Beyond The Curbhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-curb--6758938
Transportation is more than just getting from point A to point B — it’s about freedom, independence, and quality of life. Yet, for many in the disabled community, reliable and accessible transportation remains one of the biggest challenges.On Beyond the Curb, Andy and Paul bring real conversations to the table about the barriers people face in accessing transportation — from missed doctor’s appointments to everyday travel struggles — and highlight the innovations, organizations, and changemakers working to break those barriers.Each episode features voices from the disabled community, advocates, and leaders from transportation and business sectors as we explore solutions and push for a future where accessible transportation isn’t just an option, but a standard.]]>enSelf-ImprovementCopyright AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99d06a652e364e1b5bdc6ba87ed12052.jpgBeyond The Curbhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-curb--6758938Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:19 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAAMADEUS 4TH MEDIAamadeus@paulamadeuslane.comHosted by Andy Arias and Paul Amadeus Lane Transportation is more than just getting from point A to point B — it’s about freedom, independence, and quality of life. Yet, for many in the disabled community, reliable and accessible transportation...
Transportation is more than just getting from point A to point B — it’s about freedom, independence, and quality of life. Yet, for many in the disabled community, reliable and accessible transportation remains one of the biggest challenges.On Beyond the Curb, Andy and Paul bring real conversations to the table about the barriers people face in accessing transportation — from missed doctor’s appointments to everyday travel struggles — and highlight the innovations, organizations, and changemakers working to break those barriers.Each episode features voices from the disabled community, advocates, and leaders from transportation and business sectors as we explore solutions and push for a future where accessible transportation isn’t just an option, but a standard.]]>false79eaff1a-a59d-50ca-ad3d-f395884044d6episodicBeyond the Curb: Behind The Butterfli Lenshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-curb-behind-the-butterfli-lens--74704923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74704923Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:17:08 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIALearn how accessible transportation services like Butterfli support independent travel. Hear directly from advocates on the impact. In this discussion, Paul Amadeus Lane, Franchesca Rodriguez, and Ash sit down to discuss the current state of...2389falsefullBeyond the Curb: Kumi on Accessibility, Tech & Entertainmenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-curb-kumi-on-accessibility-tech-entertainment--73020596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73020596Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:30:02 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAJoin the Beyond the Curb podcast for an honest conversation on accessibility and life experiences. Hear Kumi share her perspective. Hosts Andy Arias and Paul Amadeus Lane sit down with Kumi for an intimate discussion on the Beyond the Curb podcast....2074falsefullRiverside's & OC's Best Kept Secret? The Free Ride Program You Don't Know About Yethttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riverside-s-oc-s-best-kept-secret-the-free-ride-program-you-don-t-know-about-yet--72940728
Francesca shares her insight on community engagement, connecting people with resources, and why accessible transportation matters for individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Los Angeles County.

This conversation highlights the power of outreach, partnership, and making sure the community knows about services that can help improve access, independence, and quality of life.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72940728Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:15:46 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAIn this episode, we’re joined by Francesca Rodriguez, Outreach Manager for the Los Angeles Urban League and a valued part of the Butterfli outreach team. Francesca shares her insight on community engagement, connecting people with resources, and why...
Francesca shares her insight on community engagement, connecting people with resources, and why accessible transportation matters for individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Los Angeles County.

This conversation highlights the power of outreach, partnership, and making sure the community knows about services that can help improve access, independence, and quality of life.

]]>2461falsefullFrom Entertainment to Accessibility: Danny J Gomez Opens Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-entertainment-to-accessibility-danny-j-gomez-opens-up--72538855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72538855Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:56:37 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIA2260accessibility,accessible,adaptive,advocacy,beyond,curb,danny,disability,entertainment,gomez,inclusive,industry,j.,media,podcast,representation,technology,the,user,wheelchairfalsefullSame-Day Wheelchair Rides? Butterfli Access for All Explained LIVEhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-day-wheelchair-rides-butterfli-access-for-all-explained-live--72200360

We break down how the Butterfli Access for All program works, who it helps, why same-day and on-demand wheelchair-accessible transportation matters, and how programs like this can give people with disabilities more freedom, independence, and access to their communities. If you are a wheelchair user, caregiver, family member, advocate, or someone looking for accessible transportation options, this conversation is for you.


Drop a ♿ in the comments if you want more information about accessible transportation programs in your area. Hosted by Paul Amadeus Lane — Paul on Wheels &  Andy Arias Guest: Sidnie, Program Manager for the Butterfli Access for All program Recorded live from Abilities Expo Long Beach #AccessibleTransportation
#WheelchairAccessible #AccessForAll #AbilitiesExpo #DisabilityInclusion]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72200360Fri, 29 May 2026 02:24:41 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAAccessible transportation can be life-changing — especially when people need reliable, affordable, wheelchair-accessible rides. In this episode, Paul Amadeus Lane and co-host Andy Arias are live from the Abilities Expo in Long Beach, interviewing...

We break down how the Butterfli Access for All program works, who it helps, why same-day and on-demand wheelchair-accessible transportation matters, and how programs like this can give people with disabilities more freedom, independence, and access to their communities. If you are a wheelchair user, caregiver, family member, advocate, or someone looking for accessible transportation options, this conversation is for you.


Drop a ♿ in the comments if you want more information about accessible transportation programs in your area. Hosted by Paul Amadeus Lane — Paul on Wheels &  Andy Arias Guest: Sidnie, Program Manager for the Butterfli Access for All program Recorded live from Abilities Expo Long Beach #AccessibleTransportation
#WheelchairAccessible #AccessForAll #AbilitiesExpo #DisabilityInclusion]]>787falsefullNo Ride, No Freedom: Mark Fuglevand on Accessible Transportationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-ride-no-freedom-mark-fuglevand-on-accessible-transportation--72072657
  • Why accessible transportation matters
  • The real-life impact of unreliable rides
  • Barriers facing wheelchair users
  • Mobility, independence, and freedom
  • What needs to change moving forward
Subscribe to Beyond the Curb for more conversations on accessibility, transportation, and inclusion.
Drop a comment: Have you ever faced transportation barriers because of accessibility? #BeyondTheCurb #AccessibleTransportation #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairAccess #Accessibility]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72072657Tue, 19 May 2026 18:28:56 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAWhat happens when accessible transportation isn’t available? For many wheelchair users and disabled riders, it means lost independence, missed opportunities, and fewer choices. In this episode of Beyond the Curb, special guest Mark Fuglevand joins the...
  • Why accessible transportation matters
  • The real-life impact of unreliable rides
  • Barriers facing wheelchair users
  • Mobility, independence, and freedom
  • What needs to change moving forward
Subscribe to Beyond the Curb for more conversations on accessibility, transportation, and inclusion.
Drop a comment: Have you ever faced transportation barriers because of accessibility? #BeyondTheCurb #AccessibleTransportation #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairAccess #Accessibility]]>2428access,accessibility,accessible,advocacy,barriers,beyond,curb,disability,equity,freedom,inclusive,mobility,paratransit,podcast,rides,rights,the,transportation,users,wheelchairfalsefullDisability Access, On-Demand Rides & Independence | Andrea Jennings | Beyond the Curbhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-access-on-demand-rides-independence-andrea-jennings-beyond-the-curb--71593143
 In this powerful episode of Beyond the Curb, Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias sit down with Andrea Jennings — actress, commissioner, and disability inclusion strategist — to talk about the life-changing impact of reliable, affordable, on-demand accessible transportation for people with disabilities. From workdays and filming schedules to community events, civic engagement, and personal independence, Andrea shares why transportation access is about far more than getting from point A to point B. It is about opportunity, dignity, freedom, and full participation in everyday life. Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias also explore the key differences between traditional paratransit and same-day, on-demand wheelchair-accessible services, the barriers that still exist for disabled riders, and what a truly equitable, disability-led transportation system should look like.

This is an important conversation about accessible transportation, disability rights, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, independence, inclusion, mobility equity, and policy change. In this episode, we discuss: Accessible transportation for people with disabilities Traditional paratransit vs. on-demand ride services Wheelchair-accessible transportation and independence Disability inclusion in transportation policy Mobility access, affordability, and response times Reducing social isolation through transportation equity What an ideal disability-led transportation system could look like If you care about accessibility, disability justice, transportation equity, independent living, and inclusive communities, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Beyond the Curb for more conversations that spotlight accessibility, innovation, advocacy, and the lived experiences of disabled people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71593143Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:07:05 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAHow much can accessible transportation change a person’s life?  In this powerful episode of Beyond the Curb, Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias sit down with Andrea Jennings — actress, commissioner, and disability inclusion strategist — to talk about...
 In this powerful episode of Beyond the Curb, Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias sit down with Andrea Jennings — actress, commissioner, and disability inclusion strategist — to talk about the life-changing impact of reliable, affordable, on-demand accessible transportation for people with disabilities. From workdays and filming schedules to community events, civic engagement, and personal independence, Andrea shares why transportation access is about far more than getting from point A to point B. It is about opportunity, dignity, freedom, and full participation in everyday life. Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias also explore the key differences between traditional paratransit and same-day, on-demand wheelchair-accessible services, the barriers that still exist for disabled riders, and what a truly equitable, disability-led transportation system should look like.

This is an important conversation about accessible transportation, disability rights, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, independence, inclusion, mobility equity, and policy change. In this episode, we discuss: Accessible transportation for people with disabilities Traditional paratransit vs. on-demand ride services Wheelchair-accessible transportation and independence Disability inclusion in transportation policy Mobility access, affordability, and response times Reducing social isolation through transportation equity What an ideal disability-led transportation system could look like If you care about accessibility, disability justice, transportation equity, independent living, and inclusive communities, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Beyond the Curb for more conversations that spotlight accessibility, innovation, advocacy, and the lived experiences of disabled people.]]>2622accessible,amadeus,andrea,andy,arias,beyond,curb,demand,disability,equity,jennings,lane,mobility,on,paratransit,paul,rights,the,transportation,wheelchairfalsefullBeyond the Curb: From Mobility Barriers to Real Freedom in Orange County | Amber Machowskihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-curb-from-mobility-barriers-to-real-freedom-in-orange-county-amber-machowski--71135279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71135279Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:11 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAWe’re highlighting Orange County and the impact that programs like SAFA can have on everyday life, from getting to where you need to go more affordably to reducing stress, barriers, and isolation. We also talk about the deeper side of accessibility:...2589falsefullCandice Cable on Accessible Travel, Wheelchair Transportation, Disability Advocacy & Butterfli Access for Allhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candice-cable-on-accessible-travel-wheelchair-transportation-disability-advocacy-butterfli-access-for-all--70665579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70665579Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:43:04 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAIn this episode of Beyond the Curb, host Paul Amadeus Lane reconnects with multi-medal-winning Paralympian Candice Cable for a meaningful discussion on accessible travel, wheelchair transportation, and the everyday mobility challenges faced by people...2420accessibility,accessible,adaptive,and,disability,inclusion,mobility,paralympic,rights,solutions,transportation,travel,voices.,wheelchairfalsefullService Dogs + Accessible Travel: The Independence Equationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/service-dogs-accessible-travel-the-independence-equation--70084100
  • What accessible travel actually means
  • Common barriers—and what to ask for when planning trips
  • Why mobility service dogs are integral to independence and travel
  • Mobility Dog’s mission: service dogs, empowerment, and education
  • Accessibility Resource Fair details: May 2, 2026 | Pasadena City Hall Centennial Square
    • ]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70084100Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:27:18 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAIn this episode of Beyond the Curb, we sit down with Janie Heinrich, CEO of Mobility Dog, to break down what accessible travel really looks like in the real world—beyond the buzzwords. From planning and logistics to dignity, safety, and independence,...
  • What accessible travel actually means
  • Common barriers—and what to ask for when planning trips
  • Why mobility service dogs are integral to independence and travel
  • Mobility Dog’s mission: service dogs, empowerment, and education
  • Accessibility Resource Fair details: May 2, 2026 | Pasadena City Hall Centennial Square
    • ]]>    2549falsefull    The Transportation Crisis Nobody's Talking About | Beyond the Curb Ep. 4https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-transportation-crisis-nobody-s-talking-about-beyond-the-curb-ep-4--69455531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69455531Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:32:28 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAJoe Holt and Hillary Norton join Paul Amadeus Lane and Eddie Arias on Episode 4 of Beyond the Curb to unpack one of the biggest day-to-day barriers for wheelchair users: accessible, reliable wheelchair-accessible transportation. In this episode, we...2775falsefullThe Butterfli Effect: How Accessible Transportation Is Changing the Gamehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-butterfli-effect-how-accessible-transportation-is-changing-the-game--69060010
  • Geri Willis, Chief Operating Officer
  • Sidnie Jackson, Manager of Consumer Engagement
  • Diego Hernandez, Operations Manager
    • The discussion explores how Butterfli is breaking down long-standing transportation barriers, why affordable and reliable accessible rides are essential—not optional—and how listening directly to the disability community has shaped a service built on dignity, trust, and inclusion. This episode goes beyond transportation. It’s about freedom, opportunity, and impact—and the ripple effect that occurs when access is done right. One ride can change a day. A system designed with intention can change lives. Whether you’re part of the disability community, a caregiver, an advocate, or someone passionate about inclusive innovation, this episode of Beyond the Curb delivers meaningful insight, thoughtful dialogue, and a hopeful vision for the future of accessible mobility.
    🦋 This is The Butterfli Effect—only on Beyond the Curb.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69060010Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:04:02 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAOn this episode of Beyond the Curb, co-hosts Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias dive into how Butterfli—spelled with an I—is transforming accessible transportation and redefining what mobility, independence, and equity truly mean for people with...
  • Geri Willis, Chief Operating Officer
  • Sidnie Jackson, Manager of Consumer Engagement
  • Diego Hernandez, Operations Manager
    • The discussion explores how Butterfli is breaking down long-standing transportation barriers, why affordable and reliable accessible rides are essential—not optional—and how listening directly to the disability community has shaped a service built on dignity, trust, and inclusion. This episode goes beyond transportation. It’s about freedom, opportunity, and impact—and the ripple effect that occurs when access is done right. One ride can change a day. A system designed with intention can change lives. Whether you’re part of the disability community, a caregiver, an advocate, or someone passionate about inclusive innovation, this episode of Beyond the Curb delivers meaningful insight, thoughtful dialogue, and a hopeful vision for the future of accessible mobility.
    🦋 This is The Butterfli Effect—only on Beyond the Curb.]]>    2486falsefull    Angela Rockwood: Disability, Resilience & the Future of Accessible Transportationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angela-rockwood-disability-resilience-the-future-of-accessible-transportation--68577177
     They also explore how Butterfli’s AFA (Accessible. Flexible. Affordable.) program is disrupting the transportation landscape—offering a groundbreaking solution for riders who have long been underserved. This episode of Beyond the Curve brings together advocacy, innovation, and lived experience. A must-listen for anyone committed to shaping a more accessible world.]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68577177Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:36:19 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAJoin hosts Paul Amadeus Lane and Andy Arias as they talk with actress/producer/writer Angela Rockwood, a leading voice in disability representation. Angela shares her story, the realities of navigating life with a disability, and the systemic...
     They also explore how Butterfli’s AFA (Accessible. Flexible. Affordable.) program is disrupting the transportation landscape—offering a groundbreaking solution for riders who have long been underserved. This episode of Beyond the Curve brings together advocacy, innovation, and lived experience. A must-listen for anyone committed to shaping a more accessible world.]]>    2596falsefull    Access for All: Breaking Barriers with BUTTERFLI’s Krishna Taborhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/access-for-all-breaking-barriers-with-butterfli-s-krishna-tabor--68067602
    Together, they explore BUTTERFLI’s Access for All program, diving into how it works, who’s eligible, and why it’s such a game-changer for the disabled community and beyond. Krishna shares insights on the challenges people face in accessing reliable transportation, and the solutions that BUTTERFLI is bringing to the table.

    From breaking down barriers to creating more independence, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone who cares about mobility, accessibility, and equal access to transportation.

    🚐 TO SCHEDULE AN ACCESS FOR ALL RIDE:
    📞 Call Today: 855-301-1624
    🌐 Book Online: www.gobutterfli.com
    📱 Or download the BUTTERFLI app in your App Store today!]]>    https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68067602Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:47:30 +0000AMADEUS 4TH MEDIAIn this premiere episode of Beyond the Curb, hosts Andy Arias and Paul Amadeus Lane welcome Krishna Tabor, Vice President of Consumer Relations at BUTTERFLI — a company dedicated to making transportation more inclusive. Together, they explore...
    Together, they explore BUTTERFLI’s Access for All program, diving into how it works, who’s eligible, and why it’s such a game-changer for the disabled community and beyond. Krishna shares insights on the challenges people face in accessing reliable transportation, and the solutions that BUTTERFLI is bringing to the table.

    From breaking down barriers to creating more independence, this conversation is a roadmap for anyone who cares about mobility, accessibility, and equal access to transportation.

    🚐 TO SCHEDULE AN ACCESS FOR ALL RIDE:
    📞 Call Today: 855-301-1624
    🌐 Book Online: www.gobutterfli.com
    📱 Or download the BUTTERFLI app in your App Store today!]]>    870false11full