On today's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I sit down with advocate, athlete, dancer, techy, Madison Russell, and we discuss her journey as a wheelchair user and her career in digital accessibility. With Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) right around the corner we also discuss the importance of making the digital space universally accessible. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Madison is a T5 incomplete paraplegic, and her injury was caused by syringomyelia, a cyst within the spin...
May 16, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On today's episode of the podcast, Tatiana Ribeiro joins us to celebrate Mother's Day a little early. We talk about her life back in Brazil, moving to the States after her spinal cord injury, and daily life as a wheelchair user all while being a bad ass mom of two. Ramp. It. Up! Click the link below to register for the United Spinal Association's TechTalk https://unitedspinal.org/events/techtalks/ Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/ Facebook: ht...
May 06, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On today's episode of the podcast, we are talking about money! Specifically SSI/SSDI benefits. Navigating the benefits System is not a simple task and often times legal representation is needed. Attorney Jeff Minde joins me on the show and talks about his 30+ your career in social work and practicing law and literally helping write the book when it comes to income after disability. We talk insurance, housing, and special needs trusts and a whole lot more. Ramp. It. Up! Website: https://www.nsnn....
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Get To Know Our Guest Michaela Devins is a mental health counselor who has been a C4-C5 quadriplegic for eleven years; in that time, she has lived in Upstate New York, Philadelphia, and now Cambridge, Massachusetts with her husband Kyle and service dog Chicory. She attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and completed her Masters there in professional mental health counseling in 2019. Since then, she has worked in outpatient mental health in Center City Philade...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 8
WHO DOESN'T LIKE RECIEVING A BONUS!? Well lucky you, this week you'll be getting just that! On this bonus episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I share about my experience at the HIMSS 2022 Global Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. Make sure to check out our Social Media for pictures and videos. Ramp. It. Up! https://www.himss.org/global-conference/session-innovations-driving-patient-engagement Resources What Makes a Hotel Room Wheelchair Accessible? How to use a Hoyer Patient Lift to transfe...
Mar 30, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I am joined by fellow comic book and Japanese anime enthusiast and United Spinal Association member, Stefan Henry. He shares how he had to navigate life after sustaining a spinal cord injury only 14 years old and turned a love for comic books into a career in mechanical engineering. We also discuss being Black men and being disabled in today's society and much more! Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Stefan Henry grew up as a big fan of comics...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Today on The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are talking about assistive technology. Ana Nevares, Assistive Technology And Education Specialist at FAAST, joins me talk about how the organization educates the community on assistive technology and helps connect individuals with the proper devices and the means to procure them. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guest Ana Nevares, M.A., is a state-certified special education teacher. She is a native Spanish speaker and has coordinated the South Florida Regiona...
Mar 09, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On today's episode of the podcast we are wrapping up the month with a conversation with Garrett Mayersohn. Garrett is the host of the Love On A Roll podcast and lives with cerebral palsy. He shares his insight on how to live your best life, being in a relationship, and enjoying your time as a single person. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests My name is Garrett Mayersohn. I'm 27 and a college graduate from Florida Atlantic University. I have been lucky enough to pursue some of my passions on a ...
Feb 27, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this week's episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I am joined by Leon and Tierra Harris an inter-abled couple (from West Philadelphia… Born and raised… lol). In celebration of Valentine's Day they share their story of how they met, got married, started a family and still make time to inspire other inter-abled couples through their YouTube and Instagram pages. Ramp. It. Up! Get To Know Our Guests Website: https://harrishopeandhumor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrishopeandhumor/ ...
Feb 14, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this weeks episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are getting you ready for Valentine's Day! Love may be in the air for many, but post spinal cord injury it is sometimes a little harder to get back into the dating game. On this episode I share a couple pieces of advice to take into consideration before getting back into the dating pool. Also I share a list of 10 wheelchair friendly date ideas. Ramp. It. Up! Dating With A Disability popsugar.com/love/dating-with-disability-advice-48514421 htt...
Feb 07, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the year 2022 and the Third Season of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! I am super excited to kick off this year and this new season with all of you! What is the time this tradition to start off the new year with a list of resolutions and this year will not be an exception. I put together a list of 10 resolutions I plan to keep and I hope you join along with me. If you have any different ones I want to know what they are. I plan to keep it going all year long but we can hold each other accou...
Jan 07, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Happy Holidays from The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast! On today's episode I'm giving you a list of 15 holiday gift ideas for the SCI person in your life. If you're anything like me you are a last-minute shoppers and this list will come in handy! It's been one hell of a year. 2021 threw many challenges and misfortune at us all and they have not been easy to push through. But here we are nearly at the end of the year still striving and persevering. I pray you all enjoy your holidays and start off 2022 wit...
Dec 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, I talk about hitting my five year spinal cord injury anniversary. December 2, 2021 Marks five years since I had a diving accident, dislocated two vertebrae, and became a quadriplegic. I recap some of the challenges I shared on the very second episode of the podcast, Quadriplegia: Year One, and talk about where I am now five years later. I faced many challenges along the way but continue to strive every day to improve in all facets of life. Ramp. It. ...
Dec 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are taking time out to share what I've been thankful for this past year. After all the hardships of 2021 my family and friends were blessed enough to gather for Thanksgiving dinner and it made me want to Focus on the good things that this year brought and give thanks! What have you been thankful for this year? Ramp. It. Up! Things to be thankful for in 2021 https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/11/24/what-im-thankful-2021/ https://healthyhapp...
Nov 30, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Get to know our Guest Ian Mackay was born and raised in San Diego, California. In 2001 he moved to Goleta, California and attended Santa Barbara City College. He had many interests in his early college years, beginning as a business major, and ending up getting an Associates degree in communication before delving into sign language for a year. Soon after, he took a field botany course and realized that his true interest was in the field of biology. He ended up moving to Santa Cruz, California an...
Nov 09, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. On today's episode we are talking a bit about finances. It is bad enough we have to deal with the challenges of our recovery journey, there's no reason to do it while broke! Today we are talking about 10 Ways To Make Money After Spinal Cord Injury. Of course there are many more than 10 ways to make money but these are a few I have tried and others have suggested. Listen to the episode to find out what they are and to try them out for...
Oct 27, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On this episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Arnedo a.k.a. The Happy Quadriplegic. Together we share stories about our experiences in therapy, in our relationships post injury, and sharing his recovery Journey and life post injury on his YouTube channel. Ramp. It. Up! Get to know our guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maldito_arnedo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnedo.carbo.1 Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/Qbanito3000/videos New Mobility October...
Oct 03, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Resources to help you de-stress https://www.themiamiproject.org/participant/healthy-lifestyle/ Wheelchair Yoga tutorial video Calming breathing exercises https://localadventurer.com/types-of-hobbies/ https://www.opencounseling.com/florida/miami Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/ Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com Special Thanks Sponsors: JWoods Company Contact JWoods Company for all of your catering...
Sep 12, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Meet Our Guest My name is Chris. In November of 2014, I slipped and fell in my bathroom. From that moment on my life would never be the same, as I once knew it. Prior to this day I was a commercial/industrial electrician and even dabbled in business with restaurants and juice bars. My injury took me through the A-Z of the healthcare system, starting with a 911 call, admittance to an emergency room, surgery, ICU, inpatient, rehab, outpatient, follow-ups, research groups and now, advocacy and volu...
Aug 31, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Today on the podcast I have special guest Billy Price cofounder of Billy Footwear joining me on the show. He is a C5 level spinal cord injury survivor, an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and an all-around amazing person. To find out more about his story and where you can get a pair of Billy sneakers stay tuned! Ramp. It. Up! Meet Our Guest Billy Price As a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move h...
Aug 12, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What is Disability Pride Month? https://www.verywellmind.com/understanding-disability-pride-month-5193069 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/02/how-disability-pride-month-started-and-what-means/7840560002/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2021/07/15/5-questions-to-think-about-this-disabilitypridemonth/ Things You Shouldn't Say to Someone with a Disability? https://www.aruma.com.au/about-us/blog/10-things-not-to-say-to-someone-with-a-disability/ http://www.shonalouise.co...
Jul 28, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 12
With summer in full swing we are getting into vacation and fun mode. But don’t slack on staying safe and being healthy. Here are 10 tips to enjoy a healthy and safe summer for wheelchair users! Summer Safety Tips https://wsrsolutions.com/how-to-protect-your-wheelchair-during-the-summer/ https://freedommobilitycenter.biz/summer-safety-tips-for-wheelchair-users/ https://www.powerandmobility.com/manual-wheelchair-news/summertime-safety-tips-wheelchair-users-caregivers/ Summer Activities https://www...
Jul 05, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Named as one of Spinalpedia.com SCI Superstars, Brook McCall is a California native, a former athlete and has a passion for fashion. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara with hopes of a career as a retail buyer. After an accident in 2002 that resulted in a C4 level quadriplegia, Brook’s plans were put on hold. With little hope of improvement or recovery she learned very early on that she needed to get used to asking for the assistance she required. living nearly 2 decades a...
Jun 25, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 10
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month https://www.aha.org/mental-health-awareness-month https://adaa.org/mental-health-awareness-month Stay Connected to the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramp.it.up.podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeOnWheelz/ Email: rampituppodcast@gmail.com Special Thanks Sponsors: JWoods Company Contact JWoods Company for ...
May 31, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On today’s episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast we are honoring all the nurses out there who continue to put their lives on the line to make sure that we are nursed back to health. On May 6 through May 12 we celebrate nurses appreciation week and I definitely appreciate today’s guest. Registered Nurse and Assistant Director Of Nursing, Mirnelle Cinous-Jules, joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience in the last 15 years as a nurse. Ramp. It. Up! https://www.nursingworld.org/education-...
May 11, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On today’s episode, Lainisha Turner, Occupational therapist and owner of Therapy Out The Box joins the podcast in celebration of Occupational therapy appreciation month. We discussed her 17 years in the field and what led her to open up her own therapy practice. Before the interview as an avid mixed martial arts fan I break down some of the events of UFC 261. If you’re not a fan or you want to avoid any spoilers fast forward to the 12 minute mark for the episode interview with Lainisha. Ramp. It...
Apr 25, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast , we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month. My former OT, Nadina Barreto join me on the show as we talk about her career and reminisce on some of our times together in therapy. Ramp. It. Up! Celebrate Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month https://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/OTMonth.aspx https://nationaldaycalendar.com/occupational-therapy-month-april/ https://www.concorde.edu/about-us/blog/career-tips-advice/national-occupati...
Apr 19, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Covid-19 Vaccine Information https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html https://myvaccine.fl.gov/#/ Stimulus Check Information https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/delayed-stimulus-checks-for-social-security-recipients-to-be-sent-soon.html Spring Break 2021 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/21/us/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/20/us/miami-beach-crowds-clevelander-covid/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/03...
Mar 31, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Get To Know Our Guest Dr. Katie Gant received her BS and MS degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. She received her PhD from The University of Miami in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Gant’s research experiences span from basic science, to translational experiments, and now clinical trials. Her interest in spinal cord injury started in the neuromuscular physiology laboratory at The Miami Project, where her studies focused on understanding the properties of paraly...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back for another episode of The Ramp. It. Up! Podcast. Today on the show we are celebrating Black History Month. Many great Americans of African descent have helped build this nation into the superpower and others today continue to contribute to its greatness. Among their number, there have been many who never let physical or mental challenges debilitate them. Health care, the arts, media and civil advocacy are just some of the areas of their contributions. Today I am speaking with long ...
Feb 12, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
