experience with individuals with disabilities, I discovered the incredible capabilities within every person, regardless of their challenges. This realization changed how I view inclusion, teaching me that everyone has a unique voice and story that deserves to be heard. This led me to start my podcast, where I can spotlight those stories and amplify voices often overlooked. Now, I want to share these powerful insights, personal triumphs, and practical guidance with you, helping to foster understanding and a more inclusive world for all. So, if you’re ready to make a change in the community, subscribe to Disability Dialogues.

Publisher

Kimberly Walljasper

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Nov 2024

Latest episode

16 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Episode #5 -- Disabilities in the Performing Arts: Penguin Players with Lori Walljasper

   Kimberly and Lori Walljasper, founder of Penguin Project and Penguin Players, share insights on empowering individuals with disabilities through mentorship in the performing arts.

2. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Episode #4 -- Interacting with Individuals with Disabilities

   Kimberly shares essential insights on interacting with individuals with disabilities, highlighting key considerations for respectful and inclusive communication.

3. 

   13 Dec 2024

   Episode #3 -- Nonverbal Communication with a future Speech Language Pathologist

   Future speech-language pathologist Sara Petersen shares insightful information about nonverbal communication, SLPs, and ASL, empowering listeners to better understand and support individuals with disabilities.

4. 

   13 Nov 2024

   Episode #2 -- Building a Better Understanding

   Join me as I discuss definitions, various perspectives, and common misconceptions.

5. 

   13 Nov 2024

   Episode #1 -- Working with Individuals with Disabilties: Passion and Self Discovery

   Join me as I share how I got my start being an advocate for inclusion.

6. 

   6 Nov 2024

   Disability Dialogues Trailer

   If you're ready to make a change in the community and learn more about individuals with disabilities, tune into Disability Dialogues.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

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