Flattening the Curb

Jon Cauchi sits with Meghan Distel and Jennifer Pascua from Broadway Grand Rapids to talk all things accessibility in the performing arts — because inclusion deserves a standing ovation!

Jon Cauchi sits with Jen VanSkiver, Chief Officer of Strategic Growth with Special Olympics Michigan as they discuss Special Olympics and the value of sports for persons with disabilities.

Jon Cauchi sits with Scott Ford, Camp Director of Michigan Blind Athletic Association’s Sports Camp as they discuss how impactful this camp is!

Jon Cauchi sits with Casey Dutmer and Michael Williams as they discuss Unstoppable Kent and accessible transportation in our community!

Jon Cauchi sits down with Dave Bulkowski, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County, to discuss his journey and the organization’s history.

Host Jon Cauchi sits down with Osman Koroma the Employment Coordinator at the Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired.

Host Jon Cauchi speaks with Dr. Paul Ponchillia.

Host Nathan Slauer discusses the future of assistive technology with healthcare architect Noam Platt. Platt is the founder of MakeGood, Inc.

Host Nathan Slauer discusses accessibility practices with Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Steve Wright.

Host Nathan Slauer met with Julia LaGrand, an accomplished musician and disability advocate.

Host Nathan Slauer met with Julia LaGrand, an accomplished musician and disability advocate.

Host Nathan Slauer speaks with Kelly Mendenhall, author of Skin in the Game: The Stories My Tattoos Tell. Mendenhall tells her story of living with chronic pain and facing medical gaslighting. She discusses how art can be an effective tool for addressing pain and challenging life circumstances.

Host Jon Cauchi discusses health and advocacy with Pete Rigney. Rigney is a disability and DEIA advocate and employee at Corewell Health.

Host Jon Cauchi speaks with athlete Tyler Merren about goalball.

After performing with comedian D.J. Demers at LaughFest, Jon Cauchi caught up with Demers for a conversation about stand up comedy and more.

Host Jon Cauchi connects with Registered Occupational Therapist Renee Thompson.

Host Jon Cauchi discusses Boccia with Patrick Parkes.

Host Jon Cauchi spoke with Absolutely Accessible Business Development Coordinator Patrick Parkes.

Host Jon Cauchi interview Disability Advocates’ Independent Living Specialist Kristen Kelling.

Join us for a special episode of Flattening the Curb! Our host, Jon Cauchi, shares his disability story.

Host Jon Cauchi discusses adaptive technology with Charlie Elwood of SolisMatica LLC.

Host Jon Cauchi met with Casey Ries, Engineering & Facilities Director with the Gerald R Ford International Airport, to discuss accessibility issues.

Host Jon Cauchi met with President and CEO Meghan Distel and Marketing Director Jennifer Pascua from Broadway Grand Rapids.

Host Jon Cauchi met with City of Wyoming’s Director of Community Services Rebecca Rynbrandt to discuss park accessibility in West Michigan.

Host Jon Cauchi interviews guests Bridget Lassig, Megan Clark, and Kim Bucholz.

Host Jon Cauchi speaks to members of the team at Wolverine Building Group.

Host Jon Cauchi interviews Dr. Kimberly Barrington.

Host Jon Cauchi meets with guest star Patrick Parkes about Absolutely Accessible Kent.

Host Jon Cauchi connects with an award-winning volunteer named Jessica Stranz.

Host Jon Cauchi speaks with Aim to Inspire Founder Angela Hines.

Host Jon Cauchi discusses adaptive sports and hunting with Hunt 2 Heal founder Carson Nyenhuis.

Host Jon Cauchi interviews Executive Dave Bulkowski about saying farewell to the former home of Disability Advocates on Camelot Drive.

Jonathan Cauchi discusses the Absolutely Accessible Kent program with Jackson Botsford and Patrick Parkes of Disability Advocates. The conversation about universal design and AAK’s annual program continues with John Rizor of Progressive AE.

Jonathan Cauchi sits down with staff members of Disability Advocates and Dirk Bakhuyzen, executive director of Beyond 26, to discuss issues around disabilities in the workplace.

Jonathan Cauchi sits down with staff members of Disability Advocates and the Rapid to discuss transportation in west Michigan.

Jonathan Cauchi sits down with staff members of Disability Advocates to discuss the American with Disabilities Act turning 31! He goes over its history, how it’s used day to day, and our upcoming celebration on July 28!