Hosted by Hollis Peirce · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 40 episodes
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Let's be honest. Life with a disability can be difficult. Luckily, we are living in the twenty-first century. This podcast is about how living in the modern world has helped people with disabilities to have fairly "normal" lives. Join me as we explore why this is and as I try to look at disability from a social model perspective and change how the world sees disability.
Hollis Peirce hosts Twenty-First Century Disability, a education show with 40 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Anna Schmid Length: 49:33 Episode Summary: In this personal and reflective episode, we explore the question: Would we be the same people we are today if we did not have our disabilities? Rather th
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Roddey Harb Length: 37:09 Episode Summary: In this episode, Roddey Harb discusses how big businesses are adapting—or still need to adapt—to create accessible offices. He notes that accessibility i
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dr Zack Yarde Length: 35:05 Episode Summary In this episode, Dr Zack Yarde explores accessibility from a broader, more inclusive perspective. While many people think of accessibility in terms of r
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Tracy King Length: 35:28 Episode Summary Tracy shares their experience of receiving a disability diagnosis later in life—and how that moment helped reframe decades of masking, overcompensating, an
Send us Fan Mail Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling and you are living in Canada or the United States, please call or text 988 (S
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: On this episode of 21st Century Disability, I sit down with Ottawa wheelchair fencer Trinity Lowthian to talk about how she became disabled, what it’s really like living with feeding tub
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this episode, Rick Sherak breaks down the safety and support features behind Zeen, a mobility device designed for people who are committed to maintaining or regaining their ability. We
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Chris "Bucko" Binkowski joins the show to talk about how muscular dystrophy shapes his day-to-day life—and how it also informs the way he makes music and visual art. We get into adaptatio
Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Zylo Marshall, a resilient individual who has confronted the challenges of living with brain damage since childhood. Zylo shares his perso
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this captivating episode, we sit down with Michael Leung, the innovative mind behind The Flo Group and the FLO TrueBalance hearing aid. Michael shares his inspiring journey, which beg
Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode, we welcome back our first returning guest, Christian Stylianou! Christian first joined us to share his insights into the world of adaptive fashion, and today, he's back to dive
Send us Fan Mail **Episode Summary:** In this episode of *21st Century Disability*, host Hollis Peirce sits down with American veteran Douglas Katz, whose years of service have left him with long-term upper body injuries
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Anna Schmid, an expert in disability advocacy and workplace inclusion. Together, we explore the pervasive issue of ableism in the workplace, and in the real
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Zoe Harrison, host of the podcast *Dystrophy Diaries* and author of the book *One In A Million*. Together, we explore our personal journeys with our diagno
Send us Fan Mail **Episode Description:** Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Victoria Scholz, an accessible fashion advocate who has been making waves in the fashion industry since the tender age of 15
Send us Fan Mail **Podcast Episode Show Notes: The Future is Within Reach: Laila and Sielo Robotics** **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Laila and her pivotal role in founding Si
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Roshene Lawson, a compassionate and dedicated chaplain at Bruyère Health Centretown Campus. Roshene shares her insights on the role of spirituality and emotional support
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Maria, a full-time wheelchair user with Spina Bifida and a devoted mother of two. Maria passionately discusses her campaign advocating for the sexual rights
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Debra Erickson, the owner of The Blind Kitchen, who shares her remarkable journey as a visually impaired chef, entrepreneur, and educator. Debra's passion for
Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tiffany Yu, a passionate disability advocate who has made significant strides in the field of inclusivity and social justice. Tiffany shares her personal journ
Tracy King
clinical psychologist, life coach, energy healer · InspireEd
1 appearance on this show
Debra Erickson
Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen · The Blind Kitchen
1 appearance on this show
Tiffany Yu
social impact entrepreneur, diversity and inclusion community builder, and disability advocate · DiversAbility
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Gurza
Disability After Dark
1 appearance on this show
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Twenty-First Century Disability is hosted by Hollis Peirce. The show is categorised under education (society) and has published 40 episodes.
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