The mission of The Advocacy Life is to amplify the voices of the disability community by sharing personal stories, breaking down policy, and providing practical tools for self-advocacy. We strive to educate the public and inspire a more inclusive society where disability is understood as a fundamental part of the human experience.
What happens when you’ve given everything you have to an advocacy role, but you feel yourself stalling?
In Season 4, Episode 17 of The Advocacy Life, host Kevin Nunez takes us through his decade-long journey as a disability advocate. He discusses the realities of working within day programs, the challenge of institutional transitions, dealing with advocacy burnout, and his transition to national board leadership with the NACDD.
Key Topics:
Where We've Been: Reflections on entering the advocacy space in 2016.
Day Program Dynamics: Supporting individuals leaving institutions and training DSP staff.
Navigating Burnout: Recognizing when you’ve reached your limit and need a new challenge.
Council Service: Serving nearly a decade on the NJCDD and expanding to national work.
The Future: Building positive male representation in disability a
22 Sept 2026
TAL S4 E16 God Found ME
In this deeply personal episode, Kevin shares his testimony as a follower of Jesus Christ and opens up about his journey living with quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy. Disability and death may be universal truths, but this episode is about bridging those gaps through honest, conversational storytelling.
From navigating the isolation and uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic to experiencing a pivotal moment of grace that reshaped his life, Kevin breaks down how God's strength shows up in our greatest weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether you share this faith background or are simply looking for a story of perseverance, hope, and purpose, all are welcome here.
Transcript available on the website.
Website & Weekly Blog: The Advocacy Life (https://theadvocacylife.com/)
8 Sept 2026
TAL S4 E15 Crafting the Message
Are you advocating for yourself, or are you advocating for the movement? In this episode of The Advocacy Life, Kevin Nunez addresses the "me versus we" dynamic in disability advocacy.
Building meaningful change requires visibility, connection, and stepping out from behind our screens. Kevin delivers a realistic, down-to-earth breakdown on how individual advocates act as catalysts for broader community success. Whether you are advocating for a local curb cut or pushing for state legislation, learn how to refine your message, present concrete facts to decision-makers, and build authentic connections that drive results.
Episode transfer available on the website
Key Takeaways:
Why effective advocacy requires stepping into the spotlight and putting a face to the cause.
Moving past online awareness into local town councils, disability boards, and public spaces.
How to turn an advocacy pitch into a clear, mutually beneficial solution for community leaders.
The power of human-to-human connection when meeting with legislative representatives.
Connect with Kevin and read more at theadvocacylife.com (https://theadvocacylife.com/).
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Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100
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Social presence
91
YouTube
74
Engagement
60
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