Empowering Disabilities: Ken Kunken's Journey and Advocacy in the Workforce

Caroline Biesalski introduces Ken Kunken, who shares his inspiring journey and extensive background. The episode explores Ken's accomplishments and his path to overcoming educational challenges while living with a disability. Ken discusses the importance of empowering individuals with disabilities in the workforce and the broader societal impact of disability advocacy. He offers insights into his personal achievements and family life, highlighting the role of support and resilience. The conversation concludes with valuable resources and Ken's insights, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by people with disabilities.

Meet Ken Kunken
Rockville Centre, NY, USA

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• Book mentioned: https://amzn.to/4aQcnrt


• Website: https://kenkunken.com/


• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-kunken-7a53747/

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Ken's name showed up under the letter to the editor on the New York Times site. The letter was printed in the January 27th edition of the physical paper
Here is the link to the letter:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/opinion/heirloom-china.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU4._nFb.0Jjco7SJ3ZqS&smid=url-share

Ken's letter was a response to the article by Wendy Lu about an "interable" couple that was in the print on January 26th. Her article can be read here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/well/family/interabled-relationships-burcaw.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU4.Y2d_.rezfkHwqZJ3Y&smid=url-share

(0:00) Introduction and Ken Kunken's journey
(1:47) Ken Kunken's background and accomplishments
(5:32) Overcoming educational challenges with a disability
(7:55) Empowering people with disabilities in the workforce
(10:32) Disability advocacy and societal impact
(15:23) Ken Kunken's personal achievements and family life
(18:49) Resources and concluding insights