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I plan to use this platform to shed light on journalism from a disability perspective as well as showcase people with and without disabilities who are doing good in the world.

Drew Dees


    • Oct 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    The road to becoming a journalist. With Chris O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 71:47


    Chris O'Brien is the state Capitol reporter for WKRN News 2 and Nexstar in Nashville, Tennessee. He's a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and a lover of all things Gators. Chris worked in Greensboro after graduating, prior to his current position in Nashville, as a general assignment MMJ. Chris is also a lover of the National Parks System, and would like to see all 63 National Parks in his lifetime -- he's currently at 12. When he's not working, you can find him at a local bar watching sports or out hiking. Connect with Chris: Instagram: @chris_obrien10 Twitter: @THEChrisOB Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is the Center for Independent Living? With Tony Delisle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 63:01


    I caught up with the Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida, Tony Delisle, to talk about the fantastic work we do in the community! (Yes, I said we because it just happens to be where I work). We provide services through partnerships with the Department of Education, the Department of Health, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program, and the Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Levy, Marion, and Putnam County School Boards. In addition, we are the only coordinator of sign language interpreting services for Alachua and surrounding counties and have four highly qualified sign language interpreters on staff. The CILNCF is also partnered with Florida Telecommunications and Relay, Inc. (FTRI), the designated Regional Distribution Center (RDC) of specialized telecommunications equipment. With this program, the CILNCF provides communication access to deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech-impaired people residing in North Central Florida. Further, our organization has developed intensive programming for youth with disabilities. The CILNCF operates a High School High Tech Program at six (6) area high schools in five (5) school districts in North Central Florida. High School/High Tech (HS/HT) was developed out of concern that too few students, especially those with disabilities, were being prepared for technology-based careers. Our program is designed to provide young people with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs and postsecondary education leading to technology-related careers. Locally, it is a community-based partnership comprised of students, parents and caregivers, businesses, educators, and rehabilitation professionals. Connect with CIL: Instagram: @cilgainesville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaCente... CIL Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the...... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ePzIFF... Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts... Or give us a call at 352-378-7474 to find out more about our services! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    A Passion For Education: With 2023 Florida State Teacher Of The Year Finalist Brooke Whittington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 24:47


    She has a heart of pure gold, works hard to make sure each of her students feels loved and cared for, and she bleeds purple and gold!

    The love of gardening and weather with Alex Calamia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 36:57


    The Drew's News podcast is back, baby! For the official return of the podcast, we have the honor and privilege of speaking with Emmy award-winning meteorologist Alex Calamia about all things weather and gardening. Enjoy! Connect with Alex! Twitter: AlexCalamiawx Instagram: AlexTropicalPics Facebook: Alex Calamia Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show?' Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Living Life With A Nonverbal Learning Disability with Ryan Lundy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 17:01


    I caught up with disability advocate Ryan Lundy. Over the years he received occupational therapy and accommodations in school. He had a 504 which is a plan for students that need accommodations in regular education. This means he had many tutors, counselors, and academic advisors. Attending school was not easy for him, he got taken advantage of a lot and bullied by kids. Many days he would come home and cry and think about why he was not being included. Kids would take advantage of him by making him give them rides and money. He discusses the way he coped with these situations and much more. Connect with Ryan: rhlundy85@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-lundy-36471944/ Drew's News podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Gators Go Greater with Jordan Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 35:16


    Jordan Ellis is a Unversity of Florida Alum. Writing is what she loves to do, so her dream job is to be an author. She lives with cerebral palsy and walks with two crutches, but she doesn't let that hold her back from much. Currently, she has recently completed her Bachelor's degree and has been focusing on her blog, which she's had for almost 4 years now. She really just loves a good story and believes we all have one. Connect with Jordan: Instagram: @JordEllis15and Blog Instagram: @from3west. Blog: https://www.from3west.com/main-blog Drew's News podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Billy Floyd: Former Television News Broadcaster Turned Podcaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 46:11


    Billy Floyd is a former morning news anchor in Casper, WY, and Eugene, OR, and thanks to a change in his career path, he's now going crazy with his very own podcast show, "Who's On The News" — having the time of his life! Billy is everyone's hype man-- from career advice to advice about life in general Billy covers it all in this episode! Connect with Billy on all platforms: @1billyfloyd You can also subscribe to his podcast "Who's On The News" Drew's News podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Kirby Snead: Living The Baseball Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 26:12


    I caught up with my good friend, Kirby Snead, a former Florida Gator baseball player, and current member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. During our conversation, he told me baseball has always been in his blood since he was a little boy. he also explains what it was like growing up as a small-town kid with big city dreams. Connect with Kirby: Twitter and Instagram @KirbySnead Drew's News podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Serving people with disabilities for over 20 years! With Chrissy and Michael Holloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 34:03


    I had a wonderful conversation with the dynamic duo, Chrissy and Michael Holloway, about all things Special Friends Care Inc., and the secret to being a powerhouse business providing services and supports for people with disabilities in the North Central Florida community for over 20+ years!

    Life as a content creator with Blade Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 30:24


    I had a chance to catch up with Blade Hall, a local musical artist and content creator from Ocala, Florida. We chatted about a variety of things from his musical creative process, to how he went viral on TikTok! Connect with Blade: IG: HallPassForBlade Twitter: BladeHalll TikTok: bladehall Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Postgrad life as a journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 32:51


    I had the pleasure of catching up with recent Gator grad Henry Coburn, who is currently a reporter for WSPA 7News in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We had a great conversation covering a variety of topics, ranging from what life has been like as a journalist since graduating from the University of Florida to career advice for aspiring journalists who are getting ready to enter the industry. Connect with Henry: Whether you have story tips or just want to say hi, Henry would love to hear from you. You can reach him any time on Twitter: @henry_coburn or by email: hcoburn@wspa.com. Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Adding diversity and inclusion to your TV news course with Harrison Hove

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 43:13


    I had the honor of talking with the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications' 2020 teacher of the year, and one of my biggest UF mentors, Harrison Hove, about incorporating diversity and inclusion within a TV news course. We learned so much from each other during our time together. Connect with Harrison Hove! Twitter: @HarrisonHove Email: hchove@ufl.edu Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    UF DRC - Paving the Way for Access and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 29:47


    Rita Inman, Assistant Director for Access Services, from the University of Florida Disability Resource Center joined me to talk about all things DRC! From academic accommodations to accessible housing, we covered it all. You can take a virtual tour of Cypress Hall. Get connected with the DRC via social media on all platforms @UFDRC or send them an email to accomodations@ufsa.ufl.edu. Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to successfully include disability within the newsroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 39:27


    Kirsten Wolff, News Director at WESH 2 News, and Jess O'Neill, the former assistant News Director at WESH, and current News Director of KOAT in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join me for a conversation about what went into the process of ensuring I had the best internship possible, and what they hope to see as far as #disabilityinclusion within newsrooms in the future. You can connect with Kirsten or Jess via email: Jess jmoneill@hearst.com Kirsten kwolff@hearst.com Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What is it like to raise a child with a disability? With Samantha and Chris Worley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 18:13


    Drew's News Podcast Want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. In this episode, Drew's parents Samantha and Chris Worley, share their journey of what it's like raising a child with a disability. You can connect with Samantha and Chris via email wsamchris2@aol.com Purchase Drew's News podcast merchandise at this link: https://forms.gle/pLNwSZGa3zC4PSn99 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    More than just a game: Kevin O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 28:40


    Drew's News podcast do you want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. The game of basketball: with Kevin Scott O'Brien, a professional international basketball player!

    Drew's News Podcast trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 1:49


    I plan to use this platform to shed light on journalism from a disability perspective as well as showcase people with and without disabilities who are doing good in the world. Follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn -Twitter And Youtube And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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