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Living With Disabilities

by Katrina Smith

Adjusting to life with a disability may present challenges that are both internal and external. Katrina, the host, knows this all too well. Despite her disability, she copes. She recognizes that there are good days and bad days. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities by focusing on their capabilities rather than the limitations of their disabilities. Additionally, she advocates for a societal shift to prioritize 'ability' over 'disability'. The advocacy podcast 'Living with Disabilities' provides a platform for people with disabilities to share their experiences.

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Episodes

  1. Importance of Medical and SNAP

    In this episode of the Living with Disabilities Advocacy Podcast, the host, Katrina, discusses the crucial importance of both medical insurance and food assistance for people with disabilities. It emphasizes that maintaining medical coverage is essential because individuals with disabilities…

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  2. The significance of medical alert supplies

    In this episode of the Living with Disability Advocacy Podcast, the host Katrina, discusses the crucial role of medical alert systems for individuals with disabilities and older adults. These devices, including bracelets and necklaces, provide quick access to emergency help, ensuring safety and...

  3. What's Disability Pride?

    The host of Living with Disabilities talks about what Disability Pride is and how it means different things to different people. She shares what it means to her and her story as well. We're glad you're here! Stay connected with us once a month on a Friday for new episodes. Thank you for…

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  4. Living with Disabilities Positive responds to Angela Dugan

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," gives a very positive responds to a listener comment who has commented about Lul Panther's comment on the Importance of DEI. She breaks down what a trophy means. Including accommodations. We're glad you're here! Stay connected with us every first…

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  5. Living With Disabilities Responds to Lul Pather

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," Responds to a listener comment on the topic of the Importance of DEI. She breaks down why Accommodations are important and that every student is different when it comes to learning. We're glad you're here! stay connected with us every first and…

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  6. Importance of DEI

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses the importance of DEI, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the initiative in special education settings. We're glad you're here! stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you for listening!...

  7. What Would Happen to Special Education?

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses one of the five projects President-elect Trump plans to remove and shares her perspective on the situation. We're glad you're here! stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you for…

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  8. Spina Bifida "Empowerment" Retreat

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," shares her insights on the Spina Bifida "Empowerment" Retreat, outlining the event's benefits and drawbacks. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you for...

  9. Tiona N. Brown Story

    Host Katrina sits down for a conversation with Tiona N. Brown, a former Sam's Club employee who enjoys watching sports and playing video games. She lives with cerebral palsy. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes....

  10. Read My Sign

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," explores the theme of the purpose of the handicap sign, and why it's important for people who are not disabled to park there. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes....

  11. Tracy's Story

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," Interviews 43-year-old Tracy Jackson shares her story about Living with Mild Cerebral Palsy and Multiple sclerosis. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. *Tracy's…

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  12. How to advocate for yourself

    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. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the…

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  13. The Affordable Connectivity Program

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses 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…

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  14. Navigating between two communities

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discussion revolves around navigating the relationship between society and the disabled community, focusing on how to include people with disabilities in events to ensure they feel welcomed and valued. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay...

  15. How to fix the educational system

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses how to fix the educational system, and how to address teacher behavior when it comes to your child. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you for...

  16. Living without government assistance

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses Living without government assistance, and what would happen if the government depleted government funding. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you…

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  17. Read through my disability

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses the importance of using a person's first language, and asking a person what they prefer to be called rather than deciding for them. Plus, General tips to follow. Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with...

  18. Disability Inclusion

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses the importance of including people with disabilities, and the treatment they have received historically, is significant. It encompasses the changes that have been made and the areas that still require improvement. Through Rebecca…

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  19. Building Structure Around Our Disability

    Katrina, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses Individuals with disabilities or medical issues often find innovative ways to navigate their challenges rather than focusing on them. For instance, they may use assistive technologies, seek supportive communities, and advocate for…

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  20. Accommodating on Wheels

    Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," discusses accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities. Individuals with physical disabilities are entitled to access rights, which include necessary accommodations. Without these accommodations, there are exclusions. Living With...

  21. Tutoring for Better Success

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the…

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  22. Silent Conditions

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the…

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  23. Deaf not, Death

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the…

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  24. What am I Doing Wrong in Advocating?

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about advocating…

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  25. Financial Living

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about Living on a...

  26. Why I Became a disability advocate

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about Why she…

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  27. Disability Misconception in Films

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about…

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  28. Learning to accept myself

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about Learning to...

  29. Legacy planning for parents with children with disabilities in part 2

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. This week, Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about legacy...

  30. Living With Disabilities Intro

    Living With Disabilities is a podcast created by and for people with disabilities. We're glad you're here! Make sure to stay connected with us every first and third Friday of the month for new episodes. Thank you for listening! Becoming a guest form...

  31. Legacy planning for parents with children with disabilities

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about Legacy planning for parents with children with disabilities. Any amount of...

  32. In the medical field, am I being heard ?

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will be recapping two episodes, Are We Being Heard? Inclusion matters and Disabled Rights…

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  33. Misconceptions of dating with a disability

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the misconceptions of dating with a disability. Any amount of support is...

  34. The Outcome of drunk driving

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the outcome of drunk driving Any amount of support is appreciated for the...

  35. Mental health and advocacy

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about Mental health and advocacy. Any amount of support is appreciated for the...

  36. What's Eczema?

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about What's Eczema and who's prone to getting it. If you are on Facebook, The…

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  37. The importance of support groups

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the importance of joining support groups and face-to-face support, and…

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  38. The Special Education struggles with Certificate of completion

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will talk about the struggles with a certificate of completion and the difference between a...

  39. Disability Observation

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will reflect on Disability Community. Any amount of support is appreciated for the show....

  40. Reflection on the Fajr Atiya Williams Case

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living with Disabilities," will reflect on the Fajr Atiya Williams Case. Any amount of support is appreciated for the...

  41. The importance of virtual opportunities

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about The importance of virtual opportunities I'll break down the benefits of having…

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  42. Understanding guardianship for adults with a disability

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about Understanding guardianship for adults with a disability. And break down what...

  43. Why is it important to advocate

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about the importance of advocating and that more advocating needs to be done. Any...

  44. Why did the disability pride flag change

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about Why did the disability pride flag. Any amount of support is appreciated for the...

  45. Stomping on Diversability

    Stomping On CP Host Tylia L. Flores interviews Living With Disabilities Host Katrina Smith about the Diversability D-30 list nomination. And what needs to change for improvement. Raw and unedited Any amount of support is appreciated for the show....

  46. Inspirational Porn

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about the term of Inspirational Porn and why you shouldn't use it. Any amount of...

  47. Road To Success

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about her road to reaching success. Any amount of support is appreciated for the…

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  48. What's Disability Pride?

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about "What is Disability Pride. Any amount of support is appreciated for the show....

  49. Culture-ability

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about "What is Disability Culture. Any amount of support is appreciated for the show....

  50. Tourette Syndrome

    A non-profit internet chat show called Living With allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," talks about "What is Tourette Syndrome. Any amount of support is appreciated for the show....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Adjusting to life with a disability may present challenges that are both internal and external. Katrina, the host, knows this all too well. Despite her disability, she copes. She recognizes that there are good days and bad days. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities by focusing on their capabilities rather than the limitations of their disabilities. Additionally, she advocates for a societal shift to prioritize 'ability' over 'disability'. The advocacy podcast 'Living with Disabilities' provides a platform for people with disabilities to share their experiences.

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Living With Disabilities currently has 139 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Living With Disabilities about?

Adjusting to life with a disability may present challenges that are both internal and external. Katrina, the host, knows this all too well. Despite her disability, she copes. She recognizes that there are good days and bad days. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities by...

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Living With Disabilities publishes regularly with 139 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Living With Disabilities is created and hosted by Katrina Smith.
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