Spring is in the air, the snow is slowly melting, and the sun is sticking around in the sky a little longer. Before you grab that duster, before you climb into the deep dark spaces of your attic for spring cleaning and lastly before you put on your earplugs and start cutting your lawn, I need to ask you a very important question. How many times have you made an assumption about someone you've never met before?
While you think about your answer to that question I'd like to remind you about the unique conditions that we raise awareness for in the month of March. Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities Awareness, Endometriosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Kidney Conditions and Trisomy Awareness. These are some of the many medical issues that people live with all over the world that may cause people to spend a great deal of time at home or may prevent people from working at all. I am seriously curious and would like you, the readers of this blog post, to leave in the comment section what you think most individuals with conditions I've mentioned do for a living? The Internet has provided people the opportunity to find work, friendships and information, so if nothing else comes to mind besides online related jobs don't worry. The point of my exercise is to prevent you from making the assumption that disabled individuals are incapable of working or looking after themselves.
The Sit Down Stand Show is dedicated to the education and inspiration of it's listeners when discussing what individuals with disabilities are capable of and the month of March is no exception.
Episode 69 Read it and Weep with Tylia Flores airs March 6, 7am
Returning to the show for the first time since episode 10, we welcome back new Amazon Best selling author Tylia Flores as she shares her unique writing journey from creating characters based on her own experiences as a women with cerebral palsy to working in radio broadcasting and so much more.
Episode 70 Who's Hungry with Ian Taverner March 13th 7am
Cooking is something we all need to learn how to do whether you start with instant noodles or grill prime steaks. We jump across the pond to interview England's Ian Taverner better known as Mr.Cookfullness for combining accessible cooking techniques with the mental heath aspect of independence. Trust me it's a jolly good show.
Episode 71 The most painful choice is no choice with Rachel McDonald March 20th 7am
The way medical professionals diagnose and treat the sick can get complicated. Rachel McDonald went through a lot a of pain due to endometriosis, a condition that can cause intense pain and can only be diagnosed through surgery. Find out how she made the choice to have a hysterectomy and despite needing lots of care for her own condition, she is an animal caretaker and aspiring actress.
Episode 72 Put the Carriage Before the Horse with Faye O'Hara March 27th 7am
Horses have worked with people for years beyond counting, for Faye O'Hara horses were something she loved deeply until a life changing injury made doing what she loved incredibly painful. Find out how Faye was able to get back to working with horses in an all new way, how she shaped her destiny from a tragedy to a triumph.
We hope this month's collection of episodes helps you gain a better understanding of what individuals with disabilities are capable of, when it comes to what we can do assume nothing hope for everything.
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