Accessibility Is Home podcast
Welcome to AI Home podcast, the first exclusive podcast on real estate resources and independent living strategies for the disability community. Why? Because Accessibility Is Home. Brought to you by Angela Fox, blogger, and author of “My blue front door”. Ms. Fox will be interviewing Realtors and home improvement contractors who are both disability friendly and others who may have a lot more to learn. Ms. Fox will also provide takeaways for anyone wanting to be a homeowner with a disability.
Episodes
31 episodes
Real Estate Strategies for Boosting Nonprofit Fundraiser
Unlock the secrets to transformative nonprofit fundraising with our special guest, Cami Baker, on Accessibility is Home Podcast. Imagine the potential of real estate donations to revolutionize the way nonprofits, including those dedicated to th...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:15
Redefining Real Estate for Inclusivity
Can real estate truly revolutionize accessibility and independence for all? We invite you to listen to our inspiring conversation with Gretchen Kingma and Tiffany Dill, founders of Empowered Homes and Custom Joy. These remarkable occupational t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:54
The Role of Life Care Planner and Construction Materials in Universal designed homes
Ever wondered the role of a Life Care Planner has to make a home truly accessible ? Join me, Angela Fox, as we unravel the complexities of real estate and accessible living with insights from my guests, Danielle Reed and Foncio Smith. The...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:04:36
Unlocking Inclusive Travel: Pioneering Accessibility in Vacation Rentals with Lorraine Woodward
Traveling can be challenging if you are disabled because of inaccessible short term rentals. But through the help of disabled homeowners and "Becoming Rentable," that will change! In honor of Accessibility Is Home podcast winn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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42:41
The New Era of Inclusive Home Construction
I teamed up with Griffin Benton from the Maryland Building Industry Association for a heart-to-heart on the Universal Design and Visitability for Housing Act that's revolutionizing homes in Prince George's County, Maryland. We're marking Intern...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:06
Creating a Barrier-Free World: Insights from Disability Advocate Leslie Davis
What happens when an architectural enthusiast, world traveler, and disability advocate merges her passion with her profession? Meet Leslie Davis, who has spent the past 20 years coordinating disability services and making the world a more acces...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:40
Inclusive Alzheimer's Home Design: Lighting the world in Teal
This week, we take you on an enlightening journey through the world of accessibility and home design for individuals with dementia and Neurodivergent disabilities. Jonathan Katz joins us to untangle the complexities of accessible design i...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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52:09
Advancing Access & Equity: Challenging Employment Barriers through housing.
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, join us for an enlightening conversation with Adith Thummalapalli, an ingenious engineer with a disability who guides us through the complex maze of housing accessibility. We examine the Ameri...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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30:55
Maryland: 4 Pioneering Disability Homeownership and Housing Accessibility Resources
Learn how the state of Maryland is one of the best states for disability homeownership. Intrigued? Join me, Angela Fox, in this insightful discussion as we debunk the conventional reliance on the HUD 203K Rehab Loan and spotlight the uniq...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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40:44
A Close Look at the Accessibility of a Luxury Hotel in Orlando
Ever wondered how accessible the Caribbean Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida truly is? For its first anniversary of #NationalAccessibleAirTravelDay, we're diving deep into every nook and cranny - from the thermostat to the shower gel placem...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:35
The pursuit of accessible spaces: Sandy Redmon Interview
Ever wondered how someone with a disability navigates the world of accessible home ownership? All successful disabled individuals can find their success from hard work and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Join us as we chat wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:54
Wet Rooms: Game Changer for wheelchair users
What if you could transform your bathroom into a fully accessible space without sacrificing style or functionality? Our knowledgeable guest, Karin Wilson, shares her experience and insights on accessible wet room showers and how they have chang...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:50
Ron Klein interview; Grandfather of Possibilities
May 18th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day; is to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.Ron Klein, the grandfather o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:02
Epsd #3 of Season 2: 2 SheHeros in disability housing
For Women's history month, this episode will talk about 2 SheHeros who made an impact on accessible housing and beyond for the disability community; Judy Heumann and Eleanor Smith. Mrs. Heumann was considered the godm...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:51
1.23 Amazon to Go Stores
In this episode, Amazon to Go Stores and Wheel Under Stovetop will be examined regarding the accessibility features that may or may not exist. Amazon to Go Stores allows customers to buy products without using any type of checkout through smart...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:19
Transportation options; the glue between health and housing for the disable community
Outside of affordable health care, the second most important issue for the disability community is transportation! Transportation is needed for medical appointments, work, and life in general. The third most important issue is housing; so anoth...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:49
Disability Tax Benefits # 4 of 2022
April is always a month of the excitement of spring cleaning and bruising up your home for outdoor living around the corner. But April does have one single gloomy day - tax day. With all of the tax incentives, you may imagine that disa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:45
Ramping Up your Home: Episode 3 of 2022
The month of March has two important dates. March 1st is International Wheelchair Day. March 12th is the 34th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act amendment that made it officially effective that disabilities are a protected basis; no more gr...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:17
How HOA can interfer on disable black homeowners? Espd 2 of 2022
Today, for black history month, I will be talking about the impact on HOAs have on disable black individuals in homeownership. 60% of newly built single-family homes are part of a homeowners association and selling about 4% higher than...
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Season 2022
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Episode 2
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14:59
Wheel-Able Score for your Neighborhood 1 of 2022
Location, location, location. Those three words summarize how important location is when it comes to real estate. Understanding the connection between housing and the location within the neighborhood has always been the focus for the disability...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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16:06
Holiday Kitchen Espd 10. 2021
Kitchen renovations can be expensive between demolition costs and prices for top-of-the-line appliances. Rather than fight this fact, I am going to provide you with 7 non-construction and low-cost changes to make a kitchen universally design...
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18:12
Cents and Sensability; Disability Finances
October is Disability Employment Celebration month. Even when a disable worker finds a good paying job, it doesn't solve all of the economic challenges a disable person faces .The fact is finances for the Disability community is just ...
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25:11
Fair Housing Act; investing in rental modifications can help save for homeownership
September is the anniversary of the Fair House Act Amendment that finally included disabilities in 1998. If you are renting and have mobility impairments, you need to know what changes you can request to meet your disability needs under t...
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18:58
Architectural Barriers Act & ADA Floor Plans
The Architectural Barriers Act #ABA is the godfather of all #disability accessible buildings. They say, and I agree, that you can’t know what tomorrow might look like without knowing what has happened in the past. The history of access...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:25