Kansas City

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Brandy McCombs on Inclusion, Leadership, and Safer Streets
Brandy McCombs, CEO of IBC Carpentry and IBC Traffic, sits down with Halley to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur and leader in construction. In 2023, Brandy made history as the first woman chair...
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Music Powers the Mind | Anton Krutz, Master Luthier and Entrepreneur
Halley is joined by renowned luthier Anton Krutz as they discuss violins and how music helps shape the world in more ways than one. Anton is the owner of the famous KC Strings and mastermind behind MusicNeurohack....
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From Sidewalks to City Hall: Improving Safety for the Blind Community
For several months, I have been working with the city to help improve what is called the truncated domes. These are the raised domes that are utilized for the blind community. Their primary use is to tell...
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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...
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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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