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Welcome to Living with Disabilities Advocacy Website

Hello, everyone. My name is Katrina, and I represent Living with Disabilities. You are currently on the Living with Disabilities website, an advocacy platform committed to promoting awareness of the disabled community. Our main goal is to enhance understanding of the diverse spectrum of conditions and disabilities. Accessibility is a vital element of this understanding, as, without it, exclusion occurs. 

Announcements

Discover the latest developments in the world of Living with Disabilities

A daily schedule is outlined with color-coded blocks for various articles and episodes aimed at assisting those Living with Disabilities. The schedule notes that the articles and episodes titled 'Living with Disabilities' are subject to change. The lineup includes Fri. March 1: "Why I Became an Advocate," March 15: "Financial Living," April 5: "What Am I Doing Wrong in Advocacy?" April 19: "Deaf, Not Death," May 3: "Silent Conditions," May 17: "Tutoring for Better Success," June 7: "Accommodating on Wheels," June 21: "Building a Structure Around Our Disability," July 5: "Disability Inclusion," July 19: "Read Through My Disability."
The daily schedule is presented in color-coded blocks with gold brushstrokes, highlighting various articles and episodes aimed at assisting Living with disabilities. Article and Episode are subject to change  The current schedule includes August 2, 2024: Living without Government Assistance; August 16, 2024: How to Fix the Educational System; September 20, 2024: Navigating Between Two Communities; October 4, 2024: How to Advocate for Yourself; October 18, 2024: Read My Sign; November 1, 2024: Transitioning to Independent Living; November 15, 2024: The Importance of Physical Therapy; December 6, 2024: Accommodating the Unseen; December 20, 2024: Recapping the Year.

The "Living with Disabilities" podcast and article are published on the first and third Friday of each month. Ensure you remain connected and share to amplify the voices of people with disabilities. It often begins with a single voice, which can inspire millions more to take a stand.

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Don't adjust your screens, How to fix the educational system, will become at a different date. please do keep your eyes and ear opened. 
Prepare for a double feature: an article and an episode are on their way to you soon.

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Unexpected absence

The host, Katrina, would like to apologize for her absence. Sometimes, life presents us with events beyond our control. Living with Disabilities is set to resume, pushing 'Dis' aside and delivering fresh articles and episodes. So, stay tuned for updates.

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Upcoming Episode/ Article

Due to an unexpected absence, there's no need to adjust your screens. The event 'Navigating Between Two Communities' will take place very soon, this Friday at the same time.

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Living with Disabilities presents: Advocacy Table Podcast

Living with Disabilities is currently looking for disability rights activists or advocates to speak on various disability-related topics. For The Advocacy Table.


The Advocacy Table's concept revolves around pressing monthly topics within the disability community. It focuses on current issues that require attention and explores how individuals with disabilities can address these concerns.

How can you become a panelist?

 Follow us on all our social media, including Facebook and Instagram, where we will post about the topic of discussion and look for panelists. A deadline will be given, along with information on what is needed from you. After everything is done, a Zoom link will be created with a date and time. Once we receive all panelist information, the Zoom link will be emailed or messaged to you through your social media accounts. We do ask that if anything does come up and you can't make it on the show, do reach out to the host so she knows, and if any panelists have contacted Living with Disabilities through social media, even the host, about making an appearance on the show, they will receive a Zoom link to be on the show. We want to keep it at five or ten panelists. The link will go out a week before the show is scheduled, and after the show is over you will receive a survey to fill out. 

   Let's Advocate to push "Dis" aside and focus more on the "Ability" here at Living with Disabilities.

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September 20th, Upcoming Episode

We’ll be exploring the theme of The Affordable Connectivity Program. We'll discuss what is the Affordable Connectivity Program, and which Establishments might provide discounts, including the negative impact the program may have on people with disabilities if the program stops using the companies. Let’s set aside the 'Dis' and focus on the 'Ability' here at Living with Disabilities.

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October 4th, Upcoming Episode

Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," explores the theme of self-advocacy and discusses ways in which others can assist individuals with disabilities to start advocating for themselves.


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October 18, Upcoming Episode

 Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities, discusses the purpose behind the handicapped parking sign, and why people without disabilities shouldn't park in a person with disabilities designated space.

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November1, Podcast Episode Tiona N. Brown Story

The host Katrina, sits down and speaks with Tiona N. Brown, a former, Sams Club worker, who loves watching sports and playing video games. She lives with Cerebral Palsy.
You can watch Tiona's Interview on YouTube, or listen to her story on Spotify for podcasters. 

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Coming Soon: Special Event Article & Episode 

The host, Katrina, shares her experiences at a three-day virtual event. She will discuss the pros and cons of what she feels were some great takeaways and what the Spina Bifida Resource Network organization needs to improve.
This Article and Episode will only be Available through donations. To make a small donation of $5, please contact the host. Her contact details can be found on the Become a Guest form.

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Announcement

The host, Katrina, says please stay tuned because Living with Disabilities has not gone anywhere. The holiday season has begun and the Living with Disabilities podcast will be taking a break until January after the new year. You can catch the articles, just not the episodes on our podcast. 

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Announcement: On Holiday break

Living with Disabilities is currently on a holiday break. But this shouldn't stop the host, Katrina, from keeping busy behind the scenes.


You can catch all of the Living with Disabilities guest episodes on Rumble.


You can find the Living with Disabilities rumble channel in my bio.


Don't forget to follow Living with Disabilities on IG and their Facebook page @livingwithdisabilities

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Quick Announcement: Season 11

 Living with Disabilities, want to start the new year off with a new season. Before explaining the new season, Katrina, the host of Living with Disabilities wants to say, that Living with Disabilities will pick up from where we have left off. As you all know how the holidays can be and they are pretty busy. So, Living with Disabilities does want to apologize for not continuing on the articles, they have been moved and will be coming to you in 2025.
Season 11 will focus on various topics related to 2024, including our goal of featuring more individuals with disabilities on our podcast. We strongly encourage companies to contact Katrina to arrange interviews with their clients to have the clients reach out to her directly. This request arises from past issues, and we believe that allowing clients to communicate independently, rather than relying on a representative, will foster better interactions. 

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