Empowering change through the sharing of everyday experiences of ableism, while educating society on the vital role of accessibility in fostering belonging for individuals with disabilities.
Fighting ableism one stool at a time!
Host Kathlyn Roffina explores transportation barriers for individuals with disabilities, highlighting challenges in public transport, ride-sharing, and air travel, while advocating for improved accessibility and disability rights.
7 Jul 2025
Complicated Marriage Decisions
Kathlyn Roffina explores the intersection of marriage and ableism, revealing the challenges disabled individuals face in relationships and government policies, including social security regulations and accessibility, in this personal insights episode.
28 May 2025
The Housing Barriers of Ableism
Host Kathlyn Roffina examines housing accessibility challenges for people with disabilities, covering the Fair Housing Act and innovative solutions for inclusive living spaces, in this episode.
13 May 2025
Navigating the Challenges of Disabled Parenting
In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the complexities and challenges of being a disabled parent. She shares her personal experiences, the societal biases faced by disabled parents, and the importance of community and representation. Kathlyn emphasizes the emotional and spiritual aspects of parenting, the need for support systems, and the tools that have helped her navigate motherhood. She reflects on her journey, the internal struggles she has faced, and her hopes for her child's future.
29 Apr 2025
Breaking Down Ableism in the Workplace
In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the workforce, particularly focusing on ableism, the impact of community support, and the complexities of navigating employment and disability benefits. The conversation highlights the importance of advocating for reasonable accommodations, understanding the implications of subminimum wage, and the need for a shift in how productivity is measured in the workplace. I also introduces the spoon theory as a metaphor for managing energy levels and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and open discussions about worth and compensation.
22 Apr 2025
The Struggle for Accessibility in Medicine
In this episode of 'No Day is Normal', host Kathlyn Roffina discusses the critical issues surrounding accessibility and advocacy for individuals with disabilities, particularly in the healthcare system. She shares personal experiences that highlight the barriers faced by disabled individuals, including discrimination, gaslighting, and the need for better design in medical facilities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of advocacy, understanding, and the need for healthcare professionals to listen to their patients' concerns.
https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/1991-design-standards/
Medical gaslighting Definition- https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(24)00396-6/fulltext#:~:text=in%20clinical%20practice.-,Definition%20of%20Medical%20Gaslighting,6%2C7
18 Feb 2025
College Ableism
Today I share about my experience with ableism in college and lessons I learned along the way. I also share about the Office of Vocational Rehab.
Office of Vocational Rehab
https://rsa.ed.gov/about/states
11 Feb 2025
Public School System
Today I talk about my experience in the public school system and how some people think separate disability focused classrooms are still ableism. I also explain about what structures public schools have put into place to accommodate disabled students.
Info on 504 and IEP plans
https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/differences-between-504-plan-and-individualized-education-program-iep
4 Feb 2025
Internalized Ableism! (Mental load of a disabled women)
Today I share about my own stories and strugglies with internalized ableism.
28 Jan 2025
Disability Civil Rights History
Today I talk about disability civil rights history, the Americans for Disability Act and personal story of discrimination.
Disability Rights History Timeline https://disabilities.temple.edu/resources/disability-rights-timeline
ADA explanation- https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/ada/
21 Jan 2025
Intro
Intro episode where I share about myself, important definitions and my purpose for this podcast.
Links to definitions.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ableism
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disability
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accessibility
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
26
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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