Human Potential at Work

Dr. Blanck is University Professor at Syracuse University, which is the highest faculty rank granted to eight prior individuals in the history of the University. He is Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University.     Dr. Blanck joins the program to discuss the benefits of universal design for all, the non-monolothic nature of the disability community,… Continue Reading #145: How Technology Can Help Uplift Humanity

This episode features an interview with Kip Henderson, a 2018 VSA Emerging Young Artist, Victoria Dugger, first prize recipient for the 2016 VSA Emerging Young Artist and Betty Siegel, Director of VSA & Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Kip and Victoria discuss how their experiences have influenced their work and their vision as artists.… Continue Reading #144: Interview With The Kennedy Center’s VSA Emerging Young Artist Prize Winners

This episode features an interview with MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Fighter Garrett Holeve and his father Mitch Holeve, as they discuss Garrett’s battle to be allowed to compete as an athlete with Down Syndrome. Discover the work they are doing to help people of all abilities to be healthier and more fit.       This episode was recorded live… Continue Reading #143: Garrett’s Fight- Interview with MMA Athlete Garrett Holeve

Brendan Roach, Senior Disability Consultant at Business Disability Forum, joins the program to discuss global disability accessibiliity and how he is working with business and government in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to improve business disability confidence. Discover the need for creating a global framework when it comes to disability inclusion.       This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #142: Creating A Global Framework for Disability Inclusion

In this episode, you’ll hear from Minda Dentler, as she shares her inspiring story of becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship. Minda shares tips for developing the proper mindset for success, and how to set goals, get past fear and conquer your own “personal Ironman.”       This episode was recorded live on… Continue Reading #141: The First Female Wheelchair Athlete to Complete the Ironman World Championship