Episodes
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Episode 09: Life Experience: Interacting with Awareness
In this episode, let us explore the different personalities I have observed inside of the disability community. We delve into the ways in which personalities shape our perspectives, interactions, and life experiences. Support the Podcast
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Episode 08: Engaging in Conversation: How Should I Begin?
In life, we come in contact with several different types of people, sometimes fearful and nervous. The purpose of this episode is to discuss how to converse with someone with a disability. I share with you some of my thoughts on how, as a society, we can attempt to lessen the uneasiness of...
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Episode 07: Come on it's Common Courtesy.. Right?
To build a relationship, we need to be courteous toward one another. In this podcast, I discuss ways to be more courteous regarding disability awareness while giving you a glimpse into how I navigate these different areas of my life that depend on the behaviors or actions of others.
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Episode 06: My Take on the Relationship Between Equality and Equity
In this podcast, we will discuss the difference between equality and equity. Even though I am not an expert on either, I felt it was important to express my opinion to possibly start positive communication in our communities that may hopefully unite us from one neighbor to another. Remember, we…
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Episode 05: People First Language
Join me in a discussion about people first language. I give you my thoughts on the reasoning behind this idea. This language is helpful to help frame our minds to see every person for who they are beyond their circumstances.
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Episode 04: A Kaleidoscope of Thoughts
I'm back from a leave of absence; I share my views on many ideas regarding disability advocacy and self-advocacy. This podcast is a bunch of ideas I've been thinking about this past year or so, and I expect to dig deeper in future podcasts.
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Episode 03: You Have a Friend in Me: Some thoughts on inclusion
Pick me, pick me! How we all would like to feel included. In this podcast, we will discuss inclusion. We not only need to make sure that we invite everyone to the party, but we must also allow everyone their chance to dance. I give you some of my thoughts on inclusion as a person with a…
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Episode 02: We All Deserve to Belong
Do I belong? This episode is a journey seeking to answer our find some resolution to this question. It is essential for all of us to be connected to our humanity and to create relationships where we belong. As an individual with a disability, I discuss my perspective on needing to belong and…
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Episode 01: A World of Determination- A story of self-advocacy and perspective
In this episode, we will discuss this podcast's basis, hoping that you will join the journey with me as we discuss self-advocacy and the importance of perspective. We also address a word that can mean something negative, but it can also be a word of hope.
About this show
Take a journey into the world of self-advocacy and listen to various topics from the perspective of someone who is disabled. The conversations are educational and inspirational. I hope that you find joy in the journey.
Hosted by
Jonathan Hawkins, MEd.
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