#030- Dustin Giannelli on Deaf vs deaf, Normalizing Disability, and How to “Be On Offense”
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Show Notes
In this episode, Brendan Aylward is joined by Dustin Giannelli, a deaf motivational speaker and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. They discuss the importance of having conversations about disability, creating an inclusive environment, and the imperativeness of accessibility for those with hearing impairments. Dustin shares his experiences in sports and how his hearing loss has impacted him both positively and negatively. They also talk about Dustin's transition to a career in public speaking, the challenges he has faced, and the need for self-promotion and advocacy. The conversation concludes with a discussion on making fitness more accessible and the importance of considering accessibility in gym design.
Episode 30 Takeaways
- Having conversations about disability is crucial for creating an inclusive environment.
- Captions play a significant role in accessibility and should be considered in various settings.
- Innovation and accommodations in sports can provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate and excel.
- Self-promotion and advocacy are important for success in any career.
- Improving accessibility in fitness facilities can make fitness more inclusive for everyone.
Episode 30 Chapters
00:00- Introduction and Podcast Setup
01:10- Introducing Dustin Giannelli
03:12- Advocating for Inclusion and Accessibility
06:23- Having Conversations about Disability
08:23- Universal Design and Accessibility
09:20- The Importance of Captions
10:14- Different Types of Captions
12:28- Creating an Inclusive Environment
14:36- Understanding Deafness and Disability
16:20- Choosing Lip Reading over Sign Language
18:11- Advantages and Disadvantages in Sports
20:31- Innovation and Accommodations in Sports
22:56- Transitioning to a Career in Speaking
25:31- Promoting and Advocating for Yourself
28:22- Building Relationships and Partnerships
30:29- Making Presentations Motivational and Actionable
32:53- Challenges and Failures in the Journey
35:48- Disability Simulations and Etiquette
39:14- Embracing the Term 'Disabled'
42:20- Highlights and Opportunities
44:42- Making Fitness More Accessible
46:02- Improving Accessibility in Gyms
47:29- Closing Remarks