Podcasts about disability etiquette

This week on WOA we are joined by the Executive Director of Autism TN, Jessica Moore. Co-hosting this episode are our usual hosts, Waves CEO Staci Davis and Johnny Sunshine. Johnny provides some life updates before diving into the conversation with Jessica about her background and work with Autism TN. She shares her full-circle experience of inquiring with Autism TN following Autism and ADHD diagnoses in her family to becoming the Executive Director of the organization. Tune in to hear about the important resources and support Autism TN provides for individuals and families across the Middle Tennessee area as well as some exciting events they have coming up. This episode also involves some humorous moments about "life in the 1900s" and some of Johnny's best movie recommendations. You won't want to miss it - we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording! ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about Autism TN, visit: autismtn.org To learn more about Nashville Sounds accessibility, visit: https://www.milb.com/nashville/ballpark/accessibility If you or someone you know needs support related to Autism, consider reaching out through the Autism TN hotline: call 615-270-2077 or email Support@AutismTN.org

Waves of Awareness welcomes Megan Schwalm, the Executive Director and CEO of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, to the mic this week. Our co-hosts for this episode are Waves CEO Staci Davis, Johnny Sunshine, and Tripp. Johnny and Tripp share some short life updates before diving into Megan's background and her work with the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition. This organization provides respite for both independent caregivers and organizations serving individuals with disabilities, just like Waves. Megan shares her personal journey with caregiving as well as the important impact the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition has on caregivers across the state as a whole. She touches on the unique difficulties that nonprofits currently face as a result of federal spending cuts that have impacted the services individuals with disabilities have access to. This episode brings a balance of important discussion and lighthearted conversation, and we just know you'll leave feeling inspired. Tune in now to learn about the essential work being done to support caregivers across the state of Tennessee! ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, visit: https://tncaregiver.org/ To learn more about special events and was you can get involved with the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition, go to: https://tncaregiver.org/events/ You can find the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition on Facebook: @ Tennessee Caregiver Coalition & Instagram: @tncaregiverco

This week, Waves of Awareness welcomes Melissa Smith, the Executive Director of Backlight Productions and the author of the Friends of Franklin children's book series. Backlight Productions provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to receive education in the arts and perform lead roles in integrated productions. Staci and Johnny Sunshine co-host this episode alongside first-time co-host, Jeni, one of our Waves residents! Jeni has a leading role in one of Backlight's upcoming performances, The Spongebob Musical, that you can learn more about during this episode. Melissa shares about the journey that led her to create Backlight Productions, what she loves most about her role, and some of the ways she's seen the organization impact its students' lives. We also learn about Melissa's hopes for her Friends of Franklin book series -- that it will spark important conversations for families about disabilities and how to be a friend to all.The Great Changeup is available for purchase through Amazon (see below) and in-person at Backlight Productions events. Tune in to hear about all things Backlight Production, Friends of Franklin and how YOU can support Melissa and her endeavors. You won't want to miss this episode that features singing, laughing, and thoughtful reflection! ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about Backlight Productions go to: https://backlightproductions.org/ You can also find Backlight Productions on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube: @backlightproductions To Learn More About the Friends of Franklin County book series visit: https://www.friendsoffranklincounty.com/ To purchase The Great Changeup, visit: https://a.co/d/d2RhCuQ You can also find Friends of Franklin County on Instagram and Facebook: @fofcbooks

Waves of Awareness welcomes Lauren Morris, founder and executive director of MOVE Inclusive Dance, to the podcast this week. Listen in as Staci, Johnny Sunshine, and Christy co-host this episode to learn about the meaningful work MOVE Inclusive does with dancers of all abilities. Lauren shares her personal journey that led her to creating MOVE Inclusive and the important mission behind the organization. She also highlights how MOVE Inclusive has grown, some of the greatest benefits she's seen dance bring individuals with disabilities, and how MOVE Inclusive ensures an inclusive and accessible environment for all of their dancers. Lauren also shares MOVE Inclusive's newest class specifically for wheelchair users! The group also hears from Johnny Sunshine and Christy as they share their own life updates and what they're looking forward to this summer. Listen in to every story, update, and how YOU can follow along and get involved with MOVE Inclusive and Waves! ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about MOVE Inclusive Dance go to: https://www.moveinclusivedance.com/ For more information about their upcoming Get MOVE'n 5K, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/GetMoven5k You can also find MOVE Inclusive Dance on Instagram and Facebook: @moveinclusivedance

Amelia leads this week, reflecting on what it's like to be disabled in public. They've got some really helpful rules for everyone who wants to help. tl;dr When it comes to helping, ask first. And listen to what they need.There's a bit of Disney, too.

This week WOA welcomes Audrey Kidd, the executive director of Saddle Up! Staci and Johnny Sunshine co-host the episode to learn about Saddle Up and the amazing impact it makes through equine therapy. Audrey outlines her personal journey with Saddle Up! as well as the background and legacy of Saddle Up! as an organization. She also highlights some of the important and customized programs that Saddle Up! provides, including a program that was the first of its kind created with Waves and is now in place with eight other organizations. Everyone enjoys listening to the evolution of Saddle Up! and Audrey's favorite memories with Waves adults and other amazing participants with Saddle Up! who have worked hard to achieve their dreams. Listen as Johnny shares about an exciting event that he is looking forward to and other life updates. Tune into the full episode and hear all the inspiring details and how you can get involved with both organizations. ______________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn more about Saddle Up! go to: https://www.saddleupnashville.org/ For information about their upcoming Music Country Grand Prix event, visit: https://musiccountrygrandprix.com/ You can also find Saddle Up! on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube: @saddleupnashville

This episode features Gary, the brother of Jeff, who is currently a recipient of Waves Fairview Day Program. Jeff has been involved with Waves for the past 46 years and Gary shares his experience has been during this time. Listen to Gary shares several stories from their childhood and adult lives as well as the meaningful impact Waves has had on Jeff and on their family as a whole. Alongside Gary are our regular hosts, Waves CEO Staci Davis and Waves adult Johnny Sunshine. To highlight Gary's walk with Waves in Fairview, this episode is recorded at our Fairview Day Program and welcomes our other adult recipients: Hannah, Jimmy, Eric, Roger and Adam. Listen to the whole group ask Gary questions and share their own life updates! Follow along amazing stories as well as some powerful advice from Gary to those facing similar situations and wondering what the future of someone they know with IDD will look like. Prepare to smile, laugh and maybe even shed a tear when you listen to this episode. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week WOA welcomes Tish Etter, the new Adult Services Director at Waves. Alongside Tish is Jen Choate (Waves Early Interventionist), Staci Davis, Christy Webb, and John Lynch to chat about the Adult Services and Early Learning Departments at Waves. Tish offers a unique perspective to the full lifespan of support offered at Waves as her son currently receives developmental therapy from Jen through Waves Early Learning Program. Tish shares her experience in discovering she needed Early Intervention support and how Waves has supported Tish and her son. Jen also shares her experience in providing support for Tish's son and how through developmental therapy they have been able to witness growth over the year. The group discusses the importance of early intervention and then the continued support of in adulthood that is offered through Waves Adult Services. Listen to the full story and subscribe to Waves of Awareness for episode drop notifications! ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

Waves is kicking off Season 10 with Brandy Blanton from the Circle of Giving! Christy Webb, Johnny Sunshine, and Staci Davis host the podcast this episode, ready to learn more about Brandy and share their own updates. Brandy Blanton is the President and CEO of the Circle of Giving, a nonprofit fostering philanthropy and uplifting local non-profits. Their mission is to enrich our local community through engaging experiences and curated events, who proceeds support non-profits benefiting Williamson County. This year the Circle of Giving will be launching the Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means where residents and tourists them the opportunity to uplift others, while experiencing the timeless joy of carousel rides, complemented by curated experiences and events at The Factory at Franklin. Listen to Brandy share about the origin of the Circle of Giving, how the Carousel of Dreams came to Franklin, and what our community can look forward to with this new venture! We also hear life updates from Christy Webb and Johnny Sunshine as well as updates on Waves as a whole from Staci Davis, CEO of Waves. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ To learn about the Circle of Giving visit: https://www.thecircleofgiving.org/home

For our Season 9 finale, WOA welcomes Mackenzie Wasner from Mack Hatcher Events to discuss her company and all things Christmas! Along with Johnny Sunshine, Matt Moore, Tripp Abney, and Staci Davis, the group dives into questions for Mackenzie. We learned about their event rental company which began in 2023 and continues to grow to this day. Originally in the music industry, Mackenzie first became familiar with Waves through our Brews & Grooves fundraising event where she sang for the event. Over time, however, it became obvious to Mackenzie and her husband that their passion for events would be the direction they would take in their career. Listen to Johnny Sunshine share his joy when he finds out Mackenzie has a special surprise coming in the new year! The group also shares their favorite Christmas traditions, songs, and goals for the new year. Listen to the full episode and don't forget to give Waves of Awareness a 5-star review! As we wrap up Season 9 of Waves of Awareness, we want to thank everyone who made this season a huge success.

This week on Waves of Awareness, Alecia Talbott joins us from the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT). Alecia is the current Executive Director of DSAMT and an advocate for the Down syndrome community. Alecia tells us her personal journey as a mother to a son with down syndrome and the experiences she's gone through that have furthered her passion as an advocate for inclusion and acceptance for those with Down syndrome. Matt, Norris, and John all take turns asking Alecia about the mission of DSAMT, key programs they help bring the community closer together, and what kind of message DSAMT hopes listeners take from this conversation. Listen to the full interview, including updated from Matt, Norris, John, and Staci on their life and the Waves community. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com To learn more about the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee, visit: https://somethingextra.org/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

The Executive Director of Jacob's Audible, Brad Meshell, joins Waves of Awareness for this week's episode. Brad founded Jacob's Audible after his son, Jacob, was diagnosed with Autism and Jacob found himself going through the same journey many parents in similar situations find themselves going through. Jacob shares with Trent, John, Matt, and Tripp the mission and goals of Jacob's Audible. From fundraising walks to collaborations with local businesses, Jacob shares his focus to spread the mission of Jacob's Audible and connect the community with resources that have changed his family's life. Listen to the full story, including updates with the WOA team as we move through the busy holiday season. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com To learn more about Jacob's Audible go to: https://www.jacobsaudible.org/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week Waves of Awareness celebrates Thanksgiving! Join Staci, John, Matt, and Norris as the group chats about everything they are thankful for including our favorite holiday food items! From Staci's favorite Thanksgiving memory in Massachusetts to a heated pumpkin or pecan debate the group fills the table with talk of thanks. Norris announces what he's most looking forward to this holiday season and Staci shares more details on the Franklin Christmas Day Parade that Waves will be participating in on December 7th. Staci also shares Waves' participation in the Festival of Trees for Disability Awareness with The Arc of Williamson County. Listen to Matt share what he's thankful for and John throw out a few shout-outs to our furry family at Waves. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com To learn more about the Franklin Christmas Parade, go to: https://franklinis.com/event/the-franklin-christmas-parade-presented-by-downtown-franklin-rotary/ To learn more about the Festival of Trees, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-festival-of-trees-tickets-1051973640477?aff=oddtdtcreator To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week Waves of Awareness welcomes Christina and Kathy from The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club. Alongside these ladies, we have Norris Peterson, Tripp Abney, John Lynch, and Staci Davis. Together the group learns about the Rotary Club and its mission to make our community and the world a better place by living the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self.” Our WOA hosts take turns asking Christina and Kathy how the Rotary Club plans a role in bringing the Franklin community together. Christina and Cathy each share how the Rotary Club connects the community through events like the Franklin Christmas Parade. The Franklin Christmas parade is an annual event held the first Saturday in December that showcases our community and brings everyone together to celebrate the season. Waves will be participating in this year's Franklin Christmas parade, creating a float that matches the parade's theme of "Miracle on Main St." Norris also takes the opportunity to share his support for the troops and various groups he has been involved with who have participated in the parade in the past. Listeners find out how they can support the Rotary Club and various events hosted by the Rotary Club for the community. Listen to the full episode for a deep dive into the Rotary Club, their amazing sponsors, and the organizations that will help make the Franklin Christmas Parade a success! ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com To learn more about the Downtown Franklin Rotary Club, go to: https://downtownfranklinrotary.com/about/To learn more about the Franklin Christmas Parade, go to: https://franklinis.com/event/the-franklin-christmas-parade-presented-by-downtown-franklin-rotary/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week's Waves of Awareness episode features Sasha, a mother receiving Early Intervention services from Waves Early Learning Department. Alongside Sasha is Jen Choate, her Early Interventionist with Waves, to chat with the group about how families can help their child and family prepare for the holiday season. John, Matt, and Tripp all ask Sasha about her family story and how her family has had to adjust their holiday expecations over the years for everyone to enjoy the season. Jen shares what her experience as an early interventionist supporting various families has shown her the best tips for families to utilize during the season. John, Matt, and Tripp also take turns sharing their experiences during holiday season and the activities they look forward to the most. Listen to Sasha's amazing story with her family and how she has learned to make the holidays enjoyable for everyone in her family. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves, go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To learn more about Waves Early Learning, go to: https://wavesinc.com/early-learning-program/ Follow Waves Early Learning on Instagram at @earlylearningwaves To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

As we dive into the holiday season, this podcast episode welcomes Katie McDonald to discuss how families can approach tech over this busy time of year. Katie is a Lead Early Interventionist with Waves and has several years experience working with families to maintain some normalcy while also embracing a holiday vacation. Together with Tripp, Matt, John, and Staci Davis the group listens to Katie share her tips that families can use with their children. Whether it's receiving tech gifts or balancing how much time children spend with tech over the holidays, every family has struggled finding the balance. Katie offers tips on how to set limits, how parents can incorporate tech, and strategies that can help make the holiday season a success! When it comes to gifts, Katie even shares her favorite tech gift that children can benefit from. The guys all ask Katie great questions that help listeners understand the advice she has and her experience in the area. Listen to the full episode for details. ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves, go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves, go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To learn more about Waves Early Learning, go to: https://wavesinc.com/early-learning-program/Follow Waves Early Learning on Instagram at @earlylearningwaves For more info on Katie's tech recommendation, go to: https://us.tonies.com/pages/homepage To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week the guys meet with Staci to provide in-depth life updates! Between Tripp, Matt, and Johnny Sunshine we hear a conversation full of twists and turns. Staci chats with John about his favorite tips recently, his trips to Gentry Farms. John continues to discuss the events that have kept him busy this October. Matt shares with the group his favorite Best Buy moments, what he's been working on with Backlight, and upcoming trips we can look forward to getting updates on! Staci asks Tripp what he's got planned for the holidays, how his job with Publix is going, and what his thoughts on the podcast are. Listen to the full episode including Tripp's ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

This week's episode of Waves of Awareness featured the Waves Fairview Day Program. Together with Staci Davis and Johnny Sunshine, the group discusses all things Halloween. From Fairview we have Stephanie, Hannah, Roger, Eric, and Jimmy ready to share their thoughts on Halloween. From favorite movies to worst Halloween candy the group shares what they think Halloween is all about. When it comes to Halloween activities, the group agrees that Fairview's Halloween Party has everyone beat. The Fairview Day Program Manager, Misty Bowker, is known for going all out with Halloween decor, music, and snacks for everyone to enjoy. Staci goes around the table finding out what everyone will be for Halloween and what everyone has been up to while WOA was on break. Listen to the full episode and share your own answers to these Halloween questions with WOA! ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.com For volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness Follow Waves of Awareness on Instagram at @waves_awareness_pod To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/

Waves of Awareness is back for Season 9 with special interviews from behind the scenes at Brews & Grooves. Brews & Grooves was Waves' 4th Annual Fundraising event, with live performances and an auction that supports Waves programs supporting adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Listen to our WOA Producer Trent Denson with Spread The Positive sit and interview guests and share their experience with Waves. From our CEO to local companies who have volunteered with Waves, Trent gathers passionate stories about the impact Waves and those we support have made on the community around us. This episode also features local businesses throughout Williamson County including Games To Go and The Workman Group. Listen to the full episode and share your favorite interview! ________________________________________ To learn more about Waves go to: wavesinc.comFor volunteer opportunities with Waves go to: https://wavesinc.com/volunteer/ To watch Waves of Awareness on Youtube go to: https://www.youtube.com/@Waves_of_Awareness To learn about Spread The Positive go to: https://spreadthepositive.net/ Find Jim Littlefield's book Seeing Abilities at: https://a.co/d/18x7VTc To listen to Jim Littlefield's Seeing Ability Podcast go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/seeing-ability-podcast/id1660807539 For information on The Workman Group go to: https://workmangroup.kw.com/ To rent Games To Go for your own event go to: https://gamestogonashville.com/

For the last several years, national studies have continuously reported public rudeness is on the rise in America. The statistics are based on the average person. For those who have a disability, the issue is even worse. We spoke with Kim from The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities about the do's and don't's of interacting with people in public who have a disability. Image Credit: Getty Images

Stephen Tracey interviews his good friends Doug and Liz Babbitt on how elders can welcome, include, and connect with people affected by disabilities. We must remember that  "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable" (1 Corinthians 12:22 ESV)"People with disabilities need the church, and the church needs people with disabilities."To begin with, focus on one person or family at a time. We don't need to be experts in any area of disability, simply learning and practicing hospitality is a good start. Listening, connecting gifts with opportunities, and cultivating relationships are all good ways to grow our ministry to, and with, people affected by disabilities.Elders can help increase awareness by thinking about people with disabilities already connected with their congregation and increasing help and support given, and then looking further afield. Someone has said that people with disabilities are "the largest unreached people group you've never heard of." "People with disabilities are not a program, they're people" Liz Babbitt.ResourcesBelow is a link to one example of disability etiquette. Others are available from different sources.Disability Etiquette

Dawn Skaggs, the Emergency, Disaster and Climate Resilience Specialist at World Institute on Disability, will help lead an ASTHO training event on Monday that will ask attendees to develop more equitable approaches in their work to support people living with disabilities; Chris Taylor, ASTHO Director for Infectious Disease Outbreak Response & Recovery, says ASTHO has produced a series of resources to help members better care for their teams as they recover from the trauma of the pandemic; and ASTHO tracks developments in public health policy and reports them in legislative alert emails which you can sign up for today. ASTHO Blog Article: Building a Culture of Care: Art, Quiet, and Animal Therapy  ASTHO Webpage: Disability Etiquette Competence and Inclusion Training ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know  

A non-profit internet chat show called "Living With" allows persons with disabilities to share their experiences and raise awareness of their condition. Katrina Smith, the host of "Living With Disabilities," discusses Disability Etiquette. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livingwithdisabilites/message

Mind your manners and be polite! But really what does that mean when words change all the time like bad is good and good is good? This session will walk through disability etiquette, and respectful language, and even touch on the scrambled terms that look like alphabet soup.

What is Disability Etiquette? Daniel Spencer and Cassie Shrophsire, ADRS Business Relations Consultants, talk about proper communication and encouraging others to speak about their disabilities. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

The Friends of Einstein Healthcare Network are back with another episode of Relatively Speaking, Between Friends featuring guest speakers, Nikki Benson-Watlington, Outreach Coordinator for MossRehab's Aphasia Center, and Julie Hensler-Cullen, Director of Quality and Education at MossRehab. Join them for a valuable conversation on disability etiquette including the importance of Person First language. The Disability Etiquette program, funded by the Albert Einstein Society, seeks to break down barriers which prevent understanding. 

This week Host Eric Wilson is joined by his mom and Waves Early Learning Director, Gina Wilson, along with Lance Jordan, Executive Director of Waves. Trent Denson with Spread the Positive helps with hosting as the group talks about disability etiquette and person-first language. Eric also calls out his first request for a celebrity appearance. Listen along to hear who is favorite super hero is right now.

Lisa Wells has a 20-plus-year career in the home medical equipment industry, leading the charge on digital marketing and branding. She joins the podcast to share how you can better manage your brand, create buzz, and more. Sources mentioned in this episode: HomeCare Magazine article: https://www.homecaremag.com/november-2019/marketing-people-disabilities Office of Disability Rights People First Language: https://odr.dc.gov/page/people-first-language United Spinal, Disability Etiquette: https://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf

Basic disability etiquette involves treating people with disabilities with respect.  For example, speak to the person directly, not to the person accompanying them. Do not make assumptions about what they can or cannot do. The impact of a specific disability can vary widely from person to person, so offer assistance only if it appears to be needed. Acknowledge and respect the individual’s ability to make decisions and judgments on their own behalf.  Always use “people first” language. For example, use the term “people with disabilities.” Do not use terms such as “the disabled” or “the handicapped.” Avoid referring to people by their disability. For example, do not say, “She is an epileptic.” Instead, say, “She has epilepsy.” Do not say “wheelchair-bound” or “confined to a wheelchair.” Most wheelchair users perceive their wheelchair as liberating, not confining. Do say, “She uses a wheelchair.” Do not use negative, demeaning, and outdated terms such as “cripple,” “deaf and dumb,” or “retarded.” Be aware that many people with disabilities do not wish to be referred to euphemistically. So, avoid using terms such as “physically challenged,” or “differently abled.” Also, avoid referring to an individual with a disability as someone who is “suffering from cerebral palsy or Parkinson’s.” (credits: http://bit.ly/3aHH19z)

Etiquette is strange, man. Disability just makes it stranger, right? Doesn't it? Let's talk about it. A transcript for this episode can be found here. The post Episode 87: Disability Etiquette appeared first on The Accessible Stall.

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Special thanks to Hiretual.com our sponsor. Shaker International, a leading provider of predictive talent intelligence and assessment solutions, has merged with Montage, the single solution to engage, interview and hire better candidates, faster. The companies are based in Cleveland and Wisconsin respectively. The new company will help its combined client base, which includes hundreds of leading global brands and 47 of the Fortune 100, transform talent acquisition by embedding predictive intelligence into automated hiring workflows that enable better candidate experiences and smarter hiring decisions for 100% of an organization’s hires. The company will be led by Kurt Heikkinen from Montage as CEO and Brian Stern from Shaker International as President, and a leadership team comprising of executives from both companies. All employees and offices of the two companies are being retained, and the combined company will be co-headquartered in Cleveland, OH and Delafield, WI. “Montage and Shaker International share a common vision and heritage for creating candidate-centric and outcome-driven solutions,” said Shakers Brian Stern. “By joining teams, we’re bringing together world-class expertise in SaaS, AI and predictive analytics to help clients transform talent acquisition operations to more effectively and efficiently meet the needs of their internal business stakeholders.” To learn more about the merger of Shaker International and Montage, please visit: shakermontagemerger.com. -- Bangalore based Instawork has secured $18 million in new funding from new investors, Spark Capital, GV, and Burst Capital, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, Y Combinator, Tuesday Capital, and SV Angel. The new funding will be used to accelerate expansion across the United States. The company is also announcing an expansion into Greater Phoenix. Instawork is now available to all Professionals and Partners across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and surrounding areas. Further, they are opening a second U.S. office in Scottsdale with plans to hire dozens of full time employees who will be based out of Scottsdale. The company helps connect hospitality workers to restaurants and hotels. https://recruitingheadlines.com/hospitality-job-market-app-instawork-secures-18-million-in-funding/ SALT LAKE CITY, — HireVue, provider of the most comprehensive AI-driven talent assessment suite and video interviewing solutions, today announced it has delivered more than ten million video interviews to date for our customers. This important milestone in HireVue’s growth comes just 18 months after the company recorded its five millionth interview as an increasing number of companies worldwide seek to hire a diverse pool of the best candidates and to do so objectively and efficiently. Today, HireVue’s more than 700 customers — including Hilton, AdventHealth, Unilever, Under Armour, Delta and JP Morgan Chase — interview approximately 1 million job candidates every 90 days in over 180 countries and in 32 languages. Nearly 40 percent of all HireVue interviews were conducted on mobile devices and nearly 80 percent were completed by candidates outside of regular business hours. “Great talent exists everywhere, but there are often significant barriers standing between potential candidates and employers,” said CEO kevin Parker. “On-demand video interviewing delivers a more dynamic view of the candidate and enables companies to significantly expand the number of candidates considered. This gives more skilled candidates a chance at being discovered and interviewed, as well.” https://recruitingheadlines.com/hirevue-surpasses-ten-million-video-interviews/ WESTON, Mass., May 21, 2019 — Monster, a leader in connecting people and jobs, announced the global launch of its latest innovative solution geared towards allowing candidates and recruiters to see each other more clearly so that they can make better matches—Monster Studios. Monster Studios is a native app that enables talent acquisition, recruitment and HR teams to record, edit and publish video job descriptions from their smartphone in minutes. The addition of video to job postings enables recruiters and hiring managers to powerfully convey the benefits of a job opening, the employer’s personality, and the work environment. For candidates, it provides valuable insight into the role, work environment and business culture. “Video job descriptions bring the workplace culture to life,” said Scott Gutz, Chief Executive Officer, Monster. “We know that candidates, especially on their mobile phones, don’t want to consume information by reading the large blocks of text that make up a traditional job description.  Video allows a company to create a more complete view into a job which drives better connections and fit throughout the process. Monster Studios is an important step in transforming the way both sides interact with each other. Creating more honest and transparent conversations and interactions between employers and candidates is critical to making every workplace happier and more productive.” Monster first announced Monster Studios in late 2018. In early 2019, 100 customers in the U.S. and more than 200 customers across Europe participated in a beta program. https://recruitingheadlines.com/monster-announces-global-launch-of-monster-studios/   INDIANAPOLIS—Today, DirectEmployers Association announced its newest professional development and eLearning platform, DE Academy. Recently revealed to Association members at its 2019 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM19) in Naples, Florida, DE Academy seeks to elevate professional development for human resources professionals with courses tailored to provide content and top-notch instruction with the flexibility desired by today’s busy practitioners. Courses are available for both Members of the Association and non-members, allowing for expanded eLearning opportunities for all. “DE Academy meets the learner where they are, on their time. We want to promote professional development that improves the learning experience and outcome for all, resulting in real ROI through instruction and application,” commented Jen Bernhardt, VP of Member Engagement. Currently lessons range from Affirmative Action Planning 101 to Disability Etiquette...For more information on DE Academy or to get started on a new learning path, visit https://directemployers.org/academy. Follow Recruiting Headlines on social media: @recheadlines on Twitter Facebook Linkedin

Walking a mile in someone’s shoes is a great way to understand their personal struggles and perspectives. While Tracey Motoda and Scott Bankhead don’t put that much wear on their actual shoes (they are both wheelchair users), we can certainly gain a lot of perspective from their own personal experiences of living and working in a wheelchair. In part 2 of their conversation with Crystal, Tracey and Scott reflect on some of the challenges they have faced because of their physical disabilities. And it’s not just battling staircases, they share ways to break down the visible and invisible barriers that may be keeping anyone from fully experiencing friendship with people impacted by disability. Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. Over the past 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: Joni and Friends has delivered 150,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 63,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. www.joniandfriends.org

Do you have questions about disability etiquette? You may have heard the “do’s and don’ts” of communication and interaction, but what is someone with a disability really looking for? In part 1 of our Crystal’s conversation about disability etiquette, she talks with her friends Tracey Motoda and Scott Bankhead, both wheelchair users with physical disabilities. They share personal experiences – what has been helpful and what has been hurtful – as well as ways to identify and remove the barriers and misunderstandings about having a relationship with someone who has a disability. Learn how you can build genuine friendships with people impacted by disability in your community. Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. Over the past 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: Joni and Friends has delivered 150,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 63,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. www.joniandfriends.org

Join host Michele Forto as she hosts the Daily Dog. On this episode: Disability ettiqute  Find us on the web at Dog Works Radio Find us on Twitter at @robertforto @michelforto and @dogworksradio Please visit our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works to learn about their service dog training program.  #dailydog

Join host Michele Forto as she hosts the Daily Dog. On this episode: Disability ettiqute  Find us on the web at Dog Works Radio Find us on Twitter at @robertforto @michelforto and @dogworksradio Please visit our sponsor, Alaska Dog Works to learn about their service dog training program.  #dailydog

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Have you ever had a question about diversity and inclusion, but didn't know who to ask or how? Sarah Babineau, managing partner at Compass Metrics, LLC, offers a slew of practical tips on disability etiquette and inclusion in this episode. Like what you hear? Read Babineau's column in the April issue ofLegal Management magazine and consider attending her session at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo!Sarah Babineau, MHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Compass Metrics, LLC, a woman-owned, disability-owned business enterprise. The consultancy focuses on law and professional services firm diversity analytics, disability inclusion programs and affirmative action planning. Babineau also provides expert witness testimony in matters related to the employment of people with disabilities. sarah.babineau@compassmetrics.com | 508.333.1128www.compassmetrics.com

Have you ever had a question about diversity and inclusion, but didn’t know who to ask or how? Sarah Babineau, managing partner at Compass Metrics, LLC, offers a slew of practical tips on disability etiquette and inclusion in this episode.  Like what you hear? Read Babineau's column in the April issue ofLegal Management magazine and consider attending her session at ALA's Annual Conference & Expo! Sarah Babineau, MHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, is the Founder and Managing Partner of Compass Metrics, LLC, a woman-owned, disability-owned business enterprise. The consultancy focuses on law and professional services firm diversity analytics, disability inclusion programs and affirmative action planning. Babineau also provides expert witness testimony in matters related to the employment of people with disabilities.  sarah.babineau@compassmetrics.com | 508.333.1128 www.compassmetrics.com

On this episode we will be discussing Disability Etiquette with our friend Carlos BENAVIDES. Pushrim.com Ray PIZARRO, and Ricahrd BELL.