Podcasts about disability law center

Today on the podcast, we've got a major story for the celiac disease community—one that could set a new legal precedent for accessibility and equal rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Here's what's happening: The National Celiac Association (NCA), a leading advocacy group for people with celiac disease, just filed an amicus brief (that's a “friend of the court” document) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. They're supporting Eleanor McGinn, a resident of Broadmead, Inc., a senior living community, in her case against the facility. The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is also backing her up.Listen to hear more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A newly released report by the disAbility Law Center of Virginia (dLCV) reveals that the death of Irvo Otieno, who was killed at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County during a mental health crisis while in police custody last year, could have been prevented had sheriff's deputies and hospital staff not used prone restraint, a controversial method of subduing individuals. In a presentation of the findings before the House Appropriations Committee at the state Capitol in Richmond Tuesday, Colleen Miller, the dLCV's executive director, urged lawmakers to end the criminalization of mental illness, remove law enforcement from the state's response...Article LinkSupport the show

Have you ever wondered about the unique life experiences of siblings of special needs children? We promise to enlighten you on this rarely discussed topic, as we welcome two individuals who've lived this reality -- Hillary Dunn Stanisz, a senior attorney at the Disability Law Center in Boston, and Alexandria Nadworny, a special needs financial planning specialist. Through a candid conversation, they share their personal journeys growing up alongside a special needs sibling, deciphering the balance of their own needs with those of their sibling, and the importance of a robust support network.  This is a re-release of one of our earliest episodes.Our dialogue evolves to discuss the unique dynamics that exist within a family having a child with special needs. Hillary and Alex delve into their childhood memories, talking about their siblings' pervasive medical challenges and the emotional impact it had on them. They shed light on how open communication within the family unit is pivotal and explain how they often had to play multiple roles, including the unexpected one of a quasi-parent.Wrapping up our conversation, we share some practical advice for parents to ensure their typically developing children also have positive experiences. Focusing on tailored approaches, addressing potential feelings of jealousy, and promoting healthy relationships outside the family, we offer a comprehensive guide to managing these unique situations. Hillary and Alex reveal their fears of predeceasing a sibling with special needs and the hurdles of long-distance caregiving, while striving to maintain a balance with their personal lives. Come, join us for a heartfelt conversation on this compelling and unique subject.You can find https://www.masiblingsupport.org/ Have you been searching for a law firm that understands the unique challenges of your family? We can help you at Special Needs Law Group put legal planning in place to protect you and your loved ones now and in the future. Book a free call today with our team or contact us via our website: specialneeds-law.com/contact.

In Utah, “inadequate” long-term care facilities see lax oversight, the Disability Law Center reports. Vulnerable residents rely on Medicaid for health coverage, but tens of thousands are losing it. And how an emerging housing approach is making homeownership attainable. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Paighten Harkins, Emily Anderson Stern and Sofia Jeremias join Utah Public Radio's Tom…

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since Kirkland & Ellis opened its Salt Lake City office in 2021, the office has grown to become the second largest law firm in Utah and is ranked among the “Fearsome Foursome” in the 2023 BTI Litigation Outlook report. Litigation Partner Jess Krannich joins us with more. JESS KRANNICH: Kirkland represents clients in a full range of complex corporate and litigation matters, and is recognized as the preeminent private equity law firm and among the top litigation firms globally. We opened our Salt Lake City office because of the extraordinary talent pool, as well as an excellent academic community here. Having an office in Salt Lake enhances our ability to attract exceptional legal talent and expand our capacity to meet increasing client demand. Kirkland represents international, national, regional and local clients, including many Utah household name businesses. We also partner with many local organizations to provide pro bono legal services, including Utah Legal Services, Utah Nonprofits Association, Wills for Heroes, Disability Law Center, and Catholic Community Services of Utah, among others. Our work for these organizations includes assisting students with disabilities in administrative hearings before the Utah Board of Education; assisting first responders with will and advance directive documents and assisting individual immigrants with asylum applications. Derek Miller: During Kirkland & Ellis's first year in Utah, the firm ranked number one in Global M&A by deal volume and number two in deal count for Utah law firms. Visit the Kirkland & Ellis website – Kirkland.com. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: May 1, 2023

This week, Sigalle sits down with Leslie Mehta, Chief of Staff and Counsel to the CEO at the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority and a lawyer with nearly 20 years of legal social advocacy experience. In 2021, Leslie's work with pRETTy Brooke earned her an award nomination by the Disability Law Center of Virginia. Up to this January, she was on a commissioner appointed by former governor Ralph Northam on racial equity. Leslie also currently serves as a board member for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. Learn more at www.prettybrooke.com and https://www.facebook.com/pRETTyBrookePresents/

This episode, Judy chats with Leroy Moore and Keith Jones, the co-founders of Krip Hop Nation. Enjoy their discussion with Judy about the work they're doing, together and individually, as artists and activists. The transcript for this episode is available here. 2021 Emmy award winning Leroy F. Moore Jr. is the founder of Krip Hop Nation. Since the 1990s, Moore has been a key member of Poor Magazine, starting with the column "Illin-N-Chillin" and then as a founding member of the magazine's school, the Homefulness and Decolonize Academy. Moore is one of the founding members of National Black Disability Coalition and an activist around police brutality against people with disabilities. Leroy has started and helped start organizations including Disability Advocates of Minorities Organization, Sins Invalid, and Krip-Hop Nation. His cultural work includes the film documentary Where Is Hope, Police Brutality Against People with Disabilities, spoken-word CDs, poetry books and the children's book Black Disabled Art History 101 published by Xochitl Justice Press. His graphic novel Krip-Hop Graphic Novel Issue 1: Brown Disabled Young Woman Superhero Brings Disability Justice to Hip- Hop was published in 2019 and 2020 under Poor Press. Moore has traveled internationally networking with other disabled activists and artists. In fall of 2021, Leroy started his Ph.D. in Anthropology at UCLA. Moore has written, sang and collaborated to do music videos on Black disabled men. In July 2019 Leroy Moore under Krip-Hop Nation organized African Disabled Musicians San Francisco Bay Area Tour with disabled musicians from Uganda, Tanzania and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2021 Leroy Moore published a book about Black disabled young men under SoulfulMediaWorks. Leroy has won many awards for his advocacy from the San Francisco Mayor's Disability Council under Willie L. Brown to the Local Hero Award in 2002 from Public Television Station, KQED in San Francisco and in 2014, San Francisco Bayview Newspaper named Leroy, Champion of Disabled People in the Media on Black Media Appreciation Night. Keith Jones is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin' Experiences. An organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. Along with Mr. Leroy Moore the two men co-founded Krip Hop Nation an international collective of artist with disabilities. The tag line of Krip Hop Nation is, "Its more than music..." Mr. Jones is also extremely active in multi-cultural, cross-disability education and outreach efforts. Mr. Jones works to not only educate the disability community about enhanced community living, but also the community at large. Mr. Jones holds a strong desire to get the disability community more involved in the issues that concern their own lives and provides outreach support in relationship to the arts and independent living skills. Mr. Jones has been recognized for his emerging leadership by the state of Massachusetts and President's Commission for Employment for People with Disabilities. Over his years as and advocate Mr. Jones has been awarded New Leadership Development Award From The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. The Commonwealth Coalition's Progressive Leadership Award the 2006 Moro Fleming Consumer Involvement Award from the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, with as well as, a recent graduate of the inaugural class of Initiative for Diversity in Civic Leadership. Also, in 2008 long shot 2008 U S Senatorial bid based on "Fulfilling America's Promise". Also, Mr. Jones was the Disability Law Center's 2011 Individual Leadership Award. While at the same time Mr. Jones continued his artistic endeavors. Krip Hop Nation Soul Touchin' Experiences LLC "Honoring" poem-song by Leroy Moore and Gabriel Wilson for Black History Month

In this episode, we examine the experience of one Utahn who needed accommodations for voting.  We also discuss pros and cons of vote by mail, and finish with a look at current legal protections and a bill that would make life easier for people who have difficulty making a consistent signature.Aaron Timm, a Blind Utah voter, described what it was like to vote using an accessible voting machine, versus using vote by mail.Timm used a machine before and during the 2016 election. "The machine [was ] in a separate room, and there [was] one guy that has a key to let you in, and it's sort of awkward, because you're standing there with with some guy. It is a perfectly nice fellow, you know, but it's, it's awkward.  ... You really feel very 'othered.'"...And then of course, there's a pressure if you're like me, and you're like a people pleaser, and you're worried about, you know, taking up somebody else's time, like you feel kind of rushed, or at least I did."She voted early in 2016, but her husband, who has a different disability but who also needed an accessible machine, went to vote on election day.  "And we're standing in line, and a couple of other people wanted to use the accessible voting machine as well. And there was a poll volunteer or worker, I'm  not sure which, that was saying, 'Oh, we don't have that.' And I was like, "Oh, no, no, no, no, they do.'""...And right up to my husband getting up to the front of the line, there were people trying to talk him out of using the accessible machine, saying, oh, wouldn't you rather just do this? Or there's other ways we can help you. And he was insistent."She also spoke about vote by mail, which worked for her if she used a magnifier. "It's accessible enough for me, but I definitely was aware and cognizant of how inaccessible it was for other people. People with more profound sight loss than myself and people who are in politically divided households..."As I was filling this out was like, man, my husband knows he can trust me to, to put his vote down the way he wants. And I feel the same way. But there are people who obviously don't have that."Also in this episode: An interview with Sheri Newton of the Disability Law Center about voting options for Utahns who need accommodations.We also spoke with Nate Crippes of the Disability Law Center about current legal protections for Utahn voters with disabilities.Resources:Text for House Bill 56 (Voter Accessibility Amendments)Disability Voting Rights from the Disability Law Center website

Colleen Miller, Executive Director of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, joins the program to discuss the work that her organization does to advance independence, choice and self-determination; protect legal, human and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect and discrimination of people with disabilities through zealous and uncompromising legal advocacy and representation.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed 31 years ago today. The law has been crucial in helping people dealing with disabilities improve their quality of life, have fair opportunities to work, and be included in society. But what do we need to do for those folks in the future? Nate Crippes from the Disability Law Center and Tim Shriver from the Special Olympics join Boyd to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this amazing interview with Robert Bullock, a DC-based Elder Law attorney, from The Elder & Disability Law Center (https://www.edlc.com/), Dr. Amy Schiffman and Dr. Alex Mohseni discuss Medicaid Long Term Care coverage. We cover these topics: What is Medicaid Medica long term care eligibility What does Medicaid waiver mean? How does one qualify for Medicaid Medical eligibility for Medicaid long term care Financial eligibility for Medicaid long term care Most people are in crisis mode when trying to qualify for Medicaid long term care How are patients assigned to rehab Medicaid 5 year lookback Put your assets into an irrevocable trust at least 5 years before you think you made need Medicaid Why doesn't Medicaid cover ALF Medicaid long term care payments are like a loan Medicaid estate recovery Atlantic article on Medicaid estate recovery (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/10/when-medicaid-takes-everything-you-own/596671/) Life care Planning and Management At what age should everybody talk to an elder law attorney Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/EIwz0kv_O1o Robert's contact information: 202-452-0000 https://www.edlc.com/ on AVVO.com (https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20036-dc-robert-bullock-672970.html) Thank you to our sponsor: The RISE Virtual Medicare Marketing & Sales Summit taking February 19, 22-23, 2021, is offering 15% off with promo code POD15 to our listeners. To learn more about this event visit medicaremarketingsalessummit.com (https://www.medicaremarketingsalessummit.com/) #RISEMMS2021

Chad Hansen is a staff attorney with the Disability Law Center of Alaska.

Every child with Autism has unique needs. Some children with ASD are able to join a typical classroom, other children require a more tailored approach to their education. Today we discuss education options, the IEP process, and how to make sure your child gets the education they need and deserve. Today we are joined by Juliette. P White. Juliette practices law professionally and is on the board of trustees of the Disability Law Center here in Utah. Juliette’s experience as a parent of a child with autism has motivated her to help people with disabilities live full and satisfying lives as integrated members of our community.If you have questions about the IEP process, we have provided some resources below: Guide to Individualized Education Program (IEP) - Autism SpeaksIEP 101 - Utah Parent CenterIf you'd like to learn more about the disability law center, you can do so by clicking the link below: Disability Law Center - Utah    

On October 1, 2020, dLCV entered into our Fiscal Year 2021. We have Executive Director, Colleen Miller, today to share all about the new projects and initiatives dLCV is embarking on in FY21. There are a lot of exciting things on the horizon, so stay tuned to learn about what we are doing and how YOU can get involved. Full episode transcriptions available on our website at www.dlcv.org. You can follow us on Twitter @DisabilityLawVA and on Facebook at Disability Law Center of Virginia.

I'm back from Utah and cannot stop thinking about yesterday's protest at Provo Canyon School with Breaking Code Silence, Paris Hilton, and other amazing survivors and advocates like my friend, Hannah, who was recently on the show. Such a powerful experience and I'm thankful I was able to attend. The quote that stuck with me the most is from Craig Blake, of Disability Law Center, who said “Treatment shouldn't leave a community of survivors.” Connect with Hannah: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJftBhJG/ (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJftBhJG/) https://linktr.ee/Hwy89survival (https://linktr.ee/Hwy89survival) Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting: https://my.captivate.fm/preacherboysdoc.com (preacherboysdoc.com) https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/) https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc (https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc) https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/ (https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/) To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you're already in the anti-cool cult-kids club, then you're probably already following Pulitzer winning journalist, Jessica Miller on Twitter. Her current breakout series with the Salt Lake Tribune, is answering questions in Utah that generations of Survivors had previously dismissed as futile. The Tribune and their tenacious truth-seeker are definitely headed for yet another Pulitzer. Just the next, and certainly not the last, for both Jessica and the respectively revered legacy of journalists that put investigation first when it came to mass legal child abuse. If you haven't seen her LIVE #TribTalk with Breaking Code Silence founder, Jen Robinson, then click no further. Since the Tribune is a non-profit, and up against some serious obstacles in their quest for foraging facts (as detailed in this interview), please donate (if you can) HERE. If you are a Survivor, or Staff, or Parent who has personal experience with the Troubled Teen Industry in Utah, and would like to participate with the Tribune's ongoing investigation; fill out this survey. If you are a Survivor and would like to participate the in the Disability Law Center's review of Utah's TTI; fill out this survey. THANK YOU to Paris Hilton's empowering exposure of this, America's deepest and darkest open secret. If you have not yet seen This is Paris then hop over to YouTube now. Please also support our sister Survivor and the generations of tortured youth that have overcame or have been overcome by the predatory perversion at Provo Canyon by signing THIS PETITION to shut it down now and forever, finally. To our Survivor community, please keep #breakingcodesilence. For some of us, the purpose in the pain then is the power to eradicate this perpetrator now and forever more. If we rescue the children of today and spare the youth of tomorrow, perhaps we can bring some semblance of peace to the child within. Until next time, #iseeyousurvivor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/troubled/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/troubled/support

In this special episode of Parenting Impossible, Host Annette Hines welcomes back some of her early podcast guests, Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Cheryl Ryan Chan, and Dave Greenwood, to celebrate the podcast’s first anniversary and open the door to the future of conversations about special needs. This episode is also significant because Annette lights a candle for her daughter, Elizabeth, in honor of Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week.  Annette launched Parenting Impossible - The Special Needs Survival Podcast out of the desire to connect with the special needs community and create a one-stop-shop for conversations, information, and resources that she could not find when her children were small and she needed it most. To further her goal of helping the special needs community, Annette also founded Special Needs Companies. Not everyone has access to an attorney, some people gather information in different ways, and others are not sure what they are looking for. Regardless, this podcast provides an opportunity to hear advice and stories from experts while you relax and enjoy your coffee.  Cheryl, featured as a guest on Episode 2 and 29 of Parenting Impossible, is a professional facilitator, focused on person-centered planning for people with special needs and their families and caregivers. She is also a mom to her 27-year-old son, Nicky, who is severely impacted by autism. For Cheryl, this podcast encourages resiliency and sustainability, and people are drawn to it because Annette brings her expertise and heart to every episode.  Hillary, a lawyer at the Disability Law Center in Boston, joined the podcast previously in Episodes 3 and 4. Her brother, Chris, is now 42 years old and has Angelman Syndrome. He may be nonverbal, but his killer smile and big heart influenced Hillary’s career path and every part of her life. She is grateful for this podcast because it is the only place that addresses the roles of siblings in the special needs community.  Dave produced many episodes of Parenting Impossible, taught Annette how to use a microphone, and was previously featured in Episode 14. He helps busy professionals create content, including podcasts. He is the author of the book, Overcoming Distractions: Thriving with Adult Attention Deficit Disorder, and speaks about the positive aspects of ADHD in his book and his podcast. Dave says that people in the special needs community are tired and confused, but Parenting Impossible is a place for them to get relevant information that will help them in their everyday lives.  For future podcasts, Cheryl and Hillary suggest discussing community and federal laws concerning the special needs community, abuse and neglect from caregivers, stories from families, and sharing resources that are hidden gems.  Dream podcast guests for the future include actor John C. McGinley, who is an advocate for people with down syndrome; Tim Shriver, a film producer and disability rights activist; national media correspondents; and other guests with disabilities.  Annette and Parenting Impossible have come a long way from her early episodes, when, for example, she had a case of nerves and mispronounced her own name! Over the past year, the podcast has featured experts from a wide variety of fields, shared invaluable resources, and featured families in the special needs community. In every episode, you’ll find genuine conversations designed to help you face any challenge you’ll encounter in the world of special needs. Stay tuned for an exciting new chapter of Parenting Impossible!

Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Bureau of Indian Education's School Reopening Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 Time: 03:00 PM Presiding: The Honorable Ruben Gallego, Chair On Thursday, September 10th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States (SCIP) will hold a remote oversight hearing entitled, “Examining the Bureau of Indian Education's School Reopening Guidance During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Witness List The Honorable Joe Garcia Co-Chair Tribal Interior Budget Council, Education Subcommittee National Congress of American Indians Washington, D.C. Mr. Lance Witte Superintendent & Principal Lower Brule Schools Lower Brule, SD Ms. Sue Parton President Federation of Indian Service Employees Albuquerque, NM Ms. Therese Yanan Executive Director & Attorney Native American Disability Law Center Farmington, NM Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/hearings/examining-the-bureau-of-indian-educations-school-reopening-guidance-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Welcome back to Rights Here, Rights Now! This podcast episode is all about Urinary Tract Infections. We know, it's not the most glamorous topic to talk about, but it is very important. UTIs have a wide variety of symptoms and people with disabilities, as well as providers, caretakers, and staff, may not know all the signs so we wanted to create this podcast to share our knowledge and help you all become better advocates. Our hosts, Virginia and Ren, share examples, signs, symptoms, and helpful tips and tricks but please remember we are not medical professionals so if you would like to learn more about UTIs check out these resources. https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/community/for-patients/common-illnesses/uti.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447 Full episode transcription available over at https://www.dlcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/RHRN-Episode-19-All-About-UTIs.htm You can follow us on Facebook at Disability Law Center of Virginia and find us on Twitter @DisabilityLawVA Thank you for listening!

Beau RaRa is a Staff Attorney at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and joins Dana to discuss the great efforts of the Youth Law Project & Disability Law Center and what their most current objectives are. She expands on what the laws already are and how they're continuously trying to improve them in the midst of the pandemic.

Today's episode we sit down with our Executive Director, Colleen Miller, and she gives us a rundown of all things General Assembly. The 2020 General Assembly session begins in Richmond, Virginia on January 8, 2020. Stay tuned for further episodes about self-advocacy, the state budget, and a wrap-up episode with Colleen at the end of the session. ***Full transcript available on our website at www.dlcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Rights-Here-Rights-Now-Episode-3-Pre-General-Assembly-With-Colleen-Miller-Transcription.txt Colleen referenced two legislative tracking websites: http://lis.virginia.gov and https://www.richmondsunlight.com. For information about all the things that the disAbility Law Center of Virginia does please check out www.dlcv.org.

Rights Here, Rights Now! is a disAbility Law Center of Virginia podcast. The disAbility Law Center of Virginia is the protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities in Virginia. Episode Transcription: Hi everyone and welcome to Rights Here, Rights Now, we are a disAbility Law Center of Virginia podcast. This is our sneak peek teaser trailer episode about what we’re hoping to bring to you and what we’d like to do in the future. Yeah, we want to give you tasty little morsels of education and information about the rights of Virginians with disabilities, how you can advocate for yourself and how you can get help if you find yourself in a tough situation. Rights here, Rights now is going to be a podcast about advocacy, it's going to be about resources, it's going to be about what we as the disAbility Law Center are doing, big cases successes and ways to assist people with disabilities with all sorts of different issues.Yeah, We hope this is also a fun place for you to get your information. And we hope that you’ll join me Virginia Pharis, me Ren Faszewski every other week for a little run down of a disability topic. Some of those topics may include seclusion and restraint in schools,or special education or, abuse and neglect in nursing homes or how do I apply for social security, or other resources in the community. Most importantly maybe, we want to let you know that DLCV is hosting a super special contest around this podcast, we want you, yes you, dear listener, to submit your idea for a logo and/or a jingle for this podcast . You can find out more information on our website which is dlcv.org and our social media. Do it, show us your artwork, show us your music, we’re here for it, we’re excited for it. And absolutely if you have any ideas or any particular topics that you would love for us to talk about you can submit those at podcast@dlcv.org. we hope to talk to you very soon in your earbuds and in your hearts and souls so again, stay tuned for Rights Here, Rights Now.

This episode of Parenting Impossible is once again dedicated to our special needs siblings.   Annette sits down again with Alexandria Nadworny and Hillary Dunn Stanisz for part two of their discussion about special needs siblings and the important issues that they commonly face.   Alexandria Nadworny is a special needs financial planning specialist who has taken her experience as a special needs sibling and has created a passion for helping individuals with special needs and their families create secure financial futures.   Hillary Dunn Stanisz is a senior attorney at the Disability Law Center in Boston where she represents people with disabilities in cases including cases of abuse and neglect. Hillary is also the co-president of the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network, which is an organization based in Boston to support those siblings of special needs individuals.     Annette discusses special needs planning with both Alex and Hillary as well as the unique outlook for the future that special needs siblings have. They discuss their shared experiences growing up and the thoughts they have to share with our audience when planning for a bright future for their brothers.   Hillary and Alex also talk about their professional lives and how being a special needs sibling has inspired both of them to create professional careers that utilized their personal experiences to help other special needs families and siblings.   Hillary and Alex are both extremely dedicated to their families as well as the families of others and their shared experiences are invaluable when working with other families.   You will learn quite a bit about the importance of including special needs siblings in the planning process in this episode.   You can find Alex at: www.affiniafg.com You can find Hillary at: http://www.masiblingsupport.org/

This episode of Parenting Impossible is dedicated to our special needs siblings.   Annette sits down with two incredible women who have put their heart and soul as well as dedicating their professional lives into making sure the siblings of special needs individuals are heard and valued.   Guests this week are Alexandria Nadworny and Hillary Dunn Stanisz and are both siblings of special needs individuals. Alexandra is a special needs financial planning specialist and Hillary is a senior attorney at the Disability Law Center in Boston.   The three discuss the ups and downs of being a family member as well as a sibling that may someday need to become a caretaker of their brother. They talk about their teenage years and are very honest with their feelings and amount of family engagement when they were younger. And, they also discuss some of the more humorous things that happened growing up.   What else about being a sibling? Well, they both admit that having a special needs brother was a great test for both friends and some of the boyfriends they brought home! Did they engage or were they not interested?   And both Alex and Hillary give some advice to other siblings about growing up as a special needs sibling, and what it takes to look to the future of care for their loved one.   All three give some heartfelt some parenting advice for special needs parents including how to support all the children in the family and treating each family member as an individual.   This episode is heartwarming, funny, honest and educational all at the same time.   You can find Alex at: www.affiniafg.com You can find Hillary at: http://www.masiblingsupport.org/

This is an independent, nonprofit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. It serves as the congressionally mandated “protection and advocacy” agency in Alaska. Each state has one, based on a public outcry in the 1970s about abuse and neglect of individuals with disabilities in institutional care. The law firm […]

Christine Griffin is a disability rights leader and search consultant at Bender Consulting Services, Inc. She will discuss her background at Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) within the federal government, the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts and her work at the White House.

Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities What are some of the laws and programs that protect the rights of individuals with disabilities here in the Commonwealth? Attorney Kati Dean interviews Robert Gray and Julie Triplett from the disAbility Law Center of Virginia, which is the state’s designated agency to advocate for the rights of […] The post November 1, 2017: Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Locke & Quinn | Attorneys at Law in Richmond, VA.

Joyce welcomes Tony Coelho, Author of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Christine Griffin, Executive Director of Disability Law Center of Massachusetts, and Andy Imparato, Executive Director of The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). The guests will discuss the mission of AUCD. AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Members consist of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Programs, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Research Centers (IDDRC). These programs serve, and are located in, every U.S. state and territory and are all part of universities or medical centers.

Joyce welcomes disability leader, Christine Griffin, and executive director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to the show. Also included will be Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will discuss the future for people with disabilities in 2017 and beyond.

A report in Massachusetts found cases of serious abuse and neglect at a private special education school, illuminating a larger problem. Also this hour, we head to Block Island, Rhode Island, where the nation's first offshore wind farm is about to get spinning. And on Soundcloud: from Brady to Big Papi to Bentley, Only A Game‘s Bill Littlefield gives us his take on New England sports culture. What’s Wrong With Special Ed? Marie walks with her 13-year-old son, who has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum, as he rides his bike through their Norfolk neighborhood during the first weeks of summer vacation. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) A recent report from the Boston-based Disability Law Center found widespread abuse and neglect at a private special education school in Middleborough, a town in the southeast corner of Massachusetts. The report detailed verbal and emotional abuse by staff, and inadequate supervision resulting in runaway students, medication errors, and more. An administrative building on the Chamberlain School’s Middleborough campus. (Shannon Dooling/WBUR) There are worries that the problems seen at Chamberlain International School might be more widespread. WBUR and the investigative journalism unit “The Eye” investigated private special education schools that serve some of the most vulnerable students in Massachusetts. For parents, figuring out which of these schools is the right fit for their child can be a complicated maze, even as the demand for special education grows. We’re joined by WBUR reporter Shannon Dooling. The Sea Breeze Is More Than Refreshing Turbines at the country's first offshore wind farm, located about 15 miles from the coast of Rhode Island, are set to begin turning after operators Deep Water Wind get the final sign-off from regulators, expected before the end of the year. The five turbines are expected to provide most of the power for Block Island, a tourist destination and home to about 1,000 people. The Block Island Wind Farm is tiny by global standards, but it’s the culmination of many years of negotiations between wind power companies, governments, and advocacy groups. Greg Cunningham, an attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation, says the project represents just a taste of what’s possible for wind power generation in New England coastal waters. U.S. Department of Energy estimates of wind resource potential (Credit: NREL) One of the concerns about offshore wind has been the impact on the environment. Not just birds, but also fish that swim nearby. A small crew of fishermen has been working with scientists to gather data and learn how fishing will or won't change around the Block Island turbines. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Ambar Espinoza reports. Root for the Home Team Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, nicknamed “Big Papi,” bids goodbye to fans after losing to the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in October. The game marked Ortiz’s retirement. (Credit: Charles Krupa/AP) As a region, New England is held together by history and tradition, geography and politics. But what about sports? There are, of course, the Patriots — the only NFL team to use a region to define its territory. They're a powerhouse, off to another great start, despite their star Tom Brady missing games at the beginning of the season due to the deflategate controversy. They've only really held a grip on New England since the 1990s, and they're as likely to be loathed outside of our region as loved within it. Then there's Red Sox Nation, a fan base with a deep-seated love of the baseball team from Boston that stretches from Maine, across to Vermont, and south to (most of) Connecticut. We wanted to find out more about the sporting culture of New England, and the role that sports can play in helping to define us… so we turn to Bill Littlefield, the longtime host of Only a Game, a weekly NPR show about sports that's produced at WBUR in Boston. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Shannon Dooling, Ambar Espinoza and Bill Littlefield Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, “Family and Genus” by Shaky Graves, “Sweet Caroline” by the O’Neill Brothers, “Shipping Up to Boston” by the Dropkick Murphys Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and photos of your Thanksgiving dinner to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce welcomes disability leader, Christine Griffin, and executive director of the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts to the show. Also included will be Tony Coelho, author of the Americans with Disabilities Act. They will discuss the future for people with disabilities in 2017 and beyond.

A new report in Massachusetts found cases of serious abuse and neglect at a private special education school, illuminating a larger problem. Also this hour, we head to Block Island, Rhode Island, where the nation's first offshore wind farm is about to get spinning. Plus, we learn about a time when Martha’s Vineyard went rogue.  What’s Wrong With Special Ed? A recent report from the Boston-based Disability Law Center found widespread abuse and neglect at a private special education school in Middleborough, a town in the southeast corner of Massachusetts. The report detailed verbal and emotional abuse by staff, inadequate supervision resulting in runaway students, medication errors, and more.  Jaclyn Dinan’s son has a complicated diagnosis of autism and a condition similar to bipolar disorder. In 2014, when he was 13, Dinan sent him to Chamberlain International School. Dinan, seen here with her boyfriend and her son, says her son was mistreated at the school. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) There are worries that the problems seen at Chamberlain International School might be more widespread. WBUR and the investigative journalism unit “The Eye” have been investigating private special education schools that serve some of the most vulnerable students in Massachusetts. For parents, figuring out which of these schools is the right fit for their child can be a complicated maze, even as the demand for special education grows. WBUR reporter Shannon Dooling joins us this hour. Links for more information: “Report Finds Neglect And Abuse At Mass. Special Education School” – Shannon Dooling, WBUR “‘There Is No Yelp’ : Why Parents Struggle With The State’s Special Ed System” – Shannon Dooling, WBUR “Runaways, findings of neglect and abuse cast shadow at Chamberlain School” –  Jenifer McKim and Koby Levin, The Eye The Sea Breeze Is More Than Refreshing Construction is close to complete on the country's first offshore wind farm, located about fifteen miles off the coast of Rhode Island. The five turbines are set to start turning later this year. They’re expected to provide most of the power for Block Island, a tourist destination and home to about 1,000 people. The Block Island Wind Farm is tiny by global standards, but it’s the culmination of many years of negotiations between wind power companies, governments, and advocacy groups. Greg Cunningham, an attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation, says the project represents just a taste of what’s possible for wind power generation in New England coastal waters. Three of five turbines that make up the Block Island Wind Farm, in waters three miles off the coast of Block Island. (Ambar Espinoza/RIPR) Blades were attached to a fourth turbine last week. (Ambar Espinoza/RIPR) The nacelles — the turbine electrical hubs — arrived in Newport earlier this summer on the Brave Tern vessel. They Could Take No More In the winter of 1977, residents of Martha's Vineyard were outraged over a bill in the Massachusetts state legislature that was going to strip them of their state representative. The island would be lumped into a larger Cape Cod district. Vineyard selectmen proposed a solution. A radical one. Secession (complete with an original song)! Producer Sally Helm has the story. Former Martha’s Vineyard secessionist John Alley (Sally Helm/Transom Story Workshop) About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Shannon Dooling, Ambar Espinoza, Sally Helm Music: Todd Merrell, “The Sea Beneath Our Feet” by Puddle of Infinity Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and pictures of your corner of New England to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Sutphen will interview Elizabeth Keating, she is an Athabascan Indian from Holikachuk, Alaska (now Grayling). She was raised by her grandparents, Chief and Lizzie Alexie. Elizabeth grew up speaking primarily Athabascan language because her grandparents did not speak English. Her grandparents were leaders and healers in the village so Elizabeth learned firsthand the cultural beliefs and practices from them. She works for the Disability Law Center of Alaska as a legal rights advocate. She is currently involved in projects to revive healthy cultural ways to restore Native health and social balance. Elizabeth along with Tara and a committed group of Elders are a part of a Non-profit Corporation called "Awakening Spiritual Unity", the mission of the organization is to help re-establish wellness, wholeness and dignity in mind, body and spirit. We are all related. The healing of one promotes the healing of all. Call in your questions: 877-230-3062 www.ctrnetwork.com