Access for All: The Heart of Texas with Kyzia Wunderlich
Episode notes
In this episode of The Wheelchair Round Table, we sit down with Kyzia Wunderlich, Executive Director of The Heart of Texas, for a conversation about disability, accessibility, advocacy, and the journey that brought her to where she is today.
Kyzia shares the story behind her path to becoming Executive Director of The Heart of Texas and the mission that drives her work: helping wheelchair users discover fun, accessible events and adventures they can enjoy with family and friends—while also helping businesses understand what real accessibility looks like.
We talk about her work with Heart of Texas TV, Monkey Business with the Wunderlichs, and the Houston Accessibility Guide, along with her experiences exploring accessibility throughout Houston.
Kyzia also takes us behind the scenes of what it means to become Mrs. Heart of Texas—including the requirement that contestants have a disability platform and use their voice to create awareness and positive change.
But the conversation goes deeper.
WcRT and Kyzia tackle a question that affects all of us:
Why are people uncomfortable around people with disabilities?
Is it fear? Lack of exposure? Not knowing what to say? Or simply the way society has traditionally portrayed disability?
This episode challenges listeners to look beyond the wheelchair, move past the awkwardness, and start seeing the person first.
Because accessibility isn't just about ramps, doors, or parking spaces.
It's about creating a world where everyone feels welcome, included, and free to participate.
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