AIR 4 VR Counselors

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Oertle, a rehabilitation professional, shares her personal experience with disability and her insights about “protective discrimination.” Listen in to learn more!

Dr. Jessica Martin, a rehabilitation professional, shares her insight as a woman of color helping black youth with disabilities explore careers and acquire the soft skills necessary to maintain a job.

Mike Beers, a professional comedian and advocate, shares his experience and insights growing up as a youth with a disability. Mike teaches self-advocacy to youth with disabilities through a unique approach: improv!

Mustafa Rfat, a student of neurodevelopmental disabilities, shares insights gained from his personal experience as a refugee with a disability trying to assimilate into a new culture. Mustafa has dedicated his life to helping other refugees with disabilities find the services they need to live productive lives.

Stevi Shepard, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, shares her insights on helping youth with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep jobs through job-seeking skills instruction, customized employment services, and job coaching assistance.

Dr. Margaret Glenn, a rehabilitation professional with 40 years of experience, shares her insights on how the rehabilitation profession has expanded and evolved over time.

Deb Conwell, a Job Placement Specialist and Certified Benefits Planner, shares her insights on working with employers and the importance of building a benefits safety net for youth with disabilities.

Barb Schiedermayer, a rehabilitation professional and mother of a child with a disability, shares her dual perspective and insights.

Enis Fox-Schauffner, a state-qualified sign language interpreter, shares tips on fostering a successful collaborations with interpreters.

AIR 4 VR Counselors Pod Trailer