Category Archives: Advocacy

Barriers to the Ballot

S2 E24 Barriers to the Ballot

Barriers to the Ballot Season 2 Episode 24 #56 July 21, 2022 Podcast Link: Barriers to the Ballot Voting is a constitutional right for an overwhelming majority of Americans, but the reality is people with disabilities, racial minorities and economically challenged individuals face far more obstacles to voting than most voters.  Unsubstantiated allegations of mass […]

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S2 E20 Advocacy and Education for Independence

Advocacy and Education for Independence Season 2 Episode 20 #52 April 14, 2022 Podcast Link: Advocacy and Education for Independence Affordable, accessible housing, transportation and internet availability are serious issues for people with disabilities in just about every state in the USA.  It is especially problematic in rural areas.  As if these challenges weren’t enough, […]

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S2 E1 Podcast: A Party with a Purpose – Coordinating Goals and Support for a Self Determined Life

 Party with a Purpose – Coordinating Goals and Support for a Self Determined Life Season 2 Episode 1 July 28, 2021 Podcast: A Party with a Purpose – Coordinating Goals and Support for a Self Determined Life Season 2/Episode is an interview with Annette Downey, the Executive Director of Community Living Services, an organization that […]

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Podcast: Disability Rights Michigan: Legal Protection and Advocacy for PWD

Disability Rights Michigan: Legal Protection and Advocacy for PWD February 10, 2021 Podcast: Disability Rights Michigan: Legal Protection and Advocacy for PWD Michelle Roberts: DRM Executive Director Michelle Roberts is the Executive Director of Disability Rights Michigan. She brings passion and knowledge of disability rights from her long-time demonstrated commitment to the work of DRM […]