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In this episode Alli Strong-Martin & Tricia DePalatis join host André Floyd for a fun discussion about disability representation on television through three shows that we're watching. We discuss a recent(ish) Nielsen report that shows how little disability representation is actually on screen, then get into three shows that run the gamut of good and/or bad representation. We try to be spoiler-free (and give warnings when necessary) when discussing Sex Education, Down For Love, and House of the Dragon! Join us on our journey to discussing these three shows, and how differently they each represent disability on screen. Have a good recommendation? Don't hesitate to reach out! ================= Show Notes ⁠Seen on screen: The importance of disability representation⁠ (Nielsen) ⁠Down for Love - My Take⁠ (William Sangster, Attitude) ⁠Meet the Cast of 'Down for Love' — Netflix's Reality Show About People With Down Syndrome⁠ (Je'Kayla Crawford, Distractify) ⁠Sex Education: Isaac actor George Robinson gets intimate about disability⁠ (Alex Taylor, BBC) ================= This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ancor.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

In this episode we're celebrating Disability Pride Month! First, Alli and André provide some history on Disability Pride Month and discuss the importance of having dedicated spaces to honor historically marginalized identities. Then, we welcome Olivia Fadul, a licensed counselor, disabled researcher, and doctoral student at the University of New Mexico. Olivia shares her personal journey of navigating her disability identity, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she has faced in finding and strengthening her disability pride. ================= This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠⁠ancor.org⁠⁠⁠. ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

In this episode we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead Decision. First, with Lydia Dawson, ANCOR VP of Government Relations, we explain the decision and its importance. Then we welcome Ira Burnim, a lawyer from The Bazelon Center who worked on the case in the leadup to the Supreme Court's 1999 decision. Ira details the decades of cases prior, coalitions built, strategies deployed, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that gave the fight new life. ================= This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠⁠ancor.org⁠⁠. ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

We all know and can relate to the sensation of burnout. While the same concept exists in the field of human services, compassion fatigue is another serious possibility. For this episode we setup a voicemail line for people involved in the day-to-day work of supporting people with disabilities to have them define compassion fatigue, and tell us how they aim to lessen it, and burnout. Their comments are punctuated with expertise from Dr. Hassan Abdulhaqq, Chief Human Resources Officer at AABR, Inc. He helps us understand what works and what doesn't, and how to be 'best in class' at mitigating burnout and compassion fatigue. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

You may be wondering just what on Earth does American Ninja Warrior have to do with disability and inclusion? Well, you came to the right podcast! Gabrielle Sedor, ANCOR COO & Foundation Director, sat down with Nick (aka Ninja Nick) from AHRC, plus Lee & Diane, to discuss 'American Ninja Warrior', direct support professionals, person-centered supports, and more! This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, Andre' is joined by coworkers Sean Luechtefeld and Alli Strong-Martin to discuss the viral 'Assume That I Can' video released by CoorDown. We peel through the layers of the video, discuss our favorite parts, and expand the conversation about what it means to shift assumptions, and how it can directly improve the fullness and quality of life for people with disabilities. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Show Notes⁠⁠⁠ Assume That I Can, video by CoorDown 4 Best Practices to Adopt from the CoorDown 'Assume That I Can' Video, Forbes A viral add smashes assumptions about Down Syndrome, CNN ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

Recently, ANCOR & UCP released the Case for Inclusion 2024. This report examines how well state programs are supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New data and analysis revealed that improvements had been made, but are currently tenuous, as they were largely the result of temporary pandemic-era funding. So we spoke with Erica Smith Buchanan, executive director at CADENCE of Acadiana about what that means on the ground, and for the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities in the state of Louisiana. She gets real about the challenges, but is hopeful, because the link between progress and funding has never been clearer. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Show Notes⁠ CADENCE of Acadiana Case for Inclusion 2024 ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This episode is a thorough discussion between Alli Strong-Martin & Sasha Sencer about the purpose of, and history behind, the month, why it's necessary, and what to do after awareness has been raised. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Show Notes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Toolkit (National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities)Disability Hierarchy is Real and It's Holding Us Back (Meriah Nichols)What Are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? (Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota)From Awareness to Action: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (ANCOR) ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

Sex? Relationships? Consent? Bodily autonomy? These are important topics for everyone to know about and discuss, but have remained sort of taboo around people with disabilities. Erica Thomas wants to change that. She developed a program she calls 'My Body, My Choice' and it is all about giving information to people with disabilities so they can be empowered everywhere from the doctor's office to romantic relationships. We start off with a conversation between Ashley, a person with disabilities that Erica supports, about what the program meant to her, what she learned, and how she applies it every day. Then Erica shares all of the components in her wide-ranging, empowering program. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

Housing is a problem that affects everyone. The cost of renting is high, and the housing market is out of control just about everywhere. However, barriers to housing for people with disabilities can be magnified almost exponentially. In this episode we continue our Economic Equity series with and interview with Alison Barkoff, who currently performs the duties of Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Alison Barkoff explains the depth of the problem, and specific factors that add to the stress and complication of securing housing for people with disabilities. Then, she shares key resources aimed at providing assistance, information and help for people with disabilities seeking housing and community living. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! Show Notes ACL.gov/HousingAndServices ACL.gov/dial Get connected to local resources through DIAL: 1 (888) 677-1199 ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

January is Poverty Awareness Month, which is a month-long initiative to raise awareness about the growth of poverty in the United States. In addition to all the barriers of ableism, did you know that many people with disabilities have restrictions on how much they can earn? In this episode we look at the disproportionate rate of poverty among people with disabilities. We examine the numbers from the National Disability Institute, and discuss the many factors that keep many people with disabilities below the poverty line. Then we welcome Jody Ellis, Director of ABLE National Resource Center, to hear how ABLE Accounts can help. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript! Show Notes Visit National Disability Institute Learn more about ABLE Accounts Read more about our guest ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

It's our 2023 Disability-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide! It's giving season so we thought we'd compile a broad range of business and organizations that offer fun, useful, or just plain delicious items that also directly come from and/or support people with disabilities. From cookies to crazy socks to hoodies to kettle corn to funny dog bowls, there's so much in this gift guide, so give it a listen! We'd also like to thank John from John's Crazy Socks, Joe from Poppin' Joe's Kettle Corn, and Steven from The Squeaky Wheel for joining us for interviews throughout the episode! This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript coming soon! Show Notes From Crazy Socks to Kettle Corn, it's Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Grace Place Art - graceplaceart.com/shop Bitty & Beau's Coffee - bittyandbeauscoffee.com/shop John's Crazy Socks - johnscrazysocks.com Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe - madamclutterbuckets.com Collettey's - colletteys.com/cookies Poppin' Joe's Gourmet Kettle Corn - poppinjoes.org/products Billy Footwear - billyfootwear.com Little Red Hen - littleredhen.org By Mara - bymara.com The Squeaky Wheel - thesqueakywheel.org InclusiveDinos - redbubble.com/people/inclusivedinos ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

This episode is all about self-advocacy in the podcast space. We've all heard someone say that the last thing we all need is another podcast, but we respectfully disagree! We discuss why the self-advocacy of people with disabilities is vitally important, and why the podcast medium is perfect for sharing experiences, normalizing disability, combating stigmatizations, and advocating for a better, more inclusive society. After a brief discussion and spotlighting of a few podcasts to add to your library, Tricia DePalatis sits down with Emily from the podcast Expert Tips from ADEC Self Advocates. Emily shares her experience starting a podcast, the connection it's helped foster within her local community, and why the podcast is so important to her. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Episode transcript. Show Notes In addition to Expert Tips from ADEC Self Advocates, consider adding: Disability Visibility The Self Advocate Neurodiversity Podcast True Tales by Disability Advocates Black Feathers ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

We are so excited about this episode. Up first, you'll hear a conversation between Alli Strong-Martin and Carli Friedman, Director of Research at CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership). Carli talks about ableism; What it is? Why it's dangerous? And how to address changing it. During the conversation, Carli discusses an assessment that she encourages everyone to take, including, and especially, people who work in the disability space. So, in the second half of the episode, Andre Floyd and Tricia DePalatis did just that. They took the assessment and share their results. They discuss not feeling defensive, but using the tool as a means to encourage one another to be better. Episode Transcript! This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Show Notes: CQL Research  Most Disability Professionals are Ableist (June 6, 2023)  Aversive Ableism: Modern Prejudice Towards Disabled People by Carli Friedman, PhD  c-q-l.org  Project Implicit (created by Harvard) Implicit Association Test (IAT)   https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Either create account or login as a guest, select language, then hit GO! Then, read the disclaimer page, click “I wish to proceed” and select the test you wish to take. The one mentioned in the episode is Disability IAT. ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

We start this episode with a spoiler-free chat about one of our favorite ever contestants on the Great British Bake Off (#gbbo)! A well-introduced accommodation has had a major impact on the show already, and relates to the importance of full access and challenging the assumption of incapability can lead to amazing results in entertainment, and real life. Then we move to a wonderful discussion between Sean Luechtefeld (ANCOR) and Leslie Wilson, Executive Vice President of Global Workplace Initiatives at Disability:IN. Sean and Leslie discuss how companies benefit when they diversify their workforce by hiring people with disabilities, how providers and advocates can help make the business case for inclusive hiring, and touch on some innovative programs that are improving outcomes regarding the hiring of people with disabilities. Episode transcript⁠! This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Show Notes: Check out Disability:IN - https://disabilityin.org/ Watch the new season of Great British Bake Off ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! First up, your host André Floyd is joined by Alli Strong-Martin, ANCOR's Communications Coordinator, for a quick review of NDEAM. They unravel its history, many changes, purposes, initiatives, and wins, but also share data on how far we have to go. Then, André welcomes Maya Cox, Associate Manager at Public Consulting Group LLC in the Aging and Disabilities Center of Excellence. Maya is a Certified Employment Support Professional, a LifeCourse Ambassador, currently serves as the Board President for APSE, and has more than 14 years of experience in disability services, with a focus on improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Maya and André look at the employment of people with disabilities and all of the ways it intersects with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) work. From accommodations that can be useful for a wide range of people, to cultural benefits, they touch on it all! Then Donna Martin, ANCOR's Senior Director of State Partnerships & Innovation, chats with Jeannine Pavlak, President and CEO of New England Business Associates (neba). Donna and Jeannine talk about challenges that drove the development of NEON, the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network, a Department of Labor initiative to collaborate with national provider organizations to develop strategic plans to improve disability employment. Episode transcript! This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Show Notes: Resources for National Disability Employment Awareness month https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam Check out NEON: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/neon Check out Public Consulting Group: https://www.publicconsultinggroup.com/ Check out APSE: https://apse.org/ ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

In this episode of ANCOR Links you're going to hear all about advocacy! Our first segment is a conversation between ANCOR's Sean Luechtefeld and Lydia Dawson, our Senior Director of Government Relations. They discuss the importance of public policy in securing key rights for people with disabilities, and preview our upcoming Policy Summit & Hill Day. Then Noah Block and Josh Rael, Executive Director at Alliance (Colorado), chat all about direct advocacy. Josh, who has been an advocate on the state and/or federal level for over 20 years, discuss the importance of advocacy, how it's changed, and ways interested people can begin their advocacy journeys, at-home, in-person, or both. We wrap up with an informative conversation with Alexia Kemerling, the REV UP Coalitions Coordinator at AAPD, who talks about voting rights for people with disabilities. She shares frustrating data on how many votes from people with disabilities are missing, as well as details about the barriers confronting voters with disabilities, how those barriers are being addressed – and how you can help! Episode transcript: https://www.ancor.org/ancor-links-season-1-episode-2/ This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠. Show Notes: Learn about our Policy Summit & Hill Day: ancor.org/2023Summit If you have questions about guardianship and voting, the Protection & Advocacy organization in your state can help you. Find yours here: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies/ Learn more about REV UP: https://www.aapd.com/about-rev-up/ State guides for disabled voters: https://www.aapd.com/voter-info/ ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

Welcome to Episode 1 of ANCOR Links! In our inaugural episode, you'll hear from our CEO, Barbara Merrill, and COO, Gabrielle Sedor, as they share why we're excited about this podcast, and what to expect in this and future episodes. Then we welcome Joe Macbeth, President & CEO of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, for a chat with Elise Aguilar, ANCOR's Director of Federal Relations. Joe and Elise discuss the importance of having a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for DSPs—and how you can lend your advocacy to legislation making its way through Congress. In our final conversation of the episode, we are delighted to share the important perspective of Monique St. Clair, ANCOR's 2023 National Direct Support Professional of the Year. In a conversation with Noah Block, ANCOR's Advocacy Manager, Monique tells us why she became a DSP, the challenges and triumphs of the job, and how best to support DSPs now and in the future. This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ancor.org. ================= Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod

Welcome to ANCOR Links, a podcast produced by ANCOR, a nonprofit organization whose 2,000+ members work all across the country to make inclusion a reality for people of all abilities. There are intersections and connections everywhere, and through the Links podcast, ANCOR aims to connect the dots between a range of conversations. Join us as we examine topics related to disability and disability services in a more holistic way. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes, every other Wednesday, as soon as they're released! _________________________________ Intro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix