Living Beyond Accessibility Barriers: Disability Rights with Author Jenna Udenberg

On this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie welcomes disability advocate, author, and accessibility educator Jenna Udenberg, a 2020 Bush Fellow whose mission is improving accessibility where it matters most — in our everyday lives.

Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age 7 and a wheelchair user since age 8, Jenna shares her story of resilience, leadership, and activism. We explore what it means to live in a world designed without disability in mind, how the ADA impacts real accessibility, and why inclusion requires more than just checking compliance boxes.

We discuss:

• Self-advocacy from childhood to adulthood
• What businesses miss about true accessibility
• The concept of crip time and spoon theory
• Why disability is not a tragedy — but lack of access is
• Inclusive community design & supporting nonprofits like Above & Beyond With U

Jenna reminds us that disability is part of the human experience — and creating inclusive communities benefits all generations.

A powerful and inspiring conversation you won’t forget.

Jenna's organization, Above & Beyond With U (A&BWU), works intentionally to increase awareness, inclusive practices, accessibility, and belonging for anyone experiencing disability.

At Above & Beyond With U, we provide consulting, training, and resources to businesses and local community programs to increase awareness, inclusion, and accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Our goals:

• To create and sustain partnerships with other practitioners, community organizations, and agencies for whole community growth and inclusion.
• Provide consultation and training for accessibility needs, incorporating Universal Design strategies.
• To share lived experience to create a shared vocabulary and meaning to the work.
• To increase and promote accessibility within the community, region, state, and beyond.

Funds:

100% of the funds raised for Above & Beyond With U will be returned to the organization to support our goals listed above. 

This Giving Tuesday, You can donate here 

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