{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F67fbd604-874b-4c00-8d79-2cc39bfdd7ce","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Disability Is Not a Limitation: Reframing Inclusion with Jenna Udenberg\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/67fbd604-874b-4c00-8d79-2cc39bfdd7ce\"></iframe>","title":"Disability Is Not a Limitation: Reframing Inclusion with Jenna Udenberg","description":"&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;BizBlend&lt;/em&gt;, host Sana sits down with disability advocate, educator, and author &lt;strong&gt;Jenna Udenberg&lt;/strong&gt; to challenge mainstream narratives about disability, accessibility, and inclusion in business. Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age 7 and now a community leader and founder of &lt;em&gt;Above and Beyond with U&lt;/em&gt;, Jenna shares why \u201cdisability is not a bad word\u201d\u2014it\u2019s an identity, a culture, and a vital part of our collective humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From busting myths around accessibility being \u201ctoo expensive\u201d to spotlighting the immense untapped value in hiring individuals with disabilities, this conversation is a call to action for business leaders, educators, and change-makers. Jenna\u2019s lived experience, stories of transformation, and bold insights offer a compassionate, strategic roadmap to creating more inclusive workplaces and communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Guest:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jenna Udenberg&lt;/strong&gt; is a Bush Fellow, disability advocate, and founder of &lt;em&gt;Above and Beyond with U&lt;/em&gt;, a nonprofit promoting inclusive education and accessibility. A former music educator turned accessibility coach, Jenna empowers organizations and governments to lead with equity, compassion, and action. She is also the author of the memoir &lt;em&gt;Within My Spokes&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Disability is not a deficit\u2014it\u2019s a lens that adds strength, strategy, and foresight.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Accessibility is often already within reach for businesses\u2014it just needs intention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inclusion is not about hiring a person with a disability\u2014it\u2019s about cultivating environments where everyone can thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The disability community holds powerful lessons in resilience, loyalty, and innovation that every leader can learn from.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Conversations are the first step\u2014but sustained action creates lasting change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Jenna Udenberg:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferer&quot;&gt;https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book: &lt;em&gt;Within My Spokes&lt;/em&gt; (available on Amazon)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: @aboveandbeyondwithu&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BizBlend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;? DM on PodMatch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;DM Me Here: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot;&gt;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe To Newsletter: &lt;a href=&quot;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&quot;&gt;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Community: &lt;a href=&quot;https://nas.io/healthymind&quot;&gt;https://nas.io/healthymind&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Tuned And Follow Us!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&quot;&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Threads - &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club&quot;&gt;https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/46be2524-e954-4413-a0d6-18553a5f26f1/9b8fcf185b50adbf3848fc1e525920ce.jpg"}