Redefining Disability

Let’s be real—people are unfamiliar with people with disabilities. At Move United, we believe sports have the power to change the world, pushing people further and bringing people closer. Through adaptive sports, we show what people with disabilities are capable of, fuel candid conversations, and incite the action it takes to build a world where everyone’s included.Redefining Disability is a podcast that focuses on the power of sport. Move United is looking forward to sharing how sports have made it possible for our nation’s top adaptive athletes, training tips from the best coaches and program leaders, and news on latest technology, equipment, and trends in the adaptive sports industry.

Redefining Disability is a sports podcast hosted by Move United, with 263 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Move United hosts Redefining Disability, a sports show with 263 episodes published.

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  Episode #264

  Sometimes It Isn't Pretty

  Oct 2, 202632 minS6

  David Van Sleet is an Army veteran who was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for 30+ years in the clinical and administrative areas of Prosthetics. In 1998, he was selected as the VA National Prosthetic Chief of the Year and in 2011, was awarded the VA’s top award for Outstanding Achievement in the Rehabilitation of War Injured Veterans. After retiring from the government, David founded and manages the nationally known Louisville Slugger Warriors, an extremely competitive amputee baseball team.

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  Episode #263

  There's Always a Wave

  Sep 14, 202635 minS6

  Patrick Jenkins is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of COSTA, a Move United member organization and provides surf instruction and surf therapy support. Patrick is a native Floridian and has worked in the nonprofit community for 25 years. He has been surfing since he was 12 and instructing for the last 10 years. Patrick developed a strong sense of devotion for COSTA as he believes surfing is a way to improve quality of life and promote positive mental health for veterans.

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  Episode #262

  Tenths of a Second Apart

  Aug 31, 202632 minS6

  Cheri Madsen made history as the first Native American woman to win an Olympic Medal, securing Bronze in the 800m exhibition contest at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Born in Omaha, Nebraska and an enrolled member of the Omaha Tribe, Cheri was paralyzed at age 3 after a viral infection in her spine and began wheelchair racing as a teenager in 1994. Two years later, she qualified for the 1996 Paralympics. Her athletic career spans four Paralympic Games (1996, 2000, 2016, and 2020) and includes 10 Paralympic medals, including 2 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze. For her accomplishments, she was recently inducted in the Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame.

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  Episode #261

  Changing the Way You See

  Aug 17, 202629 minS6

  Anastasia Pagonis is a 2x Paralympian and 2x Paralympic medalist, earning one gold and one bronze, competing in the S11 classification for visually impaired athletes. She was diagnosed with autoimmune retinopathy and lost her vision completely by the age of 14. Outside of the pool, Anastasia, or Tas, is a social media influencer, fashion guru, and disability and mental health advocate. She recently joined us at The Hartford Nationals in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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  Episode #258

  An Even Playing Field

  Jun 29, 202634 minS6

  At age 2, Amie Day sustained a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the waist down as the result of a car accident. Discovering wheelchair racing at 12 gave her a sense of purpose and freedom. Starting with Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, or GLASA, Amie quickly rose through the ranks winning multiple medals at the 1998 and 1999 World Games. She would then compete for Team USA at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney at just 17 years old. Amie now serves as a para track coach and lifelong advocate for adaptive athletics.

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