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06/28/07--11:00: Inventing the Future - Jun 28,2007 (chan 3099584)

What do a curb-conqueror wheelchair, a memory-assist device for people with Alzheimer's, a self-installed automotive heads-up display, a tactile graphing calculator for the blind, a neural-directed wheelchair, and a continuous positive airway pressure alert all have in common? Each was invented by high school teams as part of the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams program.


04/13/08--13:30: Ask Judy...About Life In A Wheelchair - Apr 13,2008 (chan 3099584)

My sister donated blood at a hospital during the summer of 2000. She passed out on the way home, rolled the car, and woke up in the same hospital, as a quadrapalegic. Life changed in the blink of an eye. What's next? More than 10,000 people suffer some form of paralysis each year. How do you cope? This show is for them, their family and friends.


04/20/08--13:30: Ask Judy...About Life In A Wheelchair - Apr 20,2008 (chan 3099584)

My sister donated blood at a hospital during the summer of 2000. She passed out on the way home, rolled the car, and woke up in the same hospital, as a quadrapalegic. Life changed in the blink of an eye. What's next? More than 10,000 people suffer some form of paralysis each year. How do you cope? This show is for them, their family and friends.


05/04/08--13:30: Ask Judy...About Life in a Wheelchair - May 04,2008 (chan 3099584)

Discussion with Judy Clarke about life after an automobile accident that resulted in paralysis.


05/11/08--12:30: Ask Judy...About Life in a Wheelchair - May 11,2008 (chan 3099584)

In July 2000, Judy Clarke donated blood at Morristown Hospital in New Jersy. She was in a hurry to get home, so she signed out. Walked to her car and entered I-287, bound for Mountain Lakes. Within a couple of minutes, she passed out. The car hit the center median, drifted to the right and rolled over. Without a seatbelt, she was tossed into the windshield, despite the airbag. She woke up the next day in the same hospital as a quadraplegic.


07/12/08--08:00: The Low Down on Wheelchairs - Jul 12,2008 (chan 3099584)

How hard can it be to find the right wheelchair for an elderly parent? You might be surprised at the answer. Listen now and discover the inside secrets to finding the right wheelchair for the best price.


01/27/09--10:30: From Wheelchair to Walking ("The Pioneer's Path") - Jan 27,2009 (chan 3099584)

This week’s topic: Special guest Jane Hurd who went from wheelchair to walking in 1 year using personal development techniques. A truly inspirational story about how one woman changed her mental attitude to do the ‘impossible’. Jane managed to free her physical body from its wheelchair that she had been confined to for 18 years. Learn how Jane did the incredible and completely changed her life. This show will take you through a range of emotions and for pure grit and determination, it is not to be missed! Pioneers definitely take personal development seriously and I’m sure this discussion will be both enlightening and thought provoking… Calling In Please note that up to 4 callers and/or guests can be on air at any one time, so please do call in using the number listed above (USA landline). Or you can call in using your computer and a headset using the 'click to talk' button at the top of the page that shows up once the show is on air. (Do please stay on the line to give me a little time to a) see your call has come in and b) find a suitable slot to introduce you.) For more information on these shows and/or to join Una's newsletter visit www.BusinessPioneersProfit.com


05/17/09--13:30: Ms. Wheelchair GA Katie Rice - May 17,2009 (chan 3099584)

On this episode, we will have an interview with Ms. Wheelchair GA 2009 Katie Rice. She is here to discuss her reign and to give insight as to what the Ms. Wheelchair pageant is about. Also, she will talk about how you can help her make it to National pageant. Hope you enjoy the show


07/09/09--18:00: Matthew Allen- Spokane Washington - Veterans Affairs - Jul 10,2009 (chan 3099584)

Matthew Allen: http://www.wheelchairgames.va.gov has worked and been instrumental in assisting veterans throughout their career in realizing that no goal is to BIG. He will be covering topics that every vet and or family member should be aware of and the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane WA, July 13 - 18 2009! This is a BIGinterview for all.


08/20/09--12:00: Tai Chi for all - even in a wheelchair - Aug 20,2009 (chan 3099584)

Two doctors share their experience using Tai Chi to help people maximize their health: Dr. Peter Wayne of Harvard University and Dr. Zibin Guo of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Studies overwhelmingly point to regular physical exercise as the crucial medicine for what ails Americans. Physicians have a hard time convincing even healthy patients to take action, but it’s a much harder sell for those with limited movement caused by physical disabilities. Dr. Guo adapted the ancient Chinese martial arts, for the use of people with mobility limitations. His method is in widespread use in China. Dr. Wayne explains how he uses Tai Chi to ease the symptoms of a number of medical conditions, especially among women.


12/09/09--20:30: Mt Kili in a Wheelchair - Dec 10,2009 (chan 3099584)

This was my inaugural show - I interviewed Bob "Fourwheelbob" Coomber about his efforts to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. Bob is an inspiration to many, and a good friend. You can learn more about his efforts at http://facebook.com/mkwc2010


01/26/10--10:30: Haiti, NGO's and the Challenges Providing Aid - Jan 26,2010 (chan 3099584)

Joe Hackman discusses the challenges facing Non Government Organizations delivering aid internationally with Gerry Riley of the Wheelchair Foundation. Gerry Riley has been the Transportation and Logistics Manager for the Wheelchair Foundation since 2003. During that time, he has helped ship nearly 1,500 orders, a total of more than 650,000 wheelchairs, all over the world. He has learned a lot about the problems that can be encountered in trying to send aid. The Foundation provided wheelchairs to several countries following the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, the Pakistan earthquake and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and the Chengdu, China earthquake in 2006. Gerry is proud to have been able to help after these disasters. He's also happy to have helped get aid to those with daily mobility needs throughout the world.


03/17/10--19:30: Plane to Haiti - Mar 18,2010 (chan 3099584)

Jeff Behring of the Wheelchair Foundation and volunteer Glenn Perry discuss their trip to Haiti on the "Plane to Haiti" program with Joe Hackman. They also discussed the future of Haiti, the dangers and what still needs to be done.


03/23/10--21:00: 20 is SO money - Mar 24,2010 (chan 3099584)

To celebrate the 20th show of Fowl Radio, the fellas have all been challenged to eat 50 McNuggets over the course of the hour. They'll be talking about various topics such as a continuation on the events that left a certain co-host in a wheelchair.


03/26/10--20:00: Introduction - Mar 27,2010 (chan 3099584)

Hello, this is a short 5 min intro to what should be a regular show talking about disability issues in the news, and in our lives.


03/30/10--18:00: Tonka Truck, Sports Car, Wheelchair – Which Stage of Manhood Are You In? - Mar 31,2010 (chan 3099584)

At eighteen men are wet behind the ears, trying to prove their manhood. At thirty they’re finally ready to marry and by 50 some look to trade in the old model for something younger and faster – this can apply to wives or cars. Join Banks’n’Banks for a thoughtful discussion on the various stages of manhood. After all, there has to be an explanation for men behaving badly, valiantly and responsibly.


06/08/10--11:00: Nicole Hemmenway, Author of: "No, It Is NOT In My Head" - Jun 08,2010 (chan 3099584)

"No, It Is NOT In My Head - the Journey of a Chronic Pain Survivor from Wheelchair to Marathon" is an account of how the author: Nicole Hemmenway, was injured at 17 years of age, that turned her world upside down with a diagnosis of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), and how the pain would be so overpowering she found herself having to use a wheelchair or she would be so paralyzed by the pain she remained bed-ridden feeling hopeless and all alone. Then she found the drive and hope in the miracle that would take her out of that wheelchair and bed to being more independent. Nicole spent many hours suffering the effects of CRPS/RSD to not only overcome all that and become a marathon runner, but she had also found her life again and was eagerly wanting to live it to the fullest, which was a feeling she never thought she would ever have again. To Learn More About Nicole Hemmenway: www.NicoleHemmenway.com Join The Heroes Of Healing Community: www.HeroesOfHealing.com CALL IN'S ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED 347-324-5661


07/30/10--10:00: TIES that bind US..and USTA - Jul 30,2010 (chan 3099584)

TIES (Teaming Individuals Emphasizing Sports) TIES has a dedicated board of people whose vision is to help people of all abilities to achieve their goals in tennis and other sports. Through this process I have learned the difficulties wheelchair athletes face in regards to funding. Adaptive equipment in order to participate in tennis competition. Dedicated to reaching wheelchair athletes, TIES is looking to expand their message to as many people as possible. Listen to the inspiring story of David Van Brunt and his program TIES! Our goal at TIES for 2011n is to raise $10,000.00 to take a team of wheelchair tennis players to three national USTA wheelchair tennis tournaments in order for them to achieve their personal goals in tennis, which in turn will build their self-esteem, create disability awareness, provide socialization, and build physical strength. All these goals ultimately make our communities a better place in where we all benefit from the intrinsic value of all members of society.


08/28/10--18:00: Women who go the Distance - Endurance Athletes - Aug 29,2010 (chan 3099584)

Meet world-class endurance runner Molly Sheridan who runs over 100 miles at a time and in some of the most grueling and prestigious races in the world. Talk to Holly Koester who is an extraordinary wheelchair Marathon athlete who has done a marathon in every state. Amazing women. Listen to their inspiring stories.


10/18/10--07:30: Talking with Katie R. Banister 2010 Ms. Wheelchair Missouri - Oct 18,2010 (chan 3099584)

Mrs. Katie Rodriguez Banister survived an auto accident in 1990 that left her a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down. After six months of rehabilitation and fifteen months of living with her parents, she returned to living independently in 1992. Katie worked with the city of Webster Groves, MO for five years as the Access Coordinator. Katie’s work experience prior to her accident includes: Latch-Key Director, Sales Representative for Pitney-Bowes, Social Director for Lodge of the Four Seasons. With her husband, Steve the two co-founded Access-4-All, Inc. with a mission to educate and empower others through motivational speaking and disability education. As a person who gives back to her community, Katie has been a member of the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis Board of Directors since 1992 and served as President from 1997-2001 and board member of Life Skills. Katie was a performer and founding member with St. Louis’ “DisAbility Project” for six years. She served as a board member and President of the Delta Center for Independent Living from 1996-2002 and board member of the VSA Arts of MO from 1996-2000. She co-produced her own motivational video "Change Takes Time." Join us as she talks about how she stays motivated and how she motivates others.


12/31/10--20:30: news and stuff in the past - Jan 01,2011 (chan 3099584)

Darfur - Bob in the wheelchair


03/08/11--17:00: Wheelchairs fly over Sonoma Wine County - Cruise with Bruce guest Mike Kijak talks Up & Away Balloon - Mar 09,2011 (chan 3099584)

Cruise with Bruce radio host interviews Mike Kijak of Up & Away Ballooning about the Sonoma Wine Country, Kendall Jackson Winery and Balloon Rides for the disabled. Up & Away Ballooning becomes the first hot air balloon operator in the United States to offer authentic wheelchair-confined adventurers the opportunity to soar above the magnificent hills and vineyards of Northern California’s Sonoma County. The Pegasus Project’s specially-designed and crafted passenger basket, shipped directly from England, will make it possible for those persons who are dependent upon wheelchairs for mobility to literally float above the Wine Country. Up & Away Ballooning ordered the specially-designed basket from London. The easy access Lindstrand basket measures approximately 4 feet by 7 feet and can carry a wheelchair rider and up to three others. Without wheelchair, it can accommodate six people. Modeled originally after Lindstrand’s ‘Glass’ bottom basket system, its lowered rail makes it possible for the seated passenger to enjoy more than180-degree visibility. Mike and Patti Kijak, owners of Up & Away Ballooning made the decision to purchase the wheelchair-accessible basket in response to numerous inquiries from private individuals and travel agents with clients seeking to experience Northern California’s picturesque Wine Country from this breathtaking vantage point. “It’s a dream three years in the making,” Mike confides of their plan to create an equal access outdoor adventure for persons in wheelchairs. For more information visit: http://www.CruiseWithBruce.com


04/13/11--18:00: I Sit In A Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay Brittany Crawford - Apr 14,2011 (chan 3099584)

In Feburary, 2010 Brittany wrote and published a childrens book called "i Sit in a Wheelchair...But I Will Be Okay. The book was published by Stragetic Book Publishing. This is about a five year old girl named Penny Brown who goes to Kingergarten in a wheelchair. She gets angry that she cannot do things that other boys and girls can do such as walk, run, and slide down the big slide. Pennys parents and her best friend Amy help her realize it is okay to be different. A new boy comes to class named Josh, and he is also in a wheelchair. Will Penny find comfort in something she and Josh have in common? This book is based Brittany life. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at nine months of age. She is NOT in a wheelchair, but realize there are children who have to be wheelchair bound everyday. Brittany purpose in writing this book was to show children it is okay to be different. Brittany and her illustrator have spoken at schools, and held book signigs at several different places.


05/11/11--18:00: Sweet Sounds of Success - May 12,2011 (chan 3099584)

Disabled Radio is pleased to host George Flores: a former heavy-metal musician turned standing harp technician for Venus Harps, thanks to a standing wheelchair, George will also be a judge in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition in August 2011.


06/08/11--18:00: DEFINING BEAUTY - Jun 09,2011 (chan 3099584)

We welcome Alexis Ostrander, the producer of the film DEFINING BEAUTY. The film focuses on women who challenge themselves to live life outside of their limitations and redefine the perception of beauty, and do so as competitors in the 2010 Ms. Wheelchair America pageant.


06/15/11--19:30: DC Metro Police Assualt on a man in a Wheelchair - Jun 16,2011 (chan 3099584)

This past May 2011 a black man (Mr. Dwight Harris) in a wheelchair was brutally assaulted by two Washington DC Metro Police Officers. They picked him up and slammed him to the concrete which split his face open. This is yet another episode in a long line of police brutality incidents within the District of Columbia---and the nation in general. Police brutality in America continues to plague communities of color in an extremely disproportionate manner. It is undeniably a major aspect within America’s institutionally racist fabric. Please join us this episode as we discuss this recent incident as well as deconstruct police brutality in America on a broad level. Myriad activists, throughout the DC metro area, have already begun to organize around this reprehensible incident as a means to gain justice for Mr. Dwight Harris and to put an end to police brutality as a whole. If police brutality in America is not stopped it will continue to take the lives of countless men, women and children, most of which being black and brown skinned. Please tune in to this important episode that the corporate media ostensibly could not give a damn about covering accurately. Please click the link below to see the actual footage of the heinous crime committed by rogue police officers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gibEMtN-Dig&feature=related


09/14/11--17:00: WED-4 X 4 A.T.V. WHEELCHAIR ALL TERRAIN TRACTION! - Sep 15,2011 (chan 3099584)

The FIRST ALL TERRAIN Tractor TYPE WheelChair endorsed BY www.SFTVR.com www.SFTVR.com Contact-1-630-749-8414 Steve@SFTVR.com Height 38 Inches Width Model ST:37" Length 42" / 48" w/ rear idlers Weight 350 lbs Approx. Seat Height 24" Tilt angle for Chair 20 degrees each way - ST Model Only Track Size 6.5″ x 90″ Batteries Two 12 volt Wheelchair Batteries Controls JoyStick-R/L Motors 24 volt DC 24:1 ratio Speed 4-6 MPH Turning Radius Zero Width Between Armrests Model ST: 18"-28" Battery Charger 8 Amp Range Variable up to 10 Miles Foot Rest Adjustable Standard or Flip up Warranty One year


10/25/11--14:00: Wheelchair Ballroom dancing has taken San Diego by a Storm! - Oct 25,2011 (chan 3099584)

Please join us as we speak to Beverly Weurding and William Valencia, Co-Founders of Wheelchair Dancers Organization, non-private 501©3. Learn the positive and profound impact the Wheelchair Dancers Org. has had on San Diego’s disabled community and ways it has changed how able-bodied people perceive those using wheelchairs.

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11/15/11--13:00: Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair: An Empowering Fairy Tale - Nov 15,2011 (chan 3099584)

Interview with Jewel Kats Topics of conversation: Conversation between two young readers and author Using fairy tales to teach lessons about disabilities Overcoming the victim syndrome Societal thoughts: Princesses and wheelchairs dont mix Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair: An Empowering Fairy Tale Author Jewel Kats Loving Healing Press (2011) ISBN 9781615991129 Reviewed by Madeline (age 10) & Sophia (age 8) McElroy for Reader Views kids s (9/11) Reviewe

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12/07/11--20:30: The Power of One - Dec 08,2011 (chan 3099584)

Coach Stevie a life goal and elder family coach is the on air host of the Disabled Traveler 411 show. Her guest Julie-Ann Forcum the visionary, founder and co-chair of the nationally registered non-profit the Grant Angel Wishes and Travel Foundation, Inc. (R). Despite Julie-Anns own battle with cancer, deafness and needing the use of a wheelchair; she has managed todo the impossible, again and again. She shares her story of determination, inspiration and ultimately victory..

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