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Talking Inclusivity with The Hive

Talking Inclusivity with The Hive

Written by: Tonya Whitlock
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 Join us as we build The Hive Inclusive Community, a groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing for adults with disabilities in the Tampa area. The Hive offers support groups, instructor led class and social events to promote deeper friendships and a sense of belonging. Journey with us through the process of finding land and developing our nonprofit. Watch with us as we explore the challenges individuals with disabilities in our Hive community face. Help us celebrate triumphs and hear from visionaries working tirelessly to create a more just and inclusive culture. Entrepreneurs with disabilities, advocates and community leaders who are paving a way for a brighter future. Subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our progress, hear inspiring stories, and be part of a movement that's changing lives. Together, we're building a community where everyone belongs. Partner with us: https://theinclusivehive.org/2024 Economics Management Management & Leadership Social Sciences
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  • Healing Harmony: A Journey of Music and Inclusivity

    Healing Harmony: A Journey of Music and Inclusivity
    Oct 14 2025

    In this conversation, Shreyashi Bodaka shares her inspiring journey of founding Healing Harmony, a nonprofit aimed at making music accessible to the neurodivergent community. She discusses the profound impact of music therapy on individuals with disabilities, the importance of volunteer involvement, and the challenges faced in providing these services. Shreyashi emphasizes the need for collaboration with other organizations and offers valuable advice for parents and caregivers seeking to support their children's musical and emotional development. The discussion highlights the universal nature of music and its role in fostering inclusivity and compassion in society.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Healing Harmony 02:37 The Personal Journey Behind Healing Harmony 05:58 The Impact of Music Therapy 08:54 Volunteer Involvement and Training 11:49 Challenges in Providing Music Therapy 14:43 Collaboration with Other Organizations 17:29 Advice for Parents and Caregivers 20:36 The Role of Music in Society
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    22 mins
  • Advocacy in Medicine: Becoming the Change with Dr. Newcomb

    Advocacy in Medicine: Becoming the Change with Dr. Newcomb
    Sep 2 2025
    This conversation explores the intersection of disability advocacy and medical education, highlighting the importance of collaboration between medical students and The Hive's disability advocacy community. Dr. Nora Newcomb discusses her journey in advocating for disability inclusion in healthcare, the development of educational resources, and the significance of feedback from advocates. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a patient-centered approach in medicine, the challenges faced in research, and the hope for a more inclusive future in healthcare. Special Thanks: members of the research team that are/were USF-affiliated: Abigail Weisse Shannon McCarthy Aishwarya Vuppala Franklin Sun Kyle Lien Rebekah Johnson Dr. Marjorie Fitzsimmons Dr. Andrew Galligan Dawn Schocken Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler Shirley Smith Dr. Vinita Kiluk We would also like to thank NICHE Med for their funding and support And a huge shoutout to The Hive advocates: Chatequa Pinkston Tiffany Pervis Carrie Hoeh Natalia Rijos Tres Whitlock Chapters 00:00 Advocacy in Medicine: Becoming the Change 02:46 Collaboration for Disability Inclusion 05:47 Revitalizing Medical Education 08:45 Empowering Future Physicians 11:42 The Role of Personal Experience in Advocacy 14:15 Feedback and Iteration in Medical Training 17:12 Understanding Patient Needs 20:05 The Adept Care Protocol Explained 23:00 Shifting Perspectives in Patient Care 26:03 Paternalism vs. Patient-Centered Care 28:51 Research Gaps in Disability Studies 31:52 The Importance of Community in Medicine 34:34 Building Confidence in Medical Practice 37:31 Creating Lasting Change in Medical Education 40:25 Personal Journey of Advocacy 43:24 The Future of Disability Inclusion in Medicine 46:27 Final Thoughts and Hope for Change Transcript: Speaker 1 (00:00) I think there's a desire to want to wait to find an advocate in your institution to kind of glom onto to work with. If you're not finding that person, that means you are that person. Speaker 2 (00:13) love that. Hi, community and welcome to talking inclusivity with the hive. ⁓ If you don't know the hive is a nonprofit Tampa based nonprofit that is building ⁓ the first truly affordable and inclusive housing for adults with disabilities. A part of the mission of our community is amplifying the voices of advocates ⁓ that have disabilities as well as. organizations in our community that are being amazing allies and ⁓ moving the missions of the disability community forward. And so today I am meeting with Dr. Nora Newcomb. Hi, Nora. Thank you for joining us. And the reason we're so excited and we wanted to invite Dr. Newcomb on is because ⁓ in December of last year, USF Medicine, ⁓ reached out to us and asked the Hive to do a collaboration with ⁓ their medical students, the Hive advocates. And so we wanted to share about what that collaboration was about. ⁓ again, just ⁓ really be excited and share what USF Medicine is doing and ⁓ what they're doing for the disability community. So we're just gonna jump into our conversation. first, and I literally didn't... I going to do this, but I'm sure you assumed. Could you introduce us to you? Speaker 1 (01:46) Absolutely. So hi, everybody. I'm Nora Newcomb. I have my MD and I am currently a resident. So I am a doctor in training. ⁓ Other than that, to give a brief visual description, I am a white woman with long brown hair, wearing more makeup than I normally do, with black and white glasses, a red shirt and a flower necklace. I got involved in disability advocacy about five years ago. ⁓ and have been involved at the national level with Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness National, which is a student-driven organization. It's now a 501c3, dedicated to inclusion of disabled learners in medicine, but also the advancement and inclusion of ⁓ disabled people in medical spaces and improving education for high quality medical care for people with disabilities. Speaker 2 (02:45) So. Speaker 1 (02:46) So, yeah, I'll say, and we got to know each other through the work that we did while I was still at usf as a medical student, which just a little brief disclaimer. I'm speaking for myself. I don't speak for us. I don't speak for any other organizations. I just speak for me. ⁓ But we got to know each other for us. When I was working there as with a project through niche med. So, niche med is a grant that we were lucky enough to receive. through a DMD and it's a national initiative through the American Academy of developmental medicine and dentistry to support the development of disability inclusive curriculum specifically curriculum that is inclusive of ⁓ people and topics related to intellectual and developmental disability in medical school curriculum. And then there's also a dental version because it's known. that that is an area that is majorly lacking. So we met because we'd received funding through Niche to work on our curriculum and we reached out to you ...
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    52 mins
  • Unpacking Disability: A Conversation with Olivia Murphy

    Unpacking Disability: A Conversation with Olivia Murphy
    Jul 1 2025
    In this episode of Talking Inclusivity, Olivia Murphy shares her experiences as a disability advocate, discussing her journey through higher education, the challenges faced in transitioning to the workforce, and the importance of media representation for individuals with disabilities. She emphasizes the need for inclusive hiring practices and the role of technology in supporting disabled individuals. Olivia also highlights the misconceptions surrounding disabilities and her aspirations for a more inclusive society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Olivia Murphy and Her Journey 01:59 Accessibility Challenges in Higher Education 07:02 Transitioning from College to Workforce 12:12 The Impact of DEI Policies on Employment 19:27 Media Representation of Disabilities 21:24 Creating a Podcast for Advocacy 24:07 The Role of Technology in Education 26:16 Resilience and Adaptability 28:39 Common Misconceptions About Disabilities 39:13 Future Aspirations and Goals 45:13 Vision for an Inclusive Society For more ways to learn about and support Olivia: Listen on Spotify: Living My Best Disabled Life Podcast Subscribe to My Newsletter – Living My Best Disabled Life: Between the Lines: Read the Substack Shop My Merchandise – Shirts, Stickers, Mugs, and More: Visit the Living My Best Disabled Life Store https://living-my-best-disabled-life.myspreadshop.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLABDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpzI4EioyU6ey42CYvEYJ922F51nEnp0XG56HzPj9ti5tHIcCNbW6J6xaal3s_aem_H0dWV89bqvdHQ8UPAuaHDQ Get 10% Off Billy Footwear: Shop with My Discount Link
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    49 mins
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