General Disability Related Resources and News – We’re Not Stumped Limb Loss Support https://werenotstumped.com Where Amputees Tell Their Stories Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:05 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 My NCIL Conference Takeaways https://werenotstumped.com/my-ncil-conference-takeaways/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:05 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3669 What happens when disability advocates from across the country come together to shape the future of independent living and accessibility? In this solo episode of We’re Not Stumped, I share my personal reflections after attending the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., where I represented Ability360 as a member of its Board of Directors. Learn More…

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]]> What if the biggest barrier to travel isn’t your disability—but the uncertainty? https://werenotstumped.com/what-if-the-biggest-barrier-to-travel-isnt-your-disability-but-the-uncertainty/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:20 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3665 In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland sits down with Karen Morales, a wheelchair user and leader of Fora Travel’s Accessibility Initiative, to discuss how the travel industry can become more inclusive for everyone. After becoming a wheelchair user in 2020, Karen quickly discovered that planning an accessible trip often meant endless phone calls, unanswered questions…

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]]> What if success isn’t measured by where you finish—but by having the courage to start? https://werenotstumped.com/what-if-success-isnt-measured-by-where-you-finish-but-by-having-the-courage-to-start/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:15:26 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3660 After more than 35 years away from professional bowling, I returned to compete in the PBA60 World Series of Bowling at age 61. I knew the odds weren’t in my favor. My body had changed. The equipment had changed. The competition had changed. But this episode isn’t really about bowling. It’s about the voice inside all of us that says we’re too old, too late, or not good enough to chase something…

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]]> How Denny Burke Turned Adversity into Advocacy https://werenotstumped.com/how-denny-burke-turned-adversity-into-advocacy/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:09 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3654 What happens when people underestimate your potential your entire life—and you refuse to let them define your future? In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I sit down with Denny Burke, a licensed master social worker, disability advocate, and speaker who has spent his life proving that disability does not determine what someone can achieve. Growing up legally blind and facing…

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]]> From Paralysis to Purpose: Dr. Kirsten Ludwig’s Journey as a Walking Quadriplegic https://werenotstumped.com/from-paralysis-to-purpose-dr-kirsten-ludwigs-journey-as-a-walking-quadriplegic/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:24:16 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3651 What happens when a life-changing accident forces you to redefine everything you thought was possible? On this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kirsten Ludwig—a biomedical researcher, educator, former professional polo player, and advocate for disability inclusion in healthcare. In 2021, Dr. Ludwig was paralyzed from the neck down during a horseback riding accident.

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]]> Living With Hearing Loss: Janelle Parker on Advocacy, Technology, and Communication https://werenotstumped.com/living-with-hearing-loss-janelle-parker-on-advocacy-technology-and-communication/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:16:43 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3642 What is it really like to live with hearing loss? In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast, Mike Bolland sits down with Janelle Parker, founder of TAMCO Learning, to discuss her lifelong journey with hearing loss and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Janelle shares how she was born with a unique “cookie bite” hearing loss, received her first hearing aid before age four…

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]]> Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions https://werenotstumped.com/answering-your-most-frequently-asked-questions/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:23:53 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3629 Over the years, I’ve been asked a lot of questions—some serious, some funny, and some I’ve heard more times than I can count. In this solo episode of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast, I’m answering five of the questions I get asked a lot. Do I wear a prosthesis? How do I bowl with one hand? Have I always had a positive attitude? Do people still stare? And what keeps me motivated? I’ll share some…

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]]> Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss | Lynn Jensen https://werenotstumped.com/best-kept-secrets-for-travelers-with-sight-loss-lynn-jensen/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:26:08 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3621 What happens when you lose your sight at just 27 years old? In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped Podcast, Mike Bolland welcomes Lynn Jensen, author of Best Kept Secrets for Travelers With Sight Loss, to share her remarkable journey from sudden blindness to living an independent, adventurous life filled with travel, purpose, and humor. Lynn discusses the challenges she faced after losing her…

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]]> What the TV Stories Didn’t Show | The Real Reason Behind My PBA Comeback https://werenotstumped.com/what-the-tv-stories-didnt-show-the-real-reason-behind-my-pba-comeback/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:18:20 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3618 Over the past few weeks, I was fortunate to be featured by ABC15 and Arizona’s Family as I prepare for my return to PBA competition after more than 30 years away from the sport. The television stories were fantastic, but as anyone who has ever done an interview knows, there’s always more that doesn’t make the final cut. In this special solo episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, I share some of…

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]]> Rachel Kubicki: How the Hanger Foundation Empowers People to Live Without Limits https://werenotstumped.com/rachel-kubicki-how-the-hanger-foundation-empowers-people-to-live-without-limits/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:44:22 +0000 https://werenotstumped.com/?p=3611 Rachel Kubicki, Executive Director of the Hanger Foundation, joins Mike Bolland to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible. With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Rachel shares how the Foundation has expanded its impact through scholarships, nonprofit grants, community events…

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