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Claire Calfo and Howard Cooke are the hosts of "Scoot" and members of The Scooty Fund. Their mission is to create a culture in which young adults practice mindfulness, awareness, and non-judgmental acceptance towards themselves and others, and a culture in which empathy and connection are the norm.
Learn more about The Scooty Fund: https://www.instagram.com/thescootyfund/?hl=en
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Embracing scars and seeking agency as a disabled woman with clinical professional - Gabriella Amaya
Join us for an empowering episode with Gabriella Amaya, a 27-year-old Latina disabled woman from Long Island, New York. Gabriella shares her journey of living with Ollier’s disease, a rare bone disorder that caused malformed growth in her right leg and required multiple surgeries during childhood. Her experiences of navigating a non-typical childhood, physical pain, and later ovarian cancer have shaped her into a passionate advocate for the disability community.
As the founder and host of Re-Define, a podcast dedicated to unpacking life with a disability, Gabriella explores themes of pride, shame, and identity while amplifying disabled voices. She highlights the importance of disabled individuals taking leadership roles and the need for accessibility and compassion in all aspects of society.
Gabriella’s story is one of resilience and self-love, emphasizing the importance of embracing scars, leaning into discomfort, and prioritizing rest as a vital part of healing and advocacy.
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