National Disability Radio

Changing Laws Can Change Lives

This episode of National Disability Radio highlights a recent disability rights victory in Colorado, where advocates successfully worked to repeal a law that permitted th

Public Policy Pod: Putting the FUN in funding

Video Version: What does it actually mean when disability advocacy is “level funded”? What are federal appropriations, and why are they such a big deal for disability r

“I Identify as Blind” disability pride, music and unmasking with Lachi

On this episode of National Disability Radio, we sit down with award-winning recording artist, advocate, and author Lachi for a powerful conversation about disability pri

“I Identify as Blind” – disability pride, music and unmasking with Lachi

On this episode of National Disability Radio, we sit down with award-winning recording artist, advocate, and author Lachi for a powerful conversation about disability pri

National Disability Radio: Alden’s AuDHD Journey

Alden Blevins, the newest host of National Disability Radio, has a personal journey with autism and ADHD that has shaped her perspective on disability rights and advocacy

National Disability Radio: And Then There Were 2

Jack is going off to law school. So the gang sits down to reminisce on his time at NDRN, share a few stories from behind the scenes, and hear a joke from Stephanie that g

National Disability Radio: Senator Tom Harkin

We wrap up our series on the battle for the passage of the ADA with none other than Senator Tom Harkin. Senator Harkin was the lead sponsor of the ADA in the Senate and h

National Disability Radio: Jim Dickson

On part two of our series commemorating the fight for the passage of the ADA, we have on long time activist Jim Dickson. Jim talks with us about the challenges they faced

National Disability Radio: Curt Decker

To kick off our series highlighting the fight for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act we have on NDRN’s founder and former Executive Director Curt Decker.

National Disability Radio: We Finally Did a Sports Episode

After three years, Jack has finally gotten Stephanie and Michelle to do an episode about sports. And not just any sport, but golf. In this episode we sit down with Josh B

National Disability Radio: Spilling the Tea on All Things

NDRN's Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy Eric Buehlmann came on the podcast to explain what's going on with the budget and how it impacts the funding NDRN and t

National Disability Radio: Should Stephanie Get a Cat?

This we had on Taylor Easley for Social Work Month. Taylor talks about her experiences earning a social work degree and how social work overlaps with the disability right

National Disability Radio: Monica on Her Heroes

Friend of the pod and NDRN colleague Monica Wiley joins us to talk about the role models that inspired her own activism. 

National Disability Radio: Advocacy Horse

Friend of the pod and NDRN alumni Ian Watlington get's back on his advocacy horse to talk to us about the impact weather events like the recent DC blizzard can have on fo

Happy NalaDays

The gang celebrates the holidays with a slightly disorganized episode talking about our holiday traditions and how we're celebrating this year. Sort of featuring special

National Disability Radio: Live Election Day Extravaganza

We're coming to you live on Election Day for a special episode of National Disability Radio. With surprise guests (even we don't know who they'll be yet!)

National Disability Radio: The Pro Host With the Most

In celebration of NDEAM the pod squad is working extra hard! We interview the folks at the FAIR Program at Disability Rights Louisiana, and then we speak to Dr. Josie Bad

National Disability Radio: We’ve Gone Hollywood

Jack steps into the guest chair alongside Monica Wiley to talk with Michelle and guest host David Card about NDRN's new documentary short "Accessing Democracy"

National Disability Radio: Hooping, Swimming, and Discussing

Paralympic medalist and World Games record holder Sandy Hanebrink joins us to talk about her journey from St. Louis to the 1996 games in Atlanta.

National Disability Radio: Four Timers Club

Amy Scherer joins us for her fourth appearance on the pod to discuss her work covering the US Olympic Gymnastics trials, and the accessibility challenges she's faced both