Episodes

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
April 25: Dr. David Eagleman & Reinette L'Oranaise
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate neuroscientist and sensory substitution pioneer Dr. David Eagleman and blind Jewish-Algerian singer and musician Reinette L'Oranaise.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
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Learn more:
Podcast – David Eagleman
The Brain with David Eagleman
David Eagleman: Can we create new senses for humans? | TED Talk
The Blind Luminary of Arabo-Andalusian Music - World Jewish Congress
Birth of Sultana Daoud | Jewish Women's Archive
Reinette l'Oranaise - Nhabek Nhabek [Jewish-Arab music from Algeria]
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
April 24: Zofia Nasierowska & Apple Gabriel
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Transcript
Today we honor Polish photographer with visual impairment Zofia Nasierowska and Jamaican reggae singer and polio survivor Apple Gabriel!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
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Learn more:
HISTORY | Apple Gabriel
Zofia Nasierowska's Google Doodle
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
April 23: Jean-Dominique Bauby & Dr. Zina Weygand
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Transcript
Today we recognize French author with locked-in syndrome Jean-Dominique Bauby & French blind historian Dr. Zina Weygand.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
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Learn more:
"Zina Weygand, le sens de l'invisible" - A Vous De Voir
He could only move his left eye | The Philosophy of Jean-Dominique Bauby
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Friday Apr 25, 2025
April 22: Easterseals founded in 1919
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate the founding of Easterseals in 1919.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
History | Easterseals Disability & Community Services
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Friday Apr 25, 2025
April 21: Mary Rogers Miller & James Langevin
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate hard of hearing naturalist Mary Rogers Miller & quadriplegic politician James Langevin.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
Mary Rogers Miller
Congressman James R. Langevin | Paladin Capital Group
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
April 20: Hope Lewellen
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate American amputee Paralympic athlete Hope Lewellen!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
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Learn more:
Hope Lewellen LinkedIn
TOUGH TALKS: Hope Lewellen, Converting Tragedy Into Excellence
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Thursday Apr 24, 2025
April 19: Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan & Erastus "Deaf" Smith
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Transcript
Today we remember British-American scientist with ALS, Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, and Texas Revolution scout, Erastus "Deaf" Smith.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
Meet The First Human AI | Peter: The Human Cyborg
In Memoriam - Peter 2.0 - by Geoff Marlow
Peter Scott-Morgan obituary
Smith, Erastus [Deaf]
Deaf Heroes: Erastus "Deaf" Smith (in ASL)
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Saturday Apr 19, 2025
April 18: Dr. Ilya Kaminsky
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate Deaf Ukrainian-American poet Dr. Ilya Kaminsky.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
https://www.ilyakaminsky.com/
Poems not Bombs
Poetry Reading and Discussion with Ilya Kaminsky
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Friday Apr 18, 2025
April 17: Chavela Vargas
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Transcript
Today we celebrate Costa Rican-born Mexican ranchera singer and polio survivor Chavela Vargas!
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
Chavela Vargas' 94th Birthday
Chavela Vargas - New York Times
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound

Friday Apr 18, 2025
April 16: Sir Frank Williams & Arthur Verney
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Friday Apr 18, 2025
Transcript
Today we remember British tetraplegic Formula One pioneer Sir Frank Williams & British deaf advocate with spina bifida Arthur Verney.
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Hello and welcome to the Disability Daily Podcast! I’m your host, Katie, and over the past couple years, I’ve worked on a 365-day calendar that recognizes different folks and key moments in disability history each day of the year. I’m turning this into a quick daily podcast, and I’m excited to share this with you!
If you’re committed to learning more about disability and accessibility, please subscribe to the podcast on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and share with friends.
See the Disability Daily Calendar (work on it is always ongoing!)
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Learn more:
Sir Frank Williams
Passing Away of Arthur Verney - European Union of the Deaf
Song: "It's Kinda Beautiful" by Water Mirrors from Epidemic Sound