Castos https:// DISABILITY AND PROGRESS brings you insights into, ideas about and discussions of disability topics, hosted each week by Sam Jasmine with research assistant Charlene Doll The goal of this show is to keep you informed about what's new and how it relates to you. It can be heard live on Thursdays at 6pm at kfai.org Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:53:32 +0000 en-US 2020 Fresh Air Inc - KFAI.org https://episodes.castos.com/kfai/images/DisabilityandProgress.png https:// DISABILITY AND PROGRESS brings you insights into, ideas about and discussions of disability topics, hosted each week by Sam Jasmine with research assistant Charlene Doll The goal of this show is to keep you informed about what's new and how it relates to you. It can be heard live on Thursdays at 6pm at kfai.org KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul episodic DISABILITY AND PROGRESS brings you insights into, ideas about and discussions of disability topics, hosted each week by Sam Jasmine with research assistant Charlene Doll The goal of this show is to keep you informed about what's new and how it relates to you. It can be heard live on Thursdays at 6pm at kfai.org KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul contact@kfai.org false https://feeds.castos.com/pkp1 yes Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:53:32 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2431131 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-april-232026-assisted-death Author Theresa Evans speaks to Sam and Charlene about her new book Choosing to Die: A Daughter’s Story Of Supporting Her Mother’s End Of Life Through Assisted Death. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false Author Theresa Evans speaks to Sam and Charlene about her new book Choosing to Die: A Daughter’s Story Of Supporting Her Mother’s End Of Life Through Assisted Death. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:55:07 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:20:36 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2424122 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-april-162026-colorectal-cancer  This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Dr.Ajay Prakash.  Dr.Prakash gives us good information about on Colorectal Cancer. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false  This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Dr.Ajay Prakash.  Dr.Prakash gives us good information about on Colorectal Cancer. To get on our email list,receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:52:16 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:48:12 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2417932 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-april-9th-2026-gaelynn-lea-returns This week, Sam and Charlene welcome back of their favorite guests, Gaelynn Lea! Gaelynn is an author, songwriter, musician, and  Disability Rights activist. She talks about her struggles playing non accessiblevenues ,but is only playing accessible ones niow!  She also talks about her new book,"It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect: A Memoir."   To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene welcome back of their favorite guests, Gaelynn Lea! Gaelynn is an author, songwriter, musician, and  Disability Rights activist. She talks about her struggles playing non accessiblevenues ,but is only playing accessible ones niow!  She also talks about her new book,"It Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect: A Memoir."   To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:46:21 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:19:55 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2412698 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-april-2-2026-autism-acceptance-month This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by  Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven. April is Autism Acceptance Month, and with one in 19 kids being diagnosed on the autism spectrum in California—versus a nationwide average of 1 in 31—it is one of the highest rates of prevalence in the U.S.  E S S C is launching the Every1 With Autism Belongs campaign which celebrates inclusion and individuality by reminding the world that it's not one-size-fits-all for people with autism and that Every1 is unique. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by  Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven. April is Autism Acceptance Month, and with one in 19 kids being diagnosed on the autism spectrum in California—versus a nationwide average of 1 in 31—it is one of the highest rates of prevalence in the U.S.  E S S C is launching the Every1 With Autism Belongs campaign which celebrates inclusion and individuality by reminding the world that it's not one-size-fits-all for people with autism and that Every1 is unique. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:42:29 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:51:19 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2406750 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-march-26-2026-broken-worlds This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire about their book Broken Worlds, Disabled Kin Strategies for Collective Survival. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire about their book Broken Worlds, Disabled Kin Strategies for Collective Survival. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> 00:55:11 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:35:44 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2384118 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-march-5-2026-political-updates-spring-2026 This week, Claire Stanley, from the American Council of the Blind,will speak with Sam and Charlene about political changes and how it could affect you. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Claire Stanley, from the American Council of the Blind,will speak with Sam and Charlene about political changes and how it could affect you. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:14 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:21:48 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2369160 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-february-19-2026-get-what-you-need-and-feel-good-about-it  This week, Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer & Licensed Clinical Social Worker  talk to Sam and Charlene about her Podcast: Get What You Need And Feel Good About It.  To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false  This week, Darian Slayton Fleming, Certified Happiness Trainer & Licensed Clinical Social Worker  talk to Sam and Charlene about her Podcast: Get What You Need And Feel Good About It.  To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:22 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:13:03 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2361373 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-february-12-2026-the-visual-made-verbal This week, Sam talks with Joel Snyder, author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> false This week, Sam talks with Joel Snyder, author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description. To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:16 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:03:45 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2343367 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-january-29-2026-off-kilter-cabaret-2026 Join Sajm and Charlene as the talk to a panel from the theater group Off Leash Area about the 2026 Off Leash Cabaret! To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false Join Sajm and Charlene as the talk to a panel from the theater group Off Leash Area about the 2026 Off Leash Cabaret! To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:46:27 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:33:04 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2334751 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-january-22-2026-waymo-comes-to-minneapolis Sam and Charlene talks Waymo!!! It will be coming to us here in Minneapolis. Find out more about all things Waymo and how to ride with Amanda Ventura from the public affairs department of Waymo! To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false Sam and Charlene talks Waymo!!! It will be coming to us here in Minneapolis. Find out more about all things Waymo and how to ride with Amanda Ventura from the public affairs department of Waymo! To get on our email list, receive weekly show updates, or offer feedback/guest suggestions, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:55:21 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:07:37 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2326378 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-january-15-2026-glide Join Sam as she speaks with Amos Miller, CEO of Glidance. Miller will talk about his ongoing and soon to be released product GLIDE. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> full false Join Sam as she speaks with Amos Miller, CEO of Glidance. Miller will talk about his ongoing and soon to be released product GLIDE. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> 00:53:58 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:05:45 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2318134 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-january-8-2025-eating-habits-and-disorders This Week.Sam and Charlene speak with Doctor Katie Loth about healthy eating habits, eating disorders, and when to worry.  To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> full false This Week.Sam and Charlene speak with Doctor Katie Loth about healthy eating habits, eating disorders, and when to worry.  To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> 00:57:14 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:48:18 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2296430 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-december-18-2025-blind-girl-designs This week, Sam and Charlend speak with Tricia Waechter of Blind Girl Designs! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlend speak with Tricia Waechter of Blind Girl Designs! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:55:10 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:22:54 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2210420 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-november-13-2025-rocking-for-inclusion This week, Sam is joined by Kevin March and Andres Ortiz. This musical group is bringing together talented rockers with neurodiverse or physical disabilities with their neurotypical peers to create an inclusionary environment and fabulous music.  This is a fun listen! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam is joined by Kevin March and Andres Ortiz. This musical group is bringing together talented rockers with neurodiverse or physical disabilities with their neurotypical peers to create an inclusionary environment and fabulous music.  This is a fun listen! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:43:20 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:26:38 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2197888 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-november-6-2025-zamya-theater This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by a gaggle of theater people from Zamya Theater to discuss their new play,Living in America: The Waiting List Is Full! o get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by a gaggle of theater people from Zamya Theater to discuss their new play,Living in America: The Waiting List Is Full! o get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:50:55 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:11:21 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2178884 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-october-30-2025-academy-of-blind-scientists This week, Sam speaks with several members of the Academy of Blind Scientists about their work and organization. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam speaks with several members of the Academy of Blind Scientists about their work and organization. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:52:34 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:56:52 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2170842 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-october-23-2025-ticks This week, Sam talks with Dr. Benjamin Clarke about the lovely topic of  ticks and tickborne diseases! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam talks with Dr. Benjamin Clarke about the lovely topic of  ticks and tickborne diseases! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:55:40 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:04:32 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2166969 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-october-16-2025-the-double-bind-of-disability This week, Sam and Charlene welcome author and professor Rebecca Monteleone.  She talks about her book, The Double Bind of Disability: How Medical Technology Shapes Bodily Authority. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene welcome author and professor Rebecca Monteleone.  She talks about her book, The Double Bind of Disability: How Medical Technology Shapes Bodily Authority. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:53:48 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:56:39 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2155881 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-october-2-2025-blind-cubers This week, Sam and Charlene welcome  Paul Martz, Author, and competitive Rubix cube solver. Paul talks about the first and currently only accessible Rubix Cube solving book, Solve It! The Only Speedsolving Guide for Blind Cubers! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! Also its our Fall Pledge Drive so pledge to us at (612) 375-9030, or go to kfai.org!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene welcome  Paul Martz, Author, and competitive Rubix cube solver. Paul talks about the first and currently only accessible Rubix Cube solving book, Solve It! The Only Speedsolving Guide for Blind Cubers! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! Also its our Fall Pledge Drive so pledge to us at (612) 375-9030, or go to kfai.org!]]> 00:52:21 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:11:30 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2150559 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-september-25-2025-wingspan-life-resources This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Keller Karlstrom, Marketing and Community Engagement for Wingspan Life Resources. He'll speak about their program and what's new. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! Also its our Fall Pledge Drive so pledge to us at (612) 375-9030, or go to kfai.org!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Keller Karlstrom, Marketing and Community Engagement for Wingspan Life Resources. He'll speak about their program and what's new. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! Also its our Fall Pledge Drive so pledge to us at (612) 375-9030, or go to kfai.org!]]> 00:37:45 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:29:52 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2146399 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-september-112025-made-in-the-shade-2025 This week, Sam and Charlene welcome  Mike Miner, President of PAI.   He talks about PAI and its services.  He also talks about the annual event Made In The Shade! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene welcome  Mike Miner, President of PAI.   He talks about PAI and its services.  He also talks about the annual event Made In The Shade! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com]]> 00:49:51 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:18:54 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2148014 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-september-42025-metro-mobility-and-paratransit This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Andy Streasick, assistant director of Metro Mobility, the Paratransit system in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul t metro area. What is it? How does it work? Do you qualify? How do you know if there is a Paratransit like this in your state or city? Join us while we speak with Andy Streasick about all this and more. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Andy Streasick, assistant director of Metro Mobility, the Paratransit system in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul t metro area. What is it? How does it work? Do you qualify? How do you know if there is a Paratransit like this in your state or city? Join us while we speak with Andy Streasick about all this and more. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:34 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:51:45 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2071333 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-june-19-2025-do-you-need-a-primary-doctor This week, Dr. Jon Hallberg joins Sam and Charlene to talk about primary care. Do you really need a primary care doctor? Find out! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Dr. Jon Hallberg joins Sam and Charlene to talk about primary care. Do you really need a primary care doctor? Find out! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:32 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:35:28 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2063786 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-june-12-2025-waymo This week, Sam speaks with Amanda Ventura. Amanda is on Waymo's public affairs team and works closely with disability advocacy partners, We'll discuss all things Waymo! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam speaks with Amanda Ventura. Amanda is on Waymo's public affairs team and works closely with disability advocacy partners, We'll discuss all things Waymo! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:52:00 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:02:36 +0000 KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/5661/episode/2058895 https://disability-and-progress.castos.com/episodes/disability-and-progress-june-52025-rising-above-adversity-healing-and-nurturing-your-inner-child This week, Sam And Charlene talks with Arelis Calkins about her book Rising Above Adversity Healing and Nurturing Your Inner Child. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> full false This week, Sam And Charlene talks with Arelis Calkins about her book Rising Above Adversity Healing and Nurturing Your Inner Child. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!]]> 00:56:29