Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we welcome back Brandi and introduce Neshama as we continue our deep dive into invisible disabilities. Neshama opens up about living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder, while Brandi shares her experiences with a rare nerve disease, being Hard of Hearing, fibromyalgia, and learning disabilities.

Both women reveal the daily challenges they face—often i...

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we continue our exploration of invisible disabilities with guest Therese Adjivon-Theodore, who shares her journey living with Sickle Cell Anemia. From her earliest memories to the challenges she faces each day, Therese opens up about the physical, emotional, and social realities of a condition that often goes unseen. She also educates us on what Sickle Cell is, how it’s managed, and what she w...

This week on a special bonus episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we shift the spotlight to the siblings. Addie, who lives with a disability, has been featured on our show before—but this time, we hear from someone just as close to the journey: her sister.

She offers an honest, heartfelt perspective on what it’s like growing up with a sister with a disability—the joys, the challenges, the quiet strength, and the deep...

In this open & honest episode of Walk and Roll Live, we kick off Invisible Disabilities Month with guest Randy Schlecht, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. Randy opens up about his early life, the event that changed everything, and his long path to recovery. Unlike visible disabilities, Randy’s challenges aren’t always obvious to others—and that leads to misunderstanding, misjudgment, and stigma.

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This week on Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with Liv Kneller, a courageous young woman whose life took an unexpected turn from an active, healthy childhood in the UK to navigating the complexities of chronic illness. Liv opens up about the long road to receiving her diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), dysautonomia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other overlapping health conditions.

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In this uplifting episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we meet Derrick “Dee” Smith, a first-time author whose imagination created a world where pirates, dragons, and time travel collide. The Adventures of Duke and Tom: The Lost Treasure of Panic Island is more than just a thrilling tale—it’s the result of Dee’s resilience in the face of childhood illness, bullying, depression, and learning disabilities.

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Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Vivian as she tells her story of growing up with a disability and experiencing a spinal cord injury at the age of 13. In this episode we discuss the challenges of finding the right care and challenges within the medical industry.  

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At age 20, Juan Garibay survived a spinal cord injury that changed the course of his life. Once involved in gang activity and serving time in prison, Juan emerged from tragedy with a new sense of purpose. Today, he is a Research Assistant and Program Manager at the Rancho Research Institute, where he helps shape groundbreaking rehabilitation programs and spinal cord injury research.

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In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with the team from Early Start Family Resource Network (ESFRN)—a community-driven organization providing free support to families of children with developmental and physical disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Hear how this dynamic team, many of whom are parents themselves, walk alongside families from the moment of diagnosis—off...

Over 50 years ago, Robert Soto’s life took a sharp turn after a devastating motorcycle racing crash. But what might have ended his momentum instead sparked a powerful legacy. In this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Robert joins us to share his incredible journey—from walking with crutches to embracing life in a wheelchair, from a successful career to becoming a dedicated advocate with Triumph Foundation. His sto...

Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Ryan Chavarria, a Triumph Foundation Ambassador to discuss how his spinal cord injury changed the trajectory of his life. We discuss his journey through recovery, self discovery in adaptive sports, and what his daily life looks like. 

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In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, we sit down with author and advocate Kat Paz to explore her upcoming book, Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. This inspiring collection features twelve disabled business owners who overcame rejection, inaccessibility, and bias to build thriving businesses and redefine success on their own terms.

Kat shares what spark...

In the latest episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with spinal cord injury survivor and Triumph Foundation Ambassador, Walt Escamilla. Walt shares his incredible journey—from the moment his life changed in 2007 to becoming a beacon of hope for others navigating life after injury.

With honesty, heart, and humor, Walt talks about the importance of peer mentorship, the impact o...

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with the visionary minds behind Roll Mobility, a community-driven app that's changing the way people with mobility challenges access the world around them. From restaurants and parks to parking lots and public spaces, Roll Mobility empowers users to share and find real-time accessibility information with a simple, user-friendly interface.

Learn how this innovat...

Born with a life-threatening spinal condition, Atif Moon was never supposed to walk, let alone become a Top 10 U.S. wheelchair tennis player, successful CEO, and acclaimed motivational speaker. In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Atif shares his extraordinary journey from a daunting diagnosis to center court victories, national honors, and boardroom leadership.

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On this episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, Doug speaks with Daniel Horner of the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC), a nonprofit dedicated to making outdoor sports and recreation accessible for people of all abilities.

Daniel shares how USARC began, what programs they offer—from adaptive skiing in the winter to water sports in the summer—and how they continue to break down barriers to participation th...

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with the vibrant and resilient Alexis Mazon, a graphic designer, student, and spinal cord injury survivor whose life changed forever after a devastating five-story fall in 2021.

Alexis shares how she went from being hospitalized with a shattered spine, traumatic brain injury, and memory loss—to rediscovering her independence, iden...

This week on Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, Doug & Addie welcome Cody Norman and Logan Frye, two inspiring physical therapists from The Perfect Step, a premier activity-based therapy center specializing in working with individuals with paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Cody and Logan are not only passionate practitioners but also the hosts of Pathways to Healing, The Perfect Step’s official podcast dedicated to shar...

What happens when your life takes a turn you never saw coming? In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, we sit down with Shane Martinell—an adventurous, high-spirited young man whose world was forever changed by a spinal cord injury. Shane opens up about his early life, the day of the accident, and the intense recovery journey that followed. But this isn’t just a story of survival—it's one of strength, t...