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Entrepreneurship

September 1, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | Unemployment, Entrepreneurship and Disability in Business

Disability in the Public Square | Unemployment, Entrepreneurship and Disability in Business What happens when traditional employment opportunities are difficult to find? This episode explores entrepreneurship as a potential pathway for people with disabilities, drawing on personal experiences and the story of Colette Divitto, founder of Colettey’s Cookies. The conversation looks at the challenges people with disabilities can face in the workforce, as well as the process of starting and growing a business. It also
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September 2, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | John’s Driving Story and Adaptive Mobility Equipment Information

Disability in the Public Square | John’s Driving Story and Adaptive Mobility Equipment Information In this episode, John shares his experience learning to drive and reflects on how access to adaptive technology shaped his work, and daily life. The conversation also explores mobility equipment for wheelchair and scooter users, including vehicle lifts and ramps, driving controls, equipment selection, maintenance, insurance coverage, and potential financial resources. Listeners will also hear about the role of occupational therapists
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September 16, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | From Camp Companions to Civil Rights Activists

Disability in the Public Square | From Camp Companions to Civil Rights Activists John reflects on disability history after re-watching the documentary, Crip Camp. He discusses how Camp Jened gave young people with disabilities the opportunity to make friends, increase their independence, and provide a sense of belonging that helped inspire disability-rights activism, including the fight for equality and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Robinson connects this history to his own childhood, when he was
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September 18, 2026
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Disability in the Public Square | Why Section 508 Exists, abli.ai, and Beta testing

Disability in the Public Square | Why Section 508 Exists, abli.ai, and Beta Testing What happens when you can’t see the words on a page, hear the lyrics in a song, or navigate a website? You’re not missing convenience- you’re missing information. That’s why Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act exists: to require accessible digital information for everyone, including people with disabilities. From websites and PDFs to mobile apps and government systems, accessibility means information
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