Podcast

S2 E12 PT1: Beyond the Bench: Designing the Future of Accessibility
Beyond the Bench: Designing the Future of Accessibility - Part 1
Brilliant KCAI Senior Aaron McIntosh, breaks down his incredible work with accessibility and shows host Halley what the future may look like for people with disabilities. Thinking outside the box and taking...
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S02 EP11 PT2: Accessible City Planning and Policy with Michael Kelley
Accessible City Planning and Policy with Michael Kelley - Part 2
In Part 2, Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC dives deeper into city planning and the specific ordinances that have helped make traffic flow, sidewalks, and crosswalks more accessible for people with disabilities...
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S02 EP11 PT1: Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC on Thriving Without Driving
Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC on Thriving Without Driving - Part 1
In Part 1, Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC talks about how advocacy, community outreach, and policy work come together to shape a more accessible Kansas City.
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S02 EP10: Howard on AlphaPointe: Rehabilitation, Employment, and Advocacy in Action
Howard on AlphaPointe: Rehabilitation, Employment, and Advocacy in Action
From innovative training programs to life-changing services, hear how AlphaPointe empowers individuals to live with greater independence.
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S02 EP9: Expanding Access to Art: Jackie’s Work at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Expanding Access to Art: Jackie’s Work at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Art should be for everyone, and Jackie, the Manager of Community and Access Programs at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, is making that a reality.
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S02 EP8: The Future of Touch: Haptics, Accessibility, and Inclusive Design with Keith Kirkland
The Future of Touch: Haptics, Accessibility, and Inclusive Design with Keith Kirkland
How can we bring the sense of touch into the digital world—and why does it matter? The Whole Podcast team sits down with Keith Kirkland, a pioneer in haptics and accessibility, to explore the power of...
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(Unleash)ing Potential: How Service Dogs Empower People with Disabilities 
Host Halley sits down with Chuck and Cat from Dog Training Elite Kansas City to explore the incredible impact of service dogs. They share their expertise in training dogs to assist people with disabilities,...
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Troy Balthazor on Accessibility, Advocacy, and the ADA’s Impact
Troy Balthazor, Director of the Great Plains ADA Center, joins The Whole Podcast for an insightful conversation about accessibility, inclusion, and the evolving landscape of ADA compliance. He shares...
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Hot Topics: Dating and Traveling with Disabilities
In this special episode of The Whole Podcast KC, hosts Kelly and Halley dive into “Hot Topics” that matter in the disability community. They share their personal experiences with dating—both...
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Empowering Through Opportunity: Robert Honan and The Farmer’s House
In this inspiring episode of The Whole Podcast KC, we sit down with Robert Honan from The Farmer’s House, a remarkable organization dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities gain meaningful...
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