Welcome to the Dissing My Ability Podcast, a podcast focused on de-stigmatizing and removing shame associated with disability. On this episode, creator and host Ken Meeker discusses the two major political parties in the United States platforms with regard to disability. The November 2024 election outcome will affect anyone who lives with or is affected by disability. Being able bodied today doesn’t guarantee anything. Anyone, at any time, can become disabled. Disability is indiscriminate. It is critically important to understand the contrast between the two major parties disability policies and ideology. Research sources are below and I encourage listeners to seek out the information for themselves. This podcast contains summaries and generalizations, and is not intended to be a full, comprehensive analysis of any policy.  Medicaid’s FutureEffects of Medicaid expansion for adults with disabilitiesDisparities in Access to Health Care Before and After the Affordable Care Act  Affordable Care Act implementation on people with disabilitiesHealth Law as Disability Rights LawRepublican Support for DIAPlan Targeting Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care ActWhy was a leading disability organization denied access to the RNCRepublicans Want What Is Best For People With DisabilitiesAmericans With Disabilities2024 Democratic Party Platform (Draft)Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy Emily & Andrew Discuss The Party PlatformsDNC Statement on the Americans with Disabilities ActIf you are interested in discussion on other policy issues, let me know by leaving a comment or shooting me a message. My email is [email protected] Dissing My Ability podcast is hosted by Ken Meeker, owner of Vitality Career Coaching LLC. He is a Certified Professional Coach, Certified ADA Coordinator, Inclusive Behaviors Inventory Certified, writer, advocate, and public speaker. To learn more, visit www.vitalitycareercoaching.com or connect with him on LinkedIn @kenmeekeraz.