Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices

In this episode, we have fun engaging each other in a conversation about what's important for us about the holidays and diving into what we are looking forward to about them this year. We also discuss some of our traditions and what type of foods we enjoy during this festive time when a dose of holiday goodwill and cheer is especially welcome in a challenging world.   Connect with us at OurWorld@centerfordd.org or leave a voice message at https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message Please consider subscribing or leaving a comment on your favorite podcast app. Check out our youtube channel http://www,youtube,com/channel/UCVxrxnSyGn4XJBzLwxvCfVg Credits for today's awesome music clips from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/deck-the-halls License code: VOFAISLEPKUGYQDJ   https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: 4LNZGNZPMQIUT7WF  https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/holiday-weasel License code: DMANZQBSJTIEHLXG https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/its-that-time-of-year License code: 8DSVG8FFHLWNFK7M --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

For more fun, check out Catherine sharing her best holiday jokes. Music clip credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/cozy-holidays License code: 6SGKDJ9DM8MHOF1K --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

This episode is a deep dive into the history about how the Paralympics came to be, and what is the meaning behind its motto. We also talk about amazing Paralympians and the great things they accomplished despite their disability. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

We visited local neighbors Nick and Scott who got creative as they decorate their homes for Halloween and they had alot of fun doing it. We took pictures during our interview and discovered that Halloween is a family affair. Check out the video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/qLOKRMHjhfg Enjoy the show and be sure to let us know you're listening and watching! Email at OurWorld@centerfordd.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

This episode focuses on actors without disabilities regularly playing the role of people with disabilities in the movies or on tv. We explore why actors with disabilities are not regularly offered a movie or tv part. Also why is it that we don't see people with a disabilities more often in movies and on tv? Please join us for this lively discussion and let us know how you feel about the subject. You can email us at: OurWorld@centerfordd.org Check out these references and resources for further information on this hot topic: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/07/16/almost-all-disabled-tv-characters-are-played-by-able-bodied-actors-can-we-fix-that/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-ent-disabled-actors-films-20190125-story.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/damn-it-s-huge-down-syndrome-actors-are-finding-more-work-hollywood-1248524/ https://www.1in4coalition.org/ https://www.rollingwithoutlimits.com/ Leave a message, subscribe or a comment on your favorite podcast app. We'd love to hear from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

We're almost ready to release our next episode where we ask the question whether people without disabilities should play people with disabilities in the movies and on TV. Share your thoughts by leaving us a comment or voice message. Email us at OurWorld@centerfordd.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

In this special bonus episode, you'll hear us voicing our heartfelt appreciation for the Direct Support Professionals who work so hard to make our lives better. WE'RE GLAD FOR YOU! Also included are highlights from our first sit-down interview with Jay Silverstein-Executive Director for The Center for Developmental Disabilities-who honors and applauds these exceptional people. For the full interview with Jay and some behind the scenes fun, check out our video "In Appreciation of Direct Service Professionals - Interview with Jay Silverstein" on youtube at https://youtu.be/YTSxg7LVT78h Don't miss the additional special Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices podcast episode titled, "HAT'S OFF to Our Exceptional DSP Staff - Interview with Jay Silverstein Please listen to, share and subscribe to Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices at: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices Send a voice message to us at Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message Check out our video: Behind the Scenes at Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices https://youtu.be/7stltkUp2wQ Email us at: OurWorld@centerfordd.org We'd love to connect with you. Like us, write a review on Apple Podcasts, share us with a friend! Let us know you are listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

In our first interview ever, Our World podcast team members Aury Mejia, Sheila Washington and Charles Galluzzo sat down with Executive Director Jay Silverstein of The Center for Developmental Disabilities to hear Jay's heart on the invaluable service DSP staff provide as we celebrate DSP Staff Appreciation Week September 13-September 17th, 2021. We all agree that you are the BEST! Be sure to check out our episode “WE'RE GLAD FOR YOU” to hear the people you support sharing heartfelt messages of appreciation. For the full interview with Jay and some behind the scenes fun, check out our video "In Appreciation of Direct Service Professionals - Interview with Jay Silverstein" on youtube at https://youtu.be/YTSxg7LVT78h Please listen to, share and subscribe to Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices at: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices Send a voice message to us at Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message Check out our video: Behind the Scenes at Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices https://youtu.be/7stltkUp2wQ Email us at: OurWorld@centerfordd.org We'd love to connect with you. Like us, write a review on Apple Podcasts, share us with a friend! Let us know you are listening --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

From the world of 10 cents sodas, GI Joe and rotary phones to Legos, Play Station and Smart phones, we had a blast traveling down memory lane by using our personal experiences and stories to compare the past to where we are now.  Turns out some things just never change!   Share your favorite memories by leaving a voice message and let us know what triggered a fond memory for you.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

In this episode we talk about volunteering and the positive effects volunteering has on people. We also provide interesting facts about volunteering and mention some famous people that volunteer. Lastly we provide some amazing volunteer sites if you our listeners would be interested in volunteering yourselves. https://longislandvolunteercenter.org https://www.volunteermatch.org/ https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/1927/Volunteer-Services https://www.unitedwayli.org/Volunteer https://americorps.gov/ https://thebookfairies.org/ https://www.islandharvest.org/ We're interested in what you think. Please consider leaving us a voice message or emailing us at OurWorld@centerfordd.org about your volunteering experiences or if you want to share any comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

While you're waiting for the episode to post on June 30th check out our behind the scenes video by clicking the link and feel free to send us an email at OurWorld@centerfordd.org https://youtu.be/7stltkUp2wQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

What happens when a dedicated group of differently-abled friends experiment with something they've never done before and work together to share their thoughts and perspectives through a podcast? We can't wait to show you! Tune in to Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices and join us as we explore more of the world together. Join us once a month for an informative and interesting time and connect with people about issues we all experience. Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices is coming soon on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message

In this episode, we introduce ourselves and our motivation for creating the Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices Podcast. We are on a Discovery to find our voices and share them with the world. Our World includes you and we invite you to be part of our adventure by listening and sharing your thoughts with us too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ourworldthoughtsvoices/message