05/12/2026
The host Katrina D. Smith can't believe her own eyes from the time. She actually spoke to Tylia L Flores-McWhorter through Facebook Messenger. Then it went from seeing her each Saturday through another virtual group. Called "Crip Chat" for people with disabilities and their parents and caregivers. We would meet up and talk about different topics on disabilities.
Crip Chat all began at the start of the pandemic and then slowly faded once the world opened back up. She, of course was heartbroken once there were no more Crip Chat meetups. As they always say all good things must come to an end; She will always cherish those moments. Including the friendships that she has gained through this group. This is where she actually learned more about the disability community. And she just didn't learn about it just from this group; Tylia L Flores-McWhorter has taught her some as well.
She was the one who told her about podcasting, and Katrina D. Smith took the idea and ran with it. Plus, share with her that if you want something done, you need to write to the government in having those things happen. Trust her; she has learned so much from this young lady that she wouldn't have known about.
Never underestimate the power of a person with a disability. And Tylia has shown that through Writing books. Including advocating for people with cerebral palsy. Now she has found a different way of advocating, and that is through the tools that God has given her.
She is now teaching a class, Adults with Disabilities Chaplaincy, through the Christian Leaders Institute. If this is your calling, come enroll and enjoy the class.
(https://christianleaders.org/course/view.php?id=2004