A brave discussion about disability, the meaning of it and the state of services and attitudes connected to the disability community. In the U.S. If you are an advocate, an educator, a parent, and mostly a person experiencing disability this thought provoking cast is for you.
Disability and other Organizations Coping with Fear Right Now
This episode explores how disability organizations navigate fear within the current political and cultural landscape to make critical decisions effectively.
16 Mar 2025
From Useless to Useful Redefining DEI
This episode offers a very brief “disability related”definition of DEI. So much of what we hear on this topic is an argument about a social narrative. The argument is useless unless we settle on a reasonable definition that can serve as a foundation for the discussion and since the disability community is falling squarely under the umbrella it is time we suggest a very reasonable framework for the social narrative of DEI
12 Mar 2025
Sections 504 a closer look at how advocacy efforts evolve
Welcome back to failure to Thrive…
This episode features a description of the principles, processes, purposes , and protests connected to section 504 of the Rehab. Act of 1973. We discuss how the select, connect, infect, and collect formula can be seen in this advocacy effort.
The episode promotes the notion that disability rights efforts have historically featured the youth and “new” advocates. We wrap up the episode by talking about how featuring Mike Beers at a programming or performing event can be beneficial. In short, how can Mike help you this critical time.
Links described in the show .
These two inks highlight the conditions at a “school” where people with disabilities were warehoused and shut away from other students, any specific training etc. The link collection also contains a video of “the Power of 504. The video presents highlights of an advocacy effort. Willow Brook, 1972
https://youtu.be/5F7CrMAwCw4?si=-HwHKeH9_2AsauPD
The Power of 504.
https://youtu.be/52XqupjXHIM?si=IMidOwejIQtzBqgD
5 Mar 2025
Philosophies recipes Destinies
This episode is a bridge episode starting ideas about advocacy, selecting goals, connecting to partners, infecting others with your idea and collecting on your purposes it also talks about the flat tire philosophy these ideas will evolve and be expanded in the future episodes
25 Feb 2025
We Are NOT Failing to Launch Failure to Thrive
This is the introduction episode of a podcast that examines the social narrative about disability, some ideas about how to advocate for leadership and becoming the leader you want to see. The evolution of this show starts with the notion that philosophy, skills, and vision for the future are important
30 Jan 2025
Seeking Super Peace and Super Joy
This episode equates a certain game in a certain sport …and other things… with life and seeking peace and joy
8 Jan 2025
Just a Tease
Disability advocate and thought leader, Emily Ladau, shares insights on disability issues and empowers listeners to break down barriers and create a more inclusive society.
19 Dec 2024
The fresh look at disability a little twisted perhaps
Dr. Lex Fridman interviews disability experts to challenge conventional thinking and uncover fresh perspectives on inclusivity and accessibility, empowering listeners to rethink their understanding of disability.
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