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Father, Christopher Bowling (41), and daughter, Helen Bowling (19), talk about the accessibility of art and what Christopher's experience with sketching and writing was like and what financial, social, mental, and systemic barriers he faced.

Me and my father talked about the impact the world wide web has on his life and work. He spoke about how he reacted and his thoughts on the internet becoming a large part of he world.

Colleagues Joshua Del Conte (38) and Maile Singson (70) discuss Josh's work supporting United States military veterans and his personal journey reintegrating into civilian life.

Significant others Alaska Woods (20) and Ashton Haslam (21) discuss how their disabilities impact their experiences in queer spaces. They emphasize the need to better accommodate intersectional identities in queer spaces and reflect upon how, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Stephanie Brand (69) tells her local librarian, Jennie Fidler (34), about her life before and after unexpectedly losing her vision to glaucoma in 2016.

Friends and co-organizers Nureaka Ross (28) and Lynette Mejia (51) discuss their involvement in advocating for their local library system and obstacles they have faced along the way.

Elizabeth "Liz" Z. Allan (63) and Eileen Neulinger (61) talk about their lifelong interest in libraries and books, their family history, and their plans after retirement.

Judith Lima (25) shares a conversation with her mentor, Leticia Acosta (44), about participating in Subiendo Academy at the University of Texas, her experience in college, and the value of community and mentorship.

A daughter, Keony Chang, interviews her father, Keith Chang, about his early life as a teenager and his childhood difficulties. He describes his journeys as an independent man who only relies on himself to make money and an immigrant who...

Nic Steenhout recounts how barriers to access led him to getting involved in the open source community, reflects on challenges that accessibility advocates face in the ecosystem, and gives some advice to projects on how to prove their commitment to...

One of the major barriers to voting is apathy. Apathy is the lack of interest, enthusiasm, and concern for something. In this podcast, we explore the reasons why people feel apathetic towards the voting process.

Colleagues Lily Lipman [no age given] and Laisha Gonzalez (21) reflect on their professional experiences at the Lincoln Center and how those experiences have been shaped by their disabilities and other social identities.

Friends Jessica Winowich (38) and Rebekah Tucker (39) talk about the first time they met, issues around accessibility, Jessica's fashion, and the challenges that come with managing autonomy while living with a physical disability.

DeAnne Hart (78) and Fred Mindlin (64) talk about the founding and history of the Pajaro Valley Arts Council.

An interview with Amy Bosco about her experiences as a blind person in education, family, dating, and more.

Beth Ziebarth (54) interviews Janice Majewski (64) about her work to make museums and other cultural institutions more accessible.

Friends Joe Rezmer (39) and Meegan Winters (39) share memories about turning 40, facing fears and life with disabilities, and navigating life in wheelchairs.

Carole and Sammy talk about local food quality and accessibility. We also talk about what values guide local food choices

We talked about barriers and obstacles that my cousin, Nancy has faced or has seen.

Amigas y compañeras de One Small Step Priscila Herrera (47) y Fabiola González (42) hablan de sus experiencias como inmigrantes, el impacto de algunos maestros excepcionales y su impulso para crear un mejor futuro para sus hijos. [Friends and One...

Valerie DeLeon (she/her) chats with Kellsie Forfar-Jones (she/her), Public Engagement Planner with Denver Regional Council of Governments, about what drew her to the field of urban planning, her passion for uplifting community voices, and what the future of Denver may...

Martha Bache-Wiig (61) interviews her former childhood caregiver, Theresa Snyder (92) about her childhood, career, and marriage.

Sisters Ysolde Stienon [no age given] and Audrey Stienon (30) discuss the importance of objects that make life better, such as Ysolde's Tobii tool. They also reflect on the importance of accessibility and self-advocacy for disabled people.

Alice Wong (46) talks with her friend, Rochelle Kwan (27), about growing up Asian American and disabled in the Midwest, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Disability Visibility Project.