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 […]
Exploring Autism Part III – Resources for Families and Overcoming Barriers March 3, 2021 Podcast: Exploring Autism Part III – Resources for Families and Overcoming Barriers Jennie Reminga, LMSW www.brainspotential.com Jennifer is a fully licensed social worker. She specializes in marriage and family therapy and believes in an individualized family-centered approach to treatment. Jennifer focuses […]
Understanding SSA: Part 2 – February 24, 2021 Work Incentives Podcast: Understanding SSA: Part 2 Hillary Hatch Area Work Incentive Coordinator Social Security Administration Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area I currently serve as the Area Work Incentive Coordinator for the Social Security Administration. My service area for the state includes the Upper Peninsula and the […]
Understanding SSA: Part 1 – February 17, 2021 SSI and SSDI Podcast: Understanding SSA: Part 1 Hillary Hatch Area Work Incentive Coordinator Social Security Administration Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area I currently serve as the Area Work Incentive Coordinator for the Social Security Administration. My service area for the state includes the Upper Peninsula and […]
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 […]
At Home with The Kelsey – December 9, 2020 Podcast: At Home with The Kelsey Micaela’s biography… Inspired by her cousin Kelsey, Micaela has been working on inclusion in communities her entire life. She has seen firsthand the housing crisis facing adults with developmental disabilities and their families. As a research fellow at the Harvard […]