I can relate to the boredom aspect of this. That is why I took up jogging before my accident. Then I got addicted to going on my runs. It has changed to walking now but I’m still getting out of the house and keeping my blood flowing.

This resonated with me. Thank you for posting it

Why are people changing it to euphemisms that implies that it's a bad thing it's not a bad thing😅 personally I'm autistic

Me personally after becoming “Disabled” I do not like the phrase “Special Needs”. I just need more time and understanding from others as to why it takes me more time to do things.

Consumerism is something I have been trying to become more aware of. Trying to be purposeful with finding like “slow fashion” pieces, trying to recycle ♻️ with what I buy regardless of what it is, and food waste knowledge or mindfulness. We all need to be intentional with our earned money to take care of the earth and humankind, etc. It isn’t all just about an individual. We need to think of others too ❤

I love Harriet Tubman! I would be happy with her on any of our money. Also, I dig the check list! I am a check list person too ❤

Love your thoughts on hustle culture and capitalism. When do we decide we’ve done enough? People will hustle all the way to their graves…step over anybody to get to where they think they need to be. We could get a lot further a lot faster through teamwork and inclusion instead of tribalism and competition. Or at least it’d be a more enjoyable ride.

Thank you for this video. It's just what I was craving. I'm so excited to "Blossom" with you. Trevor Noah is my favorite thought leader too. About your surprise responses, he accumulated obsessed haters from doing political comedy on the Daily show. It has nothing to do with how amazing he is. Simply they feel offended at his jokes about their terrible behavior. Don't take it personally. It's his cross to bear. He will no doubt show us all how to do it with kindness, graciousness, and humor.

I have never seen you loose momentum by our mistakes. You are and all of the Chefs are positive mindset people and that’s great to work with.

Isn't it hard to do your job when your more retarded than the clientele?

Katherine, you're magnificent! Stumbling across this video just made my day! ~~Barb Kelley

I just like the sound of your voice ... its calming 😌

Well your too wordy and i left the video before the end keep it simple you go off the subject to much

#3 is what I want to be able to do better. Good topic this week.

great video :) im glad u didnt give up! ur cafe looks so cozy

Ty, someone needed to say it. And if a disabled person chooses to do something that causes them physical pain, it doesn't make their disability any less valid. It's just the balance between making sure you're OK and actually LIVING life

Hi Kathryn, What a beautiful intro… OMG I have done sooo many talks on ditching the term handicap. Good job on your breakdown, it is inconsistent but all lead to the disadvantaged connotation. Also, I’ve found that Americans use it more as they (you) have the ADA compliance. I try to encourage people to use the term handicap for the structural items you identified NOT people - but as you point out there is nothing wrong with the parking spot but it is reserved for someone who needs access. Okay, here is a joke / thought sort of…. Imagine if the world was built for wheelchair people, all the non-disabled people would need helmets because of bumping their heads on doorframes and eventually they might need wheelchairs too as their backs would get really sore from all the bending over.

Hello, I first want to say, as a former disability advocate (Canadian) I love the concept of your cafe’ well done. Having 340 (now 393) people in one room is a terrific way to frame this experience. Yes, conversion around disability is still lacking!! You’re encouraging me to revisit this idea. Be proud you’re doing a great job.

I have noticed that British shows included people with disabilities much more frequently. The new season of Unforgotten has someone in a wheelchair. I loved it when I saw it - and how it was just part of the scene- not made to be something more. They also include actors of all ages and allow people to just be human.

I’m kind of sick of “autistic coded” just give me autistic characters written by autistic people. It’s exhausting that we’re just grasping to get any kind of representation

I have never heard about autistic coding before! Good info, Kathryn ❤

Good step!!! ❤

I like your realization of them hiring disabled people.

I hope Nike takes notice. They could be industry leaders here.

You are so gifted at Mothering!

I had no idea that you could have a service animal for PTSD. Thanks you for making all this information clear and coherent!

I agree with you in that some companies are NOT doing the work but they are advertising that they do it.

Yes, the only two questions you’re allowed to ask and I do have a service dog required because of a disability. She is in training still my dog and she’s a standard poodle

Going through life without a sense of humor must be exhausting.

Get a life, lady. Can't believe the algorithm suggested this

For those unsure about all this, its a federal law. Service animals can go anywhere, no questions needed.

This is r3t@rded

As a SD handler with my PTSD & Medical Alert SD: 2 things to clarify on: 1. Under ADA federal law service dogs can be owner trained and therefore will not have paperwork from an organization. Not all SD’s will have paperwork. 2. The exception to the rule “ service animals must be accompanied by their handler “ The handler might be down and needs their SD to perform their trained task of leaving their handler to go get help from the nearest person. The handler might be getting on an amusement ride and the park will have a SD crate by the ride for the as to wait in. ( if offered ) If that’s not an option they can have someone they are attending the park with hold their SD while on the ride. There’s multiple other situations, but I’m not going to get too detailed.

Thank you for the clarification questions. I did not know them.

I love that you did a video ft Mathew and Perry I love watching thier content. It unfortunate they had that experience.

I cannot really get by if I don’t have food around 12. I already have a problem with feeling light headed anyways but if I don’t grab a snack it can be worse. Thanks for your honesty with things you are noticing about yourself that you want to work on. Makes me feel like doing the same thing! Being more self aware. ❤

I do the same thing before my TBI and after. I rarely will take a break to eat.

Kathryn, you are certainly accessible to humor 😂 😉

The problem with "accessible (blank)" is that it gives off the idea that anybody can use what is intended for people with disabilities. I think it makes sense for elevators, walkways and things that everyone does use along with people with disabilities, but with parking spaces or even some restrooms it may lose the priority that is given to people with disabilities. I can imagine foreigners parking in "accessible parking" without the handicap sign thinking accessible may stand for people with children that need to unload strollers or have a lot of cargo they need to drop off (although I may just be over analyzing). I think it should be "(blank) for people with disabilities" The idea being the word "people" coming before the word disability ensures the agency and integrity of the a marginalized group instead of having their disability define their identity while still making it very clear that certain structures are only for or prioritized firstly for people with disabilities rather than being "accessible" to all including those with disabilities.

You have no right to ban words. Who do you think you are? Handicap means a hardship that most people don't have. If that insults you, you are searching for ways to be insulted. I'm stick to death of this preposterous language tyranny. English is a beautiful and powerful language and you have no right to redefine words and ban them. This self aggrandizement is nothing short of revolting.

"Accessible parking space" doesn't really fit as it is a parking space that only people with disabilities have the right to use.

No, The weighting of a saddle equalizes the WEIGHT the horse carries from one jocky to another. It's not at all about slowing down a faster horse. If one jockey weighs 120 pounds and another weighs 140 pounds they put 20 pounds in the saddle of the lighter jockey - so that the horses are being races NOT the light jockey vs the heavier jockey. A handicap in gambling or in golf has to do with other things. Words can have more than one meaning. I disagree completely that handicap is a bad word for disability. It's the same thing. I am disabled - I am handicapped. Cancel culture is NOT good for language or for sociiety.

I feel like in the grand scheme of things this is not the thing to focus on

I like your thoughts on removing the word handicap from our thoughts and words. Thank you

your life seem so so so saaaaad.

Had to say that the “sparkles” around the disability integration coach title sold me!! Your the best, Kathryn!!!

Clickbait. I worked with disabled kids, and none of them take themselves that seriously

Perfect title for the role and work you’re doing! I love your videos for the education on how to approach these topics and apply them to everyday life! Can’t wait for more!

I appreciate the way you share your own process with others. The way you work through challenging ideas and evolve out loud in your content. Very welcoming. Thank you!

I agree with your comment about having to much of one thing will make it loose authinticiy. Nice words and thought process