Nothing About Me Without Me; Understanding the Dignity of Risk: Part 1 Season 1 Episode 32 May 12, 2021 Podcast: Nothing About Me Without Me; Understanding the Dignity of Risk: Part 1 We all seek advice from time to time. Especially when confronted with a challenge that is unique to us. Sometimes that trusted advisor […]
Finding a Vision for Community’s Future Season 1 Episode 31 May 5, 2021 Podcast: Finding a Vision for Community’s Future Community Vision provides individualized supports to people with disabilities in Portland, Oregon. We focus on supported living, employment, and connections in the community. Jennifer Knapp worked in Illinois for 13 years, founding an innovative organization […]
How to Bridge the Gap Between Disability & Employment April 28, 2021 Podcast: How to Bridge the Gap Between Disability & Employment Dirk Bakhuyzen Beyond26 [https://beyondtwentysix.org/] began in 2018 by a group of community members who noticed a lack of opportunity for adults who are over the age of 26 and have developmental disabilities. This […]
Let’s talk about Autism, Housing, and the Awesome Power of Coalitions April 21, 2021 Podcast: Let’s talk about Autism, Housing, and the Awesome Power of Coalitions Desiree Kameka dkameka@madisonhouseautism.org https://madisonhouseautism.org/ Desiree Kameka has been working with children and young adults on the spectrum for over ten years. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of […]
Let’s Talk About Changing your Dreams… April 14, 2021 Podcast: Let’s Talk About Changing your Dreams… Lara Kitts is an entrepreneur and a mom. The oldest of her three daughters has severe impairments and this has shaped Lara’s life and her business. She works to help other parents of kids with special needs find ways […]
You Know You’re thinking about it: Legal Planning & Disability April 7, 2021 Podcast: You Know You’re thinking about it: Legal Planning & Disability Attorney Dan Blauw obtained his undergraduate degree from Hope College in 1977 and his law degree from Valparaiso University in 1980. He worked in the world of nonprofit organizations for almost […]
Exploring Autism Pt IV – What’s going on age 11 and up? March 31, 2021 Podcast: Exploring Autism Pt IV – What’s going on age 11 and up? Tom Denczek, LMSW https://brainspotential.com/team/tom-denczek-lmsw/ Tom has been working with children and families for over twenty years in a variety of capacities. Tom earned his bachelors of social […]
Let’s Chart a Life Course: Part 2 March 24, 2021 Podcast: Let’s Chart a Life Course: Part 2 The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Position on Inclusion It is the position of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council that disability is a part of the human experience. People with disabilities have specific rights as well as responsibilities. Disability […]
Let’s Chart a Life Course: Part 1 March 17, 2021 Podcast: Let’s Chart a Life Course: Part 1 Tracy Vincent has worked for the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council for 18 years. She coordinates the DD Council’s Peer Mentor Program for individuals with I/DD, is the co-facilitator for the Community of Practice on Supporting Families, and […]
Disability And Me – Let’s Talk Taxes with the ARC of Michigan! March 10, 2021 Podcast: Disability And Me – Let’s Talk Taxes with the ARC of Michigan! Tom Kendziorski Executive Director The ARC of Oakland County TKendziorski@thearcoakland.org Over the past 29 years, Thomas F. Kendziorski has served as a staff attorney and since 1992 […]