EPISODE · Oct 10, 2024 · 58 MIN
Rory Cooper’s Mission to Break Barriers in Inclusive Education and Accessible Air Travel
from On Board with Transparent Leadership · host Easterseals
“There is an urgent need for early intervention and robust support in STEM fields for people with disabilities.”Rory Cooper is a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors, a leader in rehabilitation science and technology, and a decorated Paralympian. Rory highlights the need for personalized education and innovative assistive technologies for air travel. While he successfully re-engineered his own wheelchair for air travel, he points out that access should be available to everyone without the need to go through such lengths to ensure safe and accessible transportation. He also shares insights from his work on wheelchair design for airports and discusses the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with personal stories about resilience and the value of community support.Key Moments 20:21 Easterseals’ Veteran Advocacy21:52 Integrating Veterans17:18 Embracing Challenges38:44 Employment & Inclusion35:58 Inclusive Air TravelConnect with Rory CooperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-a-cooper-phd-ply-57795915/ Website:https://www.easterseals.com/
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“There is an urgent need for early intervention and robust support in STEM fields for people with disabilities.”Rory Cooper is a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors, a leader in rehabilitation science and technology, and a decorated Paralympian. Rory highlights the need for personalized education and innovative assistive technologies for air travel. While he successfully re-engineered his own wheelchair for air travel, he points out that access should be available to everyone without the need to go through such lengths to ensure safe and accessible transportation. He also shares insights from his work on wheelchair design for airports and discusses the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with personal stories about resilience and the value of community support.Key Moments 20:21 Easterseals’ Veteran Advocacy21:52 Integrating Veterans17:18 Embracing Challenges38:44 Employment & Inclusion35:58 Inclusive Air TravelConnect with Rory CooperLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-a-cooper-phd-ply-57795915/ Website:https://www.easterseals.com/
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