Disability in the Public Square | An Our Ability Podcast Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:11:17 -0400 https://ourabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Disability in the Public Square | An Our Ability Podcast yes aa866f9d-8913-5d66-8d7f-13a32011da86 john.robinson@ourability.com John Robinson episodic true Our Ability: Disability in the Public Square is a first-of-its-kind daily podcast that applies a disability lens to mainstream news, entertainment, and public policy. Each episode takes one story from the day's news cycle and asks the question no one else is asking systematically:

 

"Where are people with disabilities in today's story — and how are we being framed?" - John Robinson

 

The show treats disability not as a niche personal issue but as a civic, mainstream subject — as central to public life as race, gender, or class.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John Robinson john.robinson@ourability.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/htcqobh7zkunpdp2m93odjclgru7?.jpg Disability in the Public Square | An Our Ability Podcast Disability Employment NYS Session Disability Employment NYS Session Blaise Bryant talks about the NYS legislature not advancing disability employment priorities this legislative session. He also explores the barriers for advancing progress and how this can change. June 4th 2026

]]> Blaise Bryant talks about the NYS legislature not advancing disability employment priorities this legislative session. He also explores the barriers for advancing progress and how this can change. June 4th 2026

]]> John Robinson Buzzsprout-19296314 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 649 1 4 full false Inertia, Subminimum Wage and New York State Inertia, Subminimum Wage and New York State Presently, New York State is in a state of inertia when it comes to eliminating subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities. This inactivity has increased in the past six months the number of individuals with disabilities from 400 to 1400 that are working below minimum wage. Assemblymember Phil Steck is the leading voice in the Assembly, trying to eliminate subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, other political leaders are caught in a state of inertia.

]]> Presently, New York State is in a state of inertia when it comes to eliminating subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities. This inactivity has increased in the past six months the number of individuals with disabilities from 400 to 1400 that are working below minimum wage. Assemblymember Phil Steck is the leading voice in the Assembly, trying to eliminate subminimum wage for individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, other political leaders are caught in a state of inertia.

]]> John Robinson Buzzsprout-19259176 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 801 full false Blaise's Introduction and Global Accessibility Awareness Day Blaise's Introduction and Global Accessibility Awareness Day Blaise Bryant, as stated on LinkedIn, is a communicator, podcaster, advocate, voiceover artist, digital accessibility consultant, and Dad. Blaise joins Disability in the Public Square on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, WCAG 2.1 and what more we can do on accessibility.

]]> Blaise Bryant, as stated on LinkedIn, is a communicator, podcaster, advocate, voiceover artist, digital accessibility consultant, and Dad. Blaise joins Disability in the Public Square on Global Accessibility Awareness Day, WCAG 2.1 and what more we can do on accessibility.

]]> John Robinson Buzzsprout-19216798 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 551 1 3 full false R-Word, Sydney Sweeney, The Rock and a Road with Bad Intentions R-Word, Sydney Sweeney, The Rock and a Road with Bad Intentions Disability in the Public Square take a look at the "R-Word" and the use in today's society. A quick Google search shows you how often famous people are using the word and the implications for all of us.

]]> Disability in the Public Square take a look at the "R-Word" and the use in today's society. A quick Google search shows you how often famous people are using the word and the implications for all of us.

]]> John Robinson Buzzsprout-19209449 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 725 1 2 full true From Soap to Vintage License Plates, a New Disability Economy? | Pilot 1 From Soap to Vintage License Plates, a New Disability Economy? | Pilot 1 How is disability represented in society today? With over 20% of the world's population is individuals with disabilities, 20% of media coverage is not about people with disabilities. John Robinson and Blaise Bryant will discuss and reflect with humor and opinion what's going on today.

From a new economy taking place in Colorado Springs, we discuss 'the efforts of Tony and Beth Feltman, co-owners of RM Soap Market and STORY by RM.'  Additionally, we look at New York State, Senator Patricia Fahey, and introducing new legislation to create a Disability Innovation Fund. 


]]> How is disability represented in society today? With over 20% of the world's population is individuals with disabilities, 20% of media coverage is not about people with disabilities. John Robinson and Blaise Bryant will discuss and reflect with humor and opinion what's going on today.

From a new economy taking place in Colorado Springs, we discuss 'the efforts of Tony and Beth Feltman, co-owners of RM Soap Market and STORY by RM.'  Additionally, we look at New York State, Senator Patricia Fahey, and introducing new legislation to create a Disability Innovation Fund. 


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