I’m sure most of you listening have created or seem a Bitmoji. But did you know there is NO disability representation? My guest today, Caitlin Goerlich is looking to change that. After being paralyzed from the waist down due to complications in surgeries for kyphoscoliosis at the age of three, Caitlin Goerlich went on to […]
I’m back to my normal Monday schedule! I’ve done physical therapy for as long as I can remember. For the past month, I have needed to get some work done on my legs. I thought I would share my experiences with physical and how I feel about it! Also, I recently reached 1500 downloads. Thank […]
Thought I disappeared? I am back with a new episode and it’s about flying with a disability! In this episode I discuss why I didn’t release an episode on Monday, flying during COVID and a special announcement! Follow me on Twitter, FB, and Instagram at @offthecrutch
This podcast is called “Off The Crutch”. But, did you know that I ALSO use a wheelchair, a lot? In this episode, I share my first experience using a wheelchair and how that has changed my life for the better!
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on Madison Cawthorn’s speech at the Republican National Convention and the backlash he received from the disability community. I also reference an article written by Kristen Parisi. No interview today–just me. Enjoy! Madison Cawthorn interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoQuSvRHisQ Kristen Parisi’s Medium articlehttps://medium.com/@kristenann.parisi/the-audacity-of-madison-cawthorn-5e0aab01c986
This episode is all about words and language! I discuss the difference between people vs identify first language. Then, I share my brief time in Chico, California which had a huge impact on me because I met Susan Wooldridge, my guest on today’s podcast! Susan Wooldridge is the author of the book “poemcrazy: freeing your […]
In this episode, I share 3 statements from a social media post that can be frustrating as a disabled person! In case you don’t know, August is SMA Awareness Month. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a genetic degenerative neurological disease that attacks the central nervous system. Because I feel strongly about raising awareness of all disabilities, […]
In today’s episode, I talk about my high school and first teaching experience. It actually started at my alma mater, Bosque School, an independent 6-12 school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Having a physical disability during high school and then, teaching, gave me unique perspectives, and I share those. Later, I speak with Andy Wright, who […]
The ADA is officially 30 years old and I am releasing this episode a day early! In this episode, I speak briefly about what the ADA means to me and my experience at Azusa Pacific University. Then, I have a timely conversation with my friend from APU, Joosung Kwon, about race, Crip Camp, and disabilities. […]
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a TEDx speaker? In this episode, I share my experience with TEDx, share my talk, and have a wonderful discussion with the person that helped make this all happen for me, Angie Alley. Angie Alley is currently a Communication Instructor at Central New Mexico Community College. […]