Our View

Our View To Educate, raise awareness and change the tone of conversation on topics related to disabilities Our View was created in 2010 by Arthur Aston.

Arthur was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that impacts his mobility. Taking note of how inaccessible and non-inclusive the world can be for those living with disabilities, he created Our View with the mission to educate, raise awareness, and to change the tone of conversation about disabilities. In addition, we aim to change the perception of how the world views those who live with disabil

ities, and how those who live with disabilities view themselves. From October 2013-July 2025, Arthur served as Executive Director of Build Jake's Place, a New Jersey based nonprofit organization named in memory of baby Jake Nasto. Jake's Place focused on creating inclusive play spaces (playgrounds) and experiences for every body, of every ability. The organization fundraised to build two inclusive playgrounds in New Jersey, and because of their efforts, 97 new inclusive playgrounds will be built in the state, because of Jake's Law. This law allows for counties and townships in the state to apply for Green Acres grants to build new inclusive playgrounds. In the summer of 2025, Build Jake's Place officially changed names to Our View. Under Arthur's leadership as Executive Director, Our View operates the Camden county New Jersey Miracle League, a baseball league for disabled children and adults. We host days of play at local Jake's Place playgrounds, facilitates school assemblies and workplace seminars on topics related to disabilities, and produces Our View, The Podcast. Website: www.our-view.com

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Psychologist Louise Beaubrun-Macaluso joins Arthur on this week’s episode of Our View The Podcast. Louise shares her sto...
08/28/2026

Psychologist Louise Beaubrun-Macaluso joins Arthur on this week’s episode of Our View The Podcast. Louise shares her story of survival after she sustained 3rd degree burns on over 65% of her body. She addresses the erroneous perceptions that society often holds about individuals with disabilities, and more specifically about burn survivors.

You can find the full episode here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nxX1rT12uDM?is=NKOZVrmnQV7D7VFz

Audio versions of the podcast are also available wherever you get your podcasts. 

This episode is brought to you by Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the 2026 Cities of Inclusion Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion, being held on October 7th and 8th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Discover innovative approaches, expand your network, and help shape the future of our region. Register today at bit.ly/COIPhilly and be part of building a more inclusive Philadelphia for all.

Register today at bit.ly/COIPhilly and be part of building a more inclusive Philadelphia for all.

Kim Hopson, a multidisciplinary artist joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Kim shares what her experi...
08/24/2026

Kim Hopson, a multidisciplinary artist joins Arthur on this episode of Our View, The Podcast.

Kim shares what her experience is like living with a limb difference, entitled Sweater Weather and Belonging and Disabled Caregivers’ Utopia. Kim also shares what artists she thinks all our listeners should become familiar with.

Catch the full episode here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQs8MLBGg-o?si=Vdjv3OLIJ11ijisT

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Visit her websites:
https://www.kimhopsonstudio.com/
https://vimeo.com/kimhopsonstudio

This episode is brought to you by Special Olympics Pennsylvania and Cities of Inclusion-Philadelphia
2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion, being held on October 7th and 8th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Discover innovative approaches, expand your network, and help shape the future of our region.

Register today at bit.ly/COIPhilly and be part of building a more inclusive Philadelphia for all.

08/20/2026

Check out this POV video that Our Executive Director Art Aston took when he traveled to Stone Harbor, New Jersey this week to visit one of the newest Jake’s Place inclusive playgrounds.

Model, Sharik Rodriguez joins Arthur today on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Sharik shares why she feels it is ...
08/14/2026

Model, Sharik Rodriguez joins Arthur today on this episode of Our View, The Podcast. Sharik shares why she feels it is important for topics related to disability awareness should be discussed with children from a very early age, and how our mindset has the power to change our negative way of thinking to being a more positive, so that we can see our possibilities despite our circumstances.

You can find the full episode here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/V32u5rbswXA?is=o2KU9XxpAy1x_az-

This episode is brought to you by Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Special Olympics Pennsylvania is excited to invite listeners to the 2026 Cities of Inclusion Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion, October 7th and 8th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Register and learn more today at bit.ly/COIPhilly and be part of building a more inclusive Philadelphia for all.

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This was a nice notification to wake up to this morning! I started this podcast in June 2020. I truly believe that we be...
08/13/2026

This was a nice notification to wake up to this morning! I started this podcast in June 2020. I truly believe that we begin to break stereotypes through having conversations. Knowledge truly is power!

My mission in creating this podcast was and still remains to share the stories, the lived experiences of individuals who live with disabilities. To share the stories of the families and caregivers. Because my educational background is in psychology, I also wanted to highlight stories that educated about mental health.

Today, August 13, 2026, The 150th episode of Our View The Podcast has been published! This year I have taken on the task of releasing a new episode every week.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to an episode (or to all of them), and to those of you who have shared the episodes. Your support means everything.

The episodes can be found wherever you listen to your podcast and also on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/V32u5rbswXA?is=m1jVPjKHUHgnKYIe

It’s never too late to catch up on previous episodes, and be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the upcoming episodes. 🌎

Thank you~ Art

Our nonprofit Our View is officially one year old, and we are excited to announce our annual fundraiser, Our View Forwa...
08/11/2026

Our nonprofit Our View is officially one year old, and we are excited to announce our annual fundraiser, Our View Forward taking place on Sunday, November 15 2026 at 1:30pm

Join us on for dancing, food, raffles, and to celebrate our accomplishments and to plan for the year ahead, as we continue to educate, raise awareness and change the tone of conversation about disabilities..

Tickets are $80 per person or $700 for a table of 10.

To purchase tickets visit our Zeffy Link here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-our-view-forward-sip-and-support-fundraiser

Contact our Executive Director Art Aston by email at: [email protected]. if you have any questions or trouble purchasing your tickets online.

We look forward to having you join us on November 15!

Vanessa Lombardo joins Arthur on this episode of Our View The Podcast to discuss her presentation Inclusive by Design: I...
08/11/2026

Vanessa Lombardo joins Arthur on this episode of Our View The Podcast to discuss her presentation Inclusive by Design: Implementing AT and AAC, with SETT, UDL AND CITES. Vanessa shares some takeaways that attendees would have learned during her presentation and she also shares some useful resources related to Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning.

You can catch the full episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/V4n2Ov6473c?si=PftjRGSJ8GJmf-h7

This episode is brought to you by All In For Inclusive Education. "All In is on the road across America working with schools to create bright futures for students with disabilities—through inclusive education."

Visit their website to learn more about the incredible work they are doing: www.allinforinclusiveed.org, and follow them on social media

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08/10/2026

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What a great evening last night celebrating with Evesham Township at the opening of their brand new inclusive playground...
08/07/2026

What a great evening last night celebrating with Evesham Township at the opening of their brand new inclusive playground!

The township received grant funding from the state of New Jersey through their Green Acres Jake’s Law Program.

With the opening of each inclusive playground we honor Jake Cummings- Nasto for whom Build Jakes Place and Jake’s Law was named in memory of.

Seeing so many families out to celebrate this grand opening truly warmed our our hearts.

There are many more playgrounds to come!! 🌎🛝

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