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Enable: The Disability Podcast

Enable: The Disability Podcast

Written by: Geoff Herbert & Kurt Hower
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 Highlighting amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, sharing stories of their experiences, challenges they've overcome, resources, accessibility, and their careers and passions. Hosted by Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert, who was born with a profound hearing loss, and Kurt Hower, who has ankylosing spondylitis. Careers Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Indigenous artist born with one arm, one leg creates colorful world (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

    Indigenous artist born with one arm, one leg creates colorful world (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
    Jan 7 2026
    Frank Buffalo Hyde, an Indigenous artist who's been featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and other museums across the United States, was born with one arm and one leg due to a birth defect after his father was exposed to Agent Orange. In this episode of "Enable: The Disability Podcast," he speaks about the use of prosthetics and other resources, the ways he tried to avoid feeling different as a child, the healing power of humor and pop culture in his colorful artwork, and even Bigfoot, Sasquatch, UFOs and cryptozoology. "For me, I came into the art scene and became a professional artist at a time where I had to fit into a world that wasn't necessarily made for me so I didn't necessarily let my disability define me," Hyde says. "People would find out later when I sign my work and... [be] pretty shocked. And a lot of people would ask me, you know: 'Are you left-handed?' (laughs) I'm like, 'Yes.'" Frank Buffalo Hyde's website: https://frankbuffalohyde.com/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Spina Bifida Warrior: Facing challenges head on (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

    Spina Bifida Warrior: Facing challenges head on (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
    Dec 18 2025
    Derrek Cooke, who was born with Spina Bifida, speaks with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about what it means to be a "Spina Bifida Warrior" and facing challenges head on. He also spoke about who his heroes are, the resources and support he receives, and the near-death experience that taught him to enjoy life to the fullest. He created Derrek's Bags for other people with disabilities to carry catheters and similar medical equipment, featuring positive phrases like "Disability is not a bad word," and donates 34% of the proceeds to the Spina Bifida Association of New York State. Derrek's Bags: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags Spina Bifida Association of New York State: https://sbanys.org/ National Spinia Bifida Association: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/ “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • The R-word and why you should never underestimate people's special abilities (Enable Podcast)

    The R-word and why you should never underestimate people's special abilities (Enable Podcast)
    Dec 10 2025
    Skip Clark, whose son Zach has Down syndrome, speaks with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about the pain of hearing the R-word and why you should never underestimate a person's special abilities. He also speaks about Zach's love of baseball and music; resources and support; and the fun their family has together. "Don't underestimate them, don't call them names," said Clark, a radio DJ and host of the "Skip Happens" podcast. "They're doing the best they can and they're doing damn well at it... My son's one of the smartest people around." “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
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