Super Adaptables Podcast - More Than Walking

Social Safety Nets (1/5): Dreaming of America in 2025 - Super Adaptables 1/2/25

1/2/2025

In January's introductory 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.

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This year on Super Adaptables, co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth (C7 quadriplegic, More Than Walking CEO) and Corey “Pheez” Lee (C4 quadriplegic, More Than Walking Peer Mentor Coordinator, Hip Hop artist) are 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.

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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.