Podcasts about vocational rehabilitation counselor

Mentor Moments Season Three Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. This episode features Beth Dauber and her knowledge and passion for assistive technology. Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive journeys shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives. Beth Dauber, MA, CRC, CBIST is an experienced professional currently serving as a Senior Research Assistant for University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) - Institute for Human Development. With expertise in neurorehabilitation and assistive technology, Beth supports MO-VR staff, leads brain injury discussions, and provides statewide technical assistance. She has developed connections with unique partners and played a key role in creating Missouri Brain Injury Resource Facilitation (MOBIRF). Beth's background includes serving as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, District Supervisor, and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Technology for Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MO-VR), as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Maryville University. She holds a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and maintains her credentials as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Beth is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and actively contributes to professional organizations and committees.

Charity Bauer exemplifies how barriers can be shattered and goals can be reached, even when faced with challenges. Growing up in Oklahoma, Charity had a strong role model in her grandfather, who was also blind. He worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, serving transition-age students. When Charity moved to Ohio, she remembered that every state has a vocational rehabilitation agency that can help individuals with disabilities get and keep a job. Following a Google search, Charity found Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and got started with services.With support from Patty Koehnlein, OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and Jennifer Renaldy, OOD Job Developer, Charity navigated her career path, from her initial struggles to eventual success as a Senior Resolution Coordinator with Walmart.Transcripts and MP3 files are available at ood.ohio.gov/podcast.Do you have a disability? Do you want a job? OOD can help! Visit OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.Connect with OOD on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhioOODTwitter: https://twitter.com/OhioOOD/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohioood/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ood/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OhioOODSign up for our newsletter and other email updates at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHOOD/subscribers/qualify.

Transcript: bit.ly/AIAe051Hoskie Benally Jr., is a Member of the Navajo Nation and is Legally Blind. He is currently employed with the Native American Disability Law Center as the Community and Government Liaison engaged in Disability Systems Advocacy with the Navajo Nation and other Native American Tribes. Benally is also involved with the National Congress of American Indians, Disability Sub-Committee. Prior to joining the Law Center, Benally was the CEO of a Residential Treatment Center for Native American Youth that successfully integrated Navajo culture into western-based mental health treatment. Benally is the current President of the Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disabilities, a former Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and a former Member of the New Mexico Developmental Disability Planning Council. Grounded in Navajo tradition and fluent in Navajo, Benally is an experienced cultural instructor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University. For more than three decades, Joseph Ray has advocated for disability services in tribal communities, with a focus on independent living, elder care, and vocational rehabilitation services. Based in Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, he is the Board Chair of the National Congress of American Indians Disability Subcommittee, one of the oldest advocacy organizations for native populations in the country. Joseph is also on the Board of Directors of Uniting Nursing Homes in Tribal Excellence (UNITE), and a member of the Pueblo People with Disabilities group. He has a special interest in strengthening support services for individuals with spinal cord injuries, particularly tribal youth, and is active in adaptative sports and long-term care programs. Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Regan Patten is a goal-driven student finishing up her education in Health Information Technology at Terra State Community College. She has solid work experience and family support as she takes her next step and begins working in the health field upon graduation. However, it didn't come easily. Regan explained, “I have struggled with a learning disability involving math ever since I could remember.” She connected with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and has benefitted from assistive technology and financial support.“She is going to be a great employee, and any employer who hires her will be very lucky to have her,” said Tonya Mortimer, OOD Sr. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.Regan shares her journey in this episode. Kristin Garrett, OOD Program Administrator, also joins the episode to discuss how OOD is supporting eligible college students with disabilities with financial support toward tuition and educational expenses, while participating in OOD services, during the 2022-2023 school year. OOD can help ensure college students with disabilities have the support they need to complete their degree and/or credential, earn higher wages, and meet the demands of tomorrow's labor market. Need more information or have general questions about OOD's services for college students with disabilities or the Ohio College2Careers program? Email college2careers@ood.ohio.gov. Do you have a disability? Do you want a job? OOD can help! Visit OODWorks.com or call 800-282-4536 to get started.Transcripts and MP3 files are available at ood.ohio.gov/podcast.Connect with Ohio College2Careers on social media: @OhioC2C. Connect with OOD on social media: @OhioOOD.Sign up for our newsletter and other email updates at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/OHOOD/subscribers/qualify.

Mentor Moments Season Two Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell. Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling. This episode we feature Casey Anderson! Casey graduated from Maryville University's Rehabilitation Counseling program in 2017 and started my career as crisis intervention advocate at YWCA St. Louis, offering support to individuals who experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. I then was promoted to the Program Supervisor of Crisis Intervention where I continued developing professionally; planning and facilitating community trainings, supporting a team of staff and volunteers and developing partnerships. I left YWCA in March 2020, joining VR as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in the St. Charles office. I have found that my advocacy skills are valued here in my position. I have been on various committees and I am the designated VRC for the Work Based Learning program that coordinates and partners with Workforce Development, a CRP, and local school districts. I love making connections with others and watching folks discover confidence and independence by achieving their employment goals. I look forward to making a difference in people's lives through our mission and vision here with the MRAEC. Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube MRA Eastern Chapter Blog

Neva has over 20 years of professional experience in the field of vision loss and a lifetime of experience living with low vision. She was diagnosed at an early age with Cone Rod Degeneration, a rare genetic eye condition. Neva is a vital part of AFB's Aging Initiative team, which involves the research and public policy needs of people experiencing vision loss later in life. She currently oversees the Blind Leaders Development Program. Prior to joining AFB, Neva was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Employment Assistance Specialist with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, and a Vocational Evaluator with the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind. She serves in numerous leadership roles, ranging from international to local in scope, with organizations such as the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired and the National Rehabilitation Association. In this episode, Neva discusses employment, leadership, and favorite books, among other topics. Episode Transcript

On this episode, Jen talks with Sarah Storck, a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Work Incentives Practioner, and David Stoner, a writer and an individual with Cerebral Palsy who has utilized the services discussed. They talk about the process of working with vocational rehabilitation, support during employment and mechanisms to help ensure that you can keep your benefits even while earning an income.   Sarah is the founder and CEO of Next Step Success, LLC, an organization whose main purpose is to help underserved populations, specifically individuals with disabilities, achieve employment and financial success through a variety of services.  At Next Step Success, LLC, Sarah works one on one with clients as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Work Incentives Practitioner. Prior to starting Next Step Success, LLC, Sarah worked as an Employment Specialist (job coach) for seven years and a Work Incentives Practitioner for four years through private and non-profit employment services organizations as well as for state vocational rehabilitation agencies. She has extensive experience in providing case management, guidance and counseling, job readiness skills, Social Security benefits planning and financial education.  She currently provides employment and benefits counseling services through the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program and State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies.   She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Criminal Justice and Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Sarah is a Certified Work Incentives Practitioner through Cornell University and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). Sarah is the current President of the Virginia chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association and is an active member of NABWIS, the National Association for Benefits and Work Incentive Specialists.   David Stoner received his bachelor's degree in Journalism and Digital Communications from the University of South Florida in 2018. His love for media came hand in hand with his love for story-telling and his belief that the best stories come from the world we live in. David was born with cerebral palsy and has used a wheelchair along with other adaptive technology to make sure he remains active and lives life to its fullest. His fiancée, Shelby, who also has CP, is his biggest supporter. Together, they are a very driven team and are looking forward to tying the knot in May of 2022. Hailing from the Tampa Bay Area, David has a strong passion for its beautiful surroundings, beaches, and especially for the many college and professional sports teams. David's writing interests include sports journalism, mainly about Tampa Bay sporting teams, however he has written a number of articles on various topics and remains focused on sharing his experiences in the world as a disabled person. His passion for life is equalled by the love he has for his family.  

Jeff Molzow is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, someone who helps teach adults who are blind and visually impaired to return to work successfully and effectively. Jeff has continuously pushed the envelope of his field via his passion for blind advocacy, combined with a strong background in technology.  Now Jeff is here to help us understand what White Cane Day is, and why it's such an important day for the blind community. You'll also hear from TSBVI student Michael Fulk, sharing his take on this holiday. For more information about White Cane Day visit https://whitecaneday.org/

Pastor Bridget Goines is a Baltimore native. She is a mother and a wife. She has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Divinity. She has served as a Chaplain in the Navy, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and has worked in the field of Human Services for over 28 years. She Founded Livin' It Up Ministries in 2011.She is a Facilitator and conducts workshops in the areas of Resilience, Life Skills, Suicide, Personality Traits, Relationship Building, Marriage Enrichment and Communication. Pastor Bridget is all about empowering and transforming lives of people through her gifts of Edification and Encouragement. She is the Founder & CEO of HerStory Women's Symposium. Her organization has been impacting the lives of women across this country since 2012. HerStory Women's Symposium provides a safe and non-judgement platform for women from all walks of life to tell their Stories from a place of Triumph, Overcoming and Victory. She believes we all have the power to do extraordinary things. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/expansionofconsciousness/support

Many veterans come from rural counties and after their service, returning to work in agriculture is similar such as leadership, organization, and attention to detail. Amy Ferkey, who helped establish the Veteran Affairs Farms program a few years ago and is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the VA Hospital in Madison, says the purpose of the VA Farms program is to help veterans with resources, education, and to help maintain their overall health.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week my guest is Taniqua Hunter. Taniqua talks about her happy childhood, how her time at Hofstra University shaped her into the professional she is. We talk about the Divine Nine, the power of networking and branding yourself. #liberatedsuccess #liberatedparenthood #liberatedchildren #liberatedproblemsolvers #blackcareersmatter #BIPOC #storytelling #careerexploration #thirtyfive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ebony-tyler6/support

In this episode, you'll hear from Shawnese Laury-Johnson, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, as we talk about what being REMOTE is and how the move to remote work is changing the way we think about collaboration, inclusion and the nature of our relationships across all areas of work and life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thismightnot/message

Jennifer Strank is an OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Columbiana County. “To help people work, no matter what it is – whether it’s getting back into the workforce, getting their first job, or doing whatever – it’s just a great feeling.” Jennifer explained. “Seeing the growth and self-esteem is amazing.”Transcripts and MP3 files are available at https://ood.ohio.gov/Podcast.

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day is March 22, 2020, and the OOD Works Podcast features Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors this month. Dawn Coleman is a Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired. “I really like seeing people get a job and meet their goal because I think work is so important. It gives people a sense of purpose,” Dawn explained. “It really just changes their lives, and I get to be a small part of that.”

I really enjoyed recording this episode. Melissa Bridges gives listeners her insight into her world of growing up as a CODA. For those who don’t know what CODA stands for a child of a deaf adult. In this episode, we chat about Melissa’s experience growing up as a child of a deaf adult which is not as uncommon as you think. We discuss Deaf Culture, misconceptions, and how to interact with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Melissa Bridges is a certified ASL Interpreter. Melissa is currently pursuing her degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. She has previously worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the State of Texas where she primarily works with hard of hearing and clients who are deaf.    Interested in Therapy Click Here Sign Up for Free 15 min Consult Here For Shownotes Click Here

Manuj Aggarwal and Bri Seeley talk about how to create a path to your desired future, transform your ideas into reality, and lead a fulfilling life. What are you waiting for? Tune In Now! In this episode, we will learn about: · Creating your desired future· How to find your true vision· Facing fears and coming out of your comfort zone· Understanding various phases while realizing your vision· Knowing typical mindset blocks of an entrepreneur and dealing with them· Common entrepreneurial myths and mistakes· Habits of a successful entrepreneur About Bri Seeley Equipped with a degree in Psychology and Fashion Design, Bri started as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and worked with various employers. Later she authored 'The Inspirational Woman' project book and online series. With a desire to help women, she co-founded 'The Amplify Collective,' a community helping women network in a new, purposeful way. Later, working for various media as a writer, blogger, and podcast host, she contributed blogs for Huffington Post and articles for Influencive, a digital publication. Bri's book 'Permission to Leap' made her a Best-Selling Author on Amazon. The book inspires and guides you to bring your vision to life. As a professional public speaker, Bri has been inspiring audiences around the world for the last six years, supporting them to bring their dreams to life. At a very young age, she started entrepreneurship, clearing all hurdles in the path of her desired future. She is a Transformational success coach and a Hypnotherapist for entrepreneurs. She has helped more than 5000 people worldwide in building successful businesses.  Links And Mentions From This Episode: · Social Media Handles: o Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/author-briseeleylifecoach/ o Facebook: http://facebook.com/briseeleyofficial o Twitter: @briseeleyo Instagram: briseeley· Bri's Website: http://briseeley.com/· TetraNoodle consulting services: www.bootstrapping.group · TetraNoodle professional training: https://courses.tetranoodle.com  Thanks for Tuning In!           Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section! Enjoyed the episode? Kindly share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show!"       

Barbara S. Hennessy owns and operates “The Joy Within LLC”, a private practice of emotional trauma recovery and chronic pain relief.  She is a Level One certified BrainSweep Intervention System coach and has completed the Level One Employee Family Support Program (EFSP) training for Employee Support Worker.  Most recently she has been appointed the Director of the Brainsweep Academy in the United States.  Barbara has over 20 years of experience assisting people with disabilities.  She has worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with a specialty caseload of deaf/hard of hearing people for the State of Florida.  She then worked as a program manager for employment services at Abilities of Florida (now ServiceSource of Florida).  She supervised ten staff members in Central and South Florida that provided services for Vocational Rehabilitation clients.  RESOURCES: www.bswacademyusa.ocom visit to learn more about the 6 interventions YouTube Channel: Closing the Door to Suicide To learn more about our past podcasts, please visit us at savelori.org Visit our contact us page to send us a private prayer or request.  There’s even a speak option if you want to speak your prayer to the show team. https://www.facebook.com/savinglori/ BE A CHAMP.  GET HELP NOW: Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453 Report child abuse or neglect in your state, visit childwelfare.gov National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233

Rachael Sessler Trinkowsky works with a variety of assistive technology including screen readers and screen magnification software. Dr. Sessler Trinkowsky's credentials include a B.A. in Special Education and a Master of Health Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida. She also earned an Educational Specialist and a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Engineering and Computing. Her dissertation topic focused on accessibility awareness and practices in online learning environments. She is a very proud recipient of the Florida Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (Florida FAER) award for Outstanding Rehabilitation Professional for the Blind Award (2017). Rachael is on the Board of Directors for Florida FAER for 2018 as a member-at-large. She has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) since 1999 and was honored to be a member of the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Committee for the development of the new amuch-neededded specialization, called Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP). Working in this field since 1999 she has previously worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the Division of Blind Services and as an assistive technology sales and training representative for Florida Reading and Vision Technology, now Florida Vision Technology. Currently, Dr. Sessler Trinkowsky works for the Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches as the Technology Training and Vocational Coordinator, where she oversees services for a 5-county territory and has more than 12 years of experience working with the Lighthouse. Lighthouse teaches a variety of assistive technology including screen readers, screen magnification software, low vision devices, braille technology, smartphone and tablet accessibility, optical character recognition (OCR) options, and many different types of specialized devices. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass) where she teaches a course in the Assistive Technology Certificate Program at UIC and is developing a Graduate Certificate program through UMass to prepare professionals for the new CATIS credential through ACVREP.   Twitter: @trinkows Email: trink@lighthousepalmbeaches.org Facebook: rachael.trinkowsky   - - - - - After you listen please share your thoughts on Twitter with Jennifer and Rachael by using #AssistLearning in your tweets. - - - - - Connect with Jennifer Cronk on Twitter. VISIT THE NEW ASSISTLEARNING.ORG

Guest John Lee Soap, Jr., Cherokee, and hostess Brenda Golden discuss grief and coping with loss.  Tragically both have lost children in recent years and will share what it means to grieve, what is grief, is there a proper way to grieve, and most of all how to cope with grief.  John has attained higher educational degrees in Counseling while working full time.  He currently works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.     Children are not supposed to die...Parents expect to see their children grow and mature. Ultimately, parents expect to die and leave their children behind...This is the natural course of life events, the life cycle continuing as it should. The loss of a child is the loss of innocence, the death of the most vulnerable and dependent. The death of a child signifies the loss of the future, of hopes and dreams, of new strength, and of perfection. - Arnold and Gemma 1994, iv, 9, 39  Death is an experience that is common to all mankind, an experience that touches all members of the human family. Death transcends all cultures and beliefs; there is both commonality and individuality in the grief experience. When a loved one dies, each person reacts differently. A child's death, however, is such a wrenching event that all affected by it express sadness and dismay and are painfully shaken.  Both John and Brenda are part of a White Bison recovery group.  The Wellbriety path does not compete with A.A. or any other pathway of personal recovery, but instead enriches those pathways by embracing them within the web of Native American tribal histories and cultures. http://www.facebook.com/groups/117525848259894/ http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorders/parentalgrief.html