Get ready to meet the Zeen, a groundbreaking mobility solution that’s redefining what it means to move independently! Rob, Ryan and Lis sit down with Hall of Fame inventor Garrett Brown and Exokinetics CEO Rick Sherak to explore this revolutionary device that’s far beyond just another wheelchair. Discover how the Zeen effortlessly lifts users from seated to standing in seconds, without motors and explore how the Zeen’s incredible motor-free technology supports up to 75% of a user’s body weight, helping individuals from 50 to 325 pounds find newfound freedom, dignity, and confidence. We also learn why this innovative aid might be the most significant mobility breakthrough in decades.

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Check Out The Zeen https://gozeen.com/

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Join us for an illuminating conversation with returning guest Christine Malec, a passionate advocate from Toronto’s blind community, as she discusses her impactful role in making arts and culture accessible at the vibrant Luminato Festival. Running from June 4 to 22, this year's festival embraces the captivating theme of the "24-hour city," offering unique experiences like breathtaking dawn chorus performances and intriguing night shift exhibits. Christine dives into the festival’s inclusive features, highlighting audio descriptions, guided tours, and immersive storytelling that create meaningful accessibility for everyone. But that’s not all—Christine also gives us a fascinating glimpse into her groundbreaking collaboration with NASA, where she's helping to “sonify” astronomical data, making space exploration a reality for blind and visually impaired individuals.

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Luminosity Festival https://www.luminatofestival.com/

LuminoCity Podcast https://www.luminatofestival.com/luminocity

Disability Collective https://www.thedisabilitycollective.com/

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This week Rob, Ryan and Lis welcome podcaster Steven Vine to the show where he shares his remarkable journey after experiencing a life-changing triple-A (abdominal aortic aneurysm) that resulted in the loss of his sight, a leg, and his colon. With warmth, humor, and raw honesty, Stephen explores how acceptance, strong support networks, and unwavering perseverance became cornerstones of his recovery and ongoing growth. He also introduces us to his podcast, "The Disability Diaries," dedicated to educating, empowering, and amplifying the voices of those thriving within the disability community. Together, they discuss the powerful, therapeutic impact of storytelling and emphasize the importance of diverse representation and authentic voices in disability advocacy.

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The Disability Diaries with Steven Vine https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385172

The Disability Diaries on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Svlg4ut3kjIOGNJ9QiVOY

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Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at www.chaostechnicalservices.com or call 778-847-6840.