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Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories

Walk and Roll Live

Walk and Roll Live is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to the disabled community. Walk and Roll Live envisions a vibrant online platform that serves as a beacon of unity within the disabled community. Through shared narratives and insightful conversations, we aspire to foster deep healing and camaraderie among individuals while also being a trusted source for valuable information from disabled service providers, promoting empowerment, awareness, and inclusivity. Life,

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"This Week in Disability History-The Little Rock...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/09/12

This episode marks the launch of our new series, This Week in Disability History. Each week, we’ll revisit a milestone that shaped the path toward equality and access for people with disabilities. On September 4, 1957, nine courageous Black students—known as the Little Rock Nine—integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their bravery, and the national battle that followed, reshaped the civil rights landscape and opened legal and cultural doors that would later influence the disability

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61:41

"From Guatemala to the Game: Gilmar Arana’s Journey...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/09/09

In this brand new episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Gilmar Arana, a 25-year-old athlete and advocate who was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in Guatemala City. At just eight years old, Gilmar moved to the United States and discovered adaptive sports through Rancho Los Amigos.From his early days under Coach Rick Tirambulo to competing at the Division 3 Wheelchair Basketball Nationals with coaches Héctor Duran and Ray

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65:12

"From Airwaves to Silver Strong: Jeff Whittle’s...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/09/02

Jeff Whittle spent years behind the microphone as a DJ, newsman, and sportscaster. Today, he’s traded in the airwaves for dumbbells and resistance bands. As the founder of Silver Strong Fitness, Jeff helps older adults and people with disabilities regain their strength, restore mobility, and stay active—whether in his gym or through online sessions around the world. In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, Doug reconnects with his former radio colleague to talk about Jeff’s career shift, the passion

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48:40

“From Invisible to Visible: Jen Larios’ Journey with...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we welcome back Jen Larios to continue her powerful conversation about living with multiple sclerosis. The first time Jen joined us, she shared her two-year struggle to get an M.S. diagnosis and what it was like living with an invisible disability. Now, as she spends more time using a wheelchair, Jen opens up about how her life has changed — from how people see her to how she sees herself.Jen shares the challenges, misconceptions, and

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01:05:18

"You Don’t Look Disabled: Neshama & Brandi’s Stories...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/08/19

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we welcome back Brandi and introduce Neshama as we continue our deep dive into invisible disabilities. Neshama opens up about living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Sensory Processing Disorder, while Brandi shares her experiences with a rare nerve disease, being Hard of Hearing, fibromyalgia, and learning disabilities.Both women reveal the daily challenges they face—often in the shadow of skepticism from others—simply because their

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01:04:15

Invisible Battles: Living with Sickle Cell Anemia –...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we continue our exploration of invisible disabilities with guest Therese Adjivon-Theodore, who shares her journey living with Sickle Cell Anemia. From her earliest memories to the challenges she faces each day, Therese opens up about the physical, emotional, and social realities of a condition that often goes unseen. She also educates us on what Sickle Cell is, how it’s managed, and what she wishes people understood about invisible disabilities. This heartfelt

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38:37

Bonus Episode – A Sibling’s Perspective: Addie’s...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/08/07

This week on a special bonus episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we shift the spotlight to the siblings. Addie, who lives with a disability, has been featured on our show before—but this time, we hear from someone just as close to the journey: her sister.She offers an honest, heartfelt perspective on what it’s like growing up with a sister with a disability—the joys, the challenges, the quiet strength, and the deep bond that shapes their relationship. This touching conversation

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52:01

"You Don’t Look Disabled: Randy Schlecht’s Journey...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/08/05

In this open & honest episode of Walk and Roll Live, we kick off Invisible Disabilities Month with guest Randy Schlecht, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. Randy opens up about his early life, the event that changed everything, and his long path to recovery. Unlike visible disabilities, Randy’s challenges aren’t always obvious to others—and that leads to misunderstanding, misjudgment, and stigma. He shares what it’s like to live with an invisible disability, how it affects the way people

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01:13:42

"Finding Strength in the Storm: Liv Kneller's Journey...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/07/29

This week on Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with Liv Kneller, a courageous young woman whose life took an unexpected turn from an active, healthy childhood in the UK to navigating the complexities of chronic illness. Liv opens up about the long road to receiving her diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), dysautonomia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other overlapping health conditions. From a back injury in her teens to a series of debilitating symptoms

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53:52

Imagination Has No Limits: Derrick “Dee” Smith and...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/07/22

In this uplifting episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we meet Derrick “Dee” Smith, a first-time author whose imagination created a world where pirates, dragons, and time travel collide. The Adventures of Duke and Tom: The Lost Treasure of Panic Island is more than just a thrilling tale—it’s the result of Dee’s resilience in the face of childhood illness, bullying, depression, and learning disabilities.From crafting characters at age 8 to finally publishing the book as an adult,

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48:55

"Born a Fighter, Built to Shine: The Story of Vivian M"

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/07/15

Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Vivian as she tells her story of growing up with a disability and experiencing a spinal cord injury at the age of 13. In this episode we discuss the challenges of finding the right care and challenges within the medical industry. New episodes every Tuesday Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, YouTube, Spotify and more! Walk and Roll Live is centered around amplifying disability stories and voices. Our goal is

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54:15

From Survivor to Leader: Juan Garibay’s Journey from...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/07/08

At age 20, Juan Garibay survived a spinal cord injury that changed the course of his life. Once involved in gang activity and serving time in prison, Juan emerged from tragedy with a new sense of purpose. Today, he is a Research Assistant and Program Manager at the Rancho Research Institute, where he helps shape groundbreaking rehabilitation programs and spinal cord injury research.In this inspiring episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Juan shares his powerful story of redemption,

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50:53

"Starting Strong: How ESFRN Empowers Families from...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/07/01

In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with the team from Early Start Family Resource Network (ESFRN)—a community-driven organization providing free support to families of children with developmental and physical disabilities across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.Hear how this dynamic team, many of whom are parents themselves, walk alongside families from the moment of diagnosis—offering bilingual support, training, peer mentorship, and life-changing

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01:02:10

“Racing Forward: The Journey of Robert Soto — From...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/06/24

Over 50 years ago, Robert Soto’s life took a sharp turn after a devastating motorcycle racing crash. But what might have ended his momentum instead sparked a powerful legacy. In this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Robert joins us to share his incredible journey—from walking with crutches to embracing life in a wheelchair, from a successful career to becoming a dedicated advocate with Triumph Foundation. His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless spirit.Whether

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58:28

“Shot, Paralyzed, and Reborn: The Drive-By That...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/06/17

Join us on Walk and Roll Live as our hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Ryan Chavarria, a Triumph Foundation Ambassador to discuss how his spinal cord injury changed the trajectory of his life. We discuss his journey through recovery, self discovery in adaptive sports, and what his daily life looks like. New episodes every Tuesday Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and more! Walk and Roll Live is centered around amplifying disability stories and voices. Our goal is to foster a

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01:05:23

“From Rejection to Resilience: Inside Kat Paz’s Bold...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/06/10

In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, we sit down with author and advocate Kat Paz to explore her upcoming book, Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. This inspiring collection features twelve disabled business owners who overcame rejection, inaccessibility, and bias to build thriving businesses and redefine success on their own terms.Kat shares what sparked the vision for the book, how she found these incredible voices,

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57:33

"From Rock Bottom to Triumph: Walt Escamilla’s Road...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/06/03

In the latest episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with spinal cord injury survivor and Triumph Foundation Ambassador, Walt Escamilla. Walt shares his incredible journey—from the moment his life changed in 2007 to becoming a beacon of hope for others navigating life after injury.With honesty, heart, and humor, Walt talks about the importance of peer mentorship, the impact of adaptive sports like handcycling, and how his role as a husband and

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01:08:48

“Rolling Forward: How Roll Mobility is Mapping...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, we sit down with the visionary minds behind Roll Mobility, a community-driven app that's changing the way people with mobility challenges access the world around them. From restaurants and parks to parking lots and public spaces, Roll Mobility empowers users to share and find real-time accessibility information with a simple, user-friendly interface.Learn how this innovative platform was born out of personal experience, the unique features

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01:18:50

"Atif Moon: Serving Up Strength – Tennis, Triumph,...

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/05/20

Born with a life-threatening spinal condition, Atif Moon was never supposed to walk, let alone become a Top 10 U.S. wheelchair tennis player, successful CEO, and acclaimed motivational speaker. In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Atif shares his extraordinary journey from a daunting diagnosis to center court victories, national honors, and boardroom leadership.Hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich dive into Atif’s experiences as the first Muslim American named one of

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01:24:27

"USARC: Empowering Ability Through Adaptive Sports"

Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories ·

2025/05/13

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live - Disability Stories, Doug speaks with Daniel Horner of the United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC), a nonprofit dedicated to making outdoor sports and recreation accessible for people of all abilities.Daniel shares how USARC began, what programs they offer—from adaptive skiing in the winter to water sports in the summer—and how they continue to break down barriers to participation through innovative equipment, training, and community support. We’ll

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