Kansas City

S2 E15: Music with Meaning – Gracie Caggiano’s Voice in Disability Culture
Music with Meaning – Gracie Caggiano’s Voice in Disability Culture
How does a musician’s wheelchair shape her songwriting—and her sense of pride? Halley talks with Kansas City singer-songwriter and composer Gracie Caggiano in honor of Disability Pride Month. Gracie shares...
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S2 E14 PT2: Mobility Meets Personality: Canes, Canines, and Confidence
Mobility Meets Personality: Canes, Canines, and Confidence - Part 2
In Part 2 of their conversation, Halley and Orientation & Mobility Specialist Doug Pappert dive into the different types of white canes, the role of guide dogs—and yes, even guide ponies—and why self-advocacy...
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Andrea Harper & the Fight for Sight - Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Andrea Harper from the  @FndFightingBlindness  , we dive deeper into the real impact of community connection. Andrea shares stories from the field, the power of local...
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Connecting Communities at the Foundation Fighting Blindness with Andrea Harper - Part 1
Andrea Harper isn’t just building community—she’s changing lives across the Heartland. As the Community Manager for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Andrea works at the front lines of connection, awareness,...
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S2 E12 PT2: Accessible designs for the future with Aaron McIntosh
Accessible designs for the future with Aaron McIntosh - Part 2
KCAI Senior Aaron McIntosh returns to wrap up his deep dive into futuristic accessibility. From high-concept design to practical solutions, Aaron walks Halley through innovative projects that reimagine...
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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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