Life with cerebral palsy – education, athletics & disability advocacy with Travis Davis
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
12/06/21
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Travis Davis remembers the first time he realized the impact of sharing his story -- a simple lunchtime conversation that encouraged him to start talking about his life with cerebral palsy.
Since that pivotal conversation, Travis has become a TEDx speaker, podcaster and local disability advocate in New Mexico. He has a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education, and is ADA Coordinator certified.
In this episode, Travis talks about that lunchtime encounter, as well as:
- When he was a substitute teacher, why he encouraged his students to ask him questions about his disability
- The chance meeting on an airplane that introduced him to wheelchair basketball
- Why he started his "Off The Crutch Podcast" about his experiences with cerebral palsy
To learn more about Travis and his work, you can find him at the following links:
TravisDavis.net Facebook Instagram EqualSteps.org consulting services Off the Crutch Podcast
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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Art, Autism, Activism – with Margaux Wosk, Retrophiliac Art
November 22, 2021
•27m
Margaux Wosk is a non-binary, autistic artist residing in Canada, and the owner of Retrophiliac, their own art business. They are bridging the gap between activism, advocacy and art to bring a message of acceptance to the world.
During this episode, you will hear Margaux talk about:
- What led them to create their art business, Retrophiliac, after many years of being a self-taught artist
- The story behind the Neurodiversity Pride Infinity Rainbow pin – the first pin design they created
- How their art has helped amplify their advocacy for disabled small business owners
To find out more about Margaux and their work, you can find them on the following links down below: Navigating Life website Retrophiliac Etsy store Retrophiliac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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I recorded this episode with my friend Corinna Bellizzi at the She Podcasts Live conference in October 2021. Corinna hosts the Care More. Be Better. podcast and was a guest on my show a few months ago.
In this episode, Corinna interviews me about the why behind Beyond 6 Seconds, including the importance of going beyond the initial 6 seconds of our first impressions. We also discuss our podcasting journeys and how we work to peek behind the veil and get to the truth behind the story in our interview format shows. We also share our key takeaways from She Podcasts Live.
This interview originally aired on the Care More. Be Better. podcast and then on the Femcasters podcast.
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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