This Ability Podcast
”This Ability Podcast” is a platform for individuals with disabilities, their family members, friends, and caregivers to talk about everyday life. Based in Carencro, LA this podcast is meant to inspire and enlighten others in the special needs community.
Podcasting since 2024 • 23 episodes
This Ability Podcast
Latest Episodes
Living with Usher Syndrome: Jayce Romero’s Story in the DeafBlind Community (Part One)
In this powerful episode of This Ability Podcast, host Mary Baudoin sits down with Jayce Romero, a young DeafBlind advocate from Lafayette, Louisiana, who lives with Usher Syndrome Type 1B. Jayce shares his deeply personal story—from h...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:51
Beyond the Crown: Miss Wheelchair Louisiana’s Voice for Inclusion and Access with Justina Plowden
In this episode of This Ability Podcast, we sit down with Justina Plowden, Miss Wheelchair Louisiana and founder of We Matter, a support and advocacy group for individuals with disabilities across the Acadiana region. J...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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20:01
Advocating from Every Angle: Kristie Curtis on Autism, LaCAN & Family Life
In this episode, we sit down with Kristie Curtis — a fierce advocate for disability rights, a passionate community leader, and a devoted mom to three amazing sons, each with unique abilities. Kristie shares her powerful journey into advocacy, h...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:19
Navigating Autism, Healthcare, and Policy with Purpose: An Interview with Cheryl Laws Tessier
In this episode of This Ability Podcast, we sit down with Cheryl Laws Tessier, a nurse practitioner, mother, and powerful advocate for the disability community. Cheryl shares her personal journey navigating her son Howard’s auti...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:43
Raising Rain: A Story of Autism, Awareness, and Unbreakable Bonds with Sylnita Livas-Bougere
In this episode of This Ability Podcast, we welcome Sylnita Livas-Bougere, an educator, advocate, and devoted mother from Thibodaux, Louisiana. After relocating to Lafayette following Hurricane Ida, Sylnita has dedicated her life to autism awar...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:00
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