Global Talk Radio - Disability News & Views Show Page

Episode	Topics Discussed and/or Featured Guests
2007-Jan-31	Today's show features Mary Jeffords, president of Injured Workers of New York, Inc.
2007-Jan-14	Rick Ritter, MSC, Social Worker and author of "Coping with Physical Loss and Disability: A Workbook," visits with host Monica Moshenko.
2007-Jan-04	Featuring Dr. Lara Pullen, CEO of Healing Thresholds
2006-Dec-14	G-Therapy, invented by special guest Dr. Gunvant Oswal, is a pioneering treatment for a variety of neurodevelopmental disabilities like cerebral palsy, mental subnormality, autism, down syndrom, global delays, etc.
2006-Nov-11	Special Veterans Day show: Interview with Disabled American Veterans Bradley Barton (a combat disabled Vietnam War veteran) and David Gorman (executive director of DAV).
2006-Jul-02	Special guest Dr. Phil Bate of Auditory Brainwave Training
2006-Jun-21	Today's show features Annie Abrahamson, director of marketing for Encourage Software
2006-Jun-18	Special guest Frank Tetto, father and advocate with My Community Care Team
2006-Jun-14	Featuring an interview with Scott W. Gehl, executive director of Housing Opportunities Made Equal
2006-Jun-11	Special guest Michael Abramowitz, managing director of SoundBytes (an affiliate of Independent Living Aides)
2006-Jan-18	Today's show features Deborah Nowinski, artistic director/founder of Dionysus Theatre, a non-profit organization bringing the theatre experience to teens and young adults with disabilities and those who are non-disabled. Also, Monica speaks with Dr. Stanley Klein, clinical psychologist and author of "Reflections from a Different Journey: What Adults with Disabilities Want All Parents to Know."
2006-Jan-15	Harvey Alter and Joan Peters, executive director of National Aphasia Association, discuss how more than 1 million Americans have aphasia. Ken Jacuzzi, entrepreneur and advocate, shares his story about the invention of the jacuzzi.
2006-Jan-11	Special guests include Dr. W.R. (Bill) Klemm, scientist and author of "Thank You Brain For All You Remember. What You Forgot Was My Fault," and Scott Adams, founder of Celiac.com and creator of The Gluten-Free Mall.
2006-Jan-08	Robert Bennett, author of "The Blind Traveler Down a Dark River", writes from personal experience about the barriers, both physical and societal, that people with disabilities are challenged by every day. Shirley Cheng, author and advocate who has written and published three books by the age of 21, motivates the audience to reach for the stars, whether they are disabled or non-disabled.
2005-Dec-18	This week's show features Graciela Scholander, co-author of "Dream It. Do It. Inspiring Stories of Dreams Come True"; and Steven T. Truesdale, who has worked for the last two decades in the field of public relations, as a liaison to the local and state government process within the disabilities advocacy community.
2005-Dec-14	Christine Muller tells us how The Independence Foundation got started and how they are filling gaps in the system for individuals with physical challenges. Rosie O'Grady Ravish introduces us to "The Music Is Hope" CD, a special fundraiser to benefit children served by Summit Educational Resources.
2005-Dec-07	Judith Rogers, author of "The Disabled Woman's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth", interviewed dozens of disabled women to address every question you may have. Teri Garr, actress and author of "Speedbumps: Flooring It Through Hollywood", recently announced that she's been diagnosed with MS; now she has become a leading advocate in raising awareness of MS and the latest treatments for the disease.
2005-Nov-09	Award-winning actor and director Henry Winkler has co-written a book series with Lin Oliver, inspired by his true-life experiences growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia. Also, hear from Andrew J. Imparato, president of the American Association of People with Disabilities.
2005-Jul-10	W. Roy Grizzard, Jr., Ed.D. Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Dept. of Labor, and who advises the Secretary of Labor on issues related to the employment of people with disabilities.
2005-Jul-03	Ollie Cantos, Special Assistant for Disability Rights, U.S. Dept. of Justice. He has been a leader in the disability rights community for more than 15 years and blind since birth.
2005-Jun-26	Nathasha Alvarez, founder and editor-in-chief of Audacity Magazine; Nancy Henderson Wurst, author of "Able! How One Company's Disabled Workforce Became The Key To Extraordinary Success"
2005-Jun-19	Bruce Kopstein, of Home of the Guiding Hands and a wonderful piano player; and Meeche White, executive director of The National Ability Center, that provides affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment.
2005-Jun-12	Linda Fullerton, president and co-founder of Social Security Disability Coalition; Eric J. Wohlleber, director of public affairs for Special Olympics New York
2005-Jun-05	Douglas A. Platt (project coordinator) and Lynn Beman (director) of the Museum of Disability History; Denise DiNoto, coordinator of the 2005 Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant
2005-May-29	John Chmela and William Smith, co-founders of The World Ability Federation, which takes a proactive leadership role in America's commitment to people who have a disability.
2005-May-22	Dr. W. Sumner Davis, author of four books on natural science, biology and history, including the popular book "Heretics" and has written over two dozen magazine articles to date.
2005-Apr-24	Diane Twachtman-Cullen (a communication disorder specialist), Dennis Debbaudt (author and frequent presenter at autism conferences worldwide), and Dr. Temple Grandin (a gifted animal scientist who designed one-third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the U.S.A.)
2005-Apr-10	David Kirby, author of "Evidence of Harm: Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy", on the possible connection between mercury and autism, ADD, ADHD, speech delay and other childhood disorders.
2005-Mar-06	Special guests Dr. Mel Levine (professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine), and Dr. Mark Gordon (behavioral optometrist).
2005-Feb-13	Sean Stephenson, speaker, educator, author and neuro-linguistic hypnotherapist; and Dr. Cass Ingram, author of "Natural Cures for Killer Germs" on Mad Cow Disease.
2005-Feb-06	Beverly Swartz, executive director of All Purpose Canines, Inc. whose vision is to enhance the lives of children with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, as well as those with diabetes, asthma, epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
2005-Jan-09	Glenn McIntyre, motivational speaker, trainer, consultant and co-founder of McIntyre & Associates, whose life was forever altered when he was hit by an impaired driver, leaving him a paraplegic by breaking his back in 17 places.
2005-Jan-02	Daniel Hanson, father, teacher, leader and author of "Room for J", shares a painfully honest account of his family's struggle to love and help their son who denies his mental illness.
2004-Dec-26	Co-hosted by 11-year-old Alex Moshenko, taking calls from all children. Special guest Diane Bubel, of the Bubel Aiken Foundation to answer questions about the amazing Clay Aiken.
2004-Dec-12	Jane Hersey of the Feingold Program, which tests to determine if certain foods or food additives trigger undesirable symptoms.
2004-Nov-28	Dr. Stanley Klein, clinical psychologist, author and director of DisabilitiesBooks, Inc., provides personal stories of how everyday people have dealt with adversity and celebrate the richness of life. This is a truly inspirational show!
2004-Sep-26	Dr. Martin Hoffman, developmental pediatrician, associate professor of clinical pediatrics University Pediatric Associates, UB's Center for Learning and Social Success, Diefendorf Hall, Buffalo, NY.
2004-Jun-27	Joseph Valenzano, Jr., president/CEO and publisher of Exceptional Parent magazine, which focuses on providing information and support to the special needs audience.