In this episode, I meet Ross, whose life changed when his son Josh was born with cerebral palsy. What began as a father’s determination to include his child in everyday life grew into a larger mission: creating Access Sport America - an adaptive sports program - that rethinks what the world expects people with physical disabilities to be capable of.

As our conversation unfolds, our stories begin to echo—his as a parent, mine as a sibling. Together, we explore what it really means to support, challenge, and believe in someone. A story about raising expectations, redefining ability, and building a life that refuses to be limited.

I'm Léa Hirschfeld, and this is Out of Sync: exploring life through disability, one story at a time.

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Everyone’s story is shaped by family, whether they’re present or not. Noble is no exception. He reflects on the dynamics with his parents and sisters, one of whom has Down syndrome. As a child, he noticed small cues others might miss. As a teenager, those moments became more intense — realizations about difference, responsibility, and connection.

In this episode, we wonder: are these experiences related to his relationship with addiction? Did those years lay the foundations for the work he does today as a substance abuse counselor?

I’m Léa Hirschfeld, and this is Episode 9 of Out of Sync - exploring life through disability, one story at a time, opening a new chapter of the podcast recorded in Boston.

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Independence doesn’t happen overnight—it’s something built slowly, through work, community, and learning how to navigate the world at your own rhythm. From friendships and creative projects at Zeno Mountain Farm to the quiet moments of figuring things out alone, Lucy reflects on what it means to grow up, leave home, and imagine a life that is fully hers.

Moving out also means asking bigger questions: about love, belonging, and the simple desire to live a fulfilling life.

Independence can feel exciting, uncertain, sometimes lonely—but also full of possibility.

I'm Léa Hirschfeld, and this is Out of Sync: exploring life through disability, one story at a time.

New episodes drop every Tuesday on all platforms - for transcripts, check out our YouTube channel.

🇫🇷for French stories: Décalés !

You can support this independent podcast on Patreon.

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