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 […]
Athletics and Poetry with Jamon Freeman
Jamon Freeman, B.K.A. A “triple threat” black, Deaf & physically challenged. He’s a generous guy who’s multi-talented, an athlete and a poet making a difference in both communities by bridging gaps within the deaf and hearing community. His goal is to open multiple doors for the youth. As a poet, Jamon is working on a […]
Ilya Benjamin talks medical accessibility
Ilya Benjamin is the director of user experience for a medical company. Keith and Ilya have been friends and colleagues for a long time. Ilya worked in the CUNY School of Professional Studies Office of Disabilities while Keith pursued his degree. Ilya has a background in art education and design. Access the transcript of the […]
S2 Episode 16 with Dyara & George Henderson
Dyara and George Henderson are the parents of the late Jonathan Henderson, who Keith had known for over 20 years. Dyara Henderson is from Adelphi, Maryland. Ms. Henderson attended City College of New York and holds a Master’s of Christian Education and Counseling. A lifelong reader, passionate about working with youth; she has volunteered with […]
S2 Episode 15 with LeAnna Lucero
LeAnna Lucero is a recreational therapist. Keith and Lucero first met when they were in the Arizona LEND program in 2017. They actually co-taught a class on Cerebral Palsy. Lucero’s Arizona LEND bio: “I am a child life specialist and recreational therapist at Diamond Children’s Hospital. I have a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from […]
S2 Episode 14 with Stephanie Woodward
Stephanie Woodward is an attorney, activist, and organizer, passionate about Disability Rights and empowering people with disabilities. She is also the co-founder and Executive Director of Disability EmpowHer Network, a national nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women with disabilities to grow, learn, and develop to their highest potential and have the confidence to lead. […]
S2 Episode 13 with The Advocates Network
In this episode, Advocates Network Admins (Jamon Freeman, Hunta Williams, and Allison Jones) discuss adaptive sports and access. Access the transcript for this episode HERE. Jamon Freeman, B.K.A. A “triple threat” black, Deaf & physically challenged. He’s a generous guy who’s multi-talented, an athlete and poet making a difference in both communities by bridging gaps […]
S2 Episode 12 with Dr. Amy Kenny
Dr. Amy Kenny is a disabled scholar and Shakespearan lecturer from the University of Sussex whose research focuses on medical and bodily themes in literature. Her work has been featured in publications such as Teen Vogue, The Mighty, The Audacity, and Sojourners. Kenny is a scribe for Freedom Road Institute for Leadership and Justice and […]