This Ability Podcast

10/06/2025

A great news headline for today. Thanks to all who played a part to make this happen.

STORY HERE ➡️ https://www.kalb.com/2025/10/06/ash-student-said-her-voice-helped-fix-broken-elevator-following-kalb-report/

10/05/2025

💜✨ What does intimacy really mean?
INyria dives into Disability Intimacy by Alice Wong — a powerful collection that redefines love, care, and connection through the lens of disability.🎥 Watch her full 28-minute review now on our YouTube channel 📲 Link in bio

10/04/2025

💙💛 We’re looking for our Down Syndrome warriors to highlight and feature on our socials to show our support. If you’re interested in being highlighted, send us your information and a photo to our Direct Messages or email us at [email protected].

We see you, we salute you, and we are here for YOU! 💙💛

Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana Down Syndrome Partnership of North Texas Down Syndrome of Louisville Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South National Down Syndrome Society GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.

10/03/2025

✨ We’ve made it even easier to stay connected with This Ability Podcast! ✨ Check out our new Linktree video tour 🎥 — a quick look at everything you can find in one simple place:

🎙️ Podcast episodes
📺 YouTube video podcasts & book reviews
📚 Disability book recommendations
💜 Support & donation links
👥 Community Resources

No more searching—just click and explore!

👉 https://linktr.ee/thisabilitypod

🔗 Watch the video below to see how it all works, then head over to our Linktree to dive in.

10/02/2025

📸 We’re not just moms, we’re friends! 💙 So grateful for Latasha, my fellow ULL mom and amazing advocate. 💕
I have Lexi (lissencephaly warrior) 🦋 and Latasha has her sweet Blakelee, ⭐️ who lives with an ultra-rare condition—isolated adrenal insufficiency and epilepsy (1 in 1,000,000!). 🌍💜

Latasha will be a guest on Season 3 of This Ability Podcast, and trust me—this is one episode you won’t want to miss! 🎙️ Her story, strength, and advocacy are inspiring, and I can’t wait to share our conversation with you all.

Today, Latasha presented a university session about how AI tools are reshaping teaching and research—what about you? How often do you use AI in your daily life?

Stay tuned for more updates on the season launch!

10/01/2025

✨ Did you miss the premiere of Sam Primeaux’s video podcast on AOC? ✨ Good news—you can now watch the full episode anytime on our YouTube channel! 🎥📺

At just 17, Sam’s life changed forever after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed. But through grit, faith, and determination, he has faced every day with incredible resilience. From hours of therapy and strength training to stem cell treatments, Sam’s story is one of reclaiming independence and redefining what’s possible. 💪

This is an episode you don’t want to miss (It's one of Mary's favorites)—Sam’s courage and perseverance will inspire you.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel so you never miss future episodes and video podcasts from This Ability Podcast!

Sam Primeaux shares how a life-changing motorcycle accident left him paralyzed at 17 — and how he's faced every day since with grit, faith, and determination...

10/01/2025

✨ Catching Up with the Red Oaks Coping Teens ✨
These incredible autistic teens from Red Oaks Coping in Lafayette, LA were part of one of our most popular episodes, and we wanted to share an update on where life has taken them:

Ava: “I’m doing really well at ARCA High School and I just went to the Homecoming Dance!” 🎉

JT: “I’m getting ready to graduate high school! I even scored above college level on some of my standardized tests, and I’m planning to attend a university in Nova Scotia.” 🎓

Seth: “I’m a driver now and currently in training to be a pilot!” ✈️

Landon: “I earned TOPS and I’m at SLCC majoring in business. I’m also working as a respite worker for Jonah.” 📚

Lucius: “My growth in social filters has been astronomical.” 🌟

Daniel: “I’m a junior at STEM, and math is definitely my thing. My ACT score was in the upper 20’s—can’t wait to see how I can help change the 🌍.”

We’re so proud of each of them and all the amazing things they’re accomplishing. 💙 Red Oaks Coping

👉 Listen to their episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2363737/episodes/17506998

👀 Watch their video podcast here: https://youtu.be/OwPrM8IHnVs?si=lj9ubL3hTv0vbcZk

09/30/2025

🎥✨ Tonight on AOC Community Media ✨🎥

We’re honored to share that the video podcast featuring Sam Primeaux premieres tonight at 8:00 PM CST on AOC Community Media! 🎙️📺

At just 17 years old, Sam’s life changed forever after a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed. But his story doesn’t stop there—it’s one of grit, faith, and determination. 💪 Through intensive therapy, strength training, and even stem cell treatments, Sam has worked tirelessly to reclaim his independence and redefine what’s possible.

In this inspiring episode, Sam opens up about his journey, the challenges he’s faced, and the hope he carries forward each day. His story is a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of perseverance.

📺 Where to Watch:
▶️ AOC 1 – LUS Fiber Channel 3
▶️ AOC 2 – Cox Channel 15

If you missed the premiere on AOC, you can watch it on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/6WxXSrKhiEg?si=qciXpZhpqT0tFh7O

AOC Community Media Meauxbility Sam Primeaux

09/29/2025

📚✨ New Book Review Alert! ✨📚

Our podcast assistant, Nyria, recorded a thoughtful 28-minute review of Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire by Alice Wong 💜. She dives deep into why this book resonated with her and why it’s such an important read for the disability community. 🎥 You can watch the full review now on our YouTube Channel! 👉 Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss more of our book discussions and recommendations.

Visit our Linktree for disability resources, book links, episodes, and more: https://linktr.ee/thisabilitypod

📌 Don’t forget to check out our Book Recommendations playlist on YouTube, where we feature even more powerful reads that uplift and inspire.