Blaisin' Access Podcast
Amplifying the disability voice one story at a time. Did you know nearly one out of five people have a disability? The Blaisin’ Access spodcast is a daily show highlights disability issues, programs/services, and showing disabled people can succeed in an able-bodied world. The host, Blaise Bryant, has been completely blind since birth. He has defeated the social stereotype by achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, working full-time, and an active disability rights activist in the community. blaisinshows.substack.com
Episodes
To kick off our Disability Pride series on acquiring disabilities I spoke with Filmmaker and Journalist Taylor Aguilar. We talked about her journey of becoming blind, how society views blind people, and how we navigate the world. Will she take advantage of a potential surgery to correct her vision? Tune in and find out!Want to learn more about Taylor? Check out this documentary about her journey.Like what you hear? Leave a rating/r...
Blaise is back with a life update about his first Seeing Eye Dog Flash. He also shares some news about the Department of Justice issuing a memo rolling back rights for people with disabilities. This comes on the 27 anniversary of the Supreme Court case Olmstead v. L.C. which said disabled people must be allowed to live in the most integrated setting possible..What do you think? Please leave a review and share! Supporting the Blaisi...
With March being Women’s History Month Blaise brings us a fun, exciting, and interactive panel on disability representation in the media. Joining Blaise are Tari Hartman Squire, Robin Billups, and Andrea Jennings. Learn more about the awesome work they’re doing to move the needle on media representation and disability through the Lights! Camera! Access! website.
What does the intersectionality look like between being marginalized as a black person, along with experiencing mental health disabilities? We explore this with Kevin Smith, Director of Mental Health Peer Connection to wrap up our Black History month series. Kevin’s story is one of strength, resilience, and hope. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and support the show to keep access alive!
For the third part of our Black History Month series I talk with my very good friend and mentor Cliff Perez, Systems Advocate with the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley in Troy, NY. We shared various stories throughout our friendship and Disability Rights, along with Cliff talking about his approach to advocacy. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and support the show on our website!
The second part of our Black History Month series highlighting black disabled advocates is Theo Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. We discuss how Theo acquired his disability, challenges he faced, overcoming obstacles, reversing racism within the movement, and his new book From Shack “to Whitehouse: a Memoir of Four Lives”. Share your thoughts with Blaise and support the show here!
...February is Black History Month. In the first of a four-part series highlighting black disabled people who have made great contributions to the Disabilities Rights Movement, Blaise spoke with Anita Cameron, the founder and Executive Director of We Were There Too, a platform amplifying black disabled voices. Learn more about Anita’s incredible work on Disability Justice issues here in this episode!
After an unanticipated break due to illness Blaise is back with the second and final part of his blind parenting series. He shares tips on changing diapers, bathing, and how he dealt with circumcision. In the second half of the show he demonstrates some of the tech he uses for being a parent, along with how being Dad has helped with confidence issues.
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Blaise is back with the first of a four-part series on his life as a new blind parent. He shares what he did to prepare, the many emotions he felt, and the series of life challenges he faced along the way.
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Yesterday, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. The legislation would allow people with six months or less to live to be prescribed a cocktail of drugs to end their suffering. Blaise shares his reaction, along with how his opinion has changed over the years. What do you think? Share your thoughts with Blaise!
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Happy 35th birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Check out my take on an ADA event I attended last week, some federal news impacting people with disabilities, and some disheartening news in New York. I also acknowledge where progress has been made and what we need to do to protect and strengthen our rights. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! I cannot create quality, accessible content without y...
It's been a very busy couple of months for Blaise. In under 25 minutes he gets you all caught up with the many life happenings. Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!
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People with disabilities are dealing with all sorts of government healthcare disasters. I spoke with long-time friend and Disability Rights activist Julie Farrar about everything going on. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Go check out my brand new website at blaisinshows.com!
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Let's face it -- the past few weeks have been quite the mental health tornado caused by politicians on both sides. Today's show focuses on how to manage all of this uncertainty with Anice Planar from the Therapy Explained YouTube channel. What stood out to you? Share on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share!
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Jensen caraballo was a fierce Disability Rights advocate. Saddly Jensen passed away late last week. For this week's What's Up Wednesday we pay tribute by replaying a 2021 panel discussion when the Fair Pay for Home Care campaign was a reality here in New York. What stood out to you? Share your thoughts on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure to rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!
Blaise dusts off some of his favorite interviews from his college days at The College of Saint Rose. Given all the chaos happening in the world why not have a couple of light hearted chats about wheelchair sports and writing. In March 2014 Blaise spoke with Joe Slaninka -- a person with Spina Bifida who is a multi-sport wheelchair athlete. Then we hear another chat from 2014 with John Evans -- a writer and poet who is blind. Wh...
For some people with disabilities, getting paid less than minimum wage is a reality. Check out today's episode where I covered a press conference here in New York advancing legislation ending this antiquated and discriminatory practice. What do you think? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows! Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!
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March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. I talk with fellow Disability Rights advocate Cara Liebowitz about life, advocacy, and of course CP. What was your favorite part of our chat? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!
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