About Us

Aaron Kalinowski is a prominent self-advocate and digital creator known for his work in the disability community. His advocacy is primarily channeled through his podcasting efforts, where he focuses on entertainment, accessibility, and the personal journeys of individuals living with disabilities.

Key Podcast Projects

Aaron’s Journey

This is Aaron’s primary platform, where he explores “Entertainment and Disability one podcast at a time.” The show serves as a space for storytelling and news, often featuring interviews with other advocates, entrepreneurs, and media professionals.

• Focus: Overcoming adversity, health challenges, and personal growth.
• Notable Guests: Aaron has interviewed a wide range of individuals, from local news media founders to international disability activists and authors.
• Longevity: The podcast has been active for over a decade (dating back to 2014), producing over 40 episodes that document his personal evolution and the broader progress of disability rights.

The Real-Life of Adults with Cerebral Palsy

In addition to his solo work, Aaron has co-hosted and created content specifically focused on the lived experiences of adults with Cerebral Palsy.

• Themes: Episodes often tackle complex topics like independence, mental health, and maintaining a positive mindset.
• Format: Collaborative discussions with friends and experts (such as Kinesiology PhD students) to provide a holistic view of physical disabilities.

Advocacy and Impact

Aaron’s work extends beyond his own microphones. He is frequently cited as a Self-Advocate in the broader disability development space, notably appearing on professional platforms like BoggsCast (The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development).

Areas of Focus:

• Enabling Technology: Aaron often speaks on how technology can be leveraged to expand independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Policy and Inclusion: Through collaborations with organizations like Keystone Human Services and The Arc, he emphasizes the importance of community inclusion and the right to competitive employment.
• Self-Representation: A central theme of his advocacy is the importance of people with disabilities telling their own stories rather than having them told by others.

Where to Listen

Aaron’s Journey and his other projects can be found on most major podcast platforms:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• YouTube (where he often shares video versions or news updates)

“It takes a strong person to share their life the way you do… Entertainment and disability one podcast at a time.” — Nerditude Podcast (Review of Aaron’s Journey)