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Kelly Rouba and Karen Palazzini

Kelly Rouba (30) talks to her friend Karen Palazzini (30) about learning to become an advocate for other people with juvenile diabetes, and what it’s like to live a normal life with a disability.

Phyllis Smith & Laura Smith

Phyllis and her daughter Laura discussed the birth of Berkeley, Phyllis' son born in the late 70s, and how they were informed about his diagnosis of Down syndrome. In their conversation, they mentioned that one doctor advised against pursuing surgery...

Eli McClain’s disability

Eli speaks about his life growing up and currently as a disabled person.

My Mom’s Life

My mom tells me about the biggest events of her life, like how she had my brother at 18 and how young her dad lost his life.

Thanksgiving interview

My mom had a different and very difficult childhood with two disabled parents and one dying early in her life and she had to become an adult and take care of her dad at 13.

Disability Visibility with Heather Friese Banet and Owen Charles-Paul Bersot

This interview was conducted with emerging disabled choreographer Heather Friese Banet (24) by her partner Owen C.P. Bersot. Her history, work, inspiration and future are discussed within. Grosse Pointe Public Library: 2023-02-25 20:16:44

The Gentle Giant: Advocate of Human Rights

6'6" Cedric Murphy is a gentle giant with genuine love and affection for all of those around him. Listen as Cedric reflects on his life, as well as his ongoing mission: be an advocate for LGBTIQA+ individuals, civil rights, &...

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Mary Braasch and Michele Spivey

One Small Step partners Mary Braasch (31) and Michele Spivey (59) discuss their upbringing, their relationship to their partners, and their hopes for the future of the United States.

Lezlie Frye and Martina Bianchi Frye: Celebrating (Non-Binary) Parents Day

Lezlie Frye: 2020-05-10 17:54:31 Lezlie Frye (41) talks with her mother, Martina Bianchi Frye (77) about motherhood, having a disabled child, being a disabled adult, and the joys and sorrows of parenting.