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In February's introductory episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth dive into the social safety net offered by the U.S. Veterans Health Administration. They explore how VA healthcare has historically supported disabled veterans, reflect on Corey’s personal journey as a Navy veteran with a spinal cord injury, and question why similar universal healthcare isn’t available to all Americans with disabilities.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org.
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In this wrap-up discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth reflect on the month's deep dive into the U.S. social safety net system and its impact on the disability community. They share personal experiences and highlight community voices to underscore the critical role of programs like Medicaid, SSDI, and SNAP in achieving equity, independence, and the American Dream. This episode closes out January’s theme and sets the stage for next month’s focus on the Veterans Administration.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org. Social Safety Nets (4/5): Preserving Them in Connecticut (or your state) - Super Adaptables 1/23/251/23/2025 In this BONUS expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey and Jonathan speak with Carol Scully (Director of Advocacy at The Arc Connecticut) about the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the state’s disability safety net. The conversation dives deep into Connecticut’s legislative landscape, exploring topics such as Medicaid funding, housing access, SSI policy changes, and the broader implications of federal policy shifts on the disability community.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org. In this expert discussion episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey "Pheez" Lee and Jonathan Sigworth, joined by Josh Basile (founder of Determined2Heal/SPINALpedia), Heather Miller (Certified Benefits Counselor from SPINALpedia), Tom Wade, and Joe Short (both peer advocates at Independence Northwest), examine the real-life impact of programs like Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, and school meal assistance, especially for people with disabilities, and discuss how outdated policies create barriers to independence and employment.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org. In this community discussion episode of Super Adaptables, we kick off a new series on social safety nets and their impact on people with disabilities. Guests share personal experiences with programs like Medicaid, Social Security, and vocational rehab, highlighting both the challenges and the vital role these supports play. This conversation sets the stage for upcoming episodes with experts on how to improve and strengthen these essential systems.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org. In this episode of Super Adaptables, hosts Corey “Pheez” Lee and Jonathan Sigworth explore the role of social safety nets in upholding American values and supporting people with disabilities. They discuss the history, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and affordable housing, while addressing the impact of government policies on vulnerable communities. With personal experiences and expert insights, they highlight how maintaining and improving these systems is essential for ensuring equity, accessibility, and true participation in democracy.
This year on Super Adaptables, we’re diving deep into social safety net programs - a new topic each month with weekly episodes - exploring how they function, their challenges, and their impact on all our lives. 🎙️Hosts: 🎤 Jonathan Sigworth – C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO 🎤 Corey “Pheez” Lee – C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist 🔹 Join the Conversation 📩 Sign up for our newsletter & Zoom events: https://www.morethanwalking.com/register 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube – Search "More Than Walking" or "Super Adaptables" 🔹 Get Involved in Disability Advocacy 🤝 Connect with advocacy organizations: https://bit.ly/MTWAdvocacyNetwork 📢 Share this podcast with friends (email template): https://bit.ly/ShareSuperAdaptables 🔹 Disclaimer The views expressed on this podcast are those of individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of More Than Walking. Super Adaptables is made possible in part by a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center. The information provided and opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. For more information about the Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center visit www.christopherreeve.org. On October 31, 2024, Super Adaptables Co-host Corey Lee sat down with Stratford, CT Registrar of Voters (D) James Simon to discuss how the voting and verification process works at the local, state, and national level and why American voters can be confident in official election results.
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Register to vote at https://vote.gov/ The political world is no stranger to divisive language, but what happens when campaigning shifts from policy debate to propaganda, and who pays the price? Campaigning doesn’t come cheap. According to one statistic from 2020, congressional and presidential races collectively cost over 14 billion dollars. While smear campaigns have come to be expected, in recent years the mudslinging between candidates has turned into fearmongering with racial overtones that stereotype and vilify entire communities. As a result, programs to protect and support vulnerable minority groups, including the disabled community, are in jeopardy even more than they already were. Sticks and stones may break bones, but surely the policies of propaganda can hurt all of us in the end. On October 10, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register. Listen as a podcast at https://anchor.fm/morethanwalking. Get election facts at https://ballotpedia.org/
Register to vote at https://vote.gov/ In 1948, the International Wheelchair Games were first held in London England for British World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. The founder, Sir Ludwig Guttmann, was a neurologist who fled Nazi Germany and believed that being involved in sports was a great way to rehabilitate. What began as a form of therapy became what is now known as the Paralympics. In 2020, the summer Paralympics had over 4500 athletes participate from 163 countries. The Paralympics presents us with the world's best differently-abled athletes and opportunities to question how people with disabilities are treated back home; athletics has a way of bringing issues of justice, equity, and inclusion to the forefront. Whether you’re a casual observer, a diehard sports enthusiast, or a Paralympian, none of us are just bystanders. On September 12, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register.html. Listen as a podcast at https://anchor.fm/morethanwalking. Get election facts at https://ballotpedia.org/
Register to vote at https://vote.gov/ On Monday, July 1, 2024, the United States Supreme Court weighed in on the polarizing issue of Presidential Immunity. In a 6-3 vote, the justices ruled that a sitting president can’t be criminally prosecuted for “official acts” done while in office. The court is divided on this historic topic, one justice who ruled in favor of the measure is quoted as saying to those who dissented “They strike a tone of chilling doom” while another who dissented said, “With fear for our democracy, I dissent”. Many have expressed concern that given this type of power, the executive branch could become an authoritarian regime with no checks and balances. What worries the disability community is where that leaves us. Our ability to exercise our right to freedom of speech, peacefully protest, and rock the vote is crucial - so how can we protect it? On August 8, 2024, More Than Walking members were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by C4 quadriplegic and Hip Hop musician Corey “Pheez” Lee, and C7 quadriplegic and More Than Walking CEO Jonathan Sigworth. Participate in future podcast discussions by signing up for our newsletter or Zoom events at https://www.morethanwalking.com/register. Listen as a podcast at https://anchor.fm/morethanwalking. |
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