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Blaisin' Access Podcast
by Blaise Bryant
Amplifying the disability voice one story at a time. Did you know nearly one out of five people have a disability? The Blaisin’ Access spodcast is a daily show highlights disability issues, programs/services, and showing disabled people can succeed in an able-bodied world. The host, Blaise Bryant, has been completely blind since birth. He has defeated the social stereotype by achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, working full-time, and an active disability rights activist in the community.
Episodes
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S7E1 - Women's History Panel on Disability Media Representation
With March being Women’s History Month Blaise brings us a fun, exciting, and interactive panel on disability representation in the media. Joining Blaise are Tari Hartman Squire, Robin Billups, and Andrea Jennings. Learn more about the awesome work they’re doing to move the needle on media...
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S6E4 - Kevin Smith Mental Health Peer Connection
What does the intersectionality look like between being marginalized as a black person, along with experiencing mental health disabilities? We explore this with Kevin Smith, Director of Mental Health Peer Connection to wrap up our Black History month series. Kevin’s story is one of strength,...
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S6E3 - Cliff Perez the Importance of Advocacy
For the third part of our Black History Month series I talk with my very good friend and mentor Cliff Perez, Systems Advocate with the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley in Troy, NY. We shared various stories throughout our friendship and Disability Rights, along with Cliff talking...
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S6E2 - Theo Braddy and Independent Living
The second part of our Black History Month series highlighting black disabled advocates is Theo Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. We discuss how Theo acquired his disability, challenges he faced, overcoming obstacles, reversing racism within the movement…
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S6E1 - Anita Cameron and Disability Justice
February is Black History Month. In the first of a four-part series highlighting black disabled people who have made great contributions to the Disabilities Rights Movement, Blaise spoke with Anita Cameron, the founder and Executive Director of We Were There Too, a platform amplifying black...
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S5E2 - Diaper Changes and Tech Demos
After an unanticipated break due to illness Blaise is back with the second and final part of his blind parenting series. He shares tips on changing diapers, bathing, and how he dealt with circumcision. In the second half of the show he demonstrates some of the tech he uses for being a parent…
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S5E1 - Preparing for Blind Parenting
Blaise is back with the first of a four-part series on his life as a new blind parent. He shares what he did to prepare, the many emotions he felt, and the series of life challenges he faced along the way. Share your thoughts with Blaise and support the show! Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by...
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Blaise Reacts to Gov. Hochul Signing Medical Aid in Dying Act
Yesterday, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The legislation would allow people with six months or less to live to be prescribed a cocktail of drugs to end their suffering. Blaise shares his reaction, along with how his opinion has changed over the years. What...
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S4E2 - Happy Birthday ADA
Happy 35th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Check out my take on an ADA event I attended last week, some federal news impacting people with disabilities, and some disheartening news in New York. I also acknowledge where progress has been made and what we need to do to…
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S4E1 - Blaisin' Access 1 Catching Up with You
It's been a very busy couple of months for Blaise. In under 25 minutes he gets you all caught up with the many life happenings. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S3E10 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 10 Julie Farrar and the Healthcare Disaster
People with disabilities are dealing with all sorts of government healthcare disasters. I spoke with long-time friend and Disability Rights activist Julie Farrar about everything going on. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to rate, review, and...
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S3E293 - Blaisin' Access 293 Show Updates
# Blaise shares part one of some show news and gets authentic about work and life. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show! Read transcript
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S3E292 - Blaisin' Access 292 Managing Political Uncertainty
Let's face it -- the past few weeks have been quite the mental health tornado caused by politicians on both sides. Today's show focuses on how to manage all of this uncertainty with Anice Planar from the Therapy Explained YouTube channel. What stood out to you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows.…
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S3E291 - Blaisin' Access 291 Jensen Caraballo Tribute
Jensen caraballo was a fierce Disability Rights advocate. Saddly Jensen passed away late last week. For this week's What's Up Wednesday we pay tribute by replaying a 2021 panel discussion when the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign was a reality here in New York. What stood out to you? Share your...
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S3E9 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 9 College Radio Shows
Blaise dusts off some of his favorite interviews from his college days at The College of Saint Rose. Given all the chaos happening in the world why not have a couple of light hearted chats about wheelchair sports and writing. In March 2014 Blaise spoke with Joe Slaninka -- a person with Spina...
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S3E290 - Blaisin' Access 290 Ending Subminimum Wage Press Conference
For some people with disabilities, getting paid less than minimum wage is a reality. Check out today's episode where I covered a press conference here in New York advancing legislation ending this antiquated and discriminatory practice. What do you think? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows!…
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S3E289 - Blaisin' Access 289 CP Trivia with Cara Liebowitz
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. I talk with fellow Disability Rights advocate Cara Liebowitz about life, advocacy, and of course CP. What was your favorite part of our chat? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!...
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S3E288 - Blaisin' Access 288 Springing Ahead and Mental Health
Does springing ahead improve your mental health? We get some answers from Dr. Payal Kohli of 9Health. What stood out to you? Share with Blaise on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Check out the full conversation here!...
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S3E287 - Blaisin' Access 287 Wade Blank and Medicaid Cuts
It's a Throwback Thursday and Flash Friday double header! The first part of the show we hear from advocate John Holland talking about Wade Blank, who founded ADAPT. The second half of the show is Flash Friday. What do you think? Let Blaise know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate…
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S3E8 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 8 Anita Cameron and Barbara Jordan
To wrap up Black History Month we hear from two black women with disabilities. Leading off the show is Anita Cameron who spoke at the 2018 Disability Intersectionality Summit. The second half of the show is part of then Congressional Rep. Barbara Jordan's 1976 Democratic Convention speech. What...
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S3E286 - Blaisin' Access 286 Our Lives Aren't Partisan
# With Congress passing a budget resolution drastically cutting Medicaid and other funding streams supporting people with disabilities, Blaise shares how this will impact marginalized populations. What do you think? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share...
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S3E285 - Blaisin' Access 285 Chris Horan Plays Black History Trivia
What abolitionist who ran the underground railroad had epilepsy? Find this out and much more on this episode of Trivia Tuesday with one of my very best friends Chris Horan. What do you think? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Support Blaisin' Access...
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S3E284 - Blaisin' Access 284 Climate Change and Mental Health
How does climate change impact mental health? We get a pretty straight answer from author and climate change researcher Britt Wray. How has climate changed impacted your mental health? Share with Blaise on Facebook @blaisinshows. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! Want to hear…
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S3E283 - Blaisin' Access 283 Airline Access, Medicaid Cuts, and a CP Marriage Story
Blaise here with a Saturday special of Flash Friday. The show title says it all! I also give you a little preview of next week's shows. What do you think? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and share! News stories below!...
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S3E282 - Blaisin' Access 282 Judy Heumann Fighting for Disability Rights
For today's Throwback Thursday we hear from Judy Heumann, mother of the Disability Rights Movement. We hear about the beginning of her fight for disability rights and Blaise talks about how this ties into today. What do you think? Share your thoughts on facebook @blaisinshows. Rate, review…
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S3E7 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 7 Melanie Hecker Talks Jewish Disability Inclusion and Awareness
February is Jewish Disability Inclusion and Awareness Month. Blaise talks with Melanie Hecker about the barriers she faced as a person with invisible disabilities and how she overcame them. What stood out to you from their chat? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate,...
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S3E281 - Blaisin' Access 281 Skating By
It's been a winter wonder land here in upstate NY. Blaise talks about the frustrations of not being able to get around this winter and what infrastructure changes need to happen. What do you think? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows! Also rate/review, share, and subscribe! Want to check out the...
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S3E280 - Blaisin' Access 280 Disabled Comedians Trivia with James King
When your very best friend joins the podcast it usually means a longer and funnier segment of Trivia Tuesday. This episode was no exception. Hear how well comedian James King did, along with our random banter and inside jokes. Share the show, subscribe, rate/review, and go check out James's…
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S3E6 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 6 Paralympic Chat with Kevin Brousard
# Blaise brings back another blast from the past! In August 2016 Blaise talked with then paralympian Kevin Brousard, who also worked for the US Association for Blind Athletes teaching blind sports. What stood out from this chat? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review…
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S3E279 - Blaisin' Access 279 Section 504 and Blineness Legislation Flash Friday
Blaise has a very rapid fire Flash Friday for you! He also shares some podcast and other disability news. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the podcast with your friends!...
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S3E277 - Blaisin' Access 278 Budget Advocacy and Section 504
Blaise talks about the growing frustration of budget advocacy. He also shares why disability discrimination is under threat by a joint lawsuit of 17 states. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show! Take action to save Section 504…
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S3E274 - Blaisin' Access 277 Football Disability Trivia
Blaise is back with a fresh game of trivia! Samantha Longo (AKA Mom), an Orientation and Mobility Instructor, takes her best guesses about NFL players with disabilities. You also won't want to miss some of their epic stories. How well would you have done? Let Blaise know on Facebook…
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S3E276 - Blaisin' Access 276 Take a Deep Breath
For today's' Mental Health Monday Blaise talks about the importance of taking a deep breath to help you control your reaction to the things you just can't control. What else helps you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S3E275 - Blaisin' Access 275 Taking Care of Yourself While Advocating
Blaise is back with another Mental Health Monday. He shares some tips for taking care of yourself while advocating. What do you do for self care? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows! Helf the show grow by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and of course sharing! Want more self care tips? Here are some...
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S3E274 - Blaisin' Access 274 Flash Friday Trump Reaction
The first Flash Friday of 2025 features reaction to Trump's comments yesterday blaming FAA policies hiring people with disabilities. More in this NPR story: https://www.npr.org/2025/01/30/nx-s1-5280368/intellectual-disabilities-air-traffic-controllers-faa-trump Share your thoughts on Facebook...
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S3E5 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 5 Niki Marie and Mental Health
# Blaise shares a blast from the past chat about mental health with fellow community radio host Niki Marie. What stood out to you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Read transcript
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S3E273 - Blaisin' Access 273 Trump's Disability Disaster
Blaise slams President Trump for wanting to freeze federal funding and reacts to Trump's comments blaming DEI initiatives. Do you agree? Let Blaise know on Facebook @blaisinshows, subscribe, and rate/review! Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S3E272 - Blaisin' Access 272 Trivia Tuesday Archive with Brea Barthel
# Blaise dusts off another trivia blast from the past. His former cohost of Hudson Mohawk Magazine joined him for a trivia challenge at the end of April, 2024. How well would you have done? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows! Help the show grow by sharing, subscribing, and giving us a rating and...
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S3E271 - Blaisin' Access 271 Three Lessons from Mel Robbins
For today's Mental Health Monday Blaise share three life lessons from mental health expert Mel Robbins. What do you think? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows, and subscribe/share the show with your friends! Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar:...
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S3E270 - Blaisin' Access 270 Happy Birthday Ed Roberts
Today we celebrate the birthday of Ed Roberts! He is widely considered the father and founder of the Independent Living Movement. Ed died on March 14, 1995 when he was just 56 years old. Blaise pays tribute to Ed by playing some clips from a 60 Minutes interview. The full interview is linked…
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S3E4 - Blaisin' Access Weekly 4 Braille Literacy
# January marks both Louie Braille Day and World Braille Day. We explore the topic of braille literacy with Lauren Bishop, a Florida-based attorney, and Justin Salsbury who is very active with the National Federation of the Blind. What stood out to you from this conversation? Share with Blaise on...
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S3E269 - Blaisin' Access 269 A Weird Day in Our History
Blaise talks about why January 20, 2025 was one of the weirdest days in our country's history. He also recommits to supporting marginalized communities. Want to learn more about the state of paratransit in NY? Register for the webinar happening today at 2:30!...
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S3E268 - Blaisin' Access 268 CDPA Trivia and Other News
Blaise shares a blast from the past for Trivia Tuesday with Max Rodriguez, Manager of Government Affairs with the Center for Disability Rights. Blaise also explains his radio silence last week and shares some other exciting show news! Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to...
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S3E267 - Blaisin' Access 267 Mental Health and Resolutions
Is it good for your mental health to set new years resolutions? Blaise answers this question on today's Mental Health Monday. What resolutions have you made? How are they going so far? Share with Blaise on Facebook @blaisinshows. Rate, review, subscribe, share, and support the show at...
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S3E266 - Blaisin' Access 266 Jimmy Carter Human Rights Tribute
Today we pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter by hearing him talk about human rights. What stood out to you from the tribute? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, share, and help the show grow at blaisinshows.com. Want to learn more about...
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S3E265 - Blaisin' Access 265 Back from the Break
Blaise is back from the holiday break! On today's show he talks about what's been happening over the past few weeks. How is your 2025 going so far? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows! Rate, review, subscribe, share, and help the show grow in the new year! You can make a safe, secure donation at...
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S3E264 - Blaisin' access 264 Recharging
Blaise talks about the need for resting and being prepared to advocate like heck in 2025. The Blaisin' Access Podcast will be back on Monday, January 6, 2025. Thank you for your continued support! Share, subscribe, rate/review, and support the show at blaisinshows.com. Support Blaisin' Access...
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S3E263 - Blaisin' Access 263 I'm Blind and Employed
Blaise shares a story of what happened to him while coming back from a walk and how it made him feel. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, share, and support the show at blaisinshows.com. Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip...
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S3E262 - Blaisin' Access 262 Blind Broadcasters Trivia
For today's Trivia Tuesday Blaise talks with fellow aspiring broadcaster Victor Andrews. They share some stories about difficulties they've faced landing a paid radio job, and of course playing some trivia. What did you think? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate,...
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S3E261 - Blaisin' access 261 Make a List
For today's Mental Health Monday Blaise talks about some strategies to help reduce loneliness during the holidays. One of those is make a list of people you have been meaning to contact but you haven't for whatever reason. If you have made such a list before how has it helped you? Share on…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Amplifying the disability voice one story at a time. Did you know nearly one out of five people have a disability? The Blaisin’ Access spodcast is a daily show highlights disability issues, programs/services, and showing disabled people can succeed in an able-bodied world. The host, Blaise Bryant, has been completely blind since birth. He has defeated the social stereotype by achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, working full-time, and an active disability rights activist in the community.
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Amplifying the disability voice one story at a time. Did you know nearly one out of five people have a disability? The Blaisin’ Access spodcast is a daily show highlights disability issues, programs/services, and showing disabled people can succeed in an able-bodied world. The host, Blaise...
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