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A Valid Podcast

Unabridged Press
Down Syndrome
Life With Disabilities
Family
Special Olympics
Workplace Harassment
Cerebral Palsy
Intellectual Disabilities
Employment Challenges
Real Abilities Film Festival
Woody's Order
Montessori Education
Family Dynamics
Covid-19 Pandemic
Disability Awareness
Americans With Disabilities Act
Western Center
Right To Education
Achieva
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Public Policy

People with disabilities share humor, analysis, news, and information about their lives and the disability community. Produced by Unabridged Press in partnership with Point Park University Center for Media Innovation.

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Latest Episodes

"It's not about cerebral palsy, it's about family and relationships," actress Ann Talman says about her documentary and one-woman show called Woody's Order! Her late brother Woody had cerebral palsy and the stories center around him.

In this podca... more

"We've got something special here," Dr. Bob Gannon said when he first saw his newborn daughter, Erin, more than 50 years ago. Erin had Down Syndrome. In this episode Erin asks her parents what it was like to raise her, send her to school, take part i... more

This is a bonus episode to A Valid Podcast--an interview from All-Abilities Media's original show, Look Who's Here! It was first published on SoundCloud in 2017.

During her 40-year career, Marsha Blanco played a key role in closing troubled instit... more

Work can be hard to come by for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Some studies have found that the unemployment rate for adults with autism⁠ is about 85 percent⁠. Another survey finds that about a third of people with ⁠Down syndrom... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Fitzberg
Broadway actress and filmmaker, producer of Woody's Order
Episode: "It's Not About Cerebral Palsy, It's About Family."
Marsha Blanco
Retiring CEO of Achieva
Achieva
Episode: She Set Them Free--Closing PA's Institutions
Dan Zheng
President of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Episode: Meaningful Work: A Busy Artist, A Puppeteer and More
Dan Zhang
President of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Episode: Workplace Scandal, and Job Opportunities for people with ID and autism

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    I stumbled across this podcast and am so glad that I did. Whether or not you have someone with an intellectual disability in your life, this is an important topic and these voices and stories need to be heard!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VK229
    United States4 years ago
  • Great storytelling!

    This podcast does a great job delving into the voices and stories of people with intellectual disabilities! I always look forward to the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pittsburgh TMP
    United States4 years ago
  • So relevant

    I like the focus of season 3 on love and relationships. A Valid Podcast has really opened my eyes to a wider world and many more possibilities for the disabled. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chillin in da Burgh
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing

    I never expected to find a podcast about folks with disabilities that is so engaging, human and eye opening. There’s nothing else like it. So wonderfully produced that I look forward to every episode. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wyomingk
    United States4 years ago
  • Giving Voice

    A beautifully produced podcast highlighting important topics. So glad it’s back for another season. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRob817
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many commend the production quality, mentioning that it effectively captures the essence of shared experiences.
Listeners appreciate the authentic narratives and humor shared by individuals with disabilities.
The storytelling is highlighted as engaging and impactful, fostering a greater understanding of disability issues.
Feedback often praises the focus on timely topics related to community and family, making the content relevant and meaningful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#48
Taiwan/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#222
Taiwan/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Workplace Scandal, and Job Opportunities for people with ID and autism
Q: Do you like your job?
It's okay, I get stressed out some days but I earn good money and feel independent.
Workplace Scandal, and Job Opportunities for people with ID and autism
Q: Clara, where is your current job?
I work as a housekeeper for a personal care home.
She Set Them Free--Closing PA's Institutions
Q: What would you do when you retire?
I intend to continue working on disability issues and tutoring.
She Set Them Free--Closing PA's Institutions
Q: What if you could have one thing differently? What would it be?
We may have waited too long to act on closing Western Center.
She Set Them Free--Closing PA's Institutions
Q: What advice would you give people thinking about working in this field?
It is one of the most extraordinary things that someone could do with their life.

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