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.

Great Thanksgiving Listen with Jim and Liam McCarthy

Liam and Jim McCarthy talk about Jim’s life. They talk about his childhood life and beyond. Around the five minute mark they talk about how he got discharged from vietmam, and around the end they talk about his love for...

Cindy Domasky and Bobbie Flanders

Cindy Domasky: 2020-11-23 17:57:31 - Bobbie's employment history from the time she was a teenager

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.

Yomari's Community (en Español)

Yomari shares her story about employment, housing, and food insecurity. She reminisces how vacations back home in Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic are temporary escapes from the hardships of poverty. Through her work with La Casa Norte she has...

46+ years at the Bank

Jayne Kaylor newly retired, 66 years old talks with her son, Joel Davidson age 40. Jayne reflects on her nearly 47 years of working at the bank, what she learned, challenges, successes and the legacy she leaves with her work.

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

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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.

Interview with Thomas Kwiatkowski

We talked about his hobbies as a kid and an adult, who he found most interesting in the family, and who had impacted his life the most.

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, &...

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...

Talking with grandma Johnson

Teagan Johnson talks with Eileen Johnson about her time as a child and adventures throuought life. Including time in Japan and majoring in German literature. Some stories include working in an optical shop for 50 years and meeting her now...

Leigh Shaffer and Sandra Shaffer

Leigh Shaffer (21) talks to her mother Sandra Shaffer (58) about her experience as a working class woman in the 80s, working in real estate, sales, and other fields.