https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abilities-zone-with-paul-amadeus-lane--6091736
Tune in to Abilities Zone on Abilities.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Fire TV or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
]]>enSociety & CultureAmadeus 4th Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/212e367cc9f348e44bdcf97b415ff6a8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abilities-zone-with-paul-amadeus-lane--6091736Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:56:14 +0000Paul Amadeus LanePaul Amadeus Laneamadeus@paulamadeuslane.comI’m Paul Amadeus Lane and I am thrilled to be your host for the Abilities Zone podcast. Come and get a front row seat for the stories and experiences of my guests, all dynamic personalities from our vibrant disability community. You can’t help but...
Tune in to Abilities Zone on Abilities.com, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Fire TV or wherever you enjoy podcasts.
]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-barriers-ty-smith-on-financial-freedom-life-after-injury--68760769
Ty opens up about the accident that changed his life, the challenges and triumphs of his recovery, and the purpose that led him to launch a business focused on financial empowerment. From navigating benefits and budgeting to planning for independence, Ty shares practical insights and a deeply personal journey of resilience and reinvention.

 We also highlight Ty’s recent appearance as an exhibitor at the Abilities Zone Expo in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he showcased his mission to support and educate individuals with disabilities on their financial future. Whether you're part of the disability community, a caregiver, or someone seeking inspiration, this conversation is an uplifting reminder that ability comes in many forms — and so does success.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68760769Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:55:40 +0000Paul Amadeus LaneOn this episode of Abilities Zone with Paul Amadeus Lane, we sit down with Ty Smith, a quadriplegic entrepreneur and founder of T.W. Planning and Investments — a company dedicated to helping members of the disability community build financial...
Ty opens up about the accident that changed his life, the challenges and triumphs of his recovery, and the purpose that led him to launch a business focused on financial empowerment. From navigating benefits and budgeting to planning for independence, Ty shares practical insights and a deeply personal journey of resilience and reinvention.

 We also highlight Ty’s recent appearance as an exhibitor at the Abilities Zone Expo in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he showcased his mission to support and educate individuals with disabilities on their financial future. Whether you're part of the disability community, a caregiver, or someone seeking inspiration, this conversation is an uplifting reminder that ability comes in many forms — and so does success.]]>519abilities,and,community,cord,disability,entrepreneur,financial,independence,injury,investments,planning,podcast,quadriplegic,smith,spinal,support,t.w.,y,zonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-inside-shane-burcaw-s-world-abilities-expo-preview--64675516
Don't miss out on the Expo – register today at abilities.com! #AbilitiesExpo #ShaneBurcaw #DisabilityAdvocacy #AbilitiesZone #PaulAmadeusLane"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64675516Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:53:25 +0000Paul Amadeus LaneIn this episode of Abilities Zone, host Paul Amadeus Lane sits down with the remarkable Shane Burcaw. Known for his wit, honesty, and advocacy, Shane discusses his journey, his marriage to Hannah, and the importance of representation. Plus, get an...
Don't miss out on the Expo – register today at abilities.com! #AbilitiesExpo #ShaneBurcaw #DisabilityAdvocacy #AbilitiesZone #PaulAmadeusLane"]]>2009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-world-famous-rollettes-dancers-share-their-journeys--60418830Captain Conner Lundius and Dancer Joci Scott share their personal stories from injury, to
coming to grips with a future on wheels to how they found their way back to dance. The
Rollettes’ mission is clear: to empower woman and girls with disabilities to live boundlessly
through dance. They do that through their annual Rollettes Experience each summer, through
their outreach and, of course, through their long-awaited comeback to Abilities Expo Chicago on

About the Host, Paul Amadeus Lane
Abilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane
has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau
Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is
a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone
podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its
Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red
carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit
and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60418830Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:13:31 +0000Paul Amadeus LaneThe Rollettes, Abilities Expo fan faves, are in the Zone with Paul Amadeus Lane! Dance Captain Conner Lundius and Dancer Joci Scott share their personal stories from injury, to coming to grips with a future on wheels to how they found their way back...Captain Conner Lundius and Dancer Joci Scott share their personal stories from injury, to
coming to grips with a future on wheels to how they found their way back to dance. The
Rollettes’ mission is clear: to empower woman and girls with disabilities to live boundlessly
through dance. They do that through their annual Rollettes Experience each summer, through
their outreach and, of course, through their long-awaited comeback to Abilities Expo Chicago on

About the Host, Paul Amadeus Lane
Abilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane
has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau
Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is
a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone
podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its
Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red
carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit
and more.]]>2114dancers,journeys,rollettes,share,theirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-quad-racecar-driver-torsten-gross-blows-past-barriers--59740527
About the Host, Paul Amadeus Lane
Abilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59740527Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:18:20 +0000Paul Amadeus LaneMeet Torsten Gross, a C6 quadriplegic who discovered his need for speed after the 36th traffic ticket and a racing experience day at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. Now he competes against non-disabled drivers in his 981 Cayman retrofitted with hand...
About the Host, Paul Amadeus Lane
Abilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit and more.]]>1899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-meet-jennifer-kumiyama-a-star-of-disney-s-hit-film-wish--58702142Wish. Her story is one of perseverance, self-advocacy and belief in herself as she relentlessly chases her dreams. But she is not only pursuing her own passions, she is also paving the way for others with disabilities to succeed. As she says, “I don’t want to just be the first. I want to be the first of many.” Reach out to Jennifer directly on Instagram at @kumirocks.

About the Host, Paul Amadeus LaneAbilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58702142Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:17:39 +0000Paul Amadeus LaneSinger. Actor. Disability advocate. Ms. Wheelchair California. Accessibility Coordinator for the City of Long Beach. And for Jennifer Kumiyama’s latest triumph…she is the voice of Dahlia in Disney’s hit animated film, Wish. Her story is one of...Wish. Her story is one of perseverance, self-advocacy and belief in herself as she relentlessly chases her dreams. But she is not only pursuing her own passions, she is also paving the way for others with disabilities to succeed. As she says, “I don’t want to just be the first. I want to be the first of many.” Reach out to Jennifer directly on Instagram at @kumirocks.

About the Host, Paul Amadeus LaneAbilities Expo ambassador, TV & radio personality and disability advocate Paul Amadeus Lane has leveraged his considerable media experience to host the Abilities Zone. Former Bureau Chief of both ABC News Radio, KMET 1490-AM and NBC News Radio, KCAA 1050-AM, Paul is a self-proclaimed tech junkie and also hosts the TECH ZONE and Entertainment Zone podcasts. As an accessibility consultant, he was instrumental in helping PlayStation create its Access Controller to level the playing field for disabled gamers. If you don’t see him on the red carpet interviewing celebrities, you’ll find him speaking at CES, E3, the TechConneXt Summit and more.]]>2071a,disney’s,film,hit,jennifer,kumiyama,of,star,wishfalsefull