Welcome to “We’re Not Stumped,” the podcast where Mike Bolland explores the stories of resilience, innovation, and community within the limb difference world. In each episode, Mike introduces you to individuals and organizations making a profound impact on the lives of those with limb loss and limb differences.
In this episode:
- Lively Limbs Amputee Support Group in Mesa Celebrates 22 Years
- Join us as we celebrate the 22-year milestone of the Lively Limbs Amputee Support Group in Mesa, Arizona. Discover how this tight-knit community has been providing unwavering support, encouragement, and resources to amputees and their families for over two decades.
- Against All Odds: Baker County’s Jay Wilson Thrives as Double Amputee Firefighter and Business Owner
- Meet Jay Wilson, a double amputee who defies the odds every day as a firefighter and successful business owner in Baker County. Mike shares Jay’s incredible journey of resilience, determination, and his unwavering commitment to serving his community.
- Dream Home in 10 Days: Ground Broken on a Home for Quadruple Amputee
- Learn about the inspiring story of a community coming together to build a dream home for a quadruple amputee in just 10 days. This heartwarming tale of generosity and teamwork highlights the power of community in transforming lives.
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Is your website really accessible to everyone? In this powerful episode of *We’re Not Stumped*, host Mike Bolland welcomes web accessibility expert Maigen Thomas to perform a live audit of the podcast’s website—and the results are eye-opening! Accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about empathy, inclusion, and making sure your digital experience works for everyone. Maigen shares her personal connection to accessibility, including how her grandfather’s vision loss shaped her perspective on designing with intention. Whether you're a business owner, content creator, or web designer, this episode is packed with practical tips and free tools to level up your site.
Here’s the actual quote from a company called the LN4 Hand Project: "A prosthetic hand is an invaluable asset to an individual without an upper limb. An upper limb prosthesis can determine whether or not an individual is able to be employed, contribute to household duties, or provide an increased sense of independence." As a successful one-handed person—a podcaster, speaker, nonprofit founder, and former pro bowler—I have to say, that sentence overlooks the truth: people with limb differences are capable with or without a device. And it’s not just the language. Companies like Taska Prosthetics create videos that show one-handed people doing things like washing apples, as if that’s the pinnacle of independence. While I love and appreciate prosthetics, we can do better. In this podcast, I break down the problem with this kind of messaging, share my lived experience, and challenge the assumption that a prosthesis defines your ability to succeed.
Host Mike Bolland welcomes Brittany Dejean, founder of Inclusion Jumpstart and former Airbnb accessibility leader. Brittany opens up about how her father’s spinal cord injury at age 12 inspired her lifelong passion for disability inclusion. She shares insights from her 6.5 years at Airbnb working on accessibility and diversity initiatives, her nonprofit work with Able Thrive, and her current mission as an entrepreneur and advocate. Brittany’s training programs help people overcome awkwardness around disability and build more inclusive, empathetic spaces in both personal and professional settings.
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