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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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
Host Mike Bolland welcomes Brittany Dejean, founder of Inclusion Jumpstart and former Airbnb accessibility leader. Brittany opens up about how her fatherās 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. Brittanyās training programs help people overcome awkwardness around disability and build more inclusive, empathetic spaces in both personal and professional settings.
