AS:016 The Joy of Obstacles
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In this episode, Linda Hunt and Kathryn Johnson talk about The Joy of Obstacles. Kathryn, living with cerebral palsy, shares her inspiring story about defying societal norms, earning 3 degrees, clinching 2 World Championship bronze medals, and penning a best-selling book. The discussion illuminates the business case for accessibility, highlighting the immense benefits businesses reap when they foster inclusivity. Kathryn’s Bio: AS AN EXPERT IN TURNING OBSTACLES INTO JOY, KATHRYN CAN HELP YOU FIND THE GIFT IN ANY SITUATION.  Born with the disability cerebral palsy, Kathryn has overcome a lifetime of “no you can’t” to “yes, I can”. With 3 degrees, 2 world championship bronze metals, a best-selling book, multiple awards, and certifications; her life’s journey has uniquely prepared her to coach YOU to success.  Kathryn’s integrated open-door coaching programs utilize both analytical left brain thinking and intuitive right brain thinking to gather deep insight into your life.  The result, she can help YOU transform your everyday obstacles into your greatest joys! Connect with Kathryn: Website: https://inspiredbykathryn.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredbykathryn Instagram: Inspired by Kathryn (@inspiredbykathrynjohnson) LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-johnson About the Host: Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility.  Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network and a Certified Community Champion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.   Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics.  In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years. Connect with Us: Website – www.solutions4accessibility.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibility-solutions/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/solutions4accessibility YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRBqblsq_vxrKbdvEp2IOWQ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, connect with Accessibility Solutions on LinkedIn, Facebook or subscribe to the Accessibility Solutions YouTube channel.  For a FREE 15- minute consultation to discuss how accessibility can improve your business bottom line visit a href="http://www.solutions4accessibility.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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