Dignified People

Meet Ben Edwards and learn about how his perspective on culture and autism has been formed. Our experiences shape who we are, what we believe, and how we live. Those who identify as neurodivergent can have completely different life experiences than those who identify as neurotypical. As we dive into the difference between the two cultures your eyes will be open to difficulties the neurodivergent population has when it comes to access to resources. This episode is affiliated with the Summit Future Foundation. To find out more, visit them online at summitfuturefoundation.org, or on Facebook and Instagram @summitfuturefoundation.

Panel Participants Colin, Candace, EB, and Luke with moderator Cassidi Jobe share their experiences with overcoming barriers and proving to the world that they can accomplish anything. In this episode the panelists discuss practical strategies that they have used as they make an impact in the lives of all they encounter. This episode is affiliated with the Summit Future Foundation. To find out more visit their website www.summitfuturefoundation.org and check out their social media @summitfuturefoundation.

In this episode of Dignified People Collin shares his perspective on advocacy in the world of disability rights and his unique perspective as a self advocate.

If you are struggling with body image then you need to hear what Sarah has to say over the next 5 minutes.

Today’s discussion with Cassidi Jobe Executive Director of the Summit Future Foundation on the importance of empowering those with disabilities to pursue a career that will support them throughout their life. Follow along at summitfuturefoundation.org and @summitfuturefoundation on Facebook and Instagram and @summitfuturefo2 on twitter.

This episode on self-determination highlights the importance of instilling the idea that everyone has the ability to choose what they want from life and learn from their mistakes. As prework for this discussion, the group was requested to watch the following video to learn more about the importance of self-determination and varying supports all people need: https://youtu.be/h5-T1fFN5SA. Please reach out with any questions and comments you have after listening and reflecting on this podcast.

Join 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!

This first episode is a brief synopsis of who I am and how Dignified People came to be.