A Proven Recipe for Inclusive Employment Season 2 Episode 2 August 4, 2021 Podcast: A Proven Recipe for Inclusive Employment Rabbi Levi Shemtov is the Executive Director of The Friendship Circle. Rabbi Shemtov and his wife Bassie are the founders of The Friendship Circle. The Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization affiliated with […]
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 […]
Nothing About Me Without Me; Finding Strength in Circles: Part 2 May 19, 2021 Season 1, Episode 33 #33 Podcast: Nothing About Me Without Me; Finding Strength in Circles: Part 2 We all seek advice from time to time. Especially when confronted with a challenge that is unique to us. Sometimes that trusted advisor is […]
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 […]