A conversation about physical challenges and April as Physical Disabilities Month, with co-hosts Angel Figueroa and Isamac Torres-Figueroa, with panelists Norma Castro, Administrative Specialist/Instructor Literacy Programs at RACC, and Melany Durazo, a Millersville University student majoring in Information Technology and Cybersecurity.
The show focused on physical challenges and disabilities, hosted by Isamac Torres-Figueroa and Angel Figueroa. The guests were Norma Castro, an administrative specialist at RAC who experienced post-traumatic arthritis and knee replacement due to domestic violence, and Melany Durazo, a Millersville University student with a T11-T12 spinal cord injury from a car accident. Both guests discussed their personal journeys living with disabilities, the misconceptions and stereotypes they face, and the barriers they encounter in society. They shared their experiences with healthcare access, insurance challenges, and the importance of having accessible environments. The hosts and guests emphasized the need for intentional inclusivity rather than afterthought accommodations, and discussed how both guests have chosen to be survivors rather than victims of their circumstances. The show concluded with plans for future episodes and potential follow-up opportunities for the guests to continue sharing their stories.
Originally aired on BCTV: 4/13/26
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