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127 - Disability, Determination, and More Than Able with Margie Ainsworth
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In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron speaks with Margie Ainsworth, host of the More Than Able podcast. Margie shares her perspective on growing up with hydrocephalus and agenesis of the corpus callosum, navigating school and relationships, and the ways she’s building independence with support from community organizations. She explains how language shapes inclusion, why “unique differences” resonates with her, and how her podcast amplifies voices from the disability community. This conversation highlights practical ways to think about inclusion, everyday advocacy, and creating spaces where people are respected for who they are—not just what they overcome.
Key Takeaways:
Redefining Inclusion – Inclusion means actively seeking ways to embrace unique differences.
Power of Support – Family, educators, and peers play a crucial role in fostering confidence.
Community Building – Nonprofits like LearnAbility and InControl empower independence and growth.
Representation Matters – Margie’s podcast More Than Able amplifies disability voices and stories.
Everyday Advocacy – Small acts, like speaking up and connecting, strengthen the disability community.
Margie Ainsworth’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion means someone actively seeking ways to include others and considering their unique differences in any environment or background.
Margie Ainsworth’s Bio:
My name is Margie and I have a podcast called More Than Able where I interview people in the disability community about the amazing things they are doing in their lives and for the community.
Connect with Margie Ainsworth:
Website: https://morethanablepod.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/more.thanable
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/More-Than-Able-Podcast/100090884907065/?mibextid=wwXIfr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanablepodcast
Email: [email protected]
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