From Rock clubs to Musical Collaborations to Poetry: A chat with Cary Goldberg
Cary Goldberg began his 20+ year career as a performing artist on a one night whim. At the age of 14, he wrote a stand up comedy act and opened for a comedy troupe at the local rock club, what was supposed to be one night, ended up spanning 6 years. Cary always stuck to rock […]
Seinfeld, Acting and the Screen Life With Daniel Woodburn
S3 Episode 6: Daniel Woodburn is an American actor, comedian, and activist for the disability rights movement linked to his dwarfism. He is most known for his work on Seinfeld in the 90s but has worked on films like Jingle All the Way, Watchmen, and Mirror Mirror. He is a graduate of Philadelphia’s Temple University’s […]
The Importance of Advocacy with Congressman Ron Barber
Ron Barber was an American politician who dedicated his life to advocacy on various critical issues. Throughout his career, Ron Barber was a tireless champion of civil rights, advocating for equality and justice for all Americans. He understood the importance of inclusivity and worked to ensure that every citizen’s rights were protected and upheld. Ron […]
On Stage with Anita Hollander
Anita Hollander has performed throughout Europe, Asia & US, at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, London’s West End, NY Shakespeare Festival, Goodman Theatre & White House. A Helen Hayes Award nominee, her solo musicals Still Standing and Spectacular Falls, have played Off-Broadway, nationally & internationally. Other Theatre work includes Ragtime, CATS (Grizabella). On TV she’s Guest […]
Fostering Social Inclusion and Empowerment with Scott Hatley
Introducing Scott Hatley, a remarkable individual with a profound dedication to making a difference. Scott, despite facing the challenges of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), has emerged as an inspirational figure in the world of nonprofit leadership. He currently serves as the Executive Director of INCIGHT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. INCIGHT, under Scott’s visionary guidance, is […]
Aviation Adventures with Jessica Cox & Sami Madden
Jessica Cox was named Tucson’s 40 Under 40 2022’s Woman of the Year and is the first armless pilot in aviation history. She is a motivational speaker that has presented all around the world. Sami Madden is an advocate with disabilities and a recruiter for a Defense Contractor. Jessica and Sami talk to Keith about […]
Autism and Animal Behaviors with Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin P.h.D is a renowned autism spokesperson, author and animal behaviorist and an academic. She is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. Dr. Grandin talks […]
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 trailer is here! This season, host Keith Murfee DeConcini explores the theme of disability and entertainment with guests like Temple Grandin, Ron Barber, Daniel Woodburn and more! Listen to new episodes every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, DisabilityEmpowermentNow.com or wherever you stream podcasts. Follow @DisabilityEmpowermentNow on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. […]
The birth of Krip Hop Nation with Leroy Moore
Leroy Moore is the co-founder of Krip Hop Nation, he is also an activist, author, and current PhD student at UCLA. In this episode, Moore dives into his experience growing up disabled in the 70s and his perspective on the birth of Krip Hop Nation. Find the transcript to this HERE. Follow Moore on Twitter […]
Political Activism with Kat & Heath
Kat Stratford and Heath Butrum are two sickeningly cute political activists who have made careers out of trying to create a better world through politics. Kat, who is Deaf but uses hearing aids, is a former candidate for state house and currently works for the City of Tucson in addressing the emergency of houselessness and […]