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Enable: The Disability Podcast

Enable: The Disability Podcast

Von: Geoff Herbert & Kurt Hower
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 Highlighting amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, sharing stories of their experiences, challenges they've overcome, resources, accessibility, and their careers and passions. Hosted by Geoff "DeafGeoff" Herbert, who was born with a profound hearing loss, and Kurt Hower, who has ankylosing spondylitis. Erfolg im Beruf Hygiene & gesundes Leben Seelische & Geistige Gesundheit Ökonomie
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  • 'Don't give up': Advocating for college students with disabilities (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

    'Don't give up': Advocating for college students with disabilities (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
    Feb 4 2026
    *Note: The audio version of this podcast episode features an AI voice for guest Helena Schmidt's answers exactly as she wrote them. A video version of her interview appears on the YouTube version of "Enable: The Disability Podcast" with her voice and subtitles.* What challenges do college students with physical disabilities face? Helena Schmidt, who was born with cerebral palsy, speaks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about her experiences with CP, becoming an advocate for herself and others with special needs, and making efforts to improve accessibility on campus. "Advocating is not easy, but it is super important to help bring about change for yourself and others. You have to be confident in yourself and believe in yourself," Helena said. "You can't let others tell you that you are wrong, or that you should give up, or that it will never work. There are people who are on your side; you just have to find them and work together. Having support from others is vital. Try not to over-extend yourself. Get in touch with your emotions because your emotions will actually help you to keep fighting. Be nice to yourself and give yourself grace, and don't give up. Even small victories can have a huge impact." "I hope more people learn NOT to judge others just because they look different, move differently, or speak differently," she added. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 Min.
  • Tourette's is a daily 'adventure' for comedian Pamela Rae Schuller (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

    Tourette's is a daily 'adventure' for comedian Pamela Rae Schuller (Enable: The Disability Podcast)
    Jan 28 2026
    What is Tourette Syndrome really like? It's often misrepresented in the media with people simply shouting bad words, but the neurological disorder can include involuntary physical movements, vocal tics, chronic pain, and awkward social interactions. But comedian Pamela Rae Schuller sees the humor in sharing her experiences, calling it a daily "adventure." "Tourette's is what we call an umbrella disorder because most of us have a grab bag of other fun things, from ADHD to sleeping challenges, right?" noted Schuller, who also has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. "They often work together. I joke that they're best friends. Sometimes I'll do something from Tourette's and then OCD will be like, 'Did you think you were done? Make it even!' (laughs) And then I'm doing it not because of Tourette's but because OCD is at the wheel." Schuller is a stand-up comedian and a disability and mental health advocate who turns neurological chaos into messages of inclusion. For tour dates and more info, visit https://pamelacomedy.com/ or follow ⁨@PamelaComedy⁩ on YouTube and social media. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 Min.
  • ABLE accounts: How to save money for people with disabilities, special needs trusts

    ABLE accounts: How to save money for people with disabilities, special needs trusts
    Jan 21 2026
    What are ABLE accounts? Special needs trust attorney Ellen Cookman talks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about 529 ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts, a tax-advantaged savings program for eligible people with disabilities (designated beneficiaries). Distributions are tax-free if used for qualified disability expenses. Cookman, whose son has autism, also spoke about estate planning with a special needs trust, the importance of a durable power of attorney, and how to avoid losing SSI or SSDI benefits if they're working a job. "I think that estate planning and special needs planning is (like learning) a new language. So I just want to encourage everybody to be patient with yourself," Cookman says. "There's a lot to learn. Even though it seems like it's in English, it's not really (laughs)... so definitely equip yourself with knowledge." For more info, visit https://cookmanlaw.com/ or follow @ellencookman-EstatePlanningSNT on YouTube. You can also learn more about ABLE accounts on the IRS website: https://www.irs.gov/government-entities/federal-state-local-governments/able-accounts-tax-benefit-for-people-with-disabilities “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 Min.
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