In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland explores three remarkable stories of courage, recovery, and inclusion:
šŖ Teen Accident: Learn about a high school athlete who overcame an ATV accident and how the community is coming together to aid in his recovery.
š¾ Feline Fighter: Meet the senior cat who survived a leg amputation after being rescued from a hoarding situation and now thrives against all odds.
ā³ Access Golf Spotlight: Discover how Access Golf is breaking barriers in the sport, making golf accessible and empowering for individuals with disabilities.
Mike brings these heartfelt stories to life, showcasing how challenges can be transformed into powerful narratives of hope. Donāt miss this uplifting conversation!
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Jeanette Jones returns to the Weāre Not Stumped podcast with host Mike Bolland for a powerful conversation that goes beyond music. She shares a shocking and emotional story about the accessibility barriers she and her partner Frank encountered at a Def Leppard concert at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. From steep hills to discriminatory treatment by staff, their experience sheds light on how accessibility still falls shortāeven in 2025. But thatās just the beginning. Jeanette also opens up about her own journeyāsurviving childhood cancer, transitioning from prosthetics to a wheelchair, and the incredible resilience of her partner Frank after his life-changing accident. This episode is about more than one bad nightāitās a call to action for accessibility, empathy, and real change.
Is your website really accessible to everyone? In this powerful episode of *Weāre Not Stumped*, host Mike Bolland welcomes web accessibility expert Maigen Thomas to perform a live audit of the podcastās websiteāand the results are eye-opening!Ā Accessibility isnāt just about complianceāitās about empathy, inclusion, and making sure your digital experience works for everyone. Maigen shares her personal connection to accessibility, including how her grandfatherās 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.Ā
Ā Hereās the actual quote from a company called the LN4 Hand Project:Ā "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."Ā As a successful one-handed personāa podcaster, speaker, nonprofit founder, and former pro bowlerāI have to say, that sentence overlooks the truth: people with limb differences are capable with or without a device.Ā And itās not just the language. Companies like Taska Prosthetics create videos that show one-handed people doing things like washing apples, as if thatās the pinnacle of independence.Ā 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.Ā
