Redefining Disability

by Move United

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.

Episodes

Maybe One Day I Could Play One of Those Sports

35m · Published 27 May 09:00

Dan Castillo served for six years in the Armed Forces and was medically retired as a quadriplegic with a C4 spinal cord injury. He plays power soccer and was named to the U.S Boccia National Team back in October. Students from Virginia Western Community College students are creating a handstick for him to play the sport through a partnership with Quality of Life Plus.

We Are a Great Team on Paper

33m · Published 20 May 09:00

Brian Bell lost his leg at the age of 10 due to a train accident. After rehabilitation, he wanted to get back to playing basketball and football, his two favorite sports. He played middle school football on his prosthetic and discovered wheelchair basketball through the Lakeshore Foundation, a Move United member organization in Birmingham, Alabama. Now the 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist is hoping to win his third one this summer in Paris.

I Got a Rush

35m · Published 13 May 19:00

Rev. Julius Lee is the Founder and President of SMCL Foundation & Associates. After serving in the US Army from 1974 to 1980 and in the Air Force from 1980 to 1997, Julius suffered a spinal cord injury. For over 21 years, as a disabled veteran, he has been advocating for those with disabilities and hardships. His passion for aiding others has led him to serve and educate the community on adaptive sports for veterans and others with disabilities.

Deal With This

36m · Published 22 Apr 09:00

The U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championships World-Wide Tour, with a prize package of $200,000, kicked off last month and have events coming up in Hawaii and California in the coming months. Behind this effort is Stoke for Life founder Charles Webb, a paraplegic and world class adaptive surfer.

I Can Do Hard Things

31m · Published 15 Apr 09:00

After graduating from high school, David Sarbonnet followed in his father’s footsteps and became a Navy Seal. But his military career was cut short after a parachuting accident left him paralyzed. Recently, he discovered paddlesports through the San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team and is now trying to make the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.

A Culture of Yes

34m · Published 08 Apr 15:00

At age two, RJ De Rama survived cancer but as a result lost some of his vision. By age 30, he was legally blind in both eyes. In 2006, he was part of an all-blind team that completed an 18 mile outrigger canoe race in Kona, Hawaii. Because of that experience, he became a founding member of the Makapo Aquatics Project, a Move United member organization based in southern California. Later this month, RJ will also be presenting at the Move United Education Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

I'm Not the Only One

33m · Published 01 Apr 09:00

Emily Hoskins has been involved with wheelchair basketball for much of her life. She was a member of the St. Louis Rolling Rams through high school before attending the University of Illinois, where she was a part of a team won four consecutive national championships. She won a gold medal at the 2004 & 2008 Paralympic Games. She now coaches a program in Nashville, TN.

Living in the Closet About My Disability

34m · Published 25 Mar 09:00

At age 23, Jamal Hill discovered he had a condition known as CMT disease, a neurological condition that affects the muscles in his arms and legs. His love of swimming, which he developed at a young age, continues to this day. He earned a bronze medal at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo and is aiming for something bigger in Paris. Jamal founded the Swim Up Foundation in an effort to teach one million students how to swim by 2028.

The Art of Kicking and Punching

32m · Published 18 Mar 09:00

Brad Deminck is a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo and is the master instructor and head coach at Lakeshore Taekwondo Academy in Michigan. He also coaches the para taekwondo team.

Following the Black Line

32m · Published 11 Mar 09:00

In 2008, Mallory Weggemann underwent a medical procedure that left her paralyzed from the waist down. But three months after the injury, she returned to the sport of swimming that she loved. The 3x Paralympian and 5x Paralympic medalist, who is also aiming to represent Team USA in Paris this summer is an author, business owner, commentator, producer, and mother.

Redefining Disability has 186 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 102:29:36. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 31st, 2024 19:43.