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iTechGear WeeklyEpisode 137 - You made your Memoji do What??The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 137 - You made your Memoji do What??
Recorded Sunday June 29, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central
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Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
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Digital IDs: Putting your Passport...2025-07-101h 18
IDD Health MattersEp 91: Empowering Disability Advocacy: Liz Weintraub on Health Equity, Plain Language & Self-AdvocacyIn this powerful episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with renowned disability advocate Liz Weintraub to explore what true health equity looks like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Liz, a senior policy specialist at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), brings her lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—sharing insights on advocacy, accessible healthcare, and the importance of plain language in medical settings. Liz discusses AUCD’s national impact through 62 university-based centers across the U.S. and territories, her work on Capitol Hill, and key legislative prior...2025-04-0716 min
Friends For Life PodcastEmpowering Disability Advocacy: Liz Weintraub on Health Equity, Plain Language & Self-AdvocacyIn this powerful episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with renowned disability advocate Liz Weintraub to explore what true health equity looks like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Liz, a senior policy specialist at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), brings her lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation—sharing insights on advocacy, accessible healthcare, and the importance of plain language in medical settings. Liz discusses AUCD’s national impact through 62 university-based centers across the U.S. and territories, her work on Capitol Hill, and key legislative prior...2025-04-0716 min
Springbrook's Converge Autism RadioEmpower Neurodiverse Lives: Mentoring the MentorsMatthew Bogenschutz, director of the Virginia Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (VA LEND), shares his lifelong journey of being surrounded by individuals with disabilities, stemming from his parents' direction of a summer camp for kids with physical disabilities. This early exposure ignited his passion for supporting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Throughout his career, Matthew has worn multiple hats, from being a mental health counselor and disability advocate to now serving as a professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. His commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities led him to ini...2024-12-0535 min
The Disability TangentE14 Isaac Harvey MBE (Doing What It Takes To Get Sworded)Don't let the laughter fool you. We are serious about bringing on Isaac Harvey MBE as a part of the Disability Tangent team! We may break down in tears from the joy we are experiencing in this conversation, but we also discuss the many adventures of Isaac, including his work as a content creator and video editor, his recent trip from Brighton to Paris with Wheels and Wheelchairs, and his upcoming plans for the LA Paralympics, which are admittedly not fully formed. But there's still time to create a plan for 2028. We have confidence he will be there and...2024-12-041h 06
Just Two DadsConnecting families, managing disabilitiesSeth Besse & Lindsay Crane of Undivided.io stop by for a visit with Shawn & Brian. Seth is Seth Besse is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, who has launched innovative technology products that enhance efficiency and broaden access to information. Seth and his team at Undivided.io are developing a groundbreaking platform – the first of its kind – designed to support families raising children with disabilities. This project underscores Seth's firm belief in the transformative potential of combining the collectiveknowledge of experienced parents and advocates with the power of cutting-edge technology.Lindsay is the Head of Content and Community at Undi...2024-10-1758 min
Public Health Review Morning EditionBest of PHRME: Utah State Disability Research, Maternal Implicit Bias TrainingThis special episode of Public Health Review Morning Edition revisits a popular episode from June 7th, 2024. Dr. Audrey Juhasz, researcher at the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice at Utah State University, discusses findings from their disability data analysis research; Nada Hassanein, health inequities reporter at Stateline, talks about her article which details research from UC San Francisco dealing with maternal implicit bias training; and ASTHO’s PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help protect and support your teams. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees The Salt La...2024-07-0504 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionLit Scan Examines Workforce Diversity, Vaccination Barriers Impact People with DisabilitiesDr. Elena Rios, President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation, discusses a scan of literature focused on diversity to encourage people to consider work in public health; Nassira Nicola, Deputy Director for Access and Inclusion in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement, reflects on a study by ASTHO and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities that focuses on how people living with disabilities interacted with mass vaccination centers; and a report from ASTHO examines the impact of COVID-19 on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. ...2024-06-2604 min
The Daily BeansAlliance Of Hypocritical Medicine (feat. John Fugelsang)Friday, June 14th, 2024Today, SCOTUS unanimously tosses the challenge to Mifepristone on standing; the nephew Clarence Thomas raised as a son whose tuition was paid for by Harlan Crow is facing 25 plus years on weapons and drug charges; Senate Republicans block IVF protection bill; Donald Trump tells Republicans that Milwaukee is a terrible city; the Senate Judiciary found three more trips Clarence Thomas failed to report; US senate candidate Royce White owes more than $100K in unpaid child support; the Senate Judiciary agrees to end it’s investigation into Harlan Crow in exchange for some documents; Kari La...2024-06-1458 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionWashington State University Disability Data, FSM Improving Healthcare AccessDr. Liz Wood, Scholarly Assistant Professor at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University, discusses her grant-winning research on disability data; Julia Von Alexander, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Island Support, says leaders with the Federated States of Micronesia are working to improve healthcare access for remote island populations; Veronica Halloway, Executive Director for the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health, reflects on National Minority Health Month; and Trust for America’s Health has announced that ASTHO has earned an Age-Friendly Public Health Systems Recognition. Association of University Centers on Disabilities News Re...2024-06-1304 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionUtah State Disability Research, Maternal Implicit Bias TrainingDr. Audrey Juhasz, Researcher at the Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice at Utah State University, discusses findings from their disability data analysis research; Nada Hassanein, Health Inequities Reporter at Stateline, talks about her article which details research from UC San Francisco dealing with maternal implicit bias training; and ASTHO’s PH-HERO Workforce Resource Center can help protect and support your teams. Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees The Salt Lake Tribune Article: Opinion – Too often, Utah neglects the mental health needs of individuals with disabilities Chro...2024-06-0704 minPublic Health Review Morning EditionSC Overdose Dashboard, Disability Data Analysis GrantsDr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, talks about a dashboard for state-wide overdose data; Chevelle Glymph, Senior Director of Public Health at the Association for University Centers of Disabilities, discusses grant funding that focuses on disability data analysis; an ASTHO brief emphasizes the need for specialized care for high-risk pregnant persons and infants; and Dr. Jerome Larkin is the new Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Webpage: Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage...2024-06-0604 min
The Waiting RoomNothing About Us Without UsThis episode of Meet the Need’s podcast The Waiting Room covers the importance of the phrase “nothing about us without us” through stories of lived experiences from host Kenneth Kelty and guests Cheryl Powell and Dr. Charlrean Mapson. Starting with its new catchphrase, “sharing true stories while we wait,” Kenneth first talks about the registry of unmet needs, noting that there are over 15,000 individuals in North Carolina waiting to receive intellectual and developmental disability support services. Mara Waldruff, the show’s new producer, introduces herself and talks about her role in providing more in-depth information...2024-04-2931 min
Inside The Aspergers Studio / StoriesMentoring the Mentors: Training Professionals to Empower Neurodiverse Lives Support the show via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AspergersStudioMatthew Bogenschutz, director of the Virginia Leadership Education and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program (VA LEND), shares his lifelong journey of being surrounded by individuals with disabilities, stemming from his parents' direction of a summer camp for kids with physical disabilities. This early exposure ignited his passion for supporting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Throughout his career, Matthew has worn multiple hats, from being a mental health counselor and disability advocate to now serving as a professor of social...2024-04-1734 min
Everything is Public HealthAccessibility is Public Health - What is a Disability?Why making spaces more accessible benefits everyone. Email: EverythingIsPublicHealth@gmail.com Instagram and Threads: Everything is Public Health Bluesky Social: @everythingisPHMastodon: @everythingispublichealth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingispublichealth Photo Credit: Photo by Daniel Ali on Unsplashhttps://unsplash.com/photos/black-and-white-brick-wall-ju1yFZkrxVg?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplashReferences: https://www.aucd.org/docs/add/sa_summits/Language%20Doc.pdfhttps://www.courts.ca.gov/partners/documents/7-terminology.pdfhttps://webapps.dol.gov/dolfaq/go-dol-faq.asp?faqid=67https://www.ada...2024-02-0825 min
Those Wrestling GirlsJEY USO DEBUNKS RUMORS, DOLLA DEBUTS IN GCW, & BABY NEWS!Jey Uso debunks a longtime rumor about a 1997 holiday edition of Raw, Jessica McKay welcomes her first child son, Cooper, Andrade shows support for wife Charlotte, Liv Morgan participates in NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program supporting the Boys & Girls Club, and much more in this week's edition of where wrestling meets pop culture! Queen P.R. is wearing the WWE x Meek Mill Dreams vs. Nightmares Limited Edition T-Shirt, still available in select sizes on WWE Shop: https://shop.wwe.com/en/apparel/mens-black-wwe-x-meek-mill-dreams-vs-nightmares-limited-edition-t-shirt/d-4528891377+f-943407657636+z-9-1420620110?utm_medium=cse&_s=GPA-ak19...2023-12-2540 min
College and Career ClarityNavigating College with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions with Annie TulkinIn this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss:The Disability Tax teens with physical disabilities and health conditions face as they begin their college journey. Differences in accommodations and support for your student college. How a college technically complying with federal law is different from being 100% accessible for all students and what your teen should consider. The adulting skills your student will need to learn regarding their health conditions.Key Takeaways: The ADA provides for reasonable accommodations. However, those can look different at different universities and colleges and even between programs at the same university or coll...2023-12-0528 min
Don't Force It: How to Get into College without Losing Yourself in the ProcessAnnie Tulkin: Accessible CollegeIn this episode, Annie Tulkin, the founder of Accessible College, and I discuss the world of college transition support for students with disabilities. Don't miss this insightful conversation that sheds light on the path to college success for all students.BioAnnie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an educator, author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country. Annie was the Associate Director of the...2023-10-1826 min
DDNJ Author InsightsEp. 8 Ida Winters and Elizabeth Morgan - Paths to EquityIn this episode, we hear from two of the authors of the article titled, "Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum" which was published in the 2023 special issue on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We were so thrilled to discuss this important work with Ida and Dr. Morgan and also learn more about them as people and why they are invested in what they do. A full transcript of this interview is available here in English and here in Spanish.
Ida Winters is the mother of 3 wonderful...2023-07-2758 minDDNJ Author InsightsEp. 7 Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka - Disability Decolonized
In this episode, Dr. Matt Wappett interviews Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka about their recent article in the Developmental Disabilities network journal special issue on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their article was entitled Disability Decolonized: Indigenous Peoples Enacting Self-determination and can be found here. A quote from their article that gets at the core of our conversation is, "To reach a full decolonization of IDD health care and fully embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, individuals in these [Indigenous] communities need to be viewed as experts in their journey of resilience." Full transcripts of this podcast interview are available...2023-04-1958 min
AUCD Network NarrativesResiliency of Black and African American families of young children during COVID with Yetta MyrickYetta Myrick is a mother of a teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is the founder and president of DC Autism Parents –a non-profit organization. In this episode, Jeiri is joined by Yetta to discuss her role as a mother and advocate, and how she promotes developmental monitoring to get her community the help, they need to access services for their children. Together, Jeiri and Yetta talk about how Yetta’s personal life has influenced and motivated the work she’s doing in advocacy. Yetta also reveals her personal fears and concerns as a mom, and...2023-03-3022 minAUCD Network NarrativesEthics, Genetics, and Eugenics with Stephanie MeredithStephanie Meredith is a lend faculty and letter case medical outreach director. Her roles include creating and disseminating information about genetic conditions and building relationships between national leaders in the disability and medical communities. She is the author of the nationally recommended “Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis”, and co-author of “Diagnosis to: A Pregnant Mother’s Guide to Down Syndrome”, and “Welcoming a Newborn with Down Syndrome: A New Parent’s Guide”. She joins the podcast to share why genetics is such a complex issue in the disability field. She also shares how she infuses her work in geneti...2023-03-1621 minAUCD Network NarrativesAdvocating for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) with Blake PerryWelcome to another episode of AUCD Network Narratives, the podcast that shares real stories from our members. Home and community-based services(HCBS) are critical for people with disabilities to live the life they choose for themselves. The HCBS Settings Rule ensures that the services people receive in their home are quality and that people with disabilities can direct their own lives. However, many services available today do not live up to the intent of the settings rule, which leaves many individuals underserved and without control over their lives and services. These disparities can lead to...2023-03-0219 minAUCD Network NarrativesBeing Culturally Aware in Linguistically Responsive Services with Dr. Debra VigilLinguistically responsive services are incredibly important in the development of children. However, cultural awareness is a crucial piece of providing the best and most supportive services for a diverse group of individuals.Dr. Debra Vigil is a professor of speech pathology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is also a "Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador" to Nevada. Her work includes conducting research in the areas of cultural differences in typically developing children in order to help determine a difference or disorder for diagnostic purposes.She’s also recently published work related to diversity in...2023-02-1620 minAUCD Network NarrativesA Quality Improvement Network for Interdisciplinary Training in Developmental Disabilities with Jen SmithToday, Jeiri is joined by her colleague and LEND director, Jen Smith. Dr. Smith is a clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst, specializing in treating children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Smith oversees the Lend program at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center in Ohio, and she is also the community outreach coordinator for the Kelly O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Today, she discusses what the Lend Program Quality Improvement Network is, and how it helps interdisciplinary training and developmental disabilities. She shares the process of writing a pape...2023-02-0221 min
ADALive!Episode 114: Supporting Meaningful Change in Research, Education and ServiceFor more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit: adalive.org/episodes/episode-114/
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) has a shared vision where all people with disabilities participate fully in their communities. The AUCD supports a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs, including: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND), Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRC), and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Training Programs (DBP).
Tune in to learn about the important work of the AUCD and its network, and the far-reaching initiatives of the AUCD that promote independence, productivity...2023-01-3140 minAUCD Network NarrativesHealth Advocacy and Supporting Black Families with Ida WintersBeing an advocate in any field comes with a set of challenges. No one knows that better than Ida Winters. Ida Winters is a Black mother of three young men with special healthcare needs, one of whom has autism. She’s also a healthcare advocate who facilitates a support group for the autism society of Southern Wisconsin. Ida joins Jeiri for a conversation about how she bridges the gap between families and providers. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at her style of advocacy and how she developed it organically through her own experience with her family. Ida als...2023-01-1920 minAUCD Network NarrativesPaving the Way for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Sabrina SmithIn today’s episode, Jeiri is joined by her colleauge, Sabrina Smith. Sabrina Smith is a senior health project coordinator for the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities. Together, Jeiri and Sabrina co-lead a diversity, equity, and inclusion forum for the developmental-behavioral pediatrics division.During their conversation, Jeiri and Sabrina take you behind the scenes of what their work looks like, the obstacles they face, where they feel a sense of accomplishment, and what their important work means to their center, community, and city. They share how they keep one another motivated and inspired to keep going in th...2023-01-0521 minAUCD Network NarrativesFrom Trainee to Network Leader with Shayla Collins and Maureen JohnsonIn today’s episode, Jeiri is joined by Shayla Collins and Maureen Johnson. Shayla Collins is a staff member at AUCD and a wife and mother of two. Maureen Johnson is a program specialist at AUCD and provides technical support to university based interdisciplinary training and research programs. Furthermore, Maureen works on leadership and professional development activities for early career professionals, family advocates, and self advocates through the Emerging Leaders community. She was also selected as an Emerging Leader of Color Fellow at the National Academy of State Health Policy in April of 2022. Shayla kicks off...2022-12-2219 minAUCD Network NarrativesServing the Whole Person: Lessons Learned About Health Equity from the Pandemic with Dr. Carol SalasIn this episode, we’re joined by none other than Dr. Carol Salas. Dr. Carol Salas is the president of the board of AUCD Puerto Rico. She’s also a doctor in clinical psychology and a graduate of the National Disability Leadership Institute. Currently, she’s a faculty of the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Puerto Rico. Today, she joins us to discuss the barriers that are in place and why we need to push past them, so everyone has an opportunity to live the life they want to live. We also dis...2022-12-0824 minAUCD Network NarrativesDisability in Research with Beth Grosso and Micah PeaceMicah Peace and Beth Grosso are co-researchers at the Center for Start Services at the University of New Hampshire. Micah is also an autistic multiply disabled advocate and community organizer from Louisville Kentucy, and Beth has a background in leadership, training development, qualitative research, and clinical supervision.In today’s episode, Micah and Beth discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Project and how they’ve navigated some of the difficulties of participatory co-researching. They kick off the episode by diving into Micah’s experience participating in the process of research in disability. Beth shares what she has come to lea...2022-11-2423 minDDNJ Author InsightsEp.6 Jacy Farkas and Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg, Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionFor this episode of the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) Author Insights podcast, we are bringing our listeners something a little different. We've had the immense privilege to have Jacy Farkas and Dr. Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg work with us as guest editors on the upcoming special issue of the DDNJ, focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Be sure to watch for the publication of this issue soon, and take a listen to this episode to learn about how Lydia and Jacy became involved in the disability field and how they bring their values into their work.
Full transcripts...2022-11-1146 minAUCD Network NarrativesEquity, Employment, and the Fight for Economic Justice with Chisa O’QuinnWhat do equity and employment mean in the realms of economic justice? This is the question that Jeiri seeks to answer in today’s episode. Guiding this conversation is Chisa O’Quinn from Wise, a supported employment training and technical assistance center in Washington state.With over 18 years of experience working with people from diverse communities, Chisa is a supported employment strategist and facilitator who is dedicated to centering equity and belonging. In today’s episode, Chisa shares her style of advocacy, how she keeps motivated in this difficult line of work, and what she has done in the...2022-11-1024 minAUCD Network NarrativesMeet Your Host: Introducing Season 2 of AUCD Network NarrativesWelcome to season 2 of AUCD Network Narratives - a show that aims to cover a lot of national disability issues while handing the mic over to people to share their stories. Your host, Jeiri Flores, is here to kick off the second season by introducing herself, sharing what her vision for the show is, and sharing her passion for advocacy.In this short but sweet episode, Jeiri shares her background on how she got into advocacy work. She also shares what sustains her in this particular line of work, and why her family is a key piece...2022-10-2710 min
Down Syndrome Center Podcast#143 - Depression, Anxiety, and OCD in Down syndromeDr. Anna Esbensen, psychologist with the Thomas Center for Down Syndrome at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, joined the podcast to answer a listener question about psychological issues that are seen in Down syndrome. Thomas Center for Down Syndrome https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/t/down-syndrome/services Association of University Centers on Disabilities https://www.aucd.org/directory/directory.cfm?program=UCEDD The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) http://thenadd.org Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (currently out of print) https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Wellness-Adults-Down-Syndrome/d...2022-10-2030 min
The BraveMaker Podcast147: Author + Activist: Luticha André DoucetteLuticha André Doucette is the author of the groundbreaking book: Cultivating An Intersectional Mindset. She graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Bioinformatics where she developed protein surface prediction algorithms. After graduating, she was a Fellow at the University of Rochester where she worked in a genomics lab that focused on analyzing the venom of parasitoid wasps to develop new drug therapies for various diseases. In 2017 she authored a report on wage disparities across race, gender, and disability in Rochester and Monroe County in conjunction with the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative and in 2018 authored a follow-up report on...2022-04-1242 minAUCD Network NarrativesSeason 1 Wrap UpJoin Jeiri, as she thanks you for tuning in to Season 1 of the AUCD Network Narratives podcast. Jeiri reflects on what the 1st season has had in stores and what's to come in season 2.AUCD Network has had the pleasure of hearing amazing stories from members and insights on ways we to work together to help advocate and educate the community at large.View all episodes and transcripts at http://www.aucd.org/podcastThis episode was funded by the Administration for Community Living through technical assistance contract # HHSP233201600066C. The contents do...2022-03-0903 minAUCD Network NarrativesUnderstanding the Experiences of Black Mothers in the Disability CommunityRepresentation is essential in advocacy work and the push for legislation. When it comes to autism and disability advocacy, listening, engaging, and understanding the experiences of people of color is crucial to changing the narrative. Elizabeth Morgan joins the show to help us understand the importance of connecting with stories of people of color with disabilities and their families.Elizabeth is an Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership at the University of California, Sacramento, and program coordinator for the CED at the Mind Institute. Her area of research includes early childhood and early intervention services with a specific...2022-02-2325 minAUCD Network NarrativesWhat is Cultural Brokerage and How it Engages CommunitiesIf you’re anything like Jeiri, you might not be familiar with the term “cultural broker”. That is why Jeiri is joined by Angela West. Angela is a multicultural specialist who serves families and professionals by educating them of the cultural impact on disability and connecting them to resources.Today, Angela is introducing you to what being a cultural broker is like. She talks about her experience being an individual with physical disabilities and the challenges she faces as she bridges the gap between cultural backgrounds and disabilities in communities. Angela also opens up about the impact she’s...2022-02-0923 minAUCD Network NarrativesCreating Space for Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community-Based ConversationsGeorge Gotto has experienced the network from many phases and positions. Today, he is the UCEDD Director of the University of Missouri Kansas City's Institute for Human Development in Kansas City, Missouri. He is trained as a medical anthropologist with an emphasis on community-based research and cross-cultural perspectives on health and discipline.For most of George’s career, he has experienced several positions within the network as he worked as both a trainee and an employee in Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri before taking his role as director. In today’s episode, Jeiri is chatting with George all abou...2022-01-2619 minAUCD Network NarrativesGrowing Leaders in Self-AdvocacyWhen it comes to creating a self-advocacy curriculum, teamwork really does make the dream work. It takes a deep and patient understanding of the history and culture of the many walks of life. Jairo Arana joins the AUCD Network Narratives podcast today to share his advice on how we can improve self-advocacy curriculums within our programs.Jairo’s journey in self-advocacy began after being diagnosed late in life with autism and taking a three-day intensive pipeline leadership training program. This sparked his self-advocacy journey which eventually led him to become the full-time clinical program coordinator at the Mai...2022-01-1214 minAUCD Network NarrativesInclusivity and the Legacy of Disability Advocacy in Indigenous CulturesDid you know that there isn’t a word for “disability” across indigenous languages? Instead, there are different terminologies used amongst indigenous communities. If you’re wondering what inclusivity and advocacy for disabilities in Indigenous cultures look like, this episode is for you.Today, Jeiri sits down with Jim Warne, who is the Director of Community Engagement and Diversity at the University of South Dakota’s Center for Disabilities Oyate’ Circle. The Oyate’ Circle addresses indigenous disability issues for South Dakota’s tribal nations. He is also President of Warrior Society Development, LLC., a consultant with the University of Ar...2021-12-2926 minAUCD Network NarrativesAdapting to a New World of Service and the Language that Comes With ItWhen it comes to creating change within our network and communities, it is important to make sure that our resources are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Maribel Hernandez does just that in her important role at the Mind Institute. She was born in Mexico and moved to the United States 26 years ago. Today, she’s a proud mother of 2 sons ages 19 and 21, who are both autistic young adults.In this thoughtful conversation, Jeiri and Maribel discuss the hardest thing Maribel had to learn when she first adapted to this world of service and the new language that came wi...2021-12-1514 min
APSE: Employment First, Employment for AllAPSE Conversations: APSE Updates with Julie ChristensenToday, Julie Christensen, Executive Director of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) joins Drs. Houtenville and O’Neill, and Denise Rozell, Policy Strategist at Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). Watch the recordings at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE. Her research and policy work has focused on the areas of transition, employment, quality of life, and leisure…
The post APSE Conversations: APSE Updates with Julie Christensen appeared first on Association of People Supporting Employment First.2021-12-0324 minAUCD Network NarrativesUsing Storytelling to Connect Research and Lived ExperienceOne of the most important tools to add to your toolbelt as an advocate or a researcher is the power of storytelling. Sharing stories of lived experiences is a powerful tool that can evoke empathy, compassion, and an understanding of different walks of life.Today, Jeiri is joined by Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, an educator, writer, public speaker, parent, global advocate, a professional and disabled non-binary woman of color, and daughter of immigrants. They are also a member of the Autistic Researcher Review Board for the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P) project. She is p...2021-12-0128 minAUCD Network NarrativesLeading Change in a Multicultural EnvironmentBeing in charge of a huge network with a large reach is a daunting task. You have to be extremely mindful of the different cultural ties of each individual and their communities, and you need to make sure that you’re serving while being respectful of different cultural rules and traditions. Kiriko Takahashi is the Interim Director of the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa with 20+ years of experience in working with people with disabilities. Originally from Japan, Kiriko came to the US to study the intersection of neurodevelopment and societal influ...2021-11-1719 minAUCD Network NarrativesPaving the Way for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in CurriculumsBig changes don’t happen overnight. Instead, it takes little day-to-day actions to bring forth change in massive ways. Dr. Gail Chodron is on a mission to bring forth change by improving access to integrated systems for children with an autism spectrum disorder. She is the training director for the Wisconsin LEND and the coordinator of community training and technical assistance. She’s also a parent of a young autistic adult and has a passion for applied research and training as it relates to her mission. Today, Jeiri chats with Gail about what motivates her to incorporate equit...2021-11-0324 min
Disability Garrison03: Things You Should Not Say with Liz WeintraubLanguage is important, and how you talk to and about a person with a disability matters. Join Holly and Michael as they talk with Liz Weintraub, Senior Advocacy Specialist with AUCD. Together they’ll discuss hurtful, outdated, and improper language they’ve heard in their everyday lives. And they’ll give words or phrases they’d rather hear instead.
For the resources and links mentioned in this episode, please visit us at disabilitygarrison.org.
2021-11-0233 minAUCD Network NarrativesThe Road to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the AUCD NetworkBeing truly inclusive of ALL, including people living at the intersections of marginalized racial, ethnic, and other social identities and cultural factors is important to the AUCD Network. But it’s one thing to talk the talk, and another thing entirely to walk it.Jeiri is joined by Jacy Farkas and Timotheus Gordon for a conversation all about finding multicultural opportunities and creating true diversity, equity, and inclusion within the AUCD Network. Jacy is an assistant director at the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Arizona. She is also the chair of...2021-10-2024 minAUCD Network NarrativesIntroducing the AUCD Network Narratives PodcastStories are powerful. Especially the stories from leaders at the forefront of advocacy, impact, and change. This is why we invite you to tune in to our brand new show, AUCD Network Narratives. Hosted by Jeiri Flores, an advocacy specialist at the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and the co-chair for the Council on Leadership and Advocacy, AUCD Network Narratives feature guests from all over our network to tell us their stories. Each episode will take you on a journey through advocacy and the ways our guests are working to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion and reduce disparities for...2021-09-1601 min
openSAP InvitesThought Leaders Episode 9: How to Lead in Tumultuous Times
Welcome to a special Thought Leaders episode with V.R. Ferose in which we discuss leadership in tumultuous times and explore what it takes to navigate a crisis successfully.
Ferose talks to us about the leadership challenges and opportunities of 2020/21, explains what we can learn from the empathy and truth of great leaders past and present, and emphasizes why it’s absolutely essential to walk the talk!
Ferose shares his views on a leader’s responsibility in times of crisis, reflects on the importance of creating communities, and explains why it’s important to personally “check in...2021-01-1342 min
Mental Health CrossroadsEp. 19 Tatiana Perilla and Mark A. SmithIn this episode Tatiana Perilla from the MHDD-NTC has a conversation with Mark Smith, from the Munroe-Myer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He shares his path to his current professional role and many of the things he has learned in his career. Full transcripts of this interview are available in English and Spanish.
BIO: Mark A. Smith first and foremost is the sibling to and parent of family members with disabilities. He received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1989 and his M.S. in School Psychology from t...2020-12-0359 minMental Health CrossroadsEp.18 Matt Wappett and Rylin Rodgers on Disability Policy (AUCD)In this episode Matt Wappett hosts a conversation about policy with Rylin Rodgers from AUCD. Rylin Rodgers is the Director of Public Policy at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities where she works on federal policy and legislative issues that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families. Prior to working at AUCD, Rylin served as the Training Director and Family Leadership Coordinator for the Riley Child Development Center (Indiana's LEND), and was a founding board member of Family Voices Indiana. Both as a parent and as a professional, Rylin has extensive expertise on topics including special education...2020-11-0430 min
Included: The Disability Equity PodcastVoting: National and State PerspectivesIn this episode, our guest Maureen van Stone discusses educating candidates about disability policy, increasing the disability vote, and addressing issues specific to Maryland. With her expertise in advocating for children with disabilities, Maureen explains what's at stake in this election for the disability community and shares some key state and national resources on accessible voting. Episode transcripts can be found at http://disabilityhealth.jhu.edu/included Learn more about Project Heal: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/maryland-center-developmental-disabilities/project-heal New York Times article on voting with a disability: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25...2020-10-0816 min
openSAP InvitesThought Leaders Episode 4: Mastering the Art of Lifelong Learning
Welcome to a special Thought Leader episode with V.R. Ferose dedicated to the topic of lifelong learning and how we can master this skill.
I’m your host Elisabeth Riemann and I’m truly delighted to share this episode with you! While learning is a passion that unites us all, we’re also united through our challenges. Maintaining our focus, staying motivated, and finding time are familiar struggles we can all identify with. I share this experience with you and am grateful to welcome Ferose to openSAP to encourage us to re-think our approach to learning by sta...2020-07-2245 minMental Health CrossroadsEp 12 Checking in with Destiny WatkinsThis week we followed up with Destiny Watkins, a disability rights advocate and member of the IDD-MH Research Partnership. We wanted to check in with Destiny to see how she is doing and discuss some of the ways that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting her and others with disabilities. We hope that you enjoy listening to our conversation with Destiny.
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I have many lived experience of Physical/Development/Mental Health challenges. I am a DoTerra Wellness Advocate. I played a c...2020-06-1927 minMental Health CrossroadsEp. 08 - The IDD-MH Research GroupIn this episode we talked to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Partnership (IDD-MH). This group is made up of researchers, including people with lived experience of IDD and/or mental health concerns. Members of this group involved in this interview include Destiny Watkins, Micah Peace, Janet Shouse, Jessica Kramer, and Ravita Maharaj; brief bios of each person are included below. The purpose of this group is to learn about and make recommendations to improve access to mental health services for young adults with IDD-MH and we learn about how they became involved in this project and the impact i...2020-04-0250 min
Delovely PodcastAll Rights Consider with Liz WeintraubLiz is Senior Advocacy Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) and host of the series "Tuesdays with Liz" where she interviews people involved in policy making and advocacy to educate grassroots leaders about policy issues. She worked with the office of Senator Casey of Pennsylvania on his Aging Committee staff and was appointed by President Obama to serve on the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. A nationally respected disability leader, Liz lives and works in Maryland.2020-01-0134 min
Probably PolyHidden Disabilities and Polyamorous CommunitiesThis week we respond to a listener question about how to work with neurodivergent members of our communities in a way that benefits everyone. We are particularly excited to have my friend Louis who identifies as having Aspergers stops by to give some guidance and react to our suggestions. After we published this episode we were contacted by a concerned listener. This version includes a forwards and afterwords intended to address those concerns.
Forward: 00:00 - 04:26
Original Episode: 04:27 - 42:24
Afterword: 42:25 - 57:46
Citations:
Respectful Disability Language Guide: http://www.aucd.org/docs/add/sa_summits/Language%20Doc.pdf
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ADALive!Episode 73: Do You Want a Job or Career? Reflections- National Disability Employment Awareness MonthFor Additional information and Transcript visit www.adalive.org/episode73
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and the theme for 2019 is "The Right Talent, Right Now." The U.S. Department of Labor states this year’s theme emphasizes the essential role that people with disabilities play in America's economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for skilled talent.
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), our guest on ADA Live! will be Liz Weintraub, Senior Advocacy Specialist with the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AU...2019-10-0222 min
Mental Health CrossroadsConversation with Dr. Elaine Eisenbaum from the Human Development Institute at the University of KentuckyOn this episode of the Mental Health Crossroads podcast, our host Jeff Sheen interviews Dr. Elaine Eisenbaum from Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. They discuss her educational background, her current projects including the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, and how they both became involved in the field of disabilities and their interest in disability rights.
Some of the links mentioned in this episode are:
Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky: https://www.hdi.uky.edu/
Voices page on the MHDD website, you can access transcripts...2019-09-2028 min
Dignified PeopleAdvice from Candace Ep. 1Join Candace on the podcast to learn about her experiences in life. For clarification SSI and SSDI stand for supplemental security income and social security disability. To learn more about the propel program visit the link: https://thinkcollege.net/programs/propel To learn more about the LEND Program visit the AUCD website: https://www.aucd.org/template/page.cfm?id=473. Thanks for listening!2019-03-2622 min