<![CDATA[Living Loud and Proud: Disability Conversations]]> https://www.disabilitypridepa.org/podcast Disability Pride Pennsylvania hosts conversations featuring a variety of topics and hosts from the disability community.

]]> RSS.com 2026.817.133114 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:30:18 GMT en 2fcdd194-539b-51fa-ab85-dc6b4e687c23 https://media.rss.com/living-loud-proud/20240205_060246_b03e53eee89ab178c8aa51b607aff365.png Living Loud and Proud: Disability Conversations https://www.disabilitypridepa.org/podcast yes Disability Pride Pennsylvania 2024 Disability Pride Pennsylvania Disability Pride Pennsylvania false episodic kQBi4yp74iH8Jv2puMDO podcast Pennsylvania, USA Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, USA <![CDATA[From Independence to Inclusion: America's Disability Rights Greatest Hits]]> Host and Producer Phill Rosen discusses a number of the accomplishments to support the rights of disabled individuals from 1776 to today.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/3017186 636da9f2-c3a8-4573-b2d9-5f2edbf2ca34 3479 full 3 3 3 3 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:48:36 GMT false false <![CDATA[Moments and Memories: Disability Pride Philly]]> Producer Phill Rosen chats with Board President Izzy Kaufman and friend of the show Ray 'DECA' Horton about their experiences with Disability Pride Philly celebrations over the years, and what Disability Pride means to them.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2886119 3fbcb36a-6dfc-427f-a552-ade494323ccb 3224 full 3 3 2 2 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:41:02 GMT false false <![CDATA[The Mutual Aid Manifesto: Disability Activism Support in America]]> Host Phill Rosen discusses mutual aid support and activism throughout the years in the US and what it may look like today.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2561871 bd85da5e-e9d2-427a-9ea7-f4c690365c52 1660 full 3 3 1 1 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:10:21 GMT false United States, USA <![CDATA[Folklore's First Lie: The Changeling Myth]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton sit with a group to discuss the myth of the changeling from the medieval era to today.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2369291 4e8fde3f-766e-425d-b61a-7c250aa9be41 1811 full 2 2 11 11 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:12:23 GMT false <![CDATA[From Freak Show to Full Monty: A Discussion of the Career of Mat Fraser]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton discuss the life and career of actor, musician and disability activist Mat Fraser.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2262923 5b380bc0-1e78-4788-80e8-dd9a5e49c638 2159 full 2 2 10 10 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:00:16 GMT false Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA <![CDATA[The Eyes Have It!: A History of Corrective Eyewear]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton discuss the history of corrective eyewear from Ancient history to the modern era.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2188008 b77feb98-cf3a-4c01-8470-d77abb1083ad 3112 full 2 2 9 9 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:04:29 GMT false <![CDATA[How LBJ's Medicare & Medicaid Changed Disability Forever (and Why It's Still Under Attack!)]]> Phill Rosen, and Co-Host Ray 'DECA' Horton discuss President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society, with a focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Food Stamp Act. Also discussed is the recent tax bill and and exploration of actions that can be taken to advocate for these crucial programs, which are currently facing significant cuts.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2156064 6978e317-cfe0-4aea-bfc7-5dac4d071278 1539 full 2 2 8 8 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:00:15 GMT false <![CDATA[The Law That Changed America (And Bush's Life!): 35 Years of the ADA's Impact!]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton sit down and discuss the ADA. Discussion centers around the circumstances of its passage, some of the rights that it covers, and the impact that it has had over the past 35 years.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2136096 218195a3-5559-4f76-b714-6d40101433f6 1050 full 2 2 7 7 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:57:57 GMT false <![CDATA[Secret Tech: The Access They Don't Want You to Know]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'Deca' Horton discuss technologies that have hidden accessibility features.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2108805 fc2e7fae-d210-4653-bced-c2d579642b3c 2135 full 2 2 6 6 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:59:41 GMT false <![CDATA[ADAPT Vs the Bill: Medicaid's Future]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton sit down with ADAPT members Latoya Maddox and Domonique Howell to discuss Medicaid, ADAPT, and the protests in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce meeting May 13th, 2025.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2070285 4626260d-9174-45b6-b291-8ae4df6afd4c 2254 full 2 2 5 5 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:30:47 GMT false <![CDATA[Amplifying Independence: Social Security Act]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton chat about the development and evolution of the Social Security Administration from legislative debates to SSDI.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/2000747 d379dc2c-eb03-427c-a4e4-e31085a92a23 2622 full 2 2 4 4 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:28:26 GMT false <![CDATA[Prosthetics]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton discuss the development of prosthetics through history from Ancient Egypt to today.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1971194 99f0e9f1-244a-4b80-b0d5-622bf3594735 3227 full 2 2 3 3 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:00:13 GMT false <![CDATA[History of Wheelchair Part 2]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray 'DECA' Horton discuss the modern types of wheelchairs available today, highlighting some of the designers of those chairs.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1949807 77b15dbd-d6fc-4218-b8fb-3b55127842f3 2280 full 2 2 2 2 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:11:45 GMT false <![CDATA[History of Wheelchair Part 1]]> Living Loud and Proud Producer Phill Rosen chats with Disability Pride PA Board President Izzy Kaufman about the development of the wheelchair through history.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1894419 24dcc48f-b82e-4cbe-a2a8-df2661463564 2032 full 2 2 1 1 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT false First Evidence of Wheel-Like Technologies Early Bronze Age First Spoked Wheels and Texts Discussing Wheelchairs from Sanskrit Scribe Panini First Chinese Wheeled Furniture and Wheelbarrows to Transport Disabled People King Philip II of Spain Stephan Farffler Sir Thomas Fairfax Bath Chair Atlantic City Boardwalk Tourist Chairs Harry C. Jennings Sr. and Herbert Everest X-Brace Design George Klein, First Electric Wheelchair Design for WWII Veterans Historical Wheelchair Advertising Quickie Wheelchair Marilyn Hamilton, Jim Okamoto, and Don Helman 1980s: Bob Hall 21st-Century Developments Final Thoughts and Access to New Wheelchair Designs <![CDATA[Living Loud and Proud Artist Series: Defining Masterworks Featuring Warriors by Ian Fay]]> Producers Phill Rosen and Ray Deca Horton sit down with spoken word artist Ian Fay to chat with him about Warriors. Ian explores what inspired him to write the piece and at the end of the episode, he performs it.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1765473 4faad804-40e1-4713-b5b4-b3bebf8a7b3f 1762 full 1 1 17 17 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:13 GMT false <![CDATA[Unlocking Potential: Neurodiversity in the Workplace]]> Disability Pride PA Chief Strategy Officer Ellen Shimberg chats with NEN Executive Director Laura Sibbald and Neurodiversity in the Workplace Director Joe Riddle about advances in neuro-inclusion that employers are making.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1741922 40d2bff1-b452-4b0b-a61a-9efb837de4de 3433 full 1 1 16 16 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:40:41 GMT false Neurodiversity Employment Network Mission Overview Trends in Neurodiversity Employment Challenges in Workplace with Neurodiversity, Hidden Curriculum Misconceptions of Neurodiversity How Flexibility in the Workplace is Beneficial Creating a Supportive Environment for Neurodiverse Employees The Benefits of Hiring Neurodiverse Individuals Supporting Neurodiverse Employees After They are Hired How to Highlight Organizations that Successfully Support Neurodivergence in the Workplace How Does DEI Affect Neurodivergence in the Workplace? <![CDATA[Redefining Work: Neurodiverse Perspectives]]> Disability Pride Pennsylvania Chief Strategy Officer Ellen Shimberg chats about the difficulties neurodivergent employees face in the workplace with Laura Sibbald, Executive Director, Neurodiversity Employment Network of Philadelphia; Daniel Rothenberg, Recruiter, Integrate Autism Employment Advisors; Robert Schmus, MSW, LCSW; and Andrew Arboe, Self-Advocate.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1718749 5c934775-c539-45a1-b492-e4a219aacf6b 3863 full 1 1 15 15 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:00:32 GMT false Trends in Neuro-Inclusive Employment Practices Challenges and Successes Neurodivergent Employees Face in the Workplace To Disclose or To Not Disclose, That Is the Question! The Ws of Disclosure Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees Defining and Managing Autistic Burnout What Does Self-Advocacy Look Like in the Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees? How Does DEI Being Pulled by Organizations Impact Neuro-Inclusion Initiatives in the Workplace? Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance With Neurodivergence Hidden Curriculum in the Workplace Neuro-Inclusive Practices Create a Happier, More Productive Workplace <![CDATA[Empowering Survivors: The Purple House Project Featuring Christine Joy Brunson]]> Chief Strategy Officer Ellen Shimberg Chats with Purple House Project Founder Christine Joy Brunson about intimate partner violence and community supports for survivors.

CONTENT WARNING:

This episode of The Living Loud and Proud Podcast contains discussions of domestic violence and abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Listener discretion is advised.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1696635 a078c605-2f61-488f-a324-6e452834329c 1643 full 1 1 14 14 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:00:11 GMT false Christine's Background and Inspiration for Purple House Project Purple House Project's Impact and Reach Intersection of Disability and Intimate Partner Violence Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence Storytelling and Community Support Financial Literacy Emotional Support Animals Christine's Advocacy Work "I Got You, Sis!" <![CDATA[A Journey Through Art and Activism with Wendy Elliott-Vandivier]]> Producer Phill Rosen and Co-Producer Ray Horton chat with Wendy Elliott-Vandivier about her life as an artist and disability activist.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1673474 ae394edd-471d-47df-80db-325bb2f3924e 2402 full 1 1 13 13 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:00:19 GMT false Wendy's Early Activism How Wendy's Advocacy has Evolved Over the Years The Founding of Resources for Living Independently Beginnings of Wendy's Journey as an Artist, and the Integration of Her Advocacy in Her Art Highlighting Microaggressions Through Cartoons and Building Art Workshops Around the Theme of Microaggressions Advice for Young Artists A Day of Questions Advice for Young and New Disability Advocates How to Find Wendy and Her Art <![CDATA[REV UP Your Vote: A Guide To Disability Voting Featuring Shane Janick]]> Living Loud and Proud Producer Phill Rosen chats with Arc of Philadelphia Executive Director Shane Janick about REV UP, a nationwide initiative to educate people with disabilities about their voting rights.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1653526 9e27fd79-cb2d-479d-8e91-8a28de9083fc 1776 full 1 1 12 12 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:00:31 GMT false Arc of Philadelphia Overview and History Why Voting Accessibility is a Critical Part of the Disability Rights Movement Barriers to Voting Access and Initiatives Breaking Them How to Advocate for Better Access at the Polls, and the Role of New Technology to Address Barriers The Significance of State Elections to the Disability Community The Importance of Empowering the Disability Community to Vote Advancements Shane Hopes to See in the Future to Ensure Voting is Fully Accessible and Inclusive <![CDATA[Game On: Matt Berwick's Adaptive Sports Journey]]> Producer Phill Rosen and Co-Producer Ray Horton chat with Matt Berwick about being on the Disability Pride PA Executive Board and his experiences with adaptive sports.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1633845 57033690-54d6-4332-847a-7db35b5530f2 1745 full 1 1 11 11 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 19:07:07 GMT false Importance of Disability Pride PA Having Representation in Western PA Matt's Introduction to Adaptive Sports Matt's Journey in the Adaptive Sports Worlds The Evolution of Adaptive Sports Technology The Rebranding of Murderball to Wheelchair Rugby Barriers to Access of Adaptive Sports Youth Adaptive Sports Opportunities Community Impact of Adaptive Sports The Rebranding of the USOC and USPC to the USOPC Rivalries in Adaptive Sports <![CDATA[Full Volume: House On Edge]]> Four of the core members of House On Edge, Ray, Veronica, Phill, and Ian discuss their projects past and present.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1594026 f7d516bd-5880-4b58-96c1-acb88537ad21 2063 full 1 1 10 10 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:00:28 GMT false Williamsport Disability Pride 'CIL'ebration Who Are Phill and Ian? How We Met Ian Who is Veronica? Who Is Ray? Don't Stand So Close To Me Video Perfect Pose Future Projects <![CDATA[Celebrating Disability Pride in Lehigh Valley (Featuring Jacqui Schwartz & Chaz Hayden)]]> Disability Pride Executive Director Vicki Landers discusses Disability Pride Lehigh Valley with Jacqui Schwartz from LVACA and Emcee Chaz Hayden.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1564294 bbdc4097-359f-428f-a1f3-7d3cb0f9e38f 2005 full 1 1 9 9 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:00:45 GMT false Quick Overview of Disability Pride Lehigh Valley Event Front Row With Chaz When Is Disability Pride Lehigh Valley Happening? Lehigh Valley Is One Big Community Where Can You Register For Disability Pride Lehigh Valley? <![CDATA[A Hearing Loss Journey with Dr. Caroline Davis]]> Disability Pride Pennsylvania Executive Director Vicki Landers talks with Dr. Caroline Davis DrOT/OTR/L about her journey living with hearing loss.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1531924 238135be-ffd4-4610-a7a2-eec49977f741 2504 full 1 1 8 8 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:00:31 GMT false <![CDATA[Traveling With a Disability: A Chat With Rebecca Levenberg]]> Disability Pride Pennsylvania Chief Strategy Officer Ellen Shimberg chats with Rebecca Levenberg, creator of the blog 1000 Miles about her experiences traveling as an above the knee amputee.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1513236 8ff6e492-0827-4411-bfbd-6c95bb1cd781 1982 full 1 1 7 7 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:35 GMT false <![CDATA[Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy: A Chat with Advocate Roberta Boch-Parker]]> Disability Pride Pennsylvania Chief Strategy Officer Ellen Shimberg chats with Roberta Boch-Parker, advocate for those living with migraines, about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the healthcare and school systems for both herself and her daughter.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1490510 a9383eb9-98a7-4dcd-9e8d-e45f517c5a4f 1846 full 1 1 6 6 Thu, 23 May 2024 18:55:41 GMT false <![CDATA[Momma Chronicles, Too: 10 Years and Counting!]]> Executive Director Vicki Landers sits down with the founders of the Momma Chronicles, Too group, Domonique Howell and Latoya Maddox.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1472846 9f60cf6a-f232-4e7c-b73a-ade19bd8753f 2440 full 1 1 5 5 Thu, 09 May 2024 21:21:53 GMT false <![CDATA[Harrisburg Disability Pride and Remembering The Capitol Crawl of 1990]]> Co-Producer Phill Rosen and Executive Director Vicki Landers discuss Disability Pride Harrisburg. Phill interviews Jimmi Shrode about The Capitol Crawl of 1990 in Washington D.C.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1453030 6afbb0bd-ac9b-48be-8ccf-f66739a46d31 2698 full 1 1 4 4 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:53:02 GMT false <![CDATA[Board Member Profile: Izzy Kaufman, President]]> Executive Director Vicki Landers introduces President of the Disability Pride Pennsylvania Executive Board Izzy Kaufman.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1419348 595e0f13-a744-4f23-ab05-f7916c251996 2468 full 1 1 3 3 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:00:29 GMT false <![CDATA[Why Is Disability Pride Pennsylvania Doing A Podcast?]]> Co-Producers Phill Rosen and Ray Deca, and Executive Director Vicki Landers discuss what Disability Pride Pennsylvania hopes to achieve with Living Loud and Proud.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1376710 b16f117a-6f1a-4016-a3da-22040b9f6866 1693 full 1 1 2 2 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:00:45 GMT false <![CDATA[Introduction to Disability Pride Pennsylvania]]> Ray Deca interviews Vicki Landers, Founder & Executive Director of Disability Pride Pennsylvania.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/living-loud-proud/1355759 fe72758a-b538-450e-bc1d-87ea44d23e10 1274 full 1 1 1 1 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:00:28 GMT false