Changing the World with a Mic and a Mission: Hollis Peirce on Disability, Design, and Dignity

Meet Hollis Peirce, a Canadian writer, disability advocate, and the inspiring voice behind the 21st Century Disability podcast. After surviving a life-threatening respiratory crisis in 2021, Hollis now lives in a long-term care hospital—yet continues to create, advocate, and thrive. In this episode, we explore how he finds purpose through writing, why representation matters in disability spaces, and what others often get wrong when talking about accessibility. Hollis is a testament to the power of persistence—not in spite of his circumstances, but within them. Connect with Hollis at: Website: https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturydisability/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturydisability/ You Will Learn:How one life-altering medical crisis transformed Hollis’s understanding of purposeThe surprising challenges (and freedoms) of long-term careWhy universal design isn’t just for people with disabilities—it’s for everyone Lizbeth’s links Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth"s author/podcast Facebook page Wanting great guests for your podcast, or to be a great guest on someone else"s show? Join PodMatch here! Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Half of author royalties support the YWCA’s work with survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to combat racism. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTSNM997 Paperback Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS9DX6HF Draft2Digital ebook https://books2read.com/u/312rlw Lizbeth"s memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime. Lizbeth"s second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X Sign up to stay in the know on L...