Nothing Without Us! A Disability Advocacy Podcast

On this special season two finale of NWU, our guest is Ali Ingersoll. Ali is a TEDx speaker, corporate strategy consultant, health equity advocate, day trader and former Miss Wheelchair America. She draws upon her experience as a C6 quadriplegic from a shallow water diving accident in 2010, leaving her paralyzed chest down at age 27. She embraces the world around her, backed by neuroscience strategies combined with dark humor, life lessons, and powerful stories to help others embrace new perspectives in their own lives. https://aliingersoll.com/Follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspodlakeshore.org

This week on NWU we welcome two special guests! Susan Sellers is the CEO of United Ability, a 77-year-old Birmingham-based nonprofit serving more than 5,800 individuals with disabilities each year. United Ability's programs include early intervention, inclusive early learning, speech, occupational, and physical therapies for kids and adults, employment and transition services, adult day autism clinics, a social enterprise, and the Ability Clinic.Campbell Scott is a Certified Nurse Practitioner and the Associate Residency Director at Cahaba Medical Care, whose partnership with United Ability has helped so many individuals with disabilities and their families. Learn more at https://www.unitedability.org/Follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspodSupport the pod at lakeshore.org

This week on NWU we talk to Amanda Carmichael, a vocalist, and author of "Standing Tall: A Testimonial Guide for Amputees Overcoming Life's Challenges." She tells us about how opera played a role in her recovery from undergoing an elective amputation of her lower legs due to clubbed feet in 2019.Amanda's book: https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Tall-Testimonial-Overcoming-Challenges/dp/B0B5PLCRTXFollow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspodlakeshore.org

This week on NWU! we have a wonderful conversation with guest Ben Raanan. Ben Raanan (he/him) is a disabled theatre maker and advocate based out of Denver, Colorado. His artistic focus is centralized around creating artistically rigorous theatre with, for, and about the disabled community. Currently, Ben is the Artistic Director at Phamaly Theatre Company, the longest running professional disability theatre in the United States. https://phamaly.org/Follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspod

This week on NWU we chat with Maddi Niebanck, an author, stroke survivor, speaker and advocate. You can find Maddi all over the country hosting "Survivor Summits," or you can find her influencing on instagram @maddistrokeofluck. Follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspodlakeshore.org

This week on NWU! we talk with Thomas E. Smith, the first person in medical history to be paralyzed three separate times and recover. He talks us through his tragedies and triumphs, and about his non-profit, the Thomas E Smith Foundation, whose mission is to better the lives of those affected by and living with paralysis.Be sure to follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspod https://thomasesmithfoundation.org/lakeshore.org

This week on NWU! we chat with Lisa B. Lewis, the founder and Executive Director of Omnium Circus. Lisa B. Lewis is a recognized leader in the area of accessibility in the arts, and Omnium: A Bold New Circus is a singularly representative and comprehensively accessible nationally touring company creating joy for all. Be sure to follow us on instagram @nothingwithoutuspod https://omniumcircus.org/https://www.lakeshore.org/

Season two of NWU! kicks off with our esteemed guest Joe Delagrave! Joe is the current Head Coach of Team USA Wheelchair Rugby, a two-time Paralympic medalist, and keynote speaker.

On this season one finale of Nothing Without Us! we are flipping the script! Alie B is in the hot seat this week, interviewed by Lakeshore Foundation CEO John Kemp. Join them as they discuss Alie's exciting journey through the arts, education, and advocacy.

On this week's episode of Nothing Without Us! A Disability Advocacy Podcast we are joined by Dr. Graham Sisson, the longtime ADA Coordinator for the state of Alabama and accomplished disability advocate.