The Move To Include Podcast
WXXIThe Move to Include Podcast puts the voices of people with disabilities at the center of the conversation about inclusion, and how they became Self Advocates in the pursuit of autonomy, equality, and independence.
The podcast dives into the real experiences of people with disabilities navigating systems that weren’t designed with them in mind, like the workforce, healthcare access, even relationships.
Through candid interviews with host Noelle Evans, self-advocates share the moments that shaped them, and the changes they’re working toward in their own lives and communities.
The Move to Include Podcast is designed for people with disabilities, caregivers, allies, and anyone who wants to better understand disability rights and the power of speaking up.
Move to Include is a partnership between WXXI and The Golisano Foundation that promotes disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.
Additional support is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.
The Move to Include Podcast puts the voices of people with disabilities at the center of the conversation about inclusion, and how they became Self Advocates in the pursuit of autonomy, equality, and independence.
The podcast dives into the real experiences of people with disabilities navigating systems that weren’t designed with them in mind, like the workforce, healthcare access, even relationships.
Through candid interviews with host Noelle Evans, self-advocates share the moments that shaped them, and the changes they’re working toward in their own lives and communities.
The Move to Include Podcast is designed for people with disabilities, caregivers, allies, and anyone who wants to better understand disability rights and the power of speaking up.
Move to Include is a partnership between WXXI and The Golisano Foundation that promotes disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.
Additional support is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.
No Place Like Home: Why accessible housing is critical for people with disabilities
It took Mike Patterson 15 years after he was paralyzed by gun violence to learn the power of sharing his story. Now, he runs a program that supports others.
In his work and in his life, Mike has seen how housing can be one of the biggest challenges people face. Accessible units are scarce, and affordable options are limited. And without stable housing, everything else becomes harder: managing your health, finding a job, even maintaining your mental well-being.
In this conversation, Mike talks about how he has used his own experience to inform how he helps others. He also addresses how stigma against those paralyzed by gun violence can affect their access to resources.
This episode explores:
- Discovering self-advocacy 15 years after becoming paralyzed
- Stigma against gun violence survivors from within the healthcare system
- Rehab, relief & restoration: Adjusting to life after paralysis
- “Accessibility isn’t just dignity, it’s economic participation”
- Barriers to accessible housing: Wait lists, location & affordability
- Structural inequalities that contribute to gun violence in BIPOC communities
Move To Include is a national partnership of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation, to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.
Additional support for the Move to Include Podcast is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.
This is the final episode of this season of the Move to Include Podcast.