​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Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, and school meal assistance, especially for people with disabilities, and discuss how outdated policies create barriers to independence and employment.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

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