The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:54:11 -0400 https://rampituppodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast yes Support this Podcast 26f4e12c-148f-5db9-bfe2-bf0e524a5815 rampituppodcast@gmail.com Rhonel Cinous episodic true Hosted by Rhonel Cinous—Certified Digital Accessibility Tester, radio personality, and passionate disability advocate—the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast offers an engaging blend of education and entertainment. Rhonel, a C4-C5 quadriplegic, shares real-life accounts of injuries, illnesses, triumphs, and even jaw-dropping antics, offering a candid glimpse into the life of a wheelchair user.

Each episode features inspiring interviews with members of the spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) and wheelchair user community. Guests from diverse backgrounds and experiences share their journeys, exploring topics like career growth, hobbies, adventures, relationships, and maintaining a fulfilling quality of life. Through storytelling and honest conversations, the podcast celebrates resilience and underscores the shared belief that no challenge is insurmountable.

Join the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast for insightful, empowering, and often hilarious discussions that amplify the voices of the disability community.


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, Rhonel Cinous rampituppodcast@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hui8ut4t11fjmhmckoe0ns3j7c3b?.jpg The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast Rhonel Cinous Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month 2026: Regina Beach Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month 2026: Regina Beach On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are observing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month.  MS is a chronic neurological disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves), causing symptoms like fatigue, vision loss, pain, and mobility issues.

The month of March is set aside to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and support funding to find a cure. Our Guest for this episode of the podcast is Regina Beach, an author, an adventurer, a fellow performer of the From Where I Sit project, and a person living with MS. 

Regina shares about her life, her work in the arts, navigating living with MS, and how to keep things sexy with your partner, even with a disability. 


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Get to Know Our Guest

Regina Beach is a disabled poet and essayist. Originally from the American Midwest, she now calls the U.K. home. She is a freelance writer and editor passionate about accessibility in the arts. She is the founder of the literary magazine Lesions | Art + Words, featuring the work of creators living with chronic conditions. She hosts Writers’ Hour and is the editor of the London Writers' Salon’s Writing in Community anthology. She facilitates creativity workshops for the MS-UK charity and is the producer of the Living Well with MS podcast. 



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Facebook: http://facebook.com/ReginaBeachCreativeWellbeing/
Substack: http://reginagbeach.substack.com/
Website: http://www.reginagbeach.com/ 


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]]> On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are observing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month.  MS is a chronic neurological disease where the immune system attacks the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves), causing symptoms like fatigue, vision loss, pain, and mobility issues.

The month of March is set aside to raise awareness, promote early diagnosis, and support funding to find a cure. Our Guest for this episode of the podcast is Regina Beach, an author, an adventurer, a fellow performer of the From Where I Sit project, and a person living with MS. 

Regina shares about her life, her work in the arts, navigating living with MS, and how to keep things sexy with your partner, even with a disability. 


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Get to Know Our Guest

Regina Beach is a disabled poet and essayist. Originally from the American Midwest, she now calls the U.K. home. She is a freelance writer and editor passionate about accessibility in the arts. She is the founder of the literary magazine Lesions | Art + Words, featuring the work of creators living with chronic conditions. She hosts Writers’ Hour and is the editor of the London Writers' Salon’s Writing in Community anthology. She facilitates creativity workshops for the MS-UK charity and is the producer of the Living Well with MS podcast. 



Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginabeach_creativewellbeing
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ReginaBeachCreativeWellbeing/
Substack: http://reginagbeach.substack.com/
Website: http://www.reginagbeach.com/ 


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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-18817883 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 3861 7 3 full false Regina Beach Rhonel Cinous I'm Searching For A WHEEL Love I'm Searching For A WHEEL Love Love is in the air on this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. We are just a few days away from Valentine's Day… are you ready to take that special someone out? Dating as a wheelchair user isn't always easy, especially if you've been out of the game for a while. On this episode of the podcast, I'm getting you ready for your next big date. I share some tips to help you get back in the dating mindset, and a few steps to follow to get you ready for a day/night on the town

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Wheelchair Friendly Date Ideas:


Indoor Dates

  • Wine tasting
  • Dinner and a show
  • Comedy show
  • Coffee/ice cream/dessert
  • Movies
  • Bookstore 

 

Outdoor Dates 

  • Picnic at the accessible park
  • Stroll on the boardwalk
  • Botanical or similar garden
  • Accessible Water Taxi
  • Accessible sunset Cruise
  • Accessible City/celebrity tour

 

Fun Dates

  • Outdoor/indoor festival
  •  Escape room/ treasure Hunt
  • Game night
  • Cooking class
  • Sporting event
  • Sip and paint
  • Comic book convention
  •  Interactive museum experience
  • Karaoke night
  • Bar Crawl




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]]> Love is in the air on this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. We are just a few days away from Valentine's Day… are you ready to take that special someone out? Dating as a wheelchair user isn't always easy, especially if you've been out of the game for a while. On this episode of the podcast, I'm getting you ready for your next big date. I share some tips to help you get back in the dating mindset, and a few steps to follow to get you ready for a day/night on the town

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Wheelchair Friendly Date Ideas:


Indoor Dates

  • Wine tasting
  • Dinner and a show
  • Comedy show
  • Coffee/ice cream/dessert
  • Movies
  • Bookstore 

 

Outdoor Dates 

  • Picnic at the accessible park
  • Stroll on the boardwalk
  • Botanical or similar garden
  • Accessible Water Taxi
  • Accessible sunset Cruise
  • Accessible City/celebrity tour

 

Fun Dates

  • Outdoor/indoor festival
  •  Escape room/ treasure Hunt
  • Game night
  • Cooking class
  • Sporting event
  • Sip and paint
  • Comic book convention
  •  Interactive museum experience
  • Karaoke night
  • Bar Crawl




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Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-18666632 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500 2475 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, relationship, couple, marriage, dating, Valentines Day, wheelchair accessible dat 7 2 full false Taking a Seat with Cherelle "CJ" Jackson Taking a Seat with Cherelle "CJ" Jackson We are back with a brand new season of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! We are kicking off Season 7 on a high note. Singer, wife, fellow quad, and all-around ray of sunshine, Cherelle "CJ" Jackson, joins me on the show to share her story. We talk about her passion for music, finding strength in her faith, and how he put a ring on it.  Tune in to the episode for all the details.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyancai
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seatedcovers4034
Bible Verse: https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Ephesians-6-12/


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]]> We are back with a brand new season of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! We are kicking off Season 7 on a high note. Singer, wife, fellow quad, and all-around ray of sunshine, Cherelle "CJ" Jackson, joins me on the show to share her story. We talk about her passion for music, finding strength in her faith, and how he put a ring on it.  Tune in to the episode for all the details.

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Get to Know Our Guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egyptiancake/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyancai
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seatedcovers4034
Bible Verse: https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Ephesians-6-12/


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]]> Buzzsprout-18587035 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 4086 7 1 full true Falling Spectacularly with Anita Hollander Falling Spectacularly with Anita Hollander On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are joined by singer, songwriter, composer, director, actress, and advocate Anita Hollander.  


Get to Know Our Guest

Anita Hollander has worked throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and America as an actress, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, and teacher.  She has premiered new works of composers and playwrights at Carnegie Hall, Playwrights Horizons, and New York Shakespeare Festival, where she sang original work of Philip Glass. She received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for the Olney Theatre premiere of The Fifth Season and originated the title role in the award-winning play Gretty Good Time at the Kennedy Center in Washington. As a two-time cancer survivor, Anita has negotiated over half her 50-year performing career on one leg, using her disability not only to enhance her roles, but to enlighten the world about disability and promote greater visibility and employment for performers with disabilities. 

Anita Hollander has performed throughout the world, including such places as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, London’s West End & NY Shakespeare Festival, and her award-winning original solo musicals, Still Standing & Spectacular Falls and film, Everyday Mermaid, have played nationally & internationally. She’s guest starred on Law & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, and Welcome To Flatch, and appeared in films such as Handsome Harry and Musical Chairs. A favorite theatrical role was Grizabella in CATS, which she played as a 3-legged cat and won a Broadway World citation. www.anitahollander.com


Website: https://www.anitahollander.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anitahollander 



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]]> On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are joined by singer, songwriter, composer, director, actress, and advocate Anita Hollander.  


Get to Know Our Guest

Anita Hollander has worked throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and America as an actress, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, and teacher.  She has premiered new works of composers and playwrights at Carnegie Hall, Playwrights Horizons, and New York Shakespeare Festival, where she sang original work of Philip Glass. She received a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical for the Olney Theatre premiere of The Fifth Season and originated the title role in the award-winning play Gretty Good Time at the Kennedy Center in Washington. As a two-time cancer survivor, Anita has negotiated over half her 50-year performing career on one leg, using her disability not only to enhance her roles, but to enlighten the world about disability and promote greater visibility and employment for performers with disabilities. 

Anita Hollander has performed throughout the world, including such places as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, London’s West End & NY Shakespeare Festival, and her award-winning original solo musicals, Still Standing & Spectacular Falls and film, Everyday Mermaid, have played nationally & internationally. She’s guest starred on Law & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, and Welcome To Flatch, and appeared in films such as Handsome Harry and Musical Chairs. A favorite theatrical role was Grizabella in CATS, which she played as a 3-legged cat and won a Broadway World citation. www.anitahollander.com


Website: https://www.anitahollander.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.hollander.56
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitahollander/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anitahollander 



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]]> Buzzsprout-17384403 Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 4096 6 1 full false On a "Roll with Cole and Charisma" On a "Roll with Cole and Charisma" On The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are celebrating Thanksgiving! It has been a year, and life has been LIFING! But we want to give thanks that we are still thriving despite what life throws at us! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Our guests on today's episode are an amazing married couple and dedicated advocates. Cole and Charisma Sydnor or as you may know them from their popular YouTube channel, Roll with Cole and Charisma. After years of following their story and adventures on YouTube, I had the pleasure of meeting them at a conference in 2023. We chat about Cole's injury and recovery journey, their relationship, and their channel. Listen now for the full conversation.

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Get To Know Our Guests

Cole and Charisma Sydnor, also known as “Roll with Cole & Charisma” on YouTube, are an interabled and interracial couple who started their YouTube channel on the premise of sharing their lives with friends and family who were curious about their relationship. Their content ranges from travel and lifestyle vlogs, to couple’s first times and attempting viral challenges. Their goal from the start has been to destigmatize disability and interabled relationships, and demonstrate that contrary to what many people might think, life with a disability can be exciting and filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/roll.with.cole
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleandcharisma?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RollwithColeCharisma.Vids/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roll.with.cole/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/happilycharisma
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5Zfb-OOm7eDHHa8iu9izQ


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]]> On The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are celebrating Thanksgiving! It has been a year, and life has been LIFING! But we want to give thanks that we are still thriving despite what life throws at us! I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Our guests on today's episode are an amazing married couple and dedicated advocates. Cole and Charisma Sydnor or as you may know them from their popular YouTube channel, Roll with Cole and Charisma. After years of following their story and adventures on YouTube, I had the pleasure of meeting them at a conference in 2023. We chat about Cole's injury and recovery journey, their relationship, and their channel. Listen now for the full conversation.

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Get To Know Our Guests

Cole and Charisma Sydnor, also known as “Roll with Cole & Charisma” on YouTube, are an interabled and interracial couple who started their YouTube channel on the premise of sharing their lives with friends and family who were curious about their relationship. Their content ranges from travel and lifestyle vlogs, to couple’s first times and attempting viral challenges. Their goal from the start has been to destigmatize disability and interabled relationships, and demonstrate that contrary to what many people might think, life with a disability can be exciting and filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/roll.with.cole
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coleandcharisma?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RollwithColeCharisma.Vids/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roll.with.cole/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/happilycharisma
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5Zfb-OOm7eDHHa8iu9izQ


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]]> Buzzsprout-16019627 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3861 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, relationship, couple, marriage 5 7 full false Writing to Heal with Elizabeth and Suzanne Writing to Heal with Elizabeth and Suzanne On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are closing out Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month by speaking with Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello about the Write to Heal study, a program Elizabeth facilitated during the pandemic for individuals with spinal cord injuries as part of a nationwide telehealth research study. Click here for more about the study. As a participant of the study, I am excited to be sharing some of my writing in a follow up stage performance, From Where I Sit, alongside my fellow participants directed by Suzanne. 

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Get to Know Our Guests

Elizabeth brings decades of facilitation experience to Expressive Writing through her own writing, performing, and storytelling and story-listening work.  She was certified in Write to Heal through Duke University’s Health & Well-Being Program in 2019.  Since then, Elizabeth has facilitated 1on1 and small group expressive writing with scores of people.  Through the University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine program, Elizabeth facilitates expressive writing with people living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, and family members giving care to a relative with ALS.   

Website: https://www.summerreddesigns.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.v.kamp/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vander-kamp-64086b23a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovestories63


Suzanne Costello began her career in New York and has toured throughout the U.S. and abroad as a dance/theater director, choreographer, performer and teacher for four decades.  She has been at the forefront of the Arts & Health field since introducing the Caring for the Caregiver program in 1991. She is currently working on an extensive project that engages persons with spinal cord injuries in a performance titled From Where I Sit to be presented at the University of Alabama in May, 2025. The cast for this new performance work come from across the country and were brought together through the writing program, Write to Heal, offered by zoom during Covid. These participants’ writings and stories will come to life on stage through movement and voice May 10, 2025 at the Alys Stephens Center. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-costello-0b8a10217/
Website: http://www.stuartpimsler.com/about/artists-staff/
Website: https://ormaodance.org/suzanne-costello/


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]]> On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are closing out Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month by speaking with Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello about the Write to Heal study, a program Elizabeth facilitated during the pandemic for individuals with spinal cord injuries as part of a nationwide telehealth research study. Click here for more about the study. As a participant of the study, I am excited to be sharing some of my writing in a follow up stage performance, From Where I Sit, alongside my fellow participants directed by Suzanne. 

Ramp. It. Up!


Get to Know Our Guests

Elizabeth brings decades of facilitation experience to Expressive Writing through her own writing, performing, and storytelling and story-listening work.  She was certified in Write to Heal through Duke University’s Health & Well-Being Program in 2019.  Since then, Elizabeth has facilitated 1on1 and small group expressive writing with scores of people.  Through the University of Alabama at Birmingham Arts in Medicine program, Elizabeth facilitates expressive writing with people living with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, and family members giving care to a relative with ALS.   

Website: https://www.summerreddesigns.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.v.kamp/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vander-kamp-64086b23a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovestories63


Suzanne Costello began her career in New York and has toured throughout the U.S. and abroad as a dance/theater director, choreographer, performer and teacher for four decades.  She has been at the forefront of the Arts & Health field since introducing the Caring for the Caregiver program in 1991. She is currently working on an extensive project that engages persons with spinal cord injuries in a performance titled From Where I Sit to be presented at the University of Alabama in May, 2025. The cast for this new performance work come from across the country and were brought together through the writing program, Write to Heal, offered by zoom during Covid. These participants’ writings and stories will come to life on stage through movement and voice May 10, 2025 at the Alys Stephens Center. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-costello-0b8a10217/
Website: http://www.stuartpimsler.com/about/artists-staff/
Website: https://ormaodance.org/suzanne-costello/


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]]> Guest: Elizabeth Vander Kamp and Suzanne Costello Buzzsprout-15836091 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0400 3946 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, spinal cord injury awareness month, 5 6 full false "Take a Look at This Heart": Ben Duffy "Take a Look at This Heart": Ben Duffy On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about love and relationships with documentary filmmaker, Benjamin Duffy. Take a Look at this Heart is an open and honest conversation with people living with disabilities about their love lives and their searches for love. We go in depth about his experiences with the subjects of the film and discuss perceptions about disability, sex and intimacy. Watch the trailer here.

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Get to know our Guest

Ben Duffy, a 34-year-old from New York has been an independent documentary producer/director/editor for 14 years. Ben has made 12 documentaries, 4 of which have been feature-length and have been distributed worldwide by 1091 Pictures, formerly known as "The Orchard". Ben has now found a new passion for writing and directing narrative films.
 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.duffy.16503
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benduffy3044
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takealookatthisheart/
Stream:https://tubitv.com/movies/610601/take-a-look-at-this-heart



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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about love and relationships with documentary filmmaker, Benjamin Duffy. Take a Look at this Heart is an open and honest conversation with people living with disabilities about their love lives and their searches for love. We go in depth about his experiences with the subjects of the film and discuss perceptions about disability, sex and intimacy. Watch the trailer here.

Ramp. It. Up!



Get to know our Guest

Ben Duffy, a 34-year-old from New York has been an independent documentary producer/director/editor for 14 years. Ben has made 12 documentaries, 4 of which have been feature-length and have been distributed worldwide by 1091 Pictures, formerly known as "The Orchard". Ben has now found a new passion for writing and directing narrative films.
 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.duffy.16503
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benduffy3044
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takealookatthisheart/
Stream:https://tubitv.com/movies/610601/take-a-look-at-this-heart



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]]> Guest: Ben Duffy Buzzsprout-15165173 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3639 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 5 5 full false W.O.W. Its Natalia Mendez W.O.W. Its Natalia Mendez On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I have some good news. Your favorite podcast host Rhonel, is officially a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Check out the IAAP Website for my information on the certification.

Also, joining me for the episode is Natalia Mendez, Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels. She shares how she turned her experiences post-SCI led to her advocacy.

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Get to Know our Guest

Natalia Mendez is Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels, a non-profit organization that educates and empowers women with spinal cord injuries. She is currently Vice President of the United Spinal Association’s New York City Chapter and has over 14 years experience working as a Youth Advocate for children with disabilities at the Bronx Independent Living Center. She also serves as a peer mentor for the newly injured, and has a deep passion for promoting awareness and inclusivity for people of all abilities, especially women. 


Website: https://www.womenonwheelsnyc.com/
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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I have some good news. Your favorite podcast host Rhonel, is officially a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). Check out the IAAP Website for my information on the certification.

Also, joining me for the episode is Natalia Mendez, Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels. She shares how she turned her experiences post-SCI led to her advocacy.

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Natalia Mendez is Founder and Executive Director of Women on Wheels, a non-profit organization that educates and empowers women with spinal cord injuries. She is currently Vice President of the United Spinal Association’s New York City Chapter and has over 14 years experience working as a Youth Advocate for children with disabilities at the Bronx Independent Living Center. She also serves as a peer mentor for the newly injured, and has a deep passion for promoting awareness and inclusivity for people of all abilities, especially women. 


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]]> Guest: Natalia Mendez Buzzsprout-15312661 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 3235 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 5 4 full false Around the World with Spencer Blomquist Around the World with Spencer Blomquist On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, avid traveler, and certified travel agent, Spencer Blomquist joins me to talk about traveling and his recovery journey. Planning a vacation can be a hassle and exponentially more so when traveling as a wheelchair user. Spencer specializes in coordinating travel for people with disabilities and shares a few tips during the interview.

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Spencer Blomquist is a dedicated disability advocate and accomplished professional in the travel industry. Serving on several prestigious boards, including the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, the NWF Rehab Foundation, and The 7 Project Adaptive Fitness Gym, Spencer is a powerful voice and influential leader in the disability community.

As a brand ambassador for ABLE United in Florida, Spencer passionately promotes financial empowerment for people with disabilities. Beyond state-level advocacy, Spencer is actively involved with national disability organizations, tirelessly working to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all.

Since 2018, Spencer has been a certified travel agent with Expedia Cruises, specializing in booking accessible vacations. With a personal understanding of the challenges faced by travelers with disabilities, Spencer brings a unique and empathetic perspective to the industry, ensuring that every journey is not only enjoyable but also accommodating.

A C4 quadriplegic since 2008 due to an armed robbery, Spencer has transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support. Through unwavering commitment and resilience, Spencer has become a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that obstacles can be overcome with determination and a positive outlook.

In all endeavors, Spencer continues to champion the rights and needs of the disability community, striving to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.


Website: https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/SpencerBlomquist
Blog: https://wheelieawesomeadventures.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/spencer.blomquist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WheelieAwesomeAdventures
Phone:  850-293-8548


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, avid traveler, and certified travel agent, Spencer Blomquist joins me to talk about traveling and his recovery journey. Planning a vacation can be a hassle and exponentially more so when traveling as a wheelchair user. Spencer specializes in coordinating travel for people with disabilities and shares a few tips during the interview.

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Get to know our Guest

Spencer Blomquist is a dedicated disability advocate and accomplished professional in the travel industry. Serving on several prestigious boards, including the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, the NWF Rehab Foundation, and The 7 Project Adaptive Fitness Gym, Spencer is a powerful voice and influential leader in the disability community.

As a brand ambassador for ABLE United in Florida, Spencer passionately promotes financial empowerment for people with disabilities. Beyond state-level advocacy, Spencer is actively involved with national disability organizations, tirelessly working to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all.

Since 2018, Spencer has been a certified travel agent with Expedia Cruises, specializing in booking accessible vacations. With a personal understanding of the challenges faced by travelers with disabilities, Spencer brings a unique and empathetic perspective to the industry, ensuring that every journey is not only enjoyable but also accommodating.

A C4 quadriplegic since 2008 due to an armed robbery, Spencer has transformed personal adversity into a mission of advocacy and support. Through unwavering commitment and resilience, Spencer has become a beacon of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that obstacles can be overcome with determination and a positive outlook.

In all endeavors, Spencer continues to champion the rights and needs of the disability community, striving to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.


Website: https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/SpencerBlomquist
Blog: https://wheelieawesomeadventures.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/spencer.blomquist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WheelieAwesomeAdventures
Phone:  850-293-8548


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]]> Guest: Spencer Blomquist Buzzsprout-15273068 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 4382 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 5 3 full false Father's Day 2024: Carlton "Wheelchair Chronicles" Brown Father's Day 2024: Carlton "Wheelchair Chronicles" Brown On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are highlighting fathers. Carlton Brown, podcaster, dedicated husband, loving father, and C5-C7 quadriplegic, joins me on the podcast to share his injury story and life as a dad after acquiring a spinal cord injury. We discuss mental health, parenting, and his "Wheelchair Chronicles" podcast.   

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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are highlighting fathers. Carlton Brown, podcaster, dedicated husband, loving father, and C5-C7 quadriplegic, joins me on the podcast to share his injury story and life as a dad after acquiring a spinal cord injury. We discuss mental health, parenting, and his "Wheelchair Chronicles" podcast.   

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]]> Guest: Carlton Brown Buzzsprout-15436145 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 3569 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 5 2 full false Father's Day 2024: Felton Brown Father's Day 2024: Felton Brown On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, husband, father and motivational speaker Felton Brown joins me to talk about his recovery journey and fatherhood.

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Felton Brown is a dynamic, ambitious, and faith-driven individual from the great city of Opa-Locka, Florida. he is an  inspiring motivational speaker and a thriving small business entrepreneur, and most importantly a devoted husband to Joi Brown, and loving father to their remarkable daughter, Nia. 

At the age of 15, Felton faced a life-altering moment when a traumatic  cervical spinal cord injury struck him during a high school football game on October  15, 1998. The diagnosis of quadriplegia was both terrifying and devastating for him  and his family. Nevertheless, Felton's unwavering faith and resilience set him on an  extraordinary journey of triumph over adversity

After high school, He earned a bachelor's  degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and later a master's degree in entertainment business from Full Sail University. 

In 2021, he  partnered with Branden Jones to establish Alpha International Transport LLC, a 3PL  freight brokerage logistics firm, contributing to the flourishing business landscape. 

Recognizing the transformative power of his own experiences, he  wholeheartedly embraced the idea of being a positive force in the lives of others,  nurturing his dream of becoming a beacon of motivation and encouragement for all.


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]]> On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, husband, father and motivational speaker Felton Brown joins me to talk about his recovery journey and fatherhood.

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Felton Brown is a dynamic, ambitious, and faith-driven individual from the great city of Opa-Locka, Florida. he is an  inspiring motivational speaker and a thriving small business entrepreneur, and most importantly a devoted husband to Joi Brown, and loving father to their remarkable daughter, Nia. 

At the age of 15, Felton faced a life-altering moment when a traumatic  cervical spinal cord injury struck him during a high school football game on October  15, 1998. The diagnosis of quadriplegia was both terrifying and devastating for him  and his family. Nevertheless, Felton's unwavering faith and resilience set him on an  extraordinary journey of triumph over adversity

After high school, He earned a bachelor's  degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and later a master's degree in entertainment business from Full Sail University. 

In 2021, he  partnered with Branden Jones to establish Alpha International Transport LLC, a 3PL  freight brokerage logistics firm, contributing to the flourishing business landscape. 

Recognizing the transformative power of his own experiences, he  wholeheartedly embraced the idea of being a positive force in the lives of others,  nurturing his dream of becoming a beacon of motivation and encouragement for all.


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feltonkapitalbrown/
Website: https://aitransport.us/
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]]> Guest: Felton Brown Buzzsprout-15187914 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3319 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, fatherhood 5 1 full false VIVA, VIVA LAS...SWTCon 2023 VIVA, VIVA LAS...SWTCon 2023 On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am recapping my recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the United Spinal Association's Strong Wheeled Together Conference. 

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]]> On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am recapping my recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the United Spinal Association's Strong Wheeled Together Conference. 

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-13868477 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2104 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, mens health, motivation, David Cooks, 4 13 full false HELP WANTED or (un)WANTED HELP HELP WANTED or (un)WANTED HELP On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are chatting with Lesly St. Louis.  October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lesly, a fellow wheelchair user, is the Director of the Pathways to Employment program at the United Spinal Association.

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Lesly St. Louis is grateful to have the opportunity to facilitate people with disabilities obtaining gainful employment, and to replace fear and prejudice against people with disabilities with mutual understanding. Having continuously encountered barriers from employers, he sees the common challenges individuals with disabilities have to overcome are not their disabilities, but the stigma surrounding them. He hopes that creating employment opportunities will increase confidence within these individuals and inspire them to conquer more challenges and achieve even higher levels of success. Lesly was born with Spina Bifida, diagnosed with the most severe form called myelomeningocele, and is a wheelchair user. He holds a Master’s degree from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and regularly participates in adaptive sports. Through his involvement in adaptive sports, and in his professional life, he strives to advocate for individuals with disabilities and restore dignity through productivity.

Click Here to register for Employment Empowerment Series: Navigating Employment with a Disability

Website: https://unitedspinal.org/pathways-to-employment/
Email: lstlouis@unitedspinal.org


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]]> On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are chatting with Lesly St. Louis.  October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Lesly, a fellow wheelchair user, is the Director of the Pathways to Employment program at the United Spinal Association.

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Lesly St. Louis is grateful to have the opportunity to facilitate people with disabilities obtaining gainful employment, and to replace fear and prejudice against people with disabilities with mutual understanding. Having continuously encountered barriers from employers, he sees the common challenges individuals with disabilities have to overcome are not their disabilities, but the stigma surrounding them. He hopes that creating employment opportunities will increase confidence within these individuals and inspire them to conquer more challenges and achieve even higher levels of success. Lesly was born with Spina Bifida, diagnosed with the most severe form called myelomeningocele, and is a wheelchair user. He holds a Master’s degree from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and regularly participates in adaptive sports. Through his involvement in adaptive sports, and in his professional life, he strives to advocate for individuals with disabilities and restore dignity through productivity.

Click Here to register for Employment Empowerment Series: Navigating Employment with a Disability

Website: https://unitedspinal.org/pathways-to-employment/
Email: lstlouis@unitedspinal.org


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]]> Guest: Lesly St. Louis Buzzsprout-13752396 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 3485 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, employment, disability advocacy 4 12 full false SCI Awareness Month 2023: Editor-in-Chief Ian Ruder SCI Awareness Month 2023: Editor-in-Chief Ian Ruder On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Ian Ruder joins the show for SCI Awareness Month.

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Ian Ruder is the Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility, the longest-running, most-trusted magazine and web site for active wheelchair users (newmobility.com). A quadriplegic himself, Ruder joined the New Mobility team in 2011 when the magazine was purchased by United Spinal Association, a non-profit focused on mobility-related disability. Prior to working for New Mobility, he worked as a freelance journalist in the Pacific Northwest. When he is not working to promote authentic voices and stories from the disability community, he can likely be found enjoying the culinary delights in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, or rooting for his San Francisco Giants.


About: https://newmobility.com/author/iruder/
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]]> On this episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Ian Ruder joins the show for SCI Awareness Month.

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Ian Ruder is the Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility, the longest-running, most-trusted magazine and web site for active wheelchair users (newmobility.com). A quadriplegic himself, Ruder joined the New Mobility team in 2011 when the magazine was purchased by United Spinal Association, a non-profit focused on mobility-related disability. Prior to working for New Mobility, he worked as a freelance journalist in the Pacific Northwest. When he is not working to promote authentic voices and stories from the disability community, he can likely be found enjoying the culinary delights in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, or rooting for his San Francisco Giants.


About: https://newmobility.com/author/iruder/
Website: https://newmobility.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmobilitymag
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewMobilityMag


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]]> Guest: Ian Ruder Buzzsprout-13572734 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2588 4 11 full false SCI Awareness Month 2023: Attorney Joshua Basile SCI Awareness Month 2023: Attorney Joshua Basile Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of September we are observing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. My guest for this episode is attorney, advocate, and father, Joshua Basile. He shares how he dedicated his life to advocacy after acquiring his SCI.

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Meet Josh Basile a C4-5 quadriplegic, power wheelchair user, disability rights advocate, trial attorney, inventor, and proud father. In 2004 at the age of 18, Josh was paralyzed below the shoulders in a beach accident. Soon after he formed the Determined2Heal Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to empower newly injured families. Josh created the world's largest paralysis video mentoring network through SPINALpedia.com with 30,000 videos searchable by physical functionality. As a medical malpractice lawyer and disabilities rights advocate, Josh serves persons with disabilities both in the courtroom and through policy initiatives. As a community leader and changemaker, Josh works tirelessly to improve the quality of life the people with disabilities and to continuously break down existing barriers to access and inclusion, independent living, transportation, employment, and web accessibility.


Website: https://spinalpedia.com/
https://www.determined2heal.org/
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]]> Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of September we are observing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness month. My guest for this episode is attorney, advocate, and father, Joshua Basile. He shares how he dedicated his life to advocacy after acquiring his SCI.

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Meet Josh Basile a C4-5 quadriplegic, power wheelchair user, disability rights advocate, trial attorney, inventor, and proud father. In 2004 at the age of 18, Josh was paralyzed below the shoulders in a beach accident. Soon after he formed the Determined2Heal Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to empower newly injured families. Josh created the world's largest paralysis video mentoring network through SPINALpedia.com with 30,000 videos searchable by physical functionality. As a medical malpractice lawyer and disabilities rights advocate, Josh serves persons with disabilities both in the courtroom and through policy initiatives. As a community leader and changemaker, Josh works tirelessly to improve the quality of life the people with disabilities and to continuously break down existing barriers to access and inclusion, independent living, transportation, employment, and web accessibility.


Website: https://spinalpedia.com/
https://www.determined2heal.org/
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]]> Guest: Joshua Basile Buzzsprout-13570762 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3680 4 10 full false Men's Mental Health Month: Coach David Cooks Men's Mental Health Month: Coach David Cooks Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of June we celebrate Father’s Day and men’s mental health, so today’s episode is dedicated to the gentleman! Author, podcast host, educator and motivational speaker, Coach David Cooks joins us to share about his life experiences. At the age of 15, a spinal aneurysm rudely interrupted his high school basketball aspirations. Not allowing that to slow him down, David dedicated his life to pursuing his education, as insisted by his parents, but also his passion for basketball. Tune in to find out how he went from being paralyzed to finding his purpose.

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 David Cooks, a T-6 paraplegic, is a Speaker, a Podcast Host, a Certified Business Coach and an award -winning Author of the book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”.  In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put Purpose into action by helping others.  David suffered a spinal aneurysm at the age of 15. Click here for more.


Website: davidcooksspeaks.com
Podcast: paralysis2purpose.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooksspeaks-mba-20001210/
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]]> Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. In the month of June we celebrate Father’s Day and men’s mental health, so today’s episode is dedicated to the gentleman! Author, podcast host, educator and motivational speaker, Coach David Cooks joins us to share about his life experiences. At the age of 15, a spinal aneurysm rudely interrupted his high school basketball aspirations. Not allowing that to slow him down, David dedicated his life to pursuing his education, as insisted by his parents, but also his passion for basketball. Tune in to find out how he went from being paralyzed to finding his purpose.

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 David Cooks, a T-6 paraplegic, is a Speaker, a Podcast Host, a Certified Business Coach and an award -winning Author of the book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”.  In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put Purpose into action by helping others.  David suffered a spinal aneurysm at the age of 15. Click here for more.


Website: davidcooksspeaks.com
Podcast: paralysis2purpose.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooksspeaks-mba-20001210/
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]]> Guest: David Cooks Buzzsprout-13083946 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400 4248 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, mens health, motivation, David Cooks, 4 9 full false So a Doctor and a Hurricane walk into a bar… So a Doctor and a Hurricane walk into a bar… On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Dr. David W. McMillan joins me again. On his last visit we talked about nutrition and eating right during the holidays (Season 1 Episode 13: What's on your plate?). This time around we talk about Hurricane season and emergency preparedness. Dr. David is a part of the Subtropical Climate & Health Hub (STiCHH), a collective of researchers sharing reliable information about (sub)tropical climate and health, with an emphasis on sub—or marginalized—populations. We discuss steps to prepare for the season, local resources and ways to have a safe season.

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 In 2010 David was involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn about SCI and identify low-tech / low-cost strategies for targeting obesity in people with SCI. David earned his Bachelors and Masters in Exercise Science and his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology.His dissertation pertained to the role of the autonomic nervous system in the absorption, trafficking, and fates of dietary fat. He is now refocusing his efforts to align with regional demands and affordances—aiming at the disproportionate risks and rewards posed by the Tropical Atlantic on Patients with SCI. Regarding risks, he studies the vulnerabilities of Patients with SCI to climate hazards in the form of flooding, heat, and hurricanes. 

 
Website: http://mkysml.com/
https://subtropclimatehealthhub.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @DrDWMcMillan


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]]> On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, Dr. David W. McMillan joins me again. On his last visit we talked about nutrition and eating right during the holidays (Season 1 Episode 13: What's on your plate?). This time around we talk about Hurricane season and emergency preparedness. Dr. David is a part of the Subtropical Climate & Health Hub (STiCHH), a collective of researchers sharing reliable information about (sub)tropical climate and health, with an emphasis on sub—or marginalized—populations. We discuss steps to prepare for the season, local resources and ways to have a safe season.

Ramp. It. Up!


Get to Know Our Guest

 In 2010 David was involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn about SCI and identify low-tech / low-cost strategies for targeting obesity in people with SCI. David earned his Bachelors and Masters in Exercise Science and his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology.His dissertation pertained to the role of the autonomic nervous system in the absorption, trafficking, and fates of dietary fat. He is now refocusing his efforts to align with regional demands and affordances—aiming at the disproportionate risks and rewards posed by the Tropical Atlantic on Patients with SCI. Regarding risks, he studies the vulnerabilities of Patients with SCI to climate hazards in the form of flooding, heat, and hurricanes. 

 
Website: http://mkysml.com/
https://subtropclimatehealthhub.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @DrDWMcMillan


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]]> Guest: Dr. David W. McMillan Buzzsprout-13004642 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400 3607 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 4 8 full false Big News from the CMS and Neuralink Big News from the CMS and Neuralink We are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are closing out the month of May with some updates and good news for the wheelchair user community.

Ramp. It. Up!



GAAD May 18,2023


CMS Seat Elevation 


FDA Approves Neuralink


AI Helps Paralyzed Man



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]]> We are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are closing out the month of May with some updates and good news for the wheelchair user community.

Ramp. It. Up!



GAAD May 18,2023


CMS Seat Elevation 


FDA Approves Neuralink


AI Helps Paralyzed Man



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]]> Buzzsprout-12897817 Mon, 29 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400 1468 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, dating, sex, relationships, medicare, neuralink 4 7 full false Is Neuralink the Future? Is Neuralink the Future? Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On this episode I am joined by Fouzan Alam and Bliss Chapman from Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. Neuralink is currently developing implantable brain–computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis. Fouzan is a project manager on their clinical team and Bliss is a software engineer on the brain-computer interfaces team. We discuss where the company is in the process, how it will impact the SCI community, and what the future of brain-computer interface holds.

Ramp. It. Up!


Get To Know Our Guests:

Fouzan is a biomedical engineer and ex-doctor working on technologies that improve people’s lives and lower the barriers for access to care. His previous work includes an implantable sensor startup, a new brain scanning modality based on TMS and EEG, and low-cost high-performance spinal fusion implants. He is currently at Neuralink, on clinical data and operations. On the side, he is an angel investor, advises frontier-tech startups, and runs a small product design studio.

Bliss is a lead software engineer at Neuralink. He gets very excited about anything related to 1) his new puppy and 2) how to turn brain signals into computer control. Before Neuralink, Bliss worked at Apple as a machine learning engineer in the Camera & Photos group with the explicit goal of building experiences that make his momma cry happy tears. Bliss grew up dancing classical ballet in Central Illinois where he was homeschooled alongside his 5 awesome siblings.


If you are part of the SCI/D community and wanted to join the Neuralink Patient Registry click the link below.


Website: https://neuralink.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/neuralink
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neuralink


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]]> Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On this episode I am joined by Fouzan Alam and Bliss Chapman from Neuralink, a neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk. Neuralink is currently developing implantable brain–computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis. Fouzan is a project manager on their clinical team and Bliss is a software engineer on the brain-computer interfaces team. We discuss where the company is in the process, how it will impact the SCI community, and what the future of brain-computer interface holds.

Ramp. It. Up!


Get To Know Our Guests:

Fouzan is a biomedical engineer and ex-doctor working on technologies that improve people’s lives and lower the barriers for access to care. His previous work includes an implantable sensor startup, a new brain scanning modality based on TMS and EEG, and low-cost high-performance spinal fusion implants. He is currently at Neuralink, on clinical data and operations. On the side, he is an angel investor, advises frontier-tech startups, and runs a small product design studio.

Bliss is a lead software engineer at Neuralink. He gets very excited about anything related to 1) his new puppy and 2) how to turn brain signals into computer control. Before Neuralink, Bliss worked at Apple as a machine learning engineer in the Camera & Photos group with the explicit goal of building experiences that make his momma cry happy tears. Bliss grew up dancing classical ballet in Central Illinois where he was homeschooled alongside his 5 awesome siblings.


If you are part of the SCI/D community and wanted to join the Neuralink Patient Registry click the link below.


Website: https://neuralink.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/neuralink
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neuralink


Resources:


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]]> Buzzsprout-12808589 Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:00 -0400 4220 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 4 6 full false Women's History Month: Erin Taylor Women's History Month: Erin Taylor On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are wrapping up Women’s History Month with a good friend of mine, Erin Taylor.


Get To Know Our Guest

For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor has dedicated herself to advocating for health equity and promoting wellness by helping eliminate barriers and health disparities for disabled people throughout Oregon. She does this by interweaving equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout her work and being intentional in her commitment to diversifying awareness of the vast range of disability experiences and identities. Ensuring that disabled people's voices are heard, their intersectionality is acknowledged, and their needs are met is imperative in Taylor's work. Even though Taylor's roots are with people with intellectual disabilities, she does her current work through a cross-disability lens.

Taylor holds an M.A. in Disability Studies from City University New York (CUNY) and a B.A. in Communications Studies focusing on Community Health Education from Western Oregon University. She has built a strong foundation as a master trainer with expertise in creating accessible, universal, and inclusive materials for trainings, workshops, and curricula for Oregon Health and Science University's Oregon Office on Disability and Health and University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. 

During the pandemic, Taylor saw a need to bring education and awareness around disability because of the injustices she saw. She recognizes that the topic of disability is very complex, nuanced, and layered, so Taylor and her partner started AIM-4-Access (Accessibility and Inclusion Matters). Creating a business allows Taylor and her partner to hold space for these conversations in ways that will leave people understanding the 'why' you should care to make our world inclusive and accessible. This business also allows Taylor to bring her passion for health promotion back into her work.

Erin identifies as having non-apparent disabilities and is deeply involved and integrated with her peers from the local cross-disability, LGBTIA2S+, and social justice communities. In her free time, Taylor is a musician who enjoys photography and the beauty of the PNW. She enjoys kayaking, camping, hiking, and spending time at the coast with her partner and two dogs, Millie and Lilah.

Email: Taylorridler@aim-4-access.com


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]]> On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are wrapping up Women’s History Month with a good friend of mine, Erin Taylor.


Get To Know Our Guest

For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor has dedicated herself to advocating for health equity and promoting wellness by helping eliminate barriers and health disparities for disabled people throughout Oregon. She does this by interweaving equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout her work and being intentional in her commitment to diversifying awareness of the vast range of disability experiences and identities. Ensuring that disabled people's voices are heard, their intersectionality is acknowledged, and their needs are met is imperative in Taylor's work. Even though Taylor's roots are with people with intellectual disabilities, she does her current work through a cross-disability lens.

Taylor holds an M.A. in Disability Studies from City University New York (CUNY) and a B.A. in Communications Studies focusing on Community Health Education from Western Oregon University. She has built a strong foundation as a master trainer with expertise in creating accessible, universal, and inclusive materials for trainings, workshops, and curricula for Oregon Health and Science University's Oregon Office on Disability and Health and University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. 

During the pandemic, Taylor saw a need to bring education and awareness around disability because of the injustices she saw. She recognizes that the topic of disability is very complex, nuanced, and layered, so Taylor and her partner started AIM-4-Access (Accessibility and Inclusion Matters). Creating a business allows Taylor and her partner to hold space for these conversations in ways that will leave people understanding the 'why' you should care to make our world inclusive and accessible. This business also allows Taylor to bring her passion for health promotion back into her work.

Erin identifies as having non-apparent disabilities and is deeply involved and integrated with her peers from the local cross-disability, LGBTIA2S+, and social justice communities. In her free time, Taylor is a musician who enjoys photography and the beauty of the PNW. She enjoys kayaking, camping, hiking, and spending time at the coast with her partner and two dogs, Millie and Lilah.

Email: Taylorridler@aim-4-access.com


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]]> Buzzsprout-12503060 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 3959 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility 4 5 full false Women’s History Month: Jean L. Minkel Women’s History Month: Jean L. Minkel On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP. We chat about her early years as a Physical Therapist, her influence on early assistive technology, and her crusade to effect insurance policy change.

Ramp. It. Up!
 

Get To Know Our Guest  

Ms. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician well recognized for her work in Assistive Technology.  Jean has a passion for ensuring that people with a mobility disability have access to the products and services needed to support full participation in life. 

Jean works directly with the disability community to identify unmet needs in product development, ableist practices in the therapy community and restrictive coverage policies which prevent access to the devices that meet the needs of the wheelchair user. 

Jean is currently actively involved in a campaign to revise the highly restrictive Medicare coverage policy, used by many private insurers to deny coverage of wheelchairs and accessories needed to be fully mobile in routine environments, both in the home and the community. 



Have you been denied for a new wheelchair or wheelchair function? Click the link below to share your story.
https://unitedspinal.org/share-your-wheelchair-denial-story/


Submit a Comment to CMS
Are you a wheelchair user? Medicare wants to hear from YOU! Take action by March 17, 2023.
 
We need to show Medicare that wheelchair users and people with disabilities strongly support this coverage and urge Medicare to go even further to ensure that all those who need access to these systems can get it. As you know, these systems are vital for wheelchair users to be able to:

  • Safely transfer from a wheelchair to another surface, particularly if it is not level with your chair
  • Increase your reach to access higher surfaces across the home
  • Prevent and reduce stress injuries from repetitive transfers and reaching
  • Function independently at home as much as possible
  • Describe that seat elevation is needed for functional reach in your home


CMS is currently accepting public comments through Friday, March 17 before they finalize their decision on coverage for power seat elevation systems. Please share your story and let Medicare know how you could or do benefit from these technologies. Submit your comment here


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, in honor of Women's History Month, I am joined by Jean L. Minkel, PT, ATP. We chat about her early years as a Physical Therapist, her influence on early assistive technology, and her crusade to effect insurance policy change.

Ramp. It. Up!
 

Get To Know Our Guest  

Ms. Minkel is a physical therapist and master clinician well recognized for her work in Assistive Technology.  Jean has a passion for ensuring that people with a mobility disability have access to the products and services needed to support full participation in life. 

Jean works directly with the disability community to identify unmet needs in product development, ableist practices in the therapy community and restrictive coverage policies which prevent access to the devices that meet the needs of the wheelchair user. 

Jean is currently actively involved in a campaign to revise the highly restrictive Medicare coverage policy, used by many private insurers to deny coverage of wheelchairs and accessories needed to be fully mobile in routine environments, both in the home and the community. 



Have you been denied for a new wheelchair or wheelchair function? Click the link below to share your story.
https://unitedspinal.org/share-your-wheelchair-denial-story/


Submit a Comment to CMS
Are you a wheelchair user? Medicare wants to hear from YOU! Take action by March 17, 2023.
 
We need to show Medicare that wheelchair users and people with disabilities strongly support this coverage and urge Medicare to go even further to ensure that all those who need access to these systems can get it. As you know, these systems are vital for wheelchair users to be able to:

  • Safely transfer from a wheelchair to another surface, particularly if it is not level with your chair
  • Increase your reach to access higher surfaces across the home
  • Prevent and reduce stress injuries from repetitive transfers and reaching
  • Function independently at home as much as possible
  • Describe that seat elevation is needed for functional reach in your home


CMS is currently accepting public comments through Friday, March 17 before they finalize their decision on coverage for power seat elevation systems. Please share your story and let Medicare know how you could or do benefit from these technologies. Submit your comment here


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]]> Guest: Jean L. Minkel Buzzsprout-12338409 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500 4481 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, wheelchair, medicare 4 4 full false Guide to Dating After SCI for Men: Ryan DeRoche Guide to Dating After SCI for Men: Ryan DeRoche Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It's that time of year again, Valentines Day! But before you go out and buy flowers and chocolates, you have to find yourself a date! Ryan DeRoche, peer mentor, United Spinal Association member and the host of After Dark: for men with SCI, joins me on the podcast to talk about dating after SCI from the male perspective. 

Ramp. It. Up!


Question of the day:
What was your best/worst date experience post SCI?


Get To Know Our Guest

In 2011, Ryan had a mountain bike accident in Girona, Spain. He injured his C3, C4, C5, vertebrae with incomplete damage to his spinal cord at C4. When he was stable enough to fly home he spent six months at Spaulding Rehab in Boston. Since his injury he has been a peer mentor and advocate for other individuals with SCI through the Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association (GBC) and Empower SCI. He also works as the Digital Media Coordinator, is a Board Member of, and leads a support group for the GBC. The long running support group he leads is called After Dark: for men with SCI which  is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury.


After Dark: for MEN with SCI

Description: This bi-weekly group is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury. This group is for MEN only with a spinal cord injury.
When: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370780730?pwd=TlFUaE81UlFoT0UzK0RwUTEvUXk3QT09
Meeting ID: 823 7078 0730
Password: gbc1
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Email:  ryan@sciboston.org  
Website: https://www.sciboston.org/groups


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]]> Welcome back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It's that time of year again, Valentines Day! But before you go out and buy flowers and chocolates, you have to find yourself a date! Ryan DeRoche, peer mentor, United Spinal Association member and the host of After Dark: for men with SCI, joins me on the podcast to talk about dating after SCI from the male perspective. 

Ramp. It. Up!


Question of the day:
What was your best/worst date experience post SCI?


Get To Know Our Guest

In 2011, Ryan had a mountain bike accident in Girona, Spain. He injured his C3, C4, C5, vertebrae with incomplete damage to his spinal cord at C4. When he was stable enough to fly home he spent six months at Spaulding Rehab in Boston. Since his injury he has been a peer mentor and advocate for other individuals with SCI through the Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association (GBC) and Empower SCI. He also works as the Digital Media Coordinator, is a Board Member of, and leads a support group for the GBC. The long running support group he leads is called After Dark: for men with SCI which  is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury.


After Dark: for MEN with SCI

Description: This bi-weekly group is a safe and supportive space to discuss intimacy, sex, and relationships after a spinal cord injury. This group is for MEN only with a spinal cord injury.
When: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Zoom Meeting Link (Same every meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82370780730?pwd=TlFUaE81UlFoT0UzK0RwUTEvUXk3QT09
Meeting ID: 823 7078 0730
Password: gbc1
Phone in Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Email:  ryan@sciboston.org  
Website: https://www.sciboston.org/groups


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]]> Buzzsprout-12267680 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 4421 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, mental health, advocate, technology, accessibility, dating, sex, relationships 4 3 full true Accessible...Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Accessible...Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Accessibility is an important and frequent topic of concern for wheelchair users and people with disabilities as a whole. This episode we cover some of the pain points of "accessible" transportation and what can be done to improve them.

Ramp. It. Up!

Question of the day:
What was your worst/best experience with accessible transportation?

Click here to learn how to report transportation issues.

Resources:  

ADA Transportation Regulations:

Passenger Testimonials:


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]]> Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Accessibility is an important and frequent topic of concern for wheelchair users and people with disabilities as a whole. This episode we cover some of the pain points of "accessible" transportation and what can be done to improve them.

Ramp. It. Up!

Question of the day:
What was your worst/best experience with accessible transportation?

Click here to learn how to report transportation issues.

Resources:  

ADA Transportation Regulations:

Passenger Testimonials:


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]]> Buzzsprout-12136864 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1876 4 2 full false Seasons 1, 2, and 3 Recap Seasons 1, 2, and 3 Recap And we are back with a brand new season of  The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! It's been amazing sharing my story and the stories of others with you all these past three seasons. Season four, there will be many more stories, we will talk about advocacy and accessibility, and I will share some of my adventures along the way! On this episode join me as I recap some of my favorite moments from the first three seasons.

Ramp. It. Up!

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast.


History of Haitian Independence Day and Soup Joumou


Favorite Episodes



Question of the day:

What are three things you can do in 2023 to improve yourself?


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]]> And we are back with a brand new season of  The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! It's been amazing sharing my story and the stories of others with you all these past three seasons. Season four, there will be many more stories, we will talk about advocacy and accessibility, and I will share some of my adventures along the way! On this episode join me as I recap some of my favorite moments from the first three seasons.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast.


History of Haitian Independence Day and Soup Joumou


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]]> Buzzsprout-12054246 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2374 4 1 full false Houston...We Have Liftoff! Houston...We Have Liftoff! Only two days left 'til Christmas, and since you all have been so nice this year, Santa has brought you another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! Its been about two weeks since the end of the Artemis 1 Mission and my visit to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It was an overall amazing experience and I was blessed to be a part of it. On this trip I recall the experience flying for the first time since my SCI six years ago and interacting with Alexa in SPACE!

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]]> Only two days left 'til Christmas, and since you all have been so nice this year, Santa has brought you another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! Its been about two weeks since the end of the Artemis 1 Mission and my visit to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. It was an overall amazing experience and I was blessed to be a part of it. On this trip I recall the experience flying for the first time since my SCI six years ago and interacting with Alexa in SPACE!

Ramp. It. Up!


https://wsvn.com/news/7spotlight/south-florida-man-left-disabled-after-accident-offered-opportunity-to-work-on-amazons-artemis-i-project/

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/disability-tech-advocate-aids-in-nasa-space-mission-15951786

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]]> Buzzsprout-11918714 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2200 3 21 full false 6 Years Later: The Gang is Back Together 6 Years Later: The Gang is Back Together After a long hiatus, we are back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! I know I have been gone for a long time but you have to listen to this episode to find out what's been going on! No hints! No previews! I know it's a long episode but definitely worth a listen!

(Ok one hint...its my 6 year SCI anniversary and a couple friends join me on the show)

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]]> After a long hiatus, we are back for another episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! I know I have been gone for a long time but you have to listen to this episode to find out what's been going on! No hints! No previews! I know it's a long episode but definitely worth a listen!

(Ok one hint...its my 6 year SCI anniversary and a couple friends join me on the show)

Ramp it up!


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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-11819751 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500 5894 3 20 full false The Abilities Expo Comes to Miami The Abilities Expo Comes to Miami The Abilities Expo is FINALLY COMING TO MIAMI!

Lew Shomer, chairman of the expo joins me on the podcast to share his experience working as an equal employment advocate and then his work bringing the Abilities Expo to a city near you.

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]]> The Abilities Expo is FINALLY COMING TO MIAMI!

Lew Shomer, chairman of the expo joins me on the podcast to share his experience working as an equal employment advocate and then his work bringing the Abilities Expo to a city near you.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11510139 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2608 3 19 full false SCI Awareness Month 2022: iAccess Life SCI Awareness Month 2022: iAccess Life September is just about over and to close out SCI Awareness Month, Brandon Winfield joins me on the podcast to talk about his app, iAccess Life, an app that allows the user to rate the accessibility of different restaurants, venues, and other locations worldwide. He also shares his injury and recovery story and about living life in the fast lane… literally!

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Get To Know Our Guest

In 2008, Brandon Winfield (he/him) was injured in a motocross accident that left him with a thoracic spinal cord injury (paralyzed from the waist down). Only 14 years old at the time, he was faced with the decision to either let this dramatic event stop him from truly living the life he wanted or to turn it into an opportunity to triumph in the face of tragedy – Brandon chose the latter. He continued his love for racing in the form of four wheels, entered sprint kart racing, and won numerous events across the country. As he traveled, he realized that although some places he visited were compliant according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many areas were grandfathered in and never forced to retrofit to accommodate the mobility impaired.

These experiences sparked the idea for iAccess, a mobile app that would allow people with disabilities to rate and review the accessibility of venues such as restaurants, lounges, clubs, and bars...Click HERE to continue reading bio.

Website: https://www.iaccess.life/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaccesslife/
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]]> September is just about over and to close out SCI Awareness Month, Brandon Winfield joins me on the podcast to talk about his app, iAccess Life, an app that allows the user to rate the accessibility of different restaurants, venues, and other locations worldwide. He also shares his injury and recovery story and about living life in the fast lane… literally!

Ramp. It. Up!


Get To Know Our Guest

In 2008, Brandon Winfield (he/him) was injured in a motocross accident that left him with a thoracic spinal cord injury (paralyzed from the waist down). Only 14 years old at the time, he was faced with the decision to either let this dramatic event stop him from truly living the life he wanted or to turn it into an opportunity to triumph in the face of tragedy – Brandon chose the latter. He continued his love for racing in the form of four wheels, entered sprint kart racing, and won numerous events across the country. As he traveled, he realized that although some places he visited were compliant according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many areas were grandfathered in and never forced to retrofit to accommodate the mobility impaired.

These experiences sparked the idea for iAccess, a mobile app that would allow people with disabilities to rate and review the accessibility of venues such as restaurants, lounges, clubs, and bars...Click HERE to continue reading bio.

Website: https://www.iaccess.life/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iaccesslife/
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]]> Guest: Brandon Winfield Buzzsprout-11395086 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3845 3 18 full false SCI Awareness Month 2022: NeuroFit 360 SCI Awareness Month 2022: NeuroFit 360 On this week’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by Dr. Guy Romain, physical therapist and owner of NeuroFit 360. We talk about his work with spinal cord injury patients, his passion for activity based therapy, and his vision for the future of the field.

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Dr. Guy Romain earned his B.S in Health Science From Montclair State University in 1995. His career started as a health educator for at risk youth at the Englewood's Health Department in New Jersey. He moved to Florida 2 years later to start his physical therapy educational journey at Nova Southeastern University and obtained his Master of Physical Therapy in 2003. His experience in all aspects of physical therapy is extensive including but not limited to: sports, orthopedic, manual therapy, pediatric and neurological injury. In 2012, he took on the challenge to mend the void in neuro recovery and wellness and opened NeuroFit360. Guy completed his DPT with a specialty in neuro recovery from the Neuro Recovery Institute. His passion is so evident; he shows up to work ready to tackle the challenges that both him and his clients face everyday.


Website: https://www.neurofit360.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurofit360/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurofit.gym
Phone number: (954) 252-8020 
Email: administration@neurofit360.com
Address: 10062 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328


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]]> On this week’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by Dr. Guy Romain, physical therapist and owner of NeuroFit 360. We talk about his work with spinal cord injury patients, his passion for activity based therapy, and his vision for the future of the field.

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Get To Know Our Guest

Dr. Guy Romain earned his B.S in Health Science From Montclair State University in 1995. His career started as a health educator for at risk youth at the Englewood's Health Department in New Jersey. He moved to Florida 2 years later to start his physical therapy educational journey at Nova Southeastern University and obtained his Master of Physical Therapy in 2003. His experience in all aspects of physical therapy is extensive including but not limited to: sports, orthopedic, manual therapy, pediatric and neurological injury. In 2012, he took on the challenge to mend the void in neuro recovery and wellness and opened NeuroFit360. Guy completed his DPT with a specialty in neuro recovery from the Neuro Recovery Institute. His passion is so evident; he shows up to work ready to tackle the challenges that both him and his clients face everyday.


Website: https://www.neurofit360.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurofit360/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurofit.gym
Phone number: (954) 252-8020 
Email: administration@neurofit360.com
Address: 10062 Griffin Rd, Cooper City, FL 33328


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]]> Buzzsprout-11320393 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2866 3 17 full false We're Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship We're Going on a Trip in Our Favorite Rocket Ship The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast is back! After a brief yet painful hiatus, we are back with a lot to talk about! A lot of things happened in August and we must catch up and ROCKET headfirst into September. I've got big news to share. In fact you can say the news is METEORIC! Some would say we got lucky but I say the PLANETS aligned perfectly! I really hope you guys are grasping the GRAVITY of the announcement I have to share! I'm sure the suspense is killing you so let's go ahead and LAUNCH into the episode!

Ramp. It. Up!


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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 


Student Loan Forgiveness 


Artemis I Mission 


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]]> The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast is back! After a brief yet painful hiatus, we are back with a lot to talk about! A lot of things happened in August and we must catch up and ROCKET headfirst into September. I've got big news to share. In fact you can say the news is METEORIC! Some would say we got lucky but I say the PLANETS aligned perfectly! I really hope you guys are grasping the GRAVITY of the announcement I have to share! I'm sure the suspense is killing you so let's go ahead and LAUNCH into the episode!

Ramp. It. Up!


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Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 


Student Loan Forgiveness 


Artemis I Mission 


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]]> Buzzsprout-11265267 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1255 3 16 full false All Work and NO Recreation Therapy... All Work and NO Recreation Therapy... On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Recreational Therapy. An often overlooked and underappreciated branch of the rehabilitation process, recreational therapy has been instrumental in my recovery and the recovery of countless others. My friend and long time recreational therapist, Laura Ridler joins me on the show to share about her more than 30 years experience as a Rec Therapist. Her career has taken her to Hawaii, back to the mainland and all over the states as a basketball coach, a therapist, and an overall wellness activist! Tune in for a great conversation and remember, all work and no RECREATION makes Jack a dull boy!

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Get to Know Our Guest
 
Laura Ridler is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/ Recreation Therapist at Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon, Legacy Good Samaritan and Inpatient Pediatric Rehab and Development at Randall Children’s Hospital-Legacy Emanuel.  With  30 years working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreation Therapy, Laura believes in promoting overall fitness, well-being and working towards improving, maintaining or restoring physical strength, cognition, mobility and independence though wellness, health, recreation, life and sport.

 Laura has been involved in coaching, promoting or coordinating adaptive sports for 30 years with 23 years coordinating the Wheelchair Division of the Honolulu Marathon, 9 years as the Head Coach of the Jr/Prep WheelBlazers. Laura believes that participating in leisure activities that one enjoys, helps define us, and motivates us to be the best that we can be.

Some of her career highlights are really finding out what each person finds joy in and how can I help them get back to that in some form or other where they feel quality of life and purpose.  


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]]> On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Recreational Therapy. An often overlooked and underappreciated branch of the rehabilitation process, recreational therapy has been instrumental in my recovery and the recovery of countless others. My friend and long time recreational therapist, Laura Ridler joins me on the show to share about her more than 30 years experience as a Rec Therapist. Her career has taken her to Hawaii, back to the mainland and all over the states as a basketball coach, a therapist, and an overall wellness activist! Tune in for a great conversation and remember, all work and no RECREATION makes Jack a dull boy!

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Get to Know Our Guest
 
Laura Ridler is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist/ Recreation Therapist at Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon, Legacy Good Samaritan and Inpatient Pediatric Rehab and Development at Randall Children’s Hospital-Legacy Emanuel.  With  30 years working in the field of Therapeutic Recreation/ Recreation Therapy, Laura believes in promoting overall fitness, well-being and working towards improving, maintaining or restoring physical strength, cognition, mobility and independence though wellness, health, recreation, life and sport.

 Laura has been involved in coaching, promoting or coordinating adaptive sports for 30 years with 23 years coordinating the Wheelchair Division of the Honolulu Marathon, 9 years as the Head Coach of the Jr/Prep WheelBlazers. Laura believes that participating in leisure activities that one enjoys, helps define us, and motivates us to be the best that we can be.

Some of her career highlights are really finding out what each person finds joy in and how can I help them get back to that in some form or other where they feel quality of life and purpose.  


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]]> Buzzsprout-11024732 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 4244 3 15 full false A Storm is Coming A Storm is Coming On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness. June 1 through November 30 is  officially hurricane season. Natural disasters  are dangerous enough, but being a wheelchair user can further complicate them. As a veteran of many hurricane seasons, five of them post spinal cord injury, I've learned a thing or two about getting prepared. Listen and  share this episode to make sure that you and your family are prepared for this hurricane season!

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Resources

Red Cross: Prepare for a storm

CDC: Hurricane Preparedness

United Spinal Association: Ready To Roll


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about Hurricane/Disaster Preparedness. June 1 through November 30 is  officially hurricane season. Natural disasters  are dangerous enough, but being a wheelchair user can further complicate them. As a veteran of many hurricane seasons, five of them post spinal cord injury, I've learned a thing or two about getting prepared. Listen and  share this episode to make sure that you and your family are prepared for this hurricane season!

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Resources

Red Cross: Prepare for a storm

CDC: Hurricane Preparedness

United Spinal Association: Ready To Roll


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]]> Buzzsprout-10903160 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2647 3 14 full false Dad's Day Out: Luis Amaro Dad's Day Out: Luis Amaro On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about being a dad! With Father's Day coming up this weekend we wanted to honor the fathers and father figures! Luis Amaro, peer mentor, athlete, motivational speaker, and Vice President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami chapter, is one of those fathers. During our conversation he shares his spinal cord injury story and his experience as a father.

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The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG)


Resources

https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g19621074/cool-fathers-day-gifts-ideas/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/fathers-day/g19682410/fathers-day-activities/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/18/our-dad-is-onwheels-jarred-mcginnis-father-in-a-wheelchair

http://www.shieldhealthcare.com/community/spinal-cord-injury/2020/08/20/can-i-be-a-good-father-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/



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]]> On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about being a dad! With Father's Day coming up this weekend we wanted to honor the fathers and father figures! Luis Amaro, peer mentor, athlete, motivational speaker, and Vice President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami chapter, is one of those fathers. During our conversation he shares his spinal cord injury story and his experience as a father.

Ramp. It. Up!

The Spinal Cord Injury Support Group (SCISG)


Resources

https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g19621074/cool-fathers-day-gifts-ideas/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/fathers-day/g19682410/fathers-day-activities/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/18/our-dad-is-onwheels-jarred-mcginnis-father-in-a-wheelchair

http://www.shieldhealthcare.com/community/spinal-cord-injury/2020/08/20/can-i-be-a-good-father-with-a-spinal-cord-injury/



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]]> Buzzsprout-10707739 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2930 3 13 full false Gun Violence Awareness Day 2022 Gun Violence Awareness Day 2022 On today's episode of the podcast we are discussing the topic of Gun Violence. June 3 is Wear Orange Day and kicks off Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. As a nation, we are plagued by gun violence and mass shootings. The topic of guns is very divisive and often times politicized. Tune in for more information on gun violence awareness and how we can get involved.

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Wear Orange

 
Resources


The Daily Show



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Wear Orange

 
Resources


The Daily Show



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]]> Buzzsprout-10726234 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1247 3 12 full false Living In An Accessible World: Madison Russell Living In An Accessible World: Madison Russell On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with advocate, athlete, dancer, techy, Madison Russell, and we discuss her journey as a wheelchair user and her career in digital accessibility. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) right around the corner we also discuss the importance of making the digital space universally accessible.

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Get To Know Our Guests

Madison is a T5 incomplete paraplegic, and her injury was caused by syringomyelia, a cyst within the spinal cord. She is originally from Atlanta, GA. She is a recent graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Human-Centered Computing focusing on digital accessibility, and is a published accessibility researcher. She is a member of the United Spinal Tech Access Group and currently works for Elsevier as a digital accessibility intern. Outside of school, Madison is a dancer focusing mostly on hip-hop and lyrical dance, as well as jazz and modern. She takes classes with the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team based in Los Angeles, Madison also received a grant from the Kelly Brush Foundation in summer 2021 to purchase a custom racing handcycle to compete in national races.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonisqueer/
Tech Access: https://unitedspinal.org/madison-russell/


Resources

https://accessibility.day/about/
https://www.thespruce.com/special-days-and-observances-in-may-4176574

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]]> On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with advocate, athlete, dancer, techy, Madison Russell, and we discuss her journey as a wheelchair user and her career in digital accessibility. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) right around the corner we also discuss the importance of making the digital space universally accessible.

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Get To Know Our Guests

Madison is a T5 incomplete paraplegic, and her injury was caused by syringomyelia, a cyst within the spinal cord. She is originally from Atlanta, GA. She is a recent graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Human-Centered Computing focusing on digital accessibility, and is a published accessibility researcher. She is a member of the United Spinal Tech Access Group and currently works for Elsevier as a digital accessibility intern. Outside of school, Madison is a dancer focusing mostly on hip-hop and lyrical dance, as well as jazz and modern. She takes classes with the Rollettes, a wheelchair dance team based in Los Angeles, Madison also received a grant from the Kelly Brush Foundation in summer 2021 to purchase a custom racing handcycle to compete in national races.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonisqueer/
Tech Access: https://unitedspinal.org/madison-russell/


Resources

https://accessibility.day/about/
https://www.thespruce.com/special-days-and-observances-in-may-4176574

Join some TAG members for a GAAD Livestream on Facebook on Thursday, May 19th at 2p (est) / 11a (pst).  https://www.facebook.com/unitedspinalassociation




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]]> Buzzsprout-10612919 Mon, 16 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3238 3 11 full false Dear Mama, Don't You Know We Love You Dear Mama, Don't You Know We Love You On today's episode of the podcast, Tatiana Ribeiro joins us to celebrate Mother's Day a little early. We talk about her life back in Brazil, moving to the States after her spinal cord injury, and daily life as a wheelchair user all while being a bad ass mom of two.

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]]> On today's episode of the podcast, Tatiana Ribeiro joins us to celebrate Mother's Day a little early. We talk about her life back in Brazil, moving to the States after her spinal cord injury, and daily life as a wheelchair user all while being a bad ass mom of two.

Ramp. It. Up!


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]]> Buzzsprout-10566234 Fri, 06 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3337 3 10 full false All About the (SSI/SSDI) Benefits Baby with Atty. Jeffery Minde All About the (SSI/SSDI) Benefits Baby with Atty. Jeffery Minde On today's episode of the podcast, we are talking about money! Specifically SSI/SSDI benefits. Navigating the benefits System is not a simple task and often times legal representation is needed. Attorney Jeff Minde joins me on the show and talks about his 30+ your career in social work and practicing law and literally helping write the book when it comes to income after disability. We talk insurance, housing, and special needs trusts and a whole lot more.

Ramp. It. Up!


Website: https://www.nsnn.com/disability-trust-management/
Phone: 954-257-2586
Email: JMINDE@COMCAST.NET

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this episode are for general informational purposes only. 

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide to hire an attorney, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information at this Site is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice. Jeffrey H. Minde, Esq. and Jeffrey H. Minde Attorney And Counselor At Law P.A. neither accept requests for legal advice nor offer specific legal advice over the internet.


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]]> On today's episode of the podcast, we are talking about money! Specifically SSI/SSDI benefits. Navigating the benefits System is not a simple task and often times legal representation is needed. Attorney Jeff Minde joins me on the show and talks about his 30+ your career in social work and practicing law and literally helping write the book when it comes to income after disability. We talk insurance, housing, and special needs trusts and a whole lot more.

Ramp. It. Up!


Website: https://www.nsnn.com/disability-trust-management/
Phone: 954-257-2586
Email: JMINDE@COMCAST.NET

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this episode are for general informational purposes only. 

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide to hire an attorney, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information at this Site is not, and is not intended to be, legal advice. Jeffrey H. Minde, Esq. and Jeffrey H. Minde Attorney And Counselor At Law P.A. neither accept requests for legal advice nor offer specific legal advice over the internet.


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]]> Buzzsprout-10468011 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0400 3925 3 9 full false Behind the Music with Michaela Devins Behind the Music with Michaela Devins
Get To Know Our Guest

Michaela Devins is a mental health counselor who has been a C4-C5 quadriplegic for eleven years; in that time, she has lived in Upstate New York, Philadelphia, and now Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Kyle and service dog Chicory.  She attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her Masters there in professional mental health counseling in 2019. 

Since then, she has worked in outpatient mental health in Center City Philadelphia and now in the Boston area. She is working toward her licensure and hopes to someday build a private practice that will specifically cater to the mental health needs of disabled people. 

Michaela is also involved in advocacy through United Spinal’s tech access group and as a member of the consumer advisory board for Neuralink. 

In her free time, she loves to read, sing with the Metropolitan Chorale of Brookline, and explore new places to travel! 


Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thewheelchairdiaries/
Links: https://unitedspinal.org/michaela-devins/
https://unitedspinal.org/dont-be-ashamed-to-ask-for-help-with-anxiety/


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Michaela Devins is a mental health counselor who has been a C4-C5 quadriplegic for eleven years; in that time, she has lived in Upstate New York, Philadelphia, and now Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Kyle and service dog Chicory.  She attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her Masters there in professional mental health counseling in 2019. 

Since then, she has worked in outpatient mental health in Center City Philadelphia and now in the Boston area. She is working toward her licensure and hopes to someday build a private practice that will specifically cater to the mental health needs of disabled people. 

Michaela is also involved in advocacy through United Spinal’s tech access group and as a member of the consumer advisory board for Neuralink. 

In her free time, she loves to read, sing with the Metropolitan Chorale of Brookline, and explore new places to travel! 


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]]> Buzzsprout-10383501 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4021 3 8 full false I Spoke at HIMSS 2022 I Spoke at HIMSS 2022 WHO DOESN'T LIKE RECIEVING A BONUS!?

Well lucky you, this week you'll be getting just that! On this bonus episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I share about my experience at the HIMSS 2022 Global Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to check out our Social Media for pictures and videos.
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]]> WHO DOESN'T LIKE RECIEVING A BONUS!?

Well lucky you, this week you'll be getting just that! On this bonus episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I share about my experience at the HIMSS 2022 Global Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to check out our Social Media for pictures and videos.
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]]> Buzzsprout-10327377 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1539 3 7 full false Level The Curve with Stefan Henry Level The Curve with Stefan Henry On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by fellow comic book and Japanese anime enthusiast and United Spinal Association member, Stefan Henry. He shares how he had to navigate life after sustaining a spinal cord injury only 14 years old and turned a love for comic books into a career in mechanical engineering. We also discuss being Black men and being disabled in today's society and much more!

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Stefan Henry grew up as a big fan of comics and animé, building Legos and yearning to follow in Tony Stark’s footprints as the next Iron Man. A C5-6 SCI from a car accident at 14 only increased his desire to build an exoskeleton. As a 32 year old man born in Brooklyn to Vincentian parents, today he lives a dual life that Stark would envy: Mechanical engineer for the MTA by day and  CEO of an assistive device company by night.

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]]> On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by fellow comic book and Japanese anime enthusiast and United Spinal Association member, Stefan Henry. He shares how he had to navigate life after sustaining a spinal cord injury only 14 years old and turned a love for comic books into a career in mechanical engineering. We also discuss being Black men and being disabled in today's society and much more!

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Get To Know Our Guests

Stefan Henry grew up as a big fan of comics and animé, building Legos and yearning to follow in Tony Stark’s footprints as the next Iron Man. A C5-6 SCI from a car accident at 14 only increased his desire to build an exoskeleton. As a 32 year old man born in Brooklyn to Vincentian parents, today he lives a dual life that Stark would envy: Mechanical engineer for the MTA by day and  CEO of an assistive device company by night.

Website: https://www.levelthecurve.com/#About
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]]> Buzzsprout-10276277 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400 4195 3 6 full true Not So F.A.A.S.T.: Ana Nevares Not So F.A.A.S.T.: Ana Nevares Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about assistive technology. Ana Nevares, Assistive Technology And Education Specialist at FAAST, joins me talk about how the organization educates the community on assistive technology and helps connect individuals with the proper devices and the means to procure them.

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Ana Nevares, M.A., is a state-certified special education teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker and has coordinated the South Florida Regional FAAST program for the past 10 years. She has extensive experience providing trainings on assistive technology, educating individuals and professionals on how these devices can support education, employment, and/or daily life. Additionally, she serves as a master coach in the supervision of educational specialists who are training to work one-on-one with teachers in support of AT in the classroom.

University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development
1601 NW 12th Avenue, #2018
Miami, FL 33136
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]]> Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about assistive technology. Ana Nevares, Assistive Technology And Education Specialist at FAAST, joins me talk about how the organization educates the community on assistive technology and helps connect individuals with the proper devices and the means to procure them.

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Get To Know Our Guest

Ana Nevares, M.A., is a state-certified special education teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker and has coordinated the South Florida Regional FAAST program for the past 10 years. She has extensive experience providing trainings on assistive technology, educating individuals and professionals on how these devices can support education, employment, and/or daily life. Additionally, she serves as a master coach in the supervision of educational specialists who are training to work one-on-one with teachers in support of AT in the classroom.

University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development
1601 NW 12th Avenue, #2018
Miami, FL 33136
Tel: 305-243-5706
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ANevares@Med.Miami.Edu

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]]> Guest: Ana Nevares Buzzsprout-10205220 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 2386 3 5 full false Love On A Roll: Garrett Mayersohn Love On A Roll: Garrett Mayersohn On today's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up the month with a conversation with Garrett Mayersohn. Garrett is the host of the Love On A Roll podcast and lives with cerebral palsy. He shares his insight on how to live your best life, being in a relationship, and enjoying your time as a single person.

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My name is Garrett Mayersohn. I'm 27 and a college graduate from Florida Atlantic University.  I have been lucky enough to pursue some of my passions on a small scale. When I was a year old I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is basically a miscommunication between the brain and the body and the nervous system. I've had to overcome a lot of challenges though out my life. Besides accessibility issues, it has been people's attitudes and misconceptions especially in the love and dating department. I became very passionate about educating people and bringing awareness about my disability and other people who live with similar conditions to show that despite our challenges we are still able to live a good life. At the end of the day we are still people just like everyone else for the most part.

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]]> On today's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up the month with a conversation with Garrett Mayersohn. Garrett is the host of the Love On A Roll podcast and lives with cerebral palsy. He shares his insight on how to live your best life, being in a relationship, and enjoying your time as a single person.

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My name is Garrett Mayersohn. I'm 27 and a college graduate from Florida Atlantic University.  I have been lucky enough to pursue some of my passions on a small scale. When I was a year old I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy which is basically a miscommunication between the brain and the body and the nervous system. I've had to overcome a lot of challenges though out my life. Besides accessibility issues, it has been people's attitudes and misconceptions especially in the love and dating department. I became very passionate about educating people and bringing awareness about my disability and other people who live with similar conditions to show that despite our challenges we are still able to live a good life. At the end of the day we are still people just like everyone else for the most part.

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]]> Guest: Garrett Mayersohn Buzzsprout-10144619 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500 2877 3 4 full false Valentines Day with Leon and Tierra Harris Valentines Day with Leon and Tierra Harris On this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I am joined by Leon and Tierra Harris an inter-abled couple (from West Philadelphia… Born and raised… lol). In celebration of Valentine's Day they share their story of how they met, got married, started a family and still make time to inspire other inter-abled couples through their YouTube and Instagram pages.

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]]> On this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I am joined by Leon and Tierra Harris an inter-abled couple (from West Philadelphia… Born and raised… lol). In celebration of Valentine's Day they share their story of how they met, got married, started a family and still make time to inspire other inter-abled couples through their YouTube and Instagram pages.

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]]> Guests: Leon and Tierra Harris Buzzsprout-10058883 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3545 3 3 full false Love Is In The Air! Love Is In The Air! On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are getting you ready for Valentine's Day! Love may be in the air for many, but post spinal cord injury it is sometimes a little harder to get back into the dating game. On this episode I share a couple pieces of advice  to take into consideration before getting back into the dating pool. Also I share a list of 10 wheelchair friendly date ideas. 

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Dating With A Disability


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]]> On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are getting you ready for Valentine's Day! Love may be in the air for many, but post spinal cord injury it is sometimes a little harder to get back into the dating game. On this episode I share a couple pieces of advice  to take into consideration before getting back into the dating pool. Also I share a list of 10 wheelchair friendly date ideas. 

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Dating With A Disability


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]]> Buzzsprout-10021876 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2320 3 2 full false New Year, New Season, Even Better Me! New Year, New Season, Even Better Me! Welcome to the year 2022 and the Third Season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!

I am super excited to kick off this year and this new season with all of you! What is the time this tradition to start off the new year with a list of resolutions and this year will not be an exception. I put together a list of 10 resolutions I plan to keep and I hope you join along with me. If you have any different ones I want to know what they are. I plan to keep it going all year long but we can hold each other accountable along the way.

The podcast has a lot planned for this upcoming year and I can't wait to share them with you. Make sure to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook pages and email with your questions and episode ideas!

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2022  New Year's Resolutions 



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]]> Welcome to the year 2022 and the Third Season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!

I am super excited to kick off this year and this new season with all of you! What is the time this tradition to start off the new year with a list of resolutions and this year will not be an exception. I put together a list of 10 resolutions I plan to keep and I hope you join along with me. If you have any different ones I want to know what they are. I plan to keep it going all year long but we can hold each other accountable along the way.

The podcast has a lot planned for this upcoming year and I can't wait to share them with you. Make sure to follow us on our Instagram and Facebook pages and email with your questions and episode ideas!

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2022  New Year's Resolutions 



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]]> Buzzsprout-9836867 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2159 3 1 full false 2021 SCI Holiday Gift Guide 2021 SCI Holiday Gift Guide Happy Holidays from The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! On today's episode I'm giving you a list of 15 holiday gift ideas for the SCI person in your life. If you're anything like me you are a last-minute shoppers and this list will come in handy!

It's been one hell of a year. 2021 threw many challenges and misfortune at us all and they have not been easy to push through. But here we are nearly at the end of the year still striving and persevering. I pray you all enjoy your holidays and start off 2022 with a bang! See you all next year!

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]]> Happy Holidays from The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! On today's episode I'm giving you a list of 15 holiday gift ideas for the SCI person in your life. If you're anything like me you are a last-minute shoppers and this list will come in handy!

It's been one hell of a year. 2021 threw many challenges and misfortune at us all and they have not been easy to push through. But here we are nearly at the end of the year still striving and persevering. I pray you all enjoy your holidays and start off 2022 with a bang! See you all next year!

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Holiday Gift Ideas for SCI



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]]> Buzzsprout-9764128 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2279 2 21 full false I Got 5(years) On It! I Got 5(years) On It! On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I talk about hitting my five year spinal cord injury anniversary. December 2, 2021 Marks five years since I had a diving accident, dislocated two vertebrae, and became a quadriplegic. I recap some of the challenges I shared on the very second episode of the podcast, Quadriplegia: Year One, and talk about where I am now five years later. I faced many challenges along the way but continue to strive every day to improve in all facets of life.

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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I talk about hitting my five year spinal cord injury anniversary. December 2, 2021 Marks five years since I had a diving accident, dislocated two vertebrae, and became a quadriplegic. I recap some of the challenges I shared on the very second episode of the podcast, Quadriplegia: Year One, and talk about where I am now five years later. I faced many challenges along the way but continue to strive every day to improve in all facets of life.

Ramp. It. Up!


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]]> Buzzsprout-9726705 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1470 2 20 full false A Slice of Thankful Pie A Slice of Thankful Pie On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are taking time out to share what I've been thankful for this past year. After all the hardships of 2021 my family and friends were blessed enough to gather for Thanksgiving dinner and it made me want to Focus on the good things that this year brought and give thanks! What have you been thankful for this year?

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Things to be thankful for in 2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/24/what-im-thankful-2021/


https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/things-to-be-grateful-for-list/

https://www.postable.com/blog/104-things-to-be-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving/

https://antimaximalist.com/gratitude-list/


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are taking time out to share what I've been thankful for this past year. After all the hardships of 2021 my family and friends were blessed enough to gather for Thanksgiving dinner and it made me want to Focus on the good things that this year brought and give thanks! What have you been thankful for this year?

Ramp. It. Up!


Things to be thankful for in 2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/24/what-im-thankful-2021/


https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/things-to-be-grateful-for-list/

https://www.postable.com/blog/104-things-to-be-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving/

https://antimaximalist.com/gratitude-list/


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]]> Buzzsprout-9631585 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1425 2 19 full false Ride Along with Ian Mackay Ride Along with Ian Mackay Get to know our Guest

Ian Mackay was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2001 he moved
to Goleta, California and attended Santa Barbara City College. He had many
interests in his early college years, beginning as a business major, and ending
up getting an Associates degree in communication before delving into sign
language for a year. Soon after, he took a field botany course and realized
that his true interest was in the field of biology. He ended up moving to Santa
Cruz, California and enrolled at Cabrillo College. He took almost nothing but
science courses for the next few years and then transferred to UCSC.
Ian was fortunate to live near campus where he could bike to school and use
a vehicle sparingly. Cycling was one of his preferred hobbies as well as table
tennis, craft beer, nature photography, and bluegrass music. There was a
wonderful bike path that went up the large hill to campus and one of his
greatest joys was riding down that path daily after school. On June 4, 2008
when he was 26 years old everything changed.

Read the rest of Ian's story by clicking here.


Website:https://www.iansride.com/
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]]> Get to know our Guest

Ian Mackay was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2001 he moved
to Goleta, California and attended Santa Barbara City College. He had many
interests in his early college years, beginning as a business major, and ending
up getting an Associates degree in communication before delving into sign
language for a year. Soon after, he took a field botany course and realized
that his true interest was in the field of biology. He ended up moving to Santa
Cruz, California and enrolled at Cabrillo College. He took almost nothing but
science courses for the next few years and then transferred to UCSC.
Ian was fortunate to live near campus where he could bike to school and use
a vehicle sparingly. Cycling was one of his preferred hobbies as well as table
tennis, craft beer, nature photography, and bluegrass music. There was a
wonderful bike path that went up the large hill to campus and one of his
greatest joys was riding down that path daily after school. On June 4, 2008
when he was 26 years old everything changed.

Read the rest of Ian's story by clicking here.


Website:https://www.iansride.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IansRide
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ians_ride/

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]]> Buzzsprout-9499223 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500 3025 2 18 full false MO Money? NO Problem! MO Money? NO Problem! Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are talking a bit about finances. It is bad enough we have to deal with the challenges of our recovery journey, there's no reason to do it while broke! Today we are talking about 10 Ways To Make Money After Spinal Cord Injury. Of course there are many more than 10 ways to make money but these are a few I have tried and others have suggested. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and to try them out for yourself!

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Episode Resources

  • Cost of living post SCI

https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/costs-and-insurance/costs-of-living-with-spinal-cord-injury

https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/what-is-the-real-spinal-cord-injury-cost

  • Employment after SCI

https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/employment-after-spinal-cord-injury#balance

https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/eng/resources-supports.htm


  • Grants  and  Scholarships 

https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/how-to-find-a-spinal-cord-injury-grant

https://www.180medical.com/blog/spinal-cord-injury-grants-resources/


  • Ways to make money post SCI

https://www.crestssd.com/blog/make-money-unable-to-work/





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]]> Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are talking a bit about finances. It is bad enough we have to deal with the challenges of our recovery journey, there's no reason to do it while broke! Today we are talking about 10 Ways To Make Money After Spinal Cord Injury. Of course there are many more than 10 ways to make money but these are a few I have tried and others have suggested. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and to try them out for yourself!

Ramp. It. Up!


Episode Resources

  • Cost of living post SCI

https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/costs-and-insurance/costs-of-living-with-spinal-cord-injury

https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/what-is-the-real-spinal-cord-injury-cost

  • Employment after SCI

https://msktc.org/sci/factsheets/employment-after-spinal-cord-injury#balance

https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/eng/resources-supports.htm


  • Grants  and  Scholarships 

https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/how-to-find-a-spinal-cord-injury-grant

https://www.180medical.com/blog/spinal-cord-injury-grants-resources/


  • Ways to make money post SCI

https://www.crestssd.com/blog/make-money-unable-to-work/





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]]> Buzzsprout-9430288 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2137 2 17 full false The Happy Quadriplegic: Arnedo Carbo The Happy Quadriplegic: Arnedo Carbo On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Arnedo a.k.a. The Happy Quadriplegic. Together we share stories about our experiences in therapy, in our relationships post injury, and sharing his recovery Journey and life post injury on his YouTube channel.

Ramp. It. Up!


Get to know our guest

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maldito_arnedo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnedo.carbo.1

Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/Qbanito3000/videos



New Mobility October 2021 Issue
https://newmobility.com/meet-rhonel-cinous/


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Arnedo a.k.a. The Happy Quadriplegic. Together we share stories about our experiences in therapy, in our relationships post injury, and sharing his recovery Journey and life post injury on his YouTube channel.

Ramp. It. Up!


Get to know our guest

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maldito_arnedo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnedo.carbo.1

Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/Qbanito3000/videos



New Mobility October 2021 Issue
https://newmobility.com/meet-rhonel-cinous/


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J. Woods Company
Food & Entertainment Let J.Woods Cater to your special event needs!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9262153 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3356 2 16 full false Lets take a TimeOut Lets take a TimeOut

Resources to help you de-stress


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Resources to help you de-stress


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]]> Buzzsprout-9174486 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1590 2 15 full false Meet the HandiMan: Chris Stigas Meet the HandiMan: Chris Stigas
Meet Our Guest

My name is Chris.

In November of 2014, I slipped and fell in my bathroom. From that moment on my life would never be the same, as I once knew it. Prior to this day I was a commercial/industrial electrician and even dabbled in business with restaurants and juice bars.

My injury took me through the A-Z of the healthcare system, starting with a 911 call, admittance to an emergency room, surgery, ICU, inpatient, rehab, outpatient, follow-ups, research groups and now, advocacy and volunteering...
https://www.handihelp.ca/bio/

Have you gotten your brand new HandiCup cupholder yet? If not just go to www.handicup.com and use the discount code RAMPITUP15 to get 15% off of your purchase!

Website: https://www.handihelp.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handihelp/
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]]>
Meet Our Guest

My name is Chris.

In November of 2014, I slipped and fell in my bathroom. From that moment on my life would never be the same, as I once knew it. Prior to this day I was a commercial/industrial electrician and even dabbled in business with restaurants and juice bars.

My injury took me through the A-Z of the healthcare system, starting with a 911 call, admittance to an emergency room, surgery, ICU, inpatient, rehab, outpatient, follow-ups, research groups and now, advocacy and volunteering...
https://www.handihelp.ca/bio/

Have you gotten your brand new HandiCup cupholder yet? If not just go to www.handicup.com and use the discount code RAMPITUP15 to get 15% off of your purchase!

Website: https://www.handihelp.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handihelp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handihelpinnovations/



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]]> Guest: Chris Stigas Buzzsprout-9061096 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2914 2 14 full false Roll a mile in my shoes Roll a mile in my shoes Today on the podcast I have special guest Billy Price cofounder of Billy Footwear joining me on the show. He is a C5 level spinal cord injury survivor, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and an all-around amazing person. To find out more about his story and where you can get a pair of Billy sneakers stay tuned!

Ramp. It. Up!

Meet Our Guest

Billy Price

As a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. Along with co-founder Darin Donaldson, Billy strives to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time.


Website: https://billyfootwear.com/pages/about-us

https://billyfootwear.com/pages/open-book

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/billyfootwear

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyfootwear/?hl=en



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]]> Today on the podcast I have special guest Billy Price cofounder of Billy Footwear joining me on the show. He is a C5 level spinal cord injury survivor, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and an all-around amazing person. To find out more about his story and where you can get a pair of Billy sneakers stay tuned!

Ramp. It. Up!

Meet Our Guest

Billy Price

As a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became difficult, but using his creative mind and unyielding spirit, he never gave up. He continued on, facing life's challenges with tenacity and determination. Born out of a need, BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle of inclusion and perseverance. Along with co-founder Darin Donaldson, Billy strives to add value to the lives of others and make a measurable difference in the world, one foot at a time.


Website: https://billyfootwear.com/pages/about-us

https://billyfootwear.com/pages/open-book

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/billyfootwear

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyfootwear/?hl=en



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]]> Billy Price Buzzsprout-9012666 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3036 Ramp it up, spinal cord injury, quadriplegic, paraplegic, entrepreneur, Business owner, sneakers 2 13 full false Disability Pride Month: Anson James Disability Pride Month: Anson James What is Disability Pride Month?
 
https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/02/how-disability-pride-month-started-and-what-means/7840560002/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/15/5-questions-to-think-about-this-disabilitypridemonth/


Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with a Disability?

https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/10-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-disability/

http://www.shonalouise.com/2017/07/15-things-not-to-say-to-disabled-people.html




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]]> What is Disability Pride Month?
 
https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/02/how-disability-pride-month-started-and-what-means/7840560002/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/15/5-questions-to-think-about-this-disabilitypridemonth/


Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with a Disability?

https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/10-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-disability/

http://www.shonalouise.com/2017/07/15-things-not-to-say-to-disabled-people.html




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]]> Buzzsprout-8924900 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0400 3283 2 12 full false Its Gonna Be A Hot WHEELS Summer Its Gonna Be A Hot WHEELS Summer With summer in full swing we are getting into vacation and fun mode. But don’t slack on staying safe and being healthy. Here are 10 tips to enjoy a healthy and safe summer for wheelchair users!

Summer Safety Tips
https://wsrsolutions.com/how-to-protect-your-wheelchair-during-the-summer/

https://freedommobilitycenter.biz/summer-safety-tips-for-wheelchair-users/

https://www.powerandmobility.com/manual-wheelchair-news/summertime-safety-tips-wheelchair-users-caregivers/


Summer Activities
https://www.braunability.com/us/en/blog/accessible-living/summer-activities-for-wheelchair-users.html



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]]> With summer in full swing we are getting into vacation and fun mode. But don’t slack on staying safe and being healthy. Here are 10 tips to enjoy a healthy and safe summer for wheelchair users!

Summer Safety Tips
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]]> Buzzsprout-8816006 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0400 1446 2 11 full false United Spinal: Brook McCall United Spinal: Brook McCall

Named as one of Spinalpedia.com SCI Superstars, Brook McCall is a California native, a former athlete and has a passion for fashion. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara with hopes of a career as a retail buyer. After an accident in 2002 that resulted in a C4 level quadriplegia, Brook’s plans were put on hold. With little hope of improvement or recovery she learned very early on that she needed to get used to asking for the assistance she required. living nearly 2 decades as a quadriplegic, Brooke McCall is The one people come to for assistance. She is committed to creating ensuring opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be heard and valued as visionaries for change. Serving as the senior director for the tech access initiative at United spinal Book works to close current gaps in accessibility between tech industry stakeholders and thought leaders from the mobility disability community. Her passion for fashion, advocacy, and technology or just a small part of her story.


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Named as one of Spinalpedia.com SCI Superstars, Brook McCall is a California native, a former athlete and has a passion for fashion. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara with hopes of a career as a retail buyer. After an accident in 2002 that resulted in a C4 level quadriplegia, Brook’s plans were put on hold. With little hope of improvement or recovery she learned very early on that she needed to get used to asking for the assistance she required. living nearly 2 decades as a quadriplegic, Brooke McCall is The one people come to for assistance. She is committed to creating ensuring opportunities for individuals with disabilities to be heard and valued as visionaries for change. Serving as the senior director for the tech access initiative at United spinal Book works to close current gaps in accessibility between tech industry stakeholders and thought leaders from the mobility disability community. Her passion for fashion, advocacy, and technology or just a small part of her story.


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]]> Buzzsprout-8752054 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3523 2 10 full false Mental Health Awareness Month: Dr. Mario Olavarria Mental Health Awareness Month: Dr. Mario Olavarria https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

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]]> Buzzsprout-8613617 Mon, 31 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3296 2 9 full false Nurse Appreciation Week: Mirnelle Cinous-Jules Nurse Appreciation Week: Mirnelle Cinous-Jules On today’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are honoring all the nurses out there who continue to put their lives on the line to make sure that we are nursed back to health. On May 6 through May 12 we celebrate nurses appreciation week and I definitely appreciate today’s guest. Registered Nurse and Assistant Director Of Nursing, Mirnelle Cinous-Jules, joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the last 15 years as a nurse.


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https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/

https://www.today.com/food/nurses-week-2021-where-score-free-coffee-cookies-tacos-more-t217665

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]]> On today’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are honoring all the nurses out there who continue to put their lives on the line to make sure that we are nursed back to health. On May 6 through May 12 we celebrate nurses appreciation week and I definitely appreciate today’s guest. Registered Nurse and Assistant Director Of Nursing, Mirnelle Cinous-Jules, joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the last 15 years as a nurse.


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https://www.today.com/food/nurses-week-2021-where-score-free-coffee-cookies-tacos-more-t217665

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]]> Buzzsprout-8494551 Tue, 11 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 3240 2 8 full false OT Appreciation Month: Lainisha Turner OT Appreciation Month: Lainisha Turner On today’s episode, Lainisha Turner, Occupational therapist and owner of Therapy Out The Box joins the podcast in celebration of Occupational therapy appreciation month. We discussed her 17 years in the field and what led her to open up her own therapy practice.

Before the interview as an avid mixed martial arts fan I break down some of the events of UFC 261. If you’re not a fan or you want to avoid any spoilers fast forward to the 12 minute mark for the episode interview with Lainisha.


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]]> On today’s episode, Lainisha Turner, Occupational therapist and owner of Therapy Out The Box joins the podcast in celebration of Occupational therapy appreciation month. We discussed her 17 years in the field and what led her to open up her own therapy practice.

Before the interview as an avid mixed martial arts fan I break down some of the events of UFC 261. If you’re not a fan or you want to avoid any spoilers fast forward to the 12 minute mark for the episode interview with Lainisha.


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]]> Buzzsprout-8385610 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2813 2 7 full false OT Appreciation Month: Nadina Barreto OT Appreciation Month: Nadina Barreto On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast , we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month. My former OT, Nadina Barreto join me on the show as we talk about her career and reminisce on some of our times together in therapy.

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Celebrate Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month

https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/occupational-therapy-month-april/

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]]> On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast , we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month. My former OT, Nadina Barreto join me on the show as we talk about her career and reminisce on some of our times together in therapy.

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Celebrate Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month

https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/occupational-therapy-month-april/

https://www.concorde.edu/about-us/blog/career-tips-advice/national-occupational-therapy-month

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_therapy


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]]> Buzzsprout-8357068 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2406 2 6 full false Show me the STIMMY Show me the STIMMY
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Stimulus Check Information

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https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/delayed-stimulus-checks-for-social-security-recipients-to-be-sent-soon.html


Spring Break 2021

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https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/us/miami-beach-crowds-clevelander-covid/index.html

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https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/delayed-stimulus-checks-for-social-security-recipients-to-be-sent-soon.html


Spring Break 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/21/us/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break.html

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/us/miami-beach-crowds-clevelander-covid/index.html

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]]> Buzzsprout-8247583 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1747 2 5 full false The Doctor Is In The Doctor Is In Get To Know Our Guest

Dr. Katie Gant received her BS and MS degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. She received her PhD from The University of Miami in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Gant’s research experiences span from basic science, to translational experiments, and now clinical trials.

Her interest in spinal cord injury started in the neuromuscular physiology laboratory at The Miami Project, where her studies focused on understanding the properties of paralyzed muscles. This led her to explore techniques for driving paralyzed muscles via natural control signals from the brain. Her dissertation research developed a system that monitored event related desynchronization in the motor cortex of people with cervical-level spinal cord injuries via electroencephalographic recordings. Real-time decoding led to stimulation of upper-extremity muscles to enable hand movements. This work contributed to the development of a closed-loop brain-machine interface utilizing subdural electrodes.

As Director of Education and Outreach at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Dr. Gant serves as the Scientific Liason for our research center, promoting interactions between the spinal cord injury community, researchers, and clinicians. She is responsible for informing the public, community partners, and patient groups about spinal cord injury research and resources. Her team oversees the research participant database and intake process for The Miami Project, with aids in the recruitment for our clinical research programs.

https://www.themiamiproject.org/people/katie-gant/
https://youtu.be/zXd6Ll25LY4

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]]> Get To Know Our Guest

Dr. Katie Gant received her BS and MS degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. She received her PhD from The University of Miami in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Gant’s research experiences span from basic science, to translational experiments, and now clinical trials.

Her interest in spinal cord injury started in the neuromuscular physiology laboratory at The Miami Project, where her studies focused on understanding the properties of paralyzed muscles. This led her to explore techniques for driving paralyzed muscles via natural control signals from the brain. Her dissertation research developed a system that monitored event related desynchronization in the motor cortex of people with cervical-level spinal cord injuries via electroencephalographic recordings. Real-time decoding led to stimulation of upper-extremity muscles to enable hand movements. This work contributed to the development of a closed-loop brain-machine interface utilizing subdural electrodes.

As Director of Education and Outreach at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Dr. Gant serves as the Scientific Liason for our research center, promoting interactions between the spinal cord injury community, researchers, and clinicians. She is responsible for informing the public, community partners, and patient groups about spinal cord injury research and resources. Her team oversees the research participant database and intake process for The Miami Project, with aids in the recruitment for our clinical research programs.

https://www.themiamiproject.org/people/katie-gant/
https://youtu.be/zXd6Ll25LY4

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]]> Guest: Dr. Katie Gant Buzzsprout-8116169 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3942 2 4 full false Say It LOUD...! Say It LOUD...! Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Today on the show we are celebrating Black History Month. Many great Americans of African descent have helped build this nation into the superpower and others today continue to contribute to its greatness. Among their number, there have been many who never let physical or mental challenges debilitate them. Health care, the arts, media and civil advocacy are just some of the areas of their contributions.

Today I am speaking with long time media personality and fellow quad, Paul Amadeus Lane. Tune in to hear his story of success despite experiencing discrimination due to his race and his injury.
 
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]]> Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Today on the show we are celebrating Black History Month. Many great Americans of African descent have helped build this nation into the superpower and others today continue to contribute to its greatness. Among their number, there have been many who never let physical or mental challenges debilitate them. Health care, the arts, media and civil advocacy are just some of the areas of their contributions.

Today I am speaking with long time media personality and fellow quad, Paul Amadeus Lane. Tune in to hear his story of success despite experiencing discrimination due to his race and his injury.
 
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Website:  https://www.paulamadeuslane.com/aboutme
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]]> Buzzsprout-7832263 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2969 2 3 full false Is it really better to have loved and lost... Is it really better to have loved and lost... Welcome back to The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It is February and love is in the air...or is it. Today's guest, YouTuber and fellow SCI survivor, Alexis Martinez and I are chatting about our dating experiences post sci. Tune in for some of the ups and downs and advice we have for other wheelchair users getting back in the dating game.

Ramp. It. Up!


Check out today's guest:

https://www.instagram.com/thewheelcasanova/
https://www.instagram.com/stcasanova/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7AGGVB3hAtFiXvGmC_ybA


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Social Media Contest

To celebrate the podcast's One Year Anniversary we are doing two giveaways across our Facebook and Instagram pages. The deadline to enter is February 15, 2021. Click the links below to enter, but remember you can only win one. Good luck!

Instagram Contest
Facebook Contest

 

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JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

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Ryan Realty Group

Whether you’re looking to sell, buy or rent Residential or Commercial property, Ryan Realty Group is committed to giving you the time and service you deserve.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccessibilityRealtors/

Website: http://ryansellsflorida.com/?fbclid=IwAR0DtxN2j_DtBPEGPwqLSDF8WLwMFgGHVN2C0xkhXnziW5VgnE59LLwyzY8

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_realty_group/

Email: Ryan@RyanSellsFlorida.com



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]]> Welcome back to The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. It is February and love is in the air...or is it. Today's guest, YouTuber and fellow SCI survivor, Alexis Martinez and I are chatting about our dating experiences post sci. Tune in for some of the ups and downs and advice we have for other wheelchair users getting back in the dating game.

Ramp. It. Up!


Check out today's guest:

https://www.instagram.com/thewheelcasanova/
https://www.instagram.com/stcasanova/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7AGGVB3hAtFiXvGmC_ybA


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Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com



Social Media Contest

To celebrate the podcast's One Year Anniversary we are doing two giveaways across our Facebook and Instagram pages. The deadline to enter is February 15, 2021. Click the links below to enter, but remember you can only win one. Good luck!

Instagram Contest
Facebook Contest

 

Special Thanks 

Sponsors:

JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/

Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com



Ryan Realty Group

Whether you’re looking to sell, buy or rent Residential or Commercial property, Ryan Realty Group is committed to giving you the time and service you deserve.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AccessibilityRealtors/

Website: http://ryansellsflorida.com/?fbclid=IwAR0DtxN2j_DtBPEGPwqLSDF8WLwMFgGHVN2C0xkhXnziW5VgnE59LLwyzY8

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_realty_group/

Email: Ryan@RyanSellsFlorida.com



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]]> Guest: Alexis Martinez Buzzsprout-7683256 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 3656 2 2 full true 2020: To Be Continued? 2020: To Be Continued? Stay Connected to the Podcast 

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-7382629 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 1687 2 1 full false Season Finale: Farewell to 2020 Season Finale: Farewell to 2020 Stay Connected to the Podcast 

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]]> Buzzsprout-7008490 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1847 1 14 full false What's on your plate? What's on your plate? In today's episode I am chatting with Dr. David McMillan, a clinical researcher from the Miami a Project to cure paralysis. His area of focus is fitness and nutrition and metabolic science for those with a spinal cord injury.

With thanksgiving right around the corner we talk about avoiding major weight gain around the holidays.
 
Ramp it up!

In 2010  David was serendipitously involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn about SCI and identify low-tech / low-cost strategies for targeting obesity in people with SCI. His doctoral dissertation sought to understand if SCI changes the way that the body transports and stores the fat from a meal. Outside the laboratory David is an avid purveyor of adaptive outdoor recreation, including being a seasoned adaptive scuba dive buddy. His love of inclusivity and nature has also led him to advocacy pertaining to the disproportionate effect that climate change has on people with disability.


https://www.themiamiproject.org/
https://twitter.com/BuonicontiFund
https://www.instagram.com/TheMiamiProject/
https://www.facebook.com/cureparalysis

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]]> In today's episode I am chatting with Dr. David McMillan, a clinical researcher from the Miami a Project to cure paralysis. His area of focus is fitness and nutrition and metabolic science for those with a spinal cord injury.

With thanksgiving right around the corner we talk about avoiding major weight gain around the holidays.
 
Ramp it up!

In 2010  David was serendipitously involved in a community research project involving exercise and people with SCI. This experience set David on a trajectory, and he is now a clinical researcher using metabolic science to learn about SCI and identify low-tech / low-cost strategies for targeting obesity in people with SCI. His doctoral dissertation sought to understand if SCI changes the way that the body transports and stores the fat from a meal. Outside the laboratory David is an avid purveyor of adaptive outdoor recreation, including being a seasoned adaptive scuba dive buddy. His love of inclusivity and nature has also led him to advocacy pertaining to the disproportionate effect that climate change has on people with disability.


https://www.themiamiproject.org/
https://twitter.com/BuonicontiFund
https://www.instagram.com/TheMiamiProject/
https://www.facebook.com/cureparalysis

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JWoods Company 

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-6520507 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 3096 1 13 full false When 2020 Rains... When 2020 Rains... And we are back with another episode of the Ramp It Up Podcast! 2020 has been quite the year and every time you think it can't throw anything else that is… it does.

On today's episode we talk about a couple topics. The 2020 presidential election results, tropical storm ETA, the passing of long time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. But don't worry we in the show on a more positive note!

Ramp It Up!

https://www.foxnews.com/us/tropical-storm-eta-florida-miami-flooding-lamborghini-floods-storm-surge-deluge

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-president.html


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Silva
https://youtu.be/iH_VKkVZigk

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/24/us/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-retirement-trnd-spt/index.html#:~:text=Undefeated%20UFC%20fighter%20announces%20emotional%20retirement%20after%20latest%20victory&text=(CNN)%20Khabib%20Nurmagomedov%20had%20a,his%20retirement%20after%20the%20bout.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/08/entertainment/alex-trebek-jeopardy-host-death-trnd/index.html

https://unitedspinal.org/podcaster-rhonel-cinous/

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]]> And we are back with another episode of the Ramp It Up Podcast! 2020 has been quite the year and every time you think it can't throw anything else that is… it does.

On today's episode we talk about a couple topics. The 2020 presidential election results, tropical storm ETA, the passing of long time Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. But don't worry we in the show on a more positive note!

Ramp It Up!

https://www.foxnews.com/us/tropical-storm-eta-florida-miami-flooding-lamborghini-floods-storm-surge-deluge

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-president.html


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Silva
https://youtu.be/iH_VKkVZigk

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/24/us/ufc-khabib-nurmagomedov-retirement-trnd-spt/index.html#:~:text=Undefeated%20UFC%20fighter%20announces%20emotional%20retirement%20after%20latest%20victory&text=(CNN)%20Khabib%20Nurmagomedov%20had%20a,his%20retirement%20after%20the%20bout.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/08/entertainment/alex-trebek-jeopardy-host-death-trnd/index.html

https://unitedspinal.org/podcaster-rhonel-cinous/

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JWoods Company 

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]]> Buzzsprout-6327925 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1395 1 12 full false Our Covid in Chief Our Covid in Chief
Check out the United Spinal Association
https://unitedspinal.org/

https://www.newmobility.com/

http://unitedonwheels.blubrry.net/disaster-recovery-preparation/


POTUS and FLOTUS have COVID-19
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-coronavirus-positive/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYfe7vk0Wg


Presidential Debate 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFI8TsSKXY&t=4113s


Mail In Voting Info
https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/accessible-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/

https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2020/09/20/florida-amendments-2020-ballot-november/3483501001/


Florida Re-Opens
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-south-florida-covid-reopenings-saturday-20200926-xaayvksrx5ezviskuivwgri2yu-story.html

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article246212885.html


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]]>
Check out the United Spinal Association
https://unitedspinal.org/

https://www.newmobility.com/

http://unitedonwheels.blubrry.net/disaster-recovery-preparation/


POTUS and FLOTUS have COVID-19
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-coronavirus-positive/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYfe7vk0Wg


Presidential Debate 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHFI8TsSKXY&t=4113s


Mail In Voting Info
https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/vote-by-mail/

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/accessible-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/

https://dos.elections.myflorida.com/supervisors/

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2020/09/20/florida-amendments-2020-ballot-november/3483501001/


Florida Re-Opens
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/coronavirus/fl-ne-south-florida-covid-reopenings-saturday-20200926-xaayvksrx5ezviskuivwgri2yu-story.html

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article246212885.html


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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-5755861 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1123 1 11 full false SCI Awareness Month: Alfredo Iglesias SCI Awareness Month: Alfredo Iglesias On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating September, SCI Awareness Month, by speaking with Alfredo Iglesias, President and Co-founder of iAm Able Fitness.

Ramp. It. Up!



Meet the founders

 Alfredo Iglesias – Alfredo has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. He developed product prototypes for Lutron Electronics. With over ten years of experience in the computer industry, he developed many skills from technical to business. But life took him in another direction sustaining a spinal cord injury. After realizing the need for help his friends and peers faced, he created iAm ABLE Fitness. With this mission he has been focused on improving the quality of life for his peers in the paralysis community.


Michelle Iglesias – Michelle has a Bachelor of Health Services Administration. She has over twelve years of experience administrating health offices. During her experience she managed private practices for general practitioners, women’s health, and geriatrics. She developed an understanding of the health care system. She is also a full-time caregiver to her husband with a spinal cord injury. Together they founded iAM ABLE Fitness to help others through the challenges of spinal cord injury. Her understanding, empathy, and experience helped her to successfully drive this mission.

 

In 2008, our founder Alfredo Iglesias was injured on his honeymoon after a swim gone wrong. He sustained a paralyzing injury dramatically changing his life. The transition was difficult, but throughout that time he learned of needs and challenges faced by the community. With this firsthand knowledge, he set out to build a socially driven organization to meet this population’s need.


Since establishing in 2012, iAM ABLE has provided mentorship and training to over 120 participants through more than 10,000 hours of direct service. Our programming has directly resulted in both positive mental and physical effects in the participant’s lives including regaining independence, furthering their education, returning to work, and boosting daily health. The founders of iAM ABLE understand the need for mentoring and activity-based therapy.


https://www.facebook.com/iAmAbleFitness

https://www.iamable.org/

https://www.instagram.com/iamablefitness/


Contact iAm Able Fitness

14241 SW 120 ST Suite #107
Miami, FL 33186
305-283-971
alfredo@iamable.org


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]]> On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating September, SCI Awareness Month, by speaking with Alfredo Iglesias, President and Co-founder of iAm Able Fitness.

Ramp. It. Up!



Meet the founders

 Alfredo Iglesias – Alfredo has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. He developed product prototypes for Lutron Electronics. With over ten years of experience in the computer industry, he developed many skills from technical to business. But life took him in another direction sustaining a spinal cord injury. After realizing the need for help his friends and peers faced, he created iAm ABLE Fitness. With this mission he has been focused on improving the quality of life for his peers in the paralysis community.


Michelle Iglesias – Michelle has a Bachelor of Health Services Administration. She has over twelve years of experience administrating health offices. During her experience she managed private practices for general practitioners, women’s health, and geriatrics. She developed an understanding of the health care system. She is also a full-time caregiver to her husband with a spinal cord injury. Together they founded iAM ABLE Fitness to help others through the challenges of spinal cord injury. Her understanding, empathy, and experience helped her to successfully drive this mission.

 

In 2008, our founder Alfredo Iglesias was injured on his honeymoon after a swim gone wrong. He sustained a paralyzing injury dramatically changing his life. The transition was difficult, but throughout that time he learned of needs and challenges faced by the community. With this firsthand knowledge, he set out to build a socially driven organization to meet this population’s need.


Since establishing in 2012, iAM ABLE has provided mentorship and training to over 120 participants through more than 10,000 hours of direct service. Our programming has directly resulted in both positive mental and physical effects in the participant’s lives including regaining independence, furthering their education, returning to work, and boosting daily health. The founders of iAM ABLE understand the need for mentoring and activity-based therapy.


https://www.facebook.com/iAmAbleFitness

https://www.iamable.org/

https://www.instagram.com/iamablefitness/


Contact iAm Able Fitness

14241 SW 120 ST Suite #107
Miami, FL 33186
305-283-971
alfredo@iamable.org


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JWoods Company 

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]]> Guest: Alfredo Iglesias Buzzsprout-5486266 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400 2693 1 10 full false Hanging With The Boys Hanging With The Boys Stay Connected to the Podcast 

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FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

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]]> Stay Connected to the Podcast 

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JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

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Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

Financial Education Services 

FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com

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]]> Guest: Neil Bruce Buzzsprout-4956929 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 2870 1 9 full false 25 Years in the Game 25 Years in the Game
On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with President of the Broward chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group and Owner of Ryan Realty Group, Ryan Gebauer.

June 19, 2020 marks 25 years since he suffered a life changing spinal cord injury. In that time, Ryan has overcome many challenges and shares his experiences and wisdom through mentorship and advocacy. Tune in to find out how a 16yr old survived a 36 foot fall and lived on to help the SCI Community through his advocacy and his business.

Ramp. It. Up!


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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-06-21-9506200636-story.html

http://ryansellsflorida.com/



Special Thanks 

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Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

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Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

Financial Education Services 

FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com



Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
https://scisg.org/


https://www.theceshop.com/partners-programs/innovators-winners/ryan-gebauer




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]]>
On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with President of the Broward chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group and Owner of Ryan Realty Group, Ryan Gebauer.

June 19, 2020 marks 25 years since he suffered a life changing spinal cord injury. In that time, Ryan has overcome many challenges and shares his experiences and wisdom through mentorship and advocacy. Tune in to find out how a 16yr old survived a 36 foot fall and lived on to help the SCI Community through his advocacy and his business.

Ramp. It. Up!


Stay Connected to the Podcast 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/

Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

 


https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-06-21-9506200636-story.html

http://ryansellsflorida.com/



Special Thanks 

Sponsors:

JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/

Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

Financial Education Services 

FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com



Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
https://scisg.org/


https://www.theceshop.com/partners-programs/innovators-winners/ryan-gebauer




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]]> Buzzsprout-4241624 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3368 1 8 full false A Father is a terrible thing to waste A Father is a terrible thing to waste Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating all fathers especially those with SCIs. With Fathers Day coming up on June 21st I sit down with Alejandro Lutin, a peer mentor with the  Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, a paraplegic, and most importantly a father. We delve into his experience as a father pre and post injury.

Ramp. It. Up!


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]]> Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are celebrating all fathers especially those with SCIs. With Fathers Day coming up on June 21st I sit down with Alejandro Lutin, a peer mentor with the  Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, a paraplegic, and most importantly a father. We delve into his experience as a father pre and post injury.

Ramp. It. Up!


Stay Connected to the Podcast 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/

Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

 

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]]> Guest Alejandro "Alex" Lutin Buzzsprout-4029497 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 2891 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, COVID-19, coronavirus, father, fathers day, fertility, parenting, 1 7 full false Bend It Like Woody Beckham Bend It Like Woody Beckham Its time for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast

On today's episode I have my first guest interview. James "Woody" Beckham bka Woody joins me via Skype, (since we are still social distancing), to share the story of his injury, recovery journey, and how he makes a difference in many peoples lives through the Woody Foundation.

Ramp. It. Up!



Who is Woody?

A  traumatic injury can change anyone’s life in just a split second. James “Woody” Beckham was born in Miami Beach, FL, on October 1, 1988. Woody grew up loving to play a variety of different sports. In January 2011, Woody was paralyzed while making a tackle suffering a C 5-6 spinal cord injury while in college playing for Florida Atlantic University's rugby team. He was treated by doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami receiving rehabilitation and therapy before being discharged in April 2011. Shortly thereafter with the support of his loving family and friends in July 2011, Woody started the Woody Foundation to help others with paralysis. Woody finished his education earning a Finance degree from Florida International University in 2015.

Woody has been heavily involved in helping the paralysis community including creating the Woody Foundation's Woodypack of assistive devices for limited hand functioning, being President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami, working for the Center for Independent Living of South Florida since 2016, and partnering with several other nonprofit organizations including the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Jackson Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, Shake-a-leg Miami and other organizations. As the face of The Woody Foundation, Woody aspires to inspire and overcome his life altering injury by helping others with disabilities maximize their potential.


Website: http://www.woodyfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodyfoundation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodychatter/

Email: info@woodyfoundation.org




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Special Thanks 

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]]> Its time for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast

On today's episode I have my first guest interview. James "Woody" Beckham bka Woody joins me via Skype, (since we are still social distancing), to share the story of his injury, recovery journey, and how he makes a difference in many peoples lives through the Woody Foundation.

Ramp. It. Up!



Who is Woody?

A  traumatic injury can change anyone’s life in just a split second. James “Woody” Beckham was born in Miami Beach, FL, on October 1, 1988. Woody grew up loving to play a variety of different sports. In January 2011, Woody was paralyzed while making a tackle suffering a C 5-6 spinal cord injury while in college playing for Florida Atlantic University's rugby team. He was treated by doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami receiving rehabilitation and therapy before being discharged in April 2011. Shortly thereafter with the support of his loving family and friends in July 2011, Woody started the Woody Foundation to help others with paralysis. Woody finished his education earning a Finance degree from Florida International University in 2015.

Woody has been heavily involved in helping the paralysis community including creating the Woody Foundation's Woodypack of assistive devices for limited hand functioning, being President of the Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Miami, working for the Center for Independent Living of South Florida since 2016, and partnering with several other nonprofit organizations including the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Jackson Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, Shake-a-leg Miami and other organizations. As the face of The Woody Foundation, Woody aspires to inspire and overcome his life altering injury by helping others with disabilities maximize their potential.


Website: http://www.woodyfoundation.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodyfoundation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodychatter/

Email: info@woodyfoundation.org




Stay Connected to the Podcast 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/

Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

 

Special Thanks 

Sponsors:

JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/

Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

Financial Education Services 

FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com

We want to hear from you!

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]]> Guest: James "Woody" Beckham Buzzsprout-3689008 Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2027 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, Haiti, health, woody, woody foundation 1 6 full false Covid-19 and Chill Covid-19 and Chill We are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast 

The threat of the Coronavirus has increased and we are all taking precautions to stay safe. Social distancing and quarantining are in full effect, but what do they really mean?

Plus the kids are home from school, you're not at work and everyone is bored. What can we do to stay sane while waiting out the corona?

Tune in to episode #5 for answers to these questions and more.

Ramp. It. Up!



Social Media:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/

Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

 

Sponsors:

JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/

Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

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FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com

 

 

 

Sources:

Social distancing VS Quarantine 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-social-distancing-and-self-quarantine

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/21/health/social-distancing-coronavirus-faq-wellness-trnd/index.html

 

Making the best of Social Distancing 

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a31744921/social-distancing-activities/

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/14/us/what-to-do-this-weekend-coronavirus-trnd/index.html



Covid-19 Executive Orders

https://web.csg.org/covid19/executive-orders/

https://www.flgov.com/covid-19/

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/325112-a-round-up-of-which-florida-communities-have-stay-at-home-orders-in-place

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]]> We are back with another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast 

The threat of the Coronavirus has increased and we are all taking precautions to stay safe. Social distancing and quarantining are in full effect, but what do they really mean?

Plus the kids are home from school, you're not at work and everyone is bored. What can we do to stay sane while waiting out the corona?

Tune in to episode #5 for answers to these questions and more.

Ramp. It. Up!



Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/

Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

 

Sponsors:

JWoods Company 

Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.

Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/

Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

 

Financial Education Services 

FES Agent Jeremiah Jules

Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.

Phone: 754-208-7833

Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com

 

 

 

Sources:

Social distancing VS Quarantine 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-social-distancing-and-self-quarantine

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/21/health/social-distancing-coronavirus-faq-wellness-trnd/index.html

 

Making the best of Social Distancing 

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a31744921/social-distancing-activities/

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/14/us/what-to-do-this-weekend-coronavirus-trnd/index.html



Covid-19 Executive Orders

https://web.csg.org/covid19/executive-orders/

https://www.flgov.com/covid-19/

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/325112-a-round-up-of-which-florida-communities-have-stay-at-home-orders-in-place

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-3147421 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1619 1 5 full false I was gone for a minute now I'm back... I was gone for a minute now I'm back... I was gone for a minute now I'm back...

Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Unfortunately I was out of commission for a couple weeks and was even hospitalized because of a really bad urinary tract infection. I'm much better now thanks to the quick actions of my sister and nephew, the hospital staff, and my home health agency. Now I'm back and we are going to talk about my recent bout with Autonomic Dysreflexia.

In this episode we are going to talk about what that is, symptoms of AD, how to deal with it and how best to avoid it. We will also talk about the dreaded Coronavirus and what you need to know about it.

Ramp. It. Up!


Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, means an over-activity of the Autonomic Nervous System causing an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. AD is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord injuries at the T6 level or higher. Although rare, some people with T7 and T8 injuries can develop AD.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.


Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com


Sponsors:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

Financial Education Services
FES Agent Jeremiah Jules
Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.
Phone: 754-208-7833
Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com



Sources:

What you need to know about the Coronavirus.


What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?


Autonomic Dysreflexia Wallet Card



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]]> I was gone for a minute now I'm back...

Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Unfortunately I was out of commission for a couple weeks and was even hospitalized because of a really bad urinary tract infection. I'm much better now thanks to the quick actions of my sister and nephew, the hospital staff, and my home health agency. Now I'm back and we are going to talk about my recent bout with Autonomic Dysreflexia.

In this episode we are going to talk about what that is, symptoms of AD, how to deal with it and how best to avoid it. We will also talk about the dreaded Coronavirus and what you need to know about it.

Ramp. It. Up!


Autonomic dysreflexia (AD), also known as hyperreflexia, means an over-activity of the Autonomic Nervous System causing an abrupt onset of excessively high blood pressure. AD is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency that affects people with spinal cord injuries at the T6 level or higher. Although rare, some people with T7 and T8 injuries can develop AD.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.


Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com


Sponsors:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

Financial Education Services
FES Agent Jeremiah Jules
Education is power. Come learn how to be financially stable and get your credit score higher than it is now.
Phone: 754-208-7833
Email: JeremiahJules2000.jj@gmail.com



Sources:

What you need to know about the Coronavirus.


What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?


Autonomic Dysreflexia Wallet Card



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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-2940319 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 20:00:00 -0500 1737 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, AD, COVID-19, coronavirus, autonomic dysreflexia, UTI, 1 4 full false Whats LOVE Got To Do With It Whats LOVE Got To Do With It
We are back at it again for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!

We are now in the month of February but unfortunately the end of January brought tragedy into the world. Nine lives were lost in a helicopter crash including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. We at the podcast send our prayers, best wishes, and condolences to the families of the lost.

On today's episode we are preparing for Valentine's Day by talking about dating with a spinal cord injury. We discuss rebuilding confidence, how to navigate online dating, and how to prepare for a night on the town. As always, I share my personal experiences and some advice from some Wheelers with more experience. And of course we can't forget about Super Bowl LIV that went down just a few minutes away from my home in Miami Gardens!

RAMP. IT. UP!


Social Media:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com


Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
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Tips for dating after SCI:

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We are back at it again for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast!

We are now in the month of February but unfortunately the end of January brought tragedy into the world. Nine lives were lost in a helicopter crash including NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. We at the podcast send our prayers, best wishes, and condolences to the families of the lost.

On today's episode we are preparing for Valentine's Day by talking about dating with a spinal cord injury. We discuss rebuilding confidence, how to navigate online dating, and how to prepare for a night on the town. As always, I share my personal experiences and some advice from some Wheelers with more experience. And of course we can't forget about Super Bowl LIV that went down just a few minutes away from my home in Miami Gardens!

RAMP. IT. UP!


Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com


Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com


Sources:


Tips for dating after SCI:

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-2667862 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1643 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, love, Valentines Day, dating, online dating, Black History Month, Kobe Bryant 1 3 full false Quadriplegia: Year One Quadriplegia: Year One It is the second episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

On this episode of the podcast we talk about my first year living with paralysis. I share some of my highest and lowest points and a health scare that threatened to halt my recovery goals.

I also give my review of the Hey Siri function on the iPhone, talk about NFL player Ryan Shazier and his SCI, and lastly share  an upcoming adaptive scuba diving event.



Social Media:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

Sources:


Diveheart Scuba Diving Forms

Please contact Ortho Pro Associates to schedule your time slot and return your forms prior to the event.

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]]> It is the second episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

On this episode of the podcast we talk about my first year living with paralysis. I share some of my highest and lowest points and a health scare that threatened to halt my recovery goals.

I also give my review of the Hey Siri function on the iPhone, talk about NFL player Ryan Shazier and his SCI, and lastly share  an upcoming adaptive scuba diving event.



Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

Sources:


Diveheart Scuba Diving Forms

Please contact Ortho Pro Associates to schedule your time slot and return your forms prior to the event.

Any questions? Call our office at 305-598-9688.

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-2542762 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1972 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, medical, health, scuba diving, nfl, ryan shazier, iphone, siri, year one, anniversary 1 2 full false My Neck and My Back My Neck and My Back
It is the very first episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast! Welcome to the show!

Today I introduce myself to the listeners. My name is Rhonel, I'm Haitian-American, I'm from Miami, I love chicken wings, music, sports, comic books and Japanese anime. And oh yeah, I'm a C5 quadriplegic.

On this episode I briefly talk about my trip to Haiti in 2016 and how I came back to Florida as a quadriplegic. I go over what a spinal cord injury is and a little bit about what life has been like since I had one. Lastly, I share a story about a man, a spinal cord injury, and stem cells.


Question of the day:
Do you know someone with a life-changing injury or illness? What can you do to help them thrive despite their diagnosis?


Social Media:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
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]]>
It is the very first episode of The Ramp It Up Podcast! Welcome to the show!

Today I introduce myself to the listeners. My name is Rhonel, I'm Haitian-American, I'm from Miami, I love chicken wings, music, sports, comic books and Japanese anime. And oh yeah, I'm a C5 quadriplegic.

On this episode I briefly talk about my trip to Haiti in 2016 and how I came back to Florida as a quadriplegic. I go over what a spinal cord injury is and a little bit about what life has been like since I had one. Lastly, I share a story about a man, a spinal cord injury, and stem cells.


Question of the day:
Do you know someone with a life-changing injury or illness? What can you do to help them thrive despite their diagnosis?


Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/
Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com

Sponsor:
JWoods Company
Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering and special event needs.
Website: https://www.jwoodscompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwoodscompany/
Email: contact@jwoodscompany.com

Sources:

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]]> Rhonel Cinous Buzzsprout-2485256 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0500 1570 quadriplegic, paraplegic, paralysis, spinal cord injury, wheelchair, ramp, physical therapy, motivation, Haiti, snorkeling medical, health, 1 1 full false