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About Unwelcome Access
A podcast about accessibility and disability, focused on addressing systemic barriers. Topics range from general videos about broad topics, to deep-dives into specific questions.
- Publisher
- Autism, LLC
- Category
- education · health & fitness · science
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 7 Feb 2025
- Latest episode
- 18 Jul 2025
Latest episodes
17 episodes in the feed.
18 Jul 2025
Episode 16: Transit
Links:https://iadp.ahs.illinois.edu/history/https://rtcil.org/independent-living-definitionshttps://www.independentliving.org/toolsforpower/tools11.htmlhttps://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2024/news20240715https://www.chicagohistory.org/adapt-protesting-for-disability-rights/https://www.nyc.gov/site/mopd/events/our-history.page?slide=22Penn Central:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBYDt1OgtxMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRUySUAILbMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c3kp0sGGl0Crip Camp:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8SpwioZ4Find access to the slides and transcript here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133995602/Find the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
12 Jul 2025
Episode 15: Work
Go to ASAN for more on the changes to employment regulations and fight to help keep disability services alive! https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/submit-comments-on-the-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act/Submit your comments here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/01/2025-11845/rescission-of-affirmative-outreach-requirements-for-recipients-of-wioa-title-i-financial-assistance#open-commentFind access to the slides and transcript here on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133992915Find the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
5 Jul 2025
Episode 14: Disability Pride
This episode of "Unwelcome Access" explores Disability Pride, highlighting tips and tricks for affecting change and promoting disability rights.
30 Jun 2025
Episode 13: Gender and Sexuality
Robert Andy Coombs interviews Kay about the intersections of gender, sexuality, and ADHD, exploring personal experiences and societal perspectives in this episode.
22 May 2025
Episode 12: The Disability Tax
Let's explore a more abstract topic today, the disability tax - or how it's harder to participate in society thanks to disability.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-12-tax-129632021Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
16 May 2025
Episode 11: Paratransit
Let's talk about paratransit, or the un-appreciated part of getting around for folks with disabilities!Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-11-128486492Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
3 May 2025
Episode 10: Language
I am once again yappingLet's talk about language, specifically talking about describing disability. Unfortunately the podcast I mentioned is lost media, it seems.Language guide is in the patreon post, I'll update this once I have it linked on my website as well.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-10-128032460Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
25 Apr 2025
Episode 9: Unwelcome Access After Dark: Overview
I PROMISE THIS IS SFWThe first of the Unwelcome Access After Dark miniseries, covering a general overview of relationships and disability.Please note a LOT of the threads touched here will have their own episode - come back for more!Crip Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFS8SpwioZ4Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-9-access-127406006Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
18 Apr 2025
Episode 8: The Kennedys
NOTHING BAD EVER HAPPENS TO THE KENNEDYS!Ross explores the Kennedy family history, how RFK got here, and talks a bit about how to support Autistic folks in your community.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-8-126964259Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
13 Apr 2025
Episode 7: Food
I just want to grill.Ross talks about food, dumb internet discourse, and the autism sampler platter.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-7-food-126582875Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessFind the podcast everywhere!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwelcomeAccessPodBean: https://unwelcomeaccess.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unwelcome-access/id1806987204Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hElT3Gvnd3wL9tyJIhFjiAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3cde56b4-3be7-45b1-a1e3-497d84ea0ba5/unwelcome-accessIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unwelcome-access-271892625/PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3657524PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/unwelcome-access-6055405Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/130986#google_vignetteWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.com
7 Apr 2025
Unwelcome Access Podcast Episode 0: Why Welcoming
Join us for an introductory episode, talking about why this podcast is worth listening to, and, importantly, why we're looking at welcoming over other labels.Want access to the slides and transcript? Find them here for free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-0-why-120583799Want to support the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccess
7 Apr 2025
Unwelcome Access Podcast Episode 1: Programmatic Access
Join Ross and learn about accessibility laws in the United States, and how the way we usually think about them, focused on the physical environment, is actually only supporting the main, core feature of the law: programmatic accessibility.Also, experience Ross getting Podcast Delirium.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-access-120583895Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccess
7 Apr 2025
Episode 5: Drive Thru Q&A
FIRST that is supposed to be "in" not "beyond," I messed up the caption and leave it there as a record of my shame for the thumbnail, but should/will get a reupload soon with the proper captionA specific response to a question I was asked about drive thrus, hopefully it's interesting for ya'll. Let me know if you want more of this kind of content - or have your own questions!Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon:Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.comResources and Links:Cited ADA Standards and text: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/#ada-206_2https://www.access-board.gov/ada/#ada-227https://www.access-board.gov/ada/#ada-904_4_1https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/ada/#subchapter-iii---public-accommodations-and-services-by-private-entities-title-iiihttps://www.ada.gov/resources/effective-communication/Cited External Documents:https://www.quikserv.com/drive-thru-window-installation/https://pedestalpro.com/assets/documents/PedestalPRO_Vehicle_Height_Chart.pdf
2 Apr 2025
Episode 6: Humor
Haha hee hee, let's talk about humor and disability.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-6-humor-125726357Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.comResources and links:Callus Cloak of Incompetence: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/59681Joe Wells' video used in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkhSICIjSs
22 Feb 2025
Episode 4: Autism
It's the autism episode! Join us for a deep dive into autism, and a starting look into neurodiversity. This is a deeper dive, but still an overview on the subject.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-4-autism-122813264Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessWant to work with me? Find me at www.autismllc.comResources and link:Callus Cloak of Incompetence: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/59681USS Intrepid Museum Resources: https://intrepidmuseum.org/resources/accessibility-tools
14 Feb 2025
Episode 3: Assistive Technology
A very, very, VERY high level overview of assistive tech. This is the first in a series, looking at what is assistive technology more generally, and will followed up on by other episodes in the future.Apologies for the weirdness in the captions and transcript and the un-updated patreon endcard, still learning how to do my new editing software and have struggled a bit with making that work for me, especially given some personal stuff lately. Hopefully this is still good for ya'll, and looking forward to next week's episode!Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-3-122234458Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessLink to Administration for Community Living Assistive Tech page:
7 Feb 2025
Episode 2: Travel
A very, very, VERY high level overview of travel. Also, podcasting delerium and weird tech glitches. I do need to update the outtro now that I have video editing software, so my apologies to patrons.Want access to the slide deck and links to information? Find it here for free to the public on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-2-travel-121686590Subscribe to the Patreon to support this work! https://www.patreon.com/UnwelcomeAccessLinks to articles cited in episode:https://web.archive.org/web/20250206230402/https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/disabilitybillofrightshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/10/23/american-airlines-disabled-travelers-fine/75793684007/https://pva.org/news-and-media-center/recent-news/charles-brown-op-ed/https://apnews.com/article/airlines-wheelchairs-regulation-biden-administration-71be0f947702fd6e9dcdde97bd53b3efhttps://unitedspinal.org/advocates-express-fear-and-rage-at-latest-wheelchair-users-death-by-airline/https://www.forbes.com/sites/lakenbrooks/2021/11/08/disability-advocate-engracia-figueroa-died-after-an-airline-damaged-her-wheelchair/
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- YouTube views
- 854
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100
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- YouTube
- 66
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