Women on the Rise: Living Beyond Limits with Jenna Udenberg

In this powerful episode of the BFF Empowerment Podcast, host Black Diamond sits down with Jenna Udenberg, an inspiring disability advocate, accessibility educator, and author of Within My Spokes. From growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to becoming a manual wheelchair user at just 8 years old, Jenna shares her journey of resilience, advocacy, and creating a more inclusive and accessible world.

Jenna opens up about her Bush Fellowship experience, founding the nonprofit Above and Beyond with U, and her mission to empower others with disabilities to find their voice. She dives deep into the difference between the medical model vs. social model of disability, why “disability” is not a bad word,” and the importance of universal design and going beyond ADA compliance.”

Listeners will be inspired by Jenna’s tapestry of pain, growth, and freedom, her advocacy for mobility accessibility, and her insights on how small mindset shifts can create a big impact in breaking down ableism. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), as well as those looking to champion disability rights in their communities.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Living with juvenile arthritis & navigating life as a wheelchair user
• Building inclusive communities through education & advocacy
• The truth about accessibility beyond ADA checklists
• Empowering others to embrace their disability identity
• Jenna’s nonprofit journey & author insights

📚 Grab Jenna’s book: Within My Spokes, available on Amazon

🌐 Learn more here: aboveandbeyondwithu.org

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