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In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, brought to you by the Iowa Corn Growers Association: Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Dustin Hoffmann visits with Brit Buchanan of Earth Optics, Mark Magnuson talks about the World Institute for Soy and Human Health with Morey Hill, and Russ Parker delivers his faith-based food for thought.

In this episode you will learn: How Covid opened pandoras box and what you do about it Dopamine Pathways, inflammation and your GI track. Building blocks for your health journey Omega Quant –This test measures all the fatty acids in your blood as well as omega-3 index, ratios and trans-fat index.  Biome sight – Gut microbiome test ZRT iodine urinary test – Iodine test 5 Strands - for nutritional imbalances  Shawn has been dubbed the “metabolic detective” of integrative health. Oftentimes, Shawn is often the last person to be seen after people have exhausted every other therapy. He is a health consultant and a coach. He can interpret your SNPs to unearth hidden factors that may be affecting your health in the past, present, and future. Like many of you, Shawn has had his own share of health concerns. Due to many years of persistent research, he went from spending precious time bedridden to being fully functional once again. He used to be a bodybuilder, trainer and with the perfect storm, his health declined. Later, he would find out it was caused by food poisoning and nutritional imbalances from extreme athleticism, which triggered his expression, including gene mutations. Shawn had already been dealing with mild Asperger's syndrome, so when his health caved in, he rededicated his time to learning what he could to rebalance his own systems as well as others.  Shawn possesses a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from West Chester University and has earned numerous certifications from the World Institute of Integrative Health Science. He is also a certified in neuro-endo-immunology, NLP, and clinical hypnotherapy.

In the run-up to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, in the United States, a row broke out between Japan and South Korea over who would supply the athletes' village with kimchi.The two countries also took their dispute to the United Nations' Codex Alimentarius, an organisation which sets voluntary standards for food.Dr Chaelin Park from the World Institute of Kimchi tells Vicky Farncombe how South Koreans were upset because they thought Japan was "attempting to take over" their national dish."For Koreans, kimchi is more than just food - it's part of our cultural identity," she says.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Kimchi. Credit: Getty Images)

First time interviewing a long time mentor and friend, Michael Brant, who I served the Lord with in China nearly 20 years ago! Hear about the recent missions and how you can help!Paypal to help REAL missions:m.brant@wise-ed.org...it should come up as World Institute for Social Education Development.Thank you so much!FAITHBUCKS.COM

Goal: Present the DRC Team for “Child Soldier” Rehabilitation, Reconciliation, and Reconstruction My name is Mike Brant and I'm the President of the World Institute for Social Education Development, an educational and social purpose tax exempt 501c3 in the USA, but we work internationally. I've lived and worked in 35 countries on 5 continents over a span of 53 years, speak 6 languages, have 14 biological children born in 7 countries, and I speak 6 languages which I use in my work.Over the years, I've learned that people are basically the same around the world in that they hope to find happiness, love, and meaning while living a peaceful life. The want the same for their children. These are common dreams. One would ask why it should be so complicated to accomplish this, if everyone wants it. The problem is that we also have a common problem, in that the human nature has good traits and bad ones. We are capable of love, but also of hate; of generosity, but also of greed, and on goes the list of contradictions in our makeup. When these inner problems are multiplied by 8.2 billion people on the planet, which is the count in 2024, things get complicated, and I believe that only God, through His son Jesus Christ can change that in us. That is also my own life experience as a fellow human. Then, there is the problem of power and wealth bringing ambition and oppression of others. “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” We see this played out in the world today with the super powers vying to be “Number One”, the abundance of wars, both external and civil, and terrorism not even called war. This is all prophesied as a sign of the end of this era of history, as Jesus said, and there will not be peace until the real Prince of Peace comes, because only He can regenerate us and finally and lovingly enforce that for our own good, which he will.I the meanwhile, what can we do to help those who suffer the atrocities of wars, conflicts, and oppression? Are we supposed to try to do anything? I believe so because Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God,” so He must want us to do what we can, mostly by helping people to find His love and peace, which they can later share with others. He also quoted a prophecy from the book of Isaiah for Himself, which is in Luke 4:18, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed". I believe He asks us to carry on that work.Specifically this evening, I want to share with you one of our must critical projects to carry this out, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, which has been in civil war for several years now, mainly engineered from outside the country to keep it in conflict so that the precious metals, which we use in our mobile phones can be shipped out for the high tech used to empower their empirical plans. We currently have a Congolese team which has been rehabilitating “Child Soldiers”, actually young teens who have been duped into “fighting for their freedom” , given automatic weapons and a salary, to attack and kill their own villages, and the like. This team goes on, with the permission of the government to open the eyes and minds of these youth, very much at the grass level, so that they turn around. The efforts have been extremely effective.This time, about 2 years ago, had to flee their own village…. from there I will explain the immediate need….

Stephen Fantl and Errol Francis rejoin the program to explain how the Okanagan Indian Confederacy is a separate nation like Washington DC and Vatican City. They explain how this allows LOVEPOD to protect data by international treaty. We also discuss how the LOVEPOD's revolutionary design will change how humans communicate around the planet. The router changes the EMF signals to harmonize with your body. It also connects up to 9 devices truly bringing the cost of a satellite phone to the range the masses can afford. It does all of this while providing a secure VPN military grade security to your data. A technology humanity needs to bring us into the next age of development. Learn more or buy yours now at https://lovesatpods.ca/?ref=Sarahwestall Links mentioned in the show: Learn more or buy a LovePod at https://lovesatpods.ca/?ref=Sarahwestall BodyAlign: Balance your body and energize your life at https://BodyAlign.com/sarah or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop Leela Q: Learn more about Leela's Quantum Tech at https://bit.ly/3iVOMsZ or at https://SarahWestall.com/shop - use code sarah10 to save 10% Leela Quantum Upgrade: Learn about at QuantumUpgrade.io - use code sarah15 to get a 15 day free trial Consider subscribing: Follow on TwitterX @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | CloutHub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz   Biography of Errol Starr Francis Errol Starr Francis is the Sales and Marketing Consultant for RADCOM and the L.O.V.E. Global Products. With his Web Development and SEO team “Grace Online Marketing” Errol brings the L.O.V.E. pod to the online marketing space. Errol, AKA Chief Star Turtle of the Okanagan Indian Confederacy is also a founding council member of the Mate ́ First Nations tribe “ASMIN of Turtle Island” (ASMINTI). The L.O.V.E. Pods are a game changer when it comes to having connectivity for the Indigenous and First Nations Tribes in remote areas and places that do not readily have WI Fi internet service. Also by protecting our sovereignty and our identity as it offers Military Grade Secure and Private Communications. This will be an invaluable tool for all Indigenous and First Nations Peoples as they travel into remote areas for hunting and fishing. I've had a rich and diverse life so far. From an early age always seeking adventure and eager to learn new things. I've have been a Juno award winning singer songwriter and recording studio manager and engineer, to a construction contractor in the design and building of an amazing off grid house called an Earthship.   Biography of Stephen Fantl Stephen Fantl is currently the CEO of RADOM, LLC, the global distributors of the satellite-to-device L.O.V.E. Pod technology. He is also a World Peace Ambassador for the World Institute for Peace, and the Founder of the Peace Day Global Broadcast. Over the last 30 years he has been an Director for non-profit humanitarian organizations with a focus on leveraging of communications technologies to bridge the digital divide. Stephen resides in Colorado with his wife of 27 years.        

First time interviewing a long time mentor and friend Michael Brant who I served the Lord with in China nearly 20 years ago! Hear about the recent missions and how you can help!Paypal to help REAL missions:m.brant@wise-ed.org...it should come up as World Institute for Social Education Development thank you so much!

Joyce welcomes Marcie Roth, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Institute on Disability (WID). Each year December 3rd is recognized to promote an understanding of disability issues and to generate support for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. WID helps assure that products and services are more accessible. It also promotes equity policies, provides consulting services, offers training and tools. WID also supports emergency, disaster, and climate efforts. Ms. Roth will be discussing their mission and International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

In this podcast episode, we delve into the multifaceted role of a pain physician with Dr. Miles R. Day, M.D. We explore the diverse range of conditions pain physicians treat, from acute injuries to chronic pain syndromes. We discuss the specialized training required to become a pain physician, including the necessary medical school curriculum, residency programs, and fellowship opportunities. Additionally, we highlight the importance of ongoing education and professional development for pain physicians to stay abreast of the latest advancements in pain management techniques and therapies. Miles R. Day, MD, DABA, DABA-PM, FIPP: Dr. Day is the medical director of The Pain Center at Grace Clinic, pain fellowship program director at Texas Tech University HSC, and the Traweek-Racz Tenured Endowed Professor in Pain Research in the Department of Anesthesiology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. He serves on the editorial boards of Pain Practice and Pain Physician. He is the past-president of the Texas Pain Society and past-chair of the Board of Examination for the World Institute of Pain. He has authored or co-authored numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed articles, and has presented nationally and internationally on various subjects in interventional pain medicine. His specialty focus in chronic pain of the face.

Achieve Enlightenment: Master Del Pe Meditation, prayers, yoga, vegetarianism and spiritual practices alone can be a waste of your time, resources and effort. They are only pieces of the puzzle which are not assembled to complete the enlightenment formula. You need a curriculum of self-mastery to achieve enlightenment in this lifetime. Don't leave this life merely rich, famous or successful. Travel and cross crystallizing borders of religiosity and aging spirituality... override the humps of contemporary ignorance ... escape the ditch of modern preoccupations... transport your consciousness far away, beyond the geography of obsolescence ... and expect to arrive at the doorstep of enlightenment. Depart enlightened. A Modern Sage and Enlightened Master, who brings the alchemy of eastern wisdom and western knowledge, MASTER DEL PE is a guru who wears many hats. Having healed and taught over 400,000 students and clients during his travels to more than 100 countries around the world, Master Del Pe is also a Miraculous Healer, Esoteric Scientist, Esoteric Psychologist, Divine Alchemist, a world-expert of the 8 types of yoga and the 12 styles of meditation as well as a true pioneer in Spiritual Technology. He founded the BElife Institute for Higher Consciousness (BIHC), the Wisdom Institute for Leadership and Global Advancement (WILGA) and World Institute for Incurable Diseases (WIID) with his 4 decades (and many lifetimes) of experience on the Enlightened Life Path. An author of 12 books, and a Mentor-Healer to several billionaires, Fortune 500 companies, world leaders and advanced soul servers, Master Del Pe welcomes students to his 200+ online courses and Enlightened Life Retreats online and in-person at his MDP Village Retreat Resort in the Philippines. His vision is to train humanity to master life ahead of its time. www.masterdelpe.com Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

In this episode of Collective Wisdom, Lucy is joined by Sarah Storelli, a global changemaker whose life purpose is making the world a better place.From serving as Chief Marketing Officer of IBM's Call for Code to leading various worldwide public sector initiatives at Amazon Web Services, Sarah's career is focused on driving partnerships and programs that impact business, government, and society. She also serves on many advisory boards for organizations like Consumer Technology Association Foundation, the World Institute on Disability, Center Point, Inc. and Serenity House Oakland.Sarah is a true powerhouse, both in her career in tech and her extensive service work. In this conversation, she shares how loss has shaped her life, her approach to building her career without becoming a “resume builder,” the ways she comes back from feeling stuck or unsure, and her advice for moments when someone says “no.”At its heart, this episode is about the value of connection, the power of advocacy, and the work that we must do to improve our lives and the world. We also talk about the importance of voting in the upcoming election.Tune in for fantastic advice on how to move through disappointment, and stick around for a reminder of how powerful your impact can be. Jump into the conversation:[3:00] How Sarah discovered her path & her purpose[7:30] The ways loss & suicide have impacted Sarah's journey[11:00] Turning crisis into healing & opportunity[12:00] Not being a “resume builder”[15:00] Sarah's career in Big Tech[19:00] How Sarah finds fulfillment & purpose[24:00] Ways to disconnect & get clarity[30:30] Building your board of advisors[35:00] How to respond to hearing “no”[41:30] Sarah's three pearls of wisdom[43:40] The importance of voting & using your voice More about our guest: Known for her high energy and enthusiasm for the mission, Sarah Storelli is a global changemaker whose life purpose is making the world a better place. From serving as Chief Marketing Officer of IBM's Call for Code to leading various worldwide public sector initiatives at Amazon Web Services, her career is focused on driving partnerships and programs that impact business, government, and society.As a strategic connector of people and mission-driven resources coupled with a love for solving hard problems and making a difference, Sarah's life exemplifies one of service. Her current extra-curricular roles include: Member of the Cal Poly President's Council of Advisors; Chair of the Cal Poly English Department Advisory Board; Board of Trustees for the Consumer Technology Association Foundation; Board of Directors for the World Institute on Disability; Board of Directors for Center Point, Inc.; Board of Directors for Serenity House Oakland; and a trusted advisor to multiple start-ups.Sarah enjoys any opportunity to spend time with family and friends; advocate for all women and girls, mental health, and the Arts in STEAM; travel the globe; move the market; and help tilt the world in a more equitable direction. She is a proud Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Alum who holds a degree in English with a minor in Law and Society. Stay connected:Check out The Murmuration CollectiveConnect with us on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe to our monthly newsletterLearn more about our January 2025 retreat in Kenya

Contributor: Megan Hurley, MD Educational Pearls: Fevers Tylenol Up until 20 weeks NSAIDs are ok but after 20 weeks they are contraindicated Can limit the amount of amniotic fluid produced Can lead to growth restriction Can cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus Cough Cough drops Humidifier Guafenesine and dextromethorphan (Mucinex) is not well studied but is probably ok with caution in certain circumstances such as post-tussive emesis causing poor PO intake and weight loss Congestion Flonase (Fluticasone nasal spray) Nasal rinses Humidifier 1st generation anti-histamines (Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine, etc.) However, these tend to have more side effects such as fatigue, drowsiness, and dizziness Concider switching to a 2nd generation (Cetirizine, Loratidine, etc.) during the day Disease specific treatments Flu (A and B) gets tamiflu (Oseltamivir) Covid gets paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) Antibiotics for suspected pneumonia Additional recommendations Elevating the head of bed Nasal strips Stay well hydrated Tea Ice chips Echinacea Zinc Rest Avoid NSAIDs Pseudophedrine Afrin (Oxymetazoline) Combined meds in general References Antonucci, R., Zaffanello, M., Puxeddu, E., Porcella, A., Cuzzolin, L., Pilloni, M. D., & Fanos, V. (2012). Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in pregnancy: impact on the fetus and newborn. Current drug metabolism, 13(4), 474–490. https://doi.org/10.2174/138920012800166607 Black, E., Khor, K. E., Kennedy, D., Chutatape, A., Sharma, S., Vancaillie, T., & Demirkol, A. (2019). Medication Use and Pain Management in Pregnancy: A Critical Review. Pain practice : the official journal of World Institute of Pain, 19(8), 875–899. https://doi.org/10.1111/papr.12814 D'Ambrosio, V., Vena, F., Scopelliti, A., D'Aniello, D., Savastano, G., Brunelli, R., & Giancotti, A. (2023). Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in pregnancy and oligohydramnios: a review. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 36(2), 2253956. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2023.2253956 Summarized by Jeffrey Olson MS3 | Edited by Meg Joyce, MS1 & Jorge Chalit, OMS3  

Forbes, U.S. Presidential Appointee, World Institute on DisabilityThe is a LIVE Interview, I am at a National Seminar at an OUTSIDE Windy Booth & Marcie Roth is a a National Conference! We Celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the American's with Disability Act & some Memories & Lots of Info on WID!Recently named by Forbes Magazine to their inaugural Fifty Over 50 Impact List, and by Womens' eNews as one of  their 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Marcie has served in executive leadership roles for disability advocacy and public policy organizations since 1995, leading coalitions committed to operationalizing accessibility and inclusion as intersectional imperatives for equity, diversity and global social justice.In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Marcie turned her advocacy towards improving emergency preparedness and disaster outcomes for people with disabilities, building accessible disaster-resilient communities and disability inclusive climate justice initiatives.Experienced in establishing, supporting and leading coalitions committed to disability inclusion as an intersectional imperative for global social justiceAppointed by President Obama to the U.S Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 2009 to 2017, she served as Senior Advisor to the FEMA Administrator, establishing and directing the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination. Marcie represented the U.S. government internationally as an expert on whole community inclusive global disaster risk reduction from 2012- 2017 and has served as a leader throughout the development and implementation of the United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.  Marcie provides expert consultation to governments, corporations, health systems, and the United Nations.  She launched the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration in 2020, bringing corporate and foundation funders together with local disability-led organizations to accelerate humanitarian relief directly to disaster-impacted communities where and when it's needed most. Under her leadership, GADRA is currently assisting Ukrainian disability-led organizations in an urgent effort to be sure Ukrainian children and adults with disabilities are not left behind.Recently appointed to the American Red Cross Diversity Advisory Council, the Board of Directors of InterAction, and as Chairperson of the  US Department of Health and Human Services National Advisory Committee on Disability and Disaster, Marcie is a Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellow with a BS in Public Safety Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus.© 2024 All Rights Reserved© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Tom Foley began 2021 as the new Executive Director of National Disability Institute (NDI).Trained as a tax lawyer and financial planner, Tom has more than 30 years of experience in the disability community. As a person who is blind, he has been an advocate and dedicated his career to partnering with other thought leaders to address the complex drivers of economic inequality and create pathways to employment and financial security for the most vulnerable communities. In addition, Tom has been instrumental in developing and influencing federal and state legislation to encourage employment and increase participation of people with disabilities in employment and wealth-building programs. He most recently held the position of Managing Director at the World Institute on Disability.Tom says: I think financial institutions, educators and banks each have to recognize the disability community as a specific market segment of the population that have been traditionally underserved and have a demonstrated need for access to financial tools and services. Once they make the decision to work with the disability community, they need to partner with organizations who are particularly well-positioned to provide industry technical assistance to reach the disability community and further the financial industry's inclusion goals – like National Disability Institute. For example, NDI reaches two million people per year and has been doing this for 15 years. We are particularly well situated, through our research, policy and practice, to reach this community.In addition, it's important for banks and financial institutions to target people with disabilities through their CRA activities. NDI's Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development (CDICD) works to improve the usage of the opportunities and resources available under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This is really important as millions of dollars, that could help people with disabilities in LMI communities, goes unspent every year. Through NDI's research, we've identified that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities with disability are the most underserved. How do we change this? Financial institutions, in particular, need to make a concerted effort to work with and support this segment of the community. In addition, we, the disability community, need to be intentional in our own efforts to better address these issues.© 2024 All Rights Reserved© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Why can't everyone just get along? Indeed. Whether it's at work, with family, or among friends, we all face challenges in getting along with others that can affect our harmony, productivity, and even our mental health. Coach Andrea See offers practical advice to help you thrive in any team setting—from handling disagreements with coworkers to navigating family conflicts and maintaining peace in your friend group, discover how you can transform your relationships and become a better team player or team leader, no matter what group you find yourself in. Once a tough boss and challenging colleague herself, her wisdom and insights fuel her passion for helping her clients lead with more authenticity and effectiveness. A Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Action Learning Team Coach of the World Institute of Action Learning, she has worked for nine years with countless teams and leaders to evoke transformative clarity, achieve breakthroughs in performance, and sustain shifts in culture.

Why can't everyone just get along? Indeed. Whether it's at work, with family, or among friends, we all face challenges in getting along with others that can affect our harmony, productivity, and even our mental health. Coach Andrea See offers practical advice to help you thrive in any team setting—from handling disagreements with coworkers to navigating family conflicts and maintaining peace in your friend group, discover how you can transform your relationships and become a better team player or team leader, no matter what group you find yourself in. Once a tough boss and challenging colleague herself, her wisdom and insights fuel her passion for helping her clients lead with more authenticity and effectiveness. A Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation and a Certified Action Learning Team Coach of the World Institute of Action Learning, she has worked for nine years with countless teams and leaders to evoke transformative clarity, achieve breakthroughs in performance, and sustain shifts in culture.

Rhiannon Parker is the founder of Loop Bioproducts focused on bringing cactus-based bioenergy and bioproducts to market. She is deeply committed to disability inclusion and serves as a special advisor to the World Institute of Disability. In this episode, Nada and Rhiannon have a candid conversation about the current situation in the Middle East and how we as leaders need to engage and not turn a blind eye to important issues impacting society today. They talk about: The challenge of engaging people who are not people of color in conversations about racism and white supremacy. The importance of language and finding effective ways to engage in discussions about sensitive topics. The erosion of pillars that were once thought to be universal truths is causing fear and uncertainty. The role of leaders in creating safe and inclusive spaces for employees. The need for finding a supportive community and building solidarity in the face of challenges and changes in the world.

Episode 06 Innovation in Healthcare podcast series “…It's been a pleasure really to be in this area, such an exciting area and even in my short window of 15 or 20 years involved now, so many things have changed, so many things for the better in my opinion and there's a greater acceptance. So it was the challenge, the innovation, looking forward. It had everything you wanted [as a specialty] from my point of view.” - Prof Dominic A. HegartyIn this episode we interview Prof Dominic A. Hegarty, Consultant in Pain Management and Neuromodulation at the Orthopaedic and Spine Centre, Mater Private Hospital, Cork. Prof Hegarty has specialised in pain management for over two decades and is recognised as one of the country's foremost interventional pain management doctors, who is constantly developing new techniques to deal with the most complex cases of pain. He co-founded the Division of Pain Medicine in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine in Cork University Hospital and South infirmary and Victoria Hospital in Cork, before joining the Mater Private Hospital Cork where he was appointed as Clinical Director in 2023. Prof Hegarty is also the first formal Professor in Pain Medicine at University College Cork, the current President of the World Institute of Pain, and Clinical Director of Pain Relief Ireland.In this podcast interview, Prof Hegarty discusses the key challenges in pain medicine, and how innovation and being open to new technologies is vital in achieving better outcomes for patients.In particular, he discusses the evolution and success of neuromodulation and implantable devices for various pain conditions, the appropriate use of different classes of analgesics to manage pain, and the different approaches in the private and public sector.

"Make things that both work for today while they can become the bricks in the foundation of how we operate our cities of tomorrow." Are you interested in sustainability as resilience, harmony, and wellbeing? What do you think about integrated sustainability? How can we learn from the past for a better future? Interview with Tom Bosschaert, the founder and director of Except Integrated Sustainability. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, stages of grief in sustainability, Orchid City, the City of Hope, and many more. Tom is the founder and director of Except Integrated Sustainability, and the visionary force behind its development. He is also the chairman of the Environment Committee of the World Institute for Change Management and Innovation (WICMI) in Switzerland. Tom founded Except at the age of 19 in 1999 with a mission to find systemic solutions for our societal challenges by combining science, business, design, and communication. In the past decades, he has developed several hundred projects globally, for groundbreaking sustainable cities, buildings, business, policy, and industry. Tom's vision shows that we can flourish globally when we simultaneously integrate environmental, societal, economical, and technical aspects in our society. He is a frequent keynote speaker, and author of the Symbiosis in Development (SiD) framework and books. Find out more about Tom through these links: Tom Bosschaert on LinkedIn; @Tom_Bosschaert as Tom Bosschaert on X; Except Integrated Sustainability website; Symbiosis in Development at Except; Symbiosis in Development website; Tom Bosschaert at Except with podcast links; Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.105 - Interview with Richard Morrison about NEOM; No.184 - Interview with Alby Bocanegra about the 24h city; No.185R - Systems thinking as a paradigm shift for sustainability transformation; What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay

http://www.pinedafoundation.org/DR. VICTOR SANTIAGO PINEDA is a globally recognized leader in innovation, inclusion, andaccessibility. He is a distinguished humanitarian, inspirational speaker, and a leading expert in smart citydevelopment. He is a two-time presidential appointee by US President Barack Obama, governmentdelegate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Habitat's New Urban Agenda, WorldEconomic Forum council member, Chancellor's Post-Doctoral Fellow for Academic Diversity at UCBerkeley, and Research Fellow at the World Institute on Disability and Public Policy Fellow at theDubai School of Government. With an extensive background in academia, advocacy, and social impactentrepreneurship, Dr. Pineda has left a notable mark on the world through his dedication to inclusivityand accessibility.During Obama's administration, Dr. Pineda received two appointments, including a role on theArchitectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. He also collaborated with UNICEF and wasa key voice in drafting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.A revered figure in accessibility, Dr. Pineda often advises governments and major corporations. Hefounded the Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED and co-launched the Smart Cities for All GlobalInitiative, promoting inclusive urban environments.At the World Economic Forum, Dr. Pineda focuses on integrating IoT and AI for urban inclusion. At UCBerkeley, his research has influenced urban planning and social policy. He also contributes to the WorldInstitute on Disability and the Dubai School of Government.Dr. Pineda's dedication to inclusivity establishes him as a leading visionary, continually driving policy andurban transformations towards greater accessibility.

We talk to two able-bodied individuals who are attracted to people with disabilities.  Some of the individuals have referred to themselves as  “devotees”.  Not everybody likes this term but there is a community that uses the term to find support for their sexuality as well as a way to find disabled people who might be interested. Three Disabled People Take a Selfie. They need no one to prove their attractiveness. We feature interviews with Sarah Mae from Canada as well as “James” from the U.K, who talk about their attraction to those with disabilities. We also talk to a man with disabilities in his mid-20s' about his experience with dating and his thoughts on the devotee community. This episode of Pushing Limits is produced and the interviews were done by Jacob Lesner -Buxton.  It's voiced and edited by Denny Daughters. Announcement Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Survey for Alameda County The Center for Independent Living's Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program Team is collaborating with the World Institute on Disability (WID) to survey people with disabilities in Alameda County. The intention of this survey is to understand people with disabilities' emergency preparedness, their experiences during emergencies and disasters, and what county or community resources they access, or expect to access. We want to learn what's working, and what isn't working. Our goal is to better understand the experiences, needs, and challenges of people with disabilities and how county and community resources can better respond to them. The survey asks specific and intentional questions carefully crafted by our team. We feel these are the best questions to ask community members in order to achieve our goals outlined above. However, we understand that this survey might not leave room for your entire perspective and all of its nuances. We will be holding a series of focus groups and community listening sessions in the near future, which you will have the opportunity to sign up for at the end of this survey. We estimate the survey may take you 5-15 minutes to complete. Thank you so much in advance for your time and input into this important future community resource! Please circulate this survey far and wide among your family, friends, networks, and communities you are a part of. Click here to access the survey! Photo credit: The Disabled And Here collection is a disability-led effort to provide free and inclusive stock photos shot from our own perspective, featuring disabled BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) across the Pacific Northwest.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Disabled_BIPOC_taking_a_selfie.jpg The post “Devotees” of Disabled People – Pushing Limits – October 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

"The fastest way to a good life, is to slow down." —World Institute of Slowness in Norway Walking into a beautifully decorated home, an abode that welcomes you, gives you a hug and invites you to stay without saying a word takes time to curate. And even those homes that someone else has curated and we feel this way when we walk across the threshold into their home, it is their home, and not our own, filled with choices, items and details that they will appreciate more deeply than we ever could, even if we can understand why they appreciate it. All of which is to say, curating a home for ourselves that gives us a hug each time we return home will take time, and so it is in our practice of patience and trust that the house will reveal what we need in time so long as we live consciously and feel our way honesty through living well in our homes, that we gradually begin to see and then feel how wonderfully loving and comforting a slowly decorated home can be to elevate our days and thus our lives. Now, if you when you see the term ‘slow decorating' you think to yourself, but I want to feel comfortable in my home now. I cannot live without basic comforts. I hear you and I completely concur. Which is why it is important to keep this approach of slow decorating in mind even more. Suzanne Imre from Neptune shares, “Slow decorating is about planning, considering, refining. It's about having a strategy. A direction of travel, which helps clarify those decorating decisions (light or dark? Nickel or brass? Wood or tiles?). And it's about enjoying the process as much as the results.” And so it is with today's episode/post, I would like to give you 10 tips to provide exactly that, your strategy moving forward. Choosing to go the route of slow decorating is also a planet-friendly approach. Imre goes on to say, “This slower method also supports the desire for sustainability and preservation. If you have an unhurried approach to furnishing your home, you'll likely buy less but better. And those pieces will have longevity.” This concept of quality over quantity has been the founding principle of living simply luxuriously and what inspired the TSLL blog coming to be, and it is just this concept that will serve us well, but also the planet should we choose to trust that with time, many benefits for many entities, ourselves, talented artisans, and the environment will be enjoyed.  While I have known this concept to be worth putting into practice and have put it into practice with the three year journey of customization of Le Papillon as shared in this episode, I saw with my own eyes how choosing such an approach over years can create an amazingly special place when I had the opportunity to stay for a week at British interior designer Rita Konig's North Farm in Durham, England.

In this episode of the Spine & Nerve podcast, Dr. Jason Kung and Dr. Brian Joves delve into a comprehensive discussion surrounding anticoagulation guidelines and their implications in interventional pain procedures. With over a hundred thousand downloads and over 1,000 YouTube subscribers, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the listeners for your engagement and support. Please continue to share and subscribe to help more people discover the podcast. Today's episode focuses on the safety of epidural steroid injections and the critical role of anticoagulation management.Understanding the rationale behind a patient's anticoagulation therapy is vital for interventional pain physicians. This approach empowers clinicians to make informed decisions about whether to continue or withhold anticoagulation medications prior to procedures. There is a delicate balance between patient-specific risks and the benefits of these interventions. One of the things that must be known and emphasized is the remarkable safety profile of epidural steroid injections. Approximately nine million epidural steroid injections are administered annually, resulting in an adverse event rate of about one in 780,000. This reassuring statistic is attributed to the collaborative efforts of medical societies and the implementation of strict anticoagulation guidelines. The hosts emphasize the role of fluoroscopic guidance, non-particulate steroids, and avoidance of deep sedation in enhancing the safety of these procedures. The episode further delves into the nuances of assessing bleeding risks in patients undergoing interventional pain procedures. As always, we must underscore the importance of a comprehensive physical examination, with a specific focus on identifying signs of easy bruising and mucosal bleeding. The hosts discuss the relevance of specific medications, including aspirin and NSAIDs, and their implications for procedural safety. The hosts engage in an insightful exploration of the guidelines for managing anticoagulation medications pre- and post-procedure. They stress the need for pain physicians to consider the anatomical location of the intervention and evaluate the potential risks versus benefits. The doctors conclude the episode by highlighting the crucial role of shared decision-making and patient education. By fostering collaboration between patients and physicians, the hosts emphasize the creation of a safe and informed healthcare environment.In this thought-provoking episode, the doctors try to help you navigate the complexities of anticoagulation management in interventional pain procedures, and offer some insights for practitioners seeking to provide the highest level of care to their patients. References: Anesthesia Quality Institute Closed Claims Database Review 2011 through 2021 for Epidural Steroid Complications. Naeem Haider. Pain Physician 26 (3), E251, 2023 Stephen Endres, MD and others, The Risks of Continuing or Discontinuing Anticoagulants for Patients Undergoing Common Interventional Pain Procedures, Pain Medicine, Volume 18, Issue 3, March 2017, Pages 403–409, https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnw108 Narouze S, Benzon HT, Provenzano D, et alInterventional Spine and Pain Procedures in Patients on Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Medications (Second Edition): Guidelines From the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy, the American Academy of Pain Medicine, the International Neuromodulation Society, the North American Neuromodulation Society, and the World Institute of PainRegional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2018; 43:225-262. The ASRA App: https://www.asra.com/the-asra-family/asra-app

We introverts already know it: Networking is crucial for success. But it still strikes terror in our hearts, for what could be scarier than small talk? An overwhelming crowd? Very possible rejection and judgment? The pretension? The social anxiety? Pushing us to leave our comfort zones and navigate the social landscape adeptly is Elbert Or, an introvert who is also a certified team coach, senior consultant for Management Strategies, and a board member at the World Institute for Action Learning. The co-founder of Pushpin Visuals, a design studio focusing on social impact and advocacy-based work, he is also an award-winning children's and comic book author. Elbert is also the founder and first president of the Iconic chapter of BNI or Business Network Inc, the world's largest business networking and business referral organization.

In this latest episode William is joined by Dr. Rita Meyerson, a renowned organizational transformation and leadership development expert. Rita is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Organization and Leadership in Columbia University's Social Organizational Psychology Master's Program and an an Advisory Board Member of the World Institute for Action Learning. She has successfully driven numerous large-scale, global organizational change efforts that have built high-performance cultures. There are many valuable insights to be taken from this episode as Rita shares her expertise with William and they explore the topic of Organisational Culture together. Find out more about the work Rita does here: Rita Meyerson, Ed.D

Judy Huemann     On the 46th anniversary of the Section 504 sit-ins in San Francisco, we take a look back at the longest occupation of a federal building in U.S. history, the role the late Judy Heumann played in it, and the subsequent disability rights movement.         Ed Roberts, Judy Huemann, Joan Leon at the beginning of WID     Producer and Host, Mark Romoser, is joined by Joan Leon, who has worked with the Berkeley Center for Independent Living (CIL) and its offshoot the World Institute on Disability.  Ms Leon continues to sit on the board of the Berkeley CIL, where Judy was once deputy director. The post Judy Heumann – Pushing Limits – April 7, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

On March 4th, 2023, the world was shaken by the passing of the legendary disability rights activist and leader Judith (Judy) Heumann. She is considered “The Mother of the Disability Rights Movement” and is frankly a badass. Judy was essential to disability rights advocacy and progress. It is because of her advocacy that our organization can do the work we do today. We are indebted to her and her work, and we will continue her fight for disability rights in her honor. To honor her, we wanted to record a special tribute about Judy, her advocacy, and the long-lasting impact that her presence will have on the disability community and the world. Relevant links and topics mentioned in the episode: Crip Camp & Camp Jened Heumann v Board of Ed of the City of New York Disabled in Action Rehabilitation Act Protests in NYC Berkeley Center for Independent Living The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 504 Sit in World Institute on Disability Judy's memoir “Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist” Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution Movie adaption of "Being Heumann" is under development, with Ali Stroker Heumann Perspective podcast Recording of her services  

Guest: Judy Heumann (1947- 2023) was a pioneering disability rights activist and international advisory on disability, on the history of the disability rights movement. Judy was a founding member of the Berkeley Center for Independent Living which was the first grassroots center in the United States and helped to launch the Independent Living Movement both nationally and globally.  In 1983, Judy co-founded the World Institute on Disability (WID) with Ed Roberts and Joan Leon, as one of the first global disability rights organizations founded and continually led by people with disabilities that works to fully integrate people with disabilities into the communities around them via research, policy, and consulting efforts. Photo credit: Judith Heumann website, & ACLU. The post KPFA Special – Homage to Judy Heumann; Disability Rights Pioneer appeared first on KPFA.

C View 2023 proudly presents host, author and transformational coach, Beth Badour with her show "Become Your Own Champion in Your Life" she is the author of "Never Say Never: Living life with kidney disease from Victim to Victorious. Listen and learn how you can become your own champion! Call (805) 830-8344 Shortlink: http://tobtr.com/12202311 Beth Badour is the founder and owner of The creative life by design company. She supports women to have their best lives and focuses on working with women who have chronic diseases that she calls Dis-ease. Today she will be concentrating on " How to be Your Own Champion in your Life".  Transforming from victim mentality to victorious regardless of your situation in life. Beth Badour is your transformational Life Coach. She will support you with her 5 step program to become your own champion. Beth has been trained by the World Institute for Global Listening and Communication. She believes we all have the answers inside ourselves and with facilitation and coaching you will achieve your goals to become a champion in your life's journey. Beth provides you with support along your path with one-on-one coaching sessions, emails, texts and phone chats as you wish. Beth's motto is "I have give up giving up and so can you." Beth Badour website is https://Thecreativelifebydesign.com   |    beth@thecreativelifebydesign.com  |   704-218-9885 Beth offers Public speaking, coaching services, and  workshops. At Le Galersite you can find my unique style wearable art line of clothing - www.legaleriste.com/en/creative.life.by.design

Antonio Santos is a Social Media Business Evangelist and Senior Workplace Expert at Atos, focusing on Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, and Social Business. He is a Sociologist with expertise in Applied Research; he previously worked in the Media, Military, Public Sector and Telecom before joining  Siemens IT in 2006 in Cork and Atos in 2011. According to Onalytica, which measures online presence and influence, Antonio is the 3rd most influential employee in the world in Consulting based on data from Twitter and LinkedIn and number one on Sustainability amongst employees of the 48 most important consulting companies globally.Antonio collaborates with Meghan M. Biro on Talent Culture, an award-winning website and podcast on the future of work. They have interviewed and hosted Twitter chats with industry leaders from the  Enterprise and Academia.More recently, Antonio co-founded the Digital Transformation Lab at the University College of Cork. The  Lab focuses on digital innovation, entrepreneurship and technology in various enterprises within the private and public sectors. DT-Lab aims to provide leadership in digital strategy, innovation and execution.Debra Ruh is a seasoned entrepreneur that focuses on Global Disability Inclusion, ICT Accessibility, EmployAbility, Marketing and Communications Strategies and Digital Media.  She has provided global leadership to governments, corporations, NGOs and DPO's (Disability Persons Organizations) all over the world supporting research, outreach, marketing strategies, policy and standards initiatives with public- and private-sector.  Policy, Legislative and Technical Experience includes the United Nations Convention of Rights for People with Disabilities (CRPD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503, 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, W3C, WCAG 2.0 and ISO.  Debra is also a seasoned Entrepreneur (founder of three firms): Ruh Global Communications, TecAccess, Strategic Performance Solutions.Debra is passionate about Social Media and a Thought Leader and Blogger on ICT Accessibility and Disability Inclusion on social media channels with over  130,000 followers.  Social media mediums include Twitter, Linked-In, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, G+ and other platforms. Work featured in major mediums including CBS, CNN, PBS, ABC, NBC, NPR, INC, Publishers Weekly, Fortune Magazine, US News & World Report, America's Best, Washington Technology, and Bloomberg Business Week.  Debra has published many white papers, is a newsletter editor for IAAP and a Published Author of two books:Neil Milliken is Vice President & Global Head of Accessibility & Digital Inclusion at Atos, a member of the Atos Scientific Community & Atos Distinguished Expert, an invited expert for the W3C Cognitive Accessibility Taskforce.Neil is a member of the Board of Directors for the World Institute on Disability, a Non-Exec Chair of the Board at Genius Within, a member of the advisory board of the Valuable500 & Board member of Billion Strong and was Chair of the Diversity Board for the Institute of Coding from 2019 – 2021.Neil was named in the top ten of the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list in 2018 and D&I practitioner of the year in the 2019 Disability Smart Awards.Neil is dyslexic and has ADHD; he advocates for people with neurodivergent conditions as well as other disabiSupport the showFollow axschat on social mediaTwitterhttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/axschatLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz

Episode Description On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Clark is joined by Kat Zigmont, Deputy Director, World Institute on Disability, regarding her and WID's experience at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. ACB and WID were invited to participate as part of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation's Accessibility Leaders cohort. They discuss the evolution of accessible technology and why it is important to have disability inclusion at major industry conventions, like CES. To learn more about the World Institute on Disability as they celebrate their 40th anniversary, please visit: www.wid.org. Find out more at https://acb-advocacy-update.pinecast.co

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  

It's time to vogue! At the "Habibi, revolutions of love" exhibition at the Arab World Institute in Paris, a huge party celebrating LGBT culture across the Arab world brought joy to the French capital. What better way to pay homage to tolerance and love in the Arab world than an evening celebrating the revolutionary vogue dance (the origins of voguing can be found in the 1980s by the Black and Latinx queer communities) from NYC?  Are we really free to love wherever we are in the world? Too often, the answer is "no". It is frequently even more difficult when you live in an Arab or Muslim country. FRANCE 24 went along to celebrate, but we also found out that the issue is as political as ever.

We bid farewell (we‘ll let you decide if it's fond or not) to 2022, by talking about the past year with activists from throughout North America. Cyndi Soto In Los Angeles, Cynde Soto successfully advocated with others to get an accessible bus stop at Dodger Stadium.   Kaden Hirsch In Brooklyn, Kaden Hirsch became better at expressing their needs to roommates regarding safety during the pandemic. In Toronto, Canada, we catch up with Aerik Woodams who talks about their interest in building care networks and the challenges that come from that work.  They work with Peoples Hub Community Care Clinic for Disabled and Chronically Ill Movement Folks; The Body Politic Covid-19 Support Group and have had experience with the Canadian Human Rights Commission's monitoring of the rights of people with disabilities. Aerik Woodams               And, in Santa Barbara, veteran disability rights advocate Bonnie Elliot talks about her concerns about the future of the U.S and, more specifically, the acceptance of people with disabilities.   Bonnie Elliott, Access Advisory Committee of the City of Santa Barbara             Finally, we pay tribute to disability advocate and Bay Area's own Hale Zukas who passed away this November.  This segment has information from an obituary that appeared in Berkeleyside, written by Joan Leon and Pam Mendelsohn.  Additional material comes from Susan Chernilo who worked as Hale's attendant in the 1970s; Deborah Kaplan, Deputy Director of the San Francisco Mayor's Office on Disability; Pam Mendelsohn, former World Institute on Disability employee; and Charles Siegel, transportation committees co-worker.  It is voiced by Mark Romoser.   For Susan Chernilo's essay in remembrance of Hale Zukis, click HERE Photo from the Center for Independent Living, Berkeley, CA           This episode of Pushing Limits produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton and hosted by Adrienne Lauby, and with editing assistance from Mark Romoser, Sheela Gunn-Cushman and Adrienne Lauby.     The post End of the Year – Pushing Limits – December 30, 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

Part 1. Remembering Disability Rights Icon Hale Zukas. Hale Zukas was a member of the Rolling Quads at the University of California, Berkeley, and a founder of the first Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Berkeley. He was active in working for accessible streets and public transit, and in the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Guest: Judith E. Heumann is an International Disability Rights Advocate. She is the author of Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. She co-founded the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley California and the World Institute on Disability in Oakland California.   Part 2. The Abolitionist's Journal: Memories of an American Antislavery Family Guest: James D. Richardson is a former senior writer with The Sacramento Bee and a retired Episcopal priest. He is the author of Willie Brown: A Biography. Feature Photo: Center for Independent Living, Inc. “In Loving Memory of Hale Zukas” The post Remembering Hale Zukas: Disability Rights Icon. Then, The Abolitionist's Journal appeared first on KPFA.

In this podcast, June Isaacson Kailes, a Disability Policy Consultant at the World Institute on Disability, discusses Strengthening Emergency Planning and Response Roles for Health Plans Serving People with Disabilities. During emergencies and natural disasters, health plans play a critical role in addressing and protecting their members' health, safety, and independence. For persons with disabilities and their caregivers, it is crucial for health plans to consider individual circumstances and needs in order to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, provide information on creating and strengthening emergency practices embedded in individualized care plans and health plan processes. Enhanced emergency practices will assist members and their caregivers in navigating emergencies and natural disasters.

Dawn Skaggs, Emergency, Disaster, and Climate Resilience Specialist for the World Institute on Disability, promotes a new Public Health Emergency Planning Toolkit to help agencies better serve people living with disabilities during emergencies; Lillie Seals, Director of Practice Transformation at the National Community Action Partnership, says members of the Partnering for Vaccine Equity Project had a productive meeting recently; Alaska, New Mexico, and Montana are working to deliver better perinatal care to people in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities; and there is less than a week to sign up for ASTHO's Insight and Inspiration event planned for next Wednesday, October 26th. ASTHO Report: Public Health Emergency Planning Toolkit ASTHO Blog Article: Partnering with Community Action Agencies Can Improve Trust in Vaccines ASTHO News Release: New ASTHO Program Aims to Increase Equity in Adult Immunization ASTHO Brief: Strengthening Risk-Appropriate Care in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities ASTHO Webpage: Insight and Inspiration: Conversations for Public Health Leaders

Jennifer Bryan is a published author, speaker and Director of Change and Leadership, who has worked with nearly 40 different organisations across multiple industries. In today's podcast Jennifer manages to unpack all the complex elements you need to consider when looking at change management.Much of her work is centred around her values of helping people, though her work that means helping people on all levels, by making sure people are thought of first, last and throughout change projects and programmes. She has developed a holistic approach to change and created a unique leading change framework, the ABChange Model and uses her commercial insight to help lead people in change. Jennifer is a Non Executive Board Member of the ACMP (Association of Change Management Professionals) UK Chapter.  Jennifer is author of Leading People in Change – A practical guide (February 2021), book review on Elemental Change: Making stuff happen when nothing stands still by Neil Usher in Corporate RealEstate Journal vol. 11.1, and articles Building Resilience in a Changing Environment in Workplace Insight Magazine (February 2022), Hybrid Working and How We Escape the Constraints of Leadership in Workplace Insight Magazine (April 2022), Leading Change with Foresight for Growth in AshleyKate HR news (January 2021), Principles, Assumptions and Etiquette on Virtual Change Management in AshleyKate HR news (July 2020), With the People End in Mind in AshleyKate HR News (February2020) Successfully Managing Change in the Workplace in Corporate Real Estate Journal vol. 8.1 (October 2018), Journey of Leadership in the Workplace in iCroner (September 2014) and Lead Behaviour in Coaching at Work (July 2012). Jennifer has presented at University of Reading Henley Business School of Management Conference and Alumni masterclasses, Association of Change Management Professionals (Global and UK), World Institute of Action Learning Global Conferenceand Loughborough University, to name a few...

Michael Mayer, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, and Qigong/Tai Chi teacher who specializes in giving his patients self-healing methods for health problems. Dr. Mayer presents his approach to bodymind healing at professional conferences, national/international workshops, universities, and hospitals; and he is a keynote speaker. He was a co-founding faculty member of the Transpersonal Psychology Program at John F. Kennedy University and taught there for twelve years; and he co-founded, and was for ten years a practitioner at, The Health Medicine Center, a multi-disciplinary medical clinic practicing integrative health-care. Dr. Mayer pioneered the integration of Qigong and psychotherapy, and was the first person in the United States to train doctoral psychology students in these methods. The World Institute for Self-Healing gave him an award for outstanding research and contribution to the advancement of mind-body medicine. He is the author of twenty publications on bodymind healing including six books, and various articles. His peer reviewed article on Qigong and hypertension appeared in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and is updated in the book Healing, Intention and Energy Medicine, by Dr Wayne Jonas, past director of the National Institute of Health, Office of Alternative Medicine. Dr. Mayer has served as a peer reviewer for The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, and Annals of Internal Medicine. His Bodymind Healing Qigong DVD is being used in training of trauma therapists by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Medical Director, The Trauma Center, Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Mayer has certification programs which include Bodymind Healing Qigong for Qigong practitioners/teachers, and a Bodymind Health Practitioner's Certification Program for health professionals. His book, Bodymind Healing Psychotherapy, received endorsements from top leaders in mind-body medicine, and from the journal PsycCritiques. It has been released as a trade paperback called Energy Psychology (North Atlantic/Random House, 2009). His most recent Ben Franklin award winning book is, The Path of a Reluctant Metaphysician: Stories and Practices for Troubled Times. Michael's guiding image of “two streams becoming one” guides him as he joins East/West, mind/body and ancient/modern in his work. Michael Mayer websites the link to my new website is : www.bodymindhealing-taichiqigong.com. Note, there is a dash in it. A. On this website is a link to get the  “The  Path of a Reluctant Metaphysician' book as an ebook, discounted to $9.99. This is the only website of mine that has the ebook. B. On this website is the twenty video educational, integral healing, and training program in integrating ancient wisdom traditions with Tai Chi, Qigong, & modern psychology. This is one of the most important practice pathways of The Path of a Reluctant Metaphysician. I call the video series, Tai Chi Chuan: Four Dimensions of Purpose. The four dimensions are:self-healing, spiritual unfoldment, self defense and changing one' life stance psychologically. My older, psychologically oriented website is: https://bodymindhealing.com My “The Path of a Reluctant Metaphysician" website link is: https://www.reluctantmetaphysician.com. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

In this episode you will learn: Hidden Imbalances Sleep and toxins How to improve your blood flow and increase energy levels Shawn Bean is a clinical nutritionist who has several years of experience working with challenging medical cases. He possesses a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from West Chester University and has earned numerous certifications from the World Institute of Integrative Health Science. He also has a certification in neuro-endo-immunology, NLP, and clinical hypnotherapy. Shawn specializes in integrative medicine including biochemistry and neurology of autism, depression, chronic fatigue, Lyme, weight loss, nutrition, GI imbalances, environmental toxicity, hormones, genetic mutations, as well as, lifestyle modifications. He is also a former competitive bodybuilder.  Shawn is one of the few specialists in the United States specializing in Genetic SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms). Over the past several years, he has collaborated with medical professionals and clients locally, nationally, and internationally to help them identify hidden imbalances. Shawn helps educate the public, as well as medical professionals, about the latest findings in genetics and functional medicine. Shawn's passion to help and desire to educate people has made a profound effect on numerous lives. You can find Shawn at: matrixhealthwell@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered how climate change is impacting housing and people with disabilities? In this episode, Alex Ghenis discusses the impacts of climate change on housing for people with disabilities, particularly the challenges of providing a stable and accessible place to live. He stresses the importance of building housing in the right places and how inclusive housing is environmentally friendly. Alex offers advice on researching potential housing options and discloses ways in which the government can improve policies and procedures to ensure that accessible housing is created more sustainably. Let's dig into it! Alex Ghenis is the Deputy Director of Sustain Our Abilities and has been with SOA since Summer 2022. Mr. Ghenis is a nationally recognized expert on the impact of climate change on people with disabilities and has been crucial in raising awareness about climate justice for the disability community. In 2014, Mr. Ghenis started the New Earth Disability initiative at the World Institute on Disability to expand research on, and raise awareness about, climate justice for the disability community. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:15] Opening Segment Alex introduces Sustain Our Abilities Focusing on the intersection of climate change and disability The two pillars of climate change that Sustain Our Abilities cares about Mitigation (reducing carbon emissions) and adaptation (getting ready for climate change) Why people with disabilities are more likely to be negatively impacted by the effects of climate change [07:16 - 14:02] The Risks in a Changing Climate The impacts of climate change on housing The increased risk of fires and displacement of homeowners due to coastal flooding The importance of building resilient housing that can withstand changing weather patterns The need for transit-oriented development in high-risk areas [14:03 - 21:12] The Transit Oriented Development Transit-oriented development is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and improve accessibility Why inclusive housing is environmentally friendly It reduces the need for cars and reduces carbon emissions How technology can help make inclusive housing more accessible and desirable [21:13 - 27:54] Disability Advocates Urge National Action to Address Climate Change The impact of climate change on the housing market is a major issue for people with disabilities People with disabilities should be thinking about their health and safety when looking for housing The cost and accessibility There are many ways to make a dent in climate change [27:55 - 29:30] Closing Segment Housing is a key part of reducing climate change and is especially important for people with disabilities Want to connect with Alex? Follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Sustain Our Abilities, expanding climate justice for people with disabilities through research!  Key Quotes: "Building it in the right places um can be a great part of climate mitigation." - Alex Ghenis "it really is more about getting the checklist of what you think is safest, what you can afford, and what will be close to the support networks that you need." - Alex Ghenis Please check out videos of many of the podcast episodes on my YouTube channel: Accessible Housing Matters, To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit my website, or contact me on Facebook and Twitter. Like what you've heard? Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast. Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-107/ In celebration of the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Judy Heumann and Peter Blanck share the barrier-breaking history of the disability rights movement in the United States. Judy Heumann is an author, disability rights leader, founder of the World Institute on Disability, former Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSSERS), former Special Advisor on Disability Rights for the U.S. State Department, and subject of the documentary Crip Camp. Judy will be our honored guest for this ADA Live! podcast, and the host will be Peter Blanck, Ph.D., J.D. and University Professor and Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. Don't miss this exciting chance to hear from one of the most powerful voices in the disability rights movement!

Torin is back on stage and feeling ALRIGHT. This week, Harvard Business Review lays out how to manage a polarized workforce and conquers the 3 myths about disagreements. Are we seeing the come back of the nap....at the office? Finally, Julie and Torin dive into how the World Institute on Disability, the Kingsman and friend of the pod, Tinamarie Duff, are rescuing Ukrainians with disabilities from war zones and we ask, why are people with disabilities always left behind? Donate to the Kingsman or WID to support Ukrainian PwD Evacuation Efforts; Visit the Kingsman and donate online: www.therealkingsman.org  Donate to World Institute on Disability (WID) Text WID to 20222 for a $10, or WORLD to 20222 for a $25 donation

Joyce is pleased to have as her guests, the 2021 Paul Hearne Emerging Leaders Award Winners, Elijah Armstrong and Noor Perez, on the show. These young disability rights leaders will each explain what it means to them to have received this prestigious award in 2021 from the American Association of People with Disabilities. They will also share the current projects they are working on since receiving the award. Joining Joyce and our 2021 Paul Hearne Award Winners, at the beginning of this show, are Marcie Roth, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the World Institute on Disability (WID), and Tinamarie Duff, Global Lead for Bristol Myers Squibb's Disability Advancement Workplace Network (DAWN) people and business resource group. Marcie and Tinamarie will be discussing joint efforts by the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA), WID, the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, ONG Inclusiva, and Fight for Right to evacuate people with disabilities from Ukraine and what you can do to support these efforts.

Joyce is pleased to have as her guests, the 2021 Paul Hearne Emerging Leaders Award Winners, Elijah Armstrong and Noor Perez, on the show. These young disability rights leaders will each explain what it means to them to have received this prestigious award in 2021 from the American Association of People with Disabilities. They will also share the current projects they are working on since receiving the award. Joining Joyce and our 2021 Paul Hearne Award Winners, at the beginning of this show, are Marcie Roth, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the World Institute on Disability (WID), and Tinamarie Duff, Global Lead for Bristol Myers Squibb's Disability Advancement Workplace Network (DAWN) people and business resource group. Marcie and Tinamarie will be discussing joint efforts by the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration (GADRA), WID, the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, ONG Inclusiva, and Fight for Right to evacuate people with disabilities from Ukraine and what you can do to support these efforts.

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Dude, Don't Touch My Cane! Today, we have an awesome episode for you! We are sharing our experiences with cooking. We are talking about how we can make the kitchen accessible using assistive technology for persons with disabilities. We focus on devices for the blind and visually impaired, but we recognize that there are many accessible kitchen tools for all types of disabilities. See some resources below! Transcripts and chapter markers are available for this episode!Chect out these resources: World Institute on Disability. Accessible Kitchen Tools and Devices. (2015). Read here: https://disabilityfeast.wordpress.com/2015/07/07/accessible-kitchen-tools-and-devices/EasterSeals. 16 ways to make your kitchen accessible. Read here: https://blog.easterseals.com/16-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-more-accessible/Visit the Blind Mice Mall and shop hereCheck out cooking classes at the Braille Institute!Follow us on social media: @dudedonttouchmycane on TikTok@dude.dont.touch.my.cane on Instagram@DudeDontTouchMyCane on FacebookContact us at dude.dont.touch.my.cane@gmail.comMusic MentionsCarolina - Doja CatShirley - Christmas music

As a former Director of Workplace Culture & HR, Sophie has over 18  years experience in Culture Change, HR, Organisational & Leadership Development, Learning & Development, and Business Transformation, spent mainly within the public sector – local government and social housing. She has won multiple prestigious HR awards such the Personnel Today Award for Excellence in Employee Engagement and is recognised as an authority in her field. She is also one of the  youngest people in her industry to make Chartered Fellow status with the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). She is now the Founder and Chief Workplace Culture Specialist at  Ordinarily Different Ltd – an organisation she created in 2018 to “put the WOW into Work” - helping organisations grow through innovative and modern working practices, that shift cultures so that people feel engaged, purposeful, happy, healthy and performing at work. OD Ltd's values are centred in freedom, curiosity, play - facets that Sophie embodies in all her work with her clients, as well as helping their workplaces adapt these elements into their culture. Sophie is also an executive, career and life coach at Sophiebryan.co.uk, where her world of work expertise fuses with her 10 years of corporate, action learning and individual coaching skills. She also qualified as a Yoga Teacher and Nutritionist in 2019, and she brings this holistic - whole human- approach to not only her coaching practice, but her corporate culture work too. As an international & Tedx  speaker, Sophie has featured in a 3 part series on BBC Radio 4, Mitchell  on Meetings, hosted by David Mitchell, as well as having case  studies of her work published in leadership and coaching books. To compliment her work and TED Talk (Could Montessori Be the Answer to a Better Workplace), Sophie has a real interest in parenting and education, having studied for a Diploma in Montessori (ages 3-6 years), and MMI Teaching Assistant's Certificate (6-12 yrs). Sophie is due to start the MMI Teaching Assistants Certificate  (12-18 yrs) this September. She brings this knowledge into her cultural work, believing that workplaces should be doing more to support the parental experience within their workforce, as well as being a big advocate of Montessori education, and it's applicability within the workplace. She has also just recently been appointed on the board of Trustees for the Montessori Group, and the World Institute of Action Learning. This is in addition to her duties as a school governor for 2 local primary schools in Kent, UK.

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters!   In today's episode, I welcome Nicholas Love   Nicholas Love is the Community Inclusion Director at the World Institute on Disability (WID). WID strives to eliminate the barriers to full inclusion of people with disabilities by addressing and influencing policies, systems, and tools. Nicholas' work at WID focuses on the identification, creation, and utilization of technology, training, technical assistance, and tools that drive and respond to US policies that direct systems change. One of Nicholas' main projects at WID is the management of Housing Benefits 101 (www.mn.hb.101.org) and Disability Benefits 101 (www.db101.org).   Nicholas's passion is education on diversity and equality. He has been speaking on and fighting for disability issues as a national speaker and advocate for diversity and social justice for over 25 years. He is a Certified Work Incentive Coordinator and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner with a degree in Holistic Healthcare. Nicholas likes to combine knowledge and entertainment to change cultural perceptions. Listen to find out more about:   [00:01 - 01:45] Opening Segment I welcome Nicholas Love to the Show Bio Nicholas shares what he does at WID   [01:46 - 26:20] One-Stop Web Portal What is HB 101? Helping people with where they want to live and how they want to live Disability Benefits 101 (DB 101) How HB 101 deals with your housing needs Your one-stop web portal in accessible housing Is HB 101 replacing one-one-one personal conversations on housing needs? Minnesota's support and The Hub Just how many users are using HB 101? Early challenges and the relationship building Why Minnesota is exceptional  What is The Hub? Helping people understand they have a right to live the life they want The aging society's impact in accessible housing and HB 101 Influencing the country Nicholas talks about universal design in housing verus the medical model Where Nicholas' passion comes from “My disability is part of who I am.” What's next for HB 101 and for inclusive housing? Now is the time for people with disabilities to step forward, roll forward, move forward    [26:21 - 29:09] Closing Segment See links below to know more about Nicholas Love Final word Tweetable Quote/s:   “Housing isn't just about the four walls, it becomes the true community integration.” - Nicholas Love   “When we have people moving out of congregated settings into true community inclusion, we have such a better community. It's a full, whole community.” - Nicholas Love   “You can't have the perfect accessible house in the middle of a desert where you can't do anything but stay within those four walls.” - Nicholas Love   You can connect with Nicholas through nicholas@wid.org or LinkedIn.     Visit the following: The World Institute on Disability  Housing Benefits 101 (HB101) helps people in Minnesota who need affordable housing and supports to maintain that housing.  It helps them to understand the range of housing options and support services available. HB101 can help people make choices about where they want to live. It can also help people figure out a long-term housing plan that works for them, and the steps to move toward their housing goals. To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit our website, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter.    Like what you've heard?  Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast.   Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters! In today's episode, I welcome Dawn Skaggs. Dawn Skaggs is the Emergency, Disaster and Climate Resilience Specialist for the World Institute on Disabilities.  Her particular expertise is in the application of asset-based whole community inclusion throughout the disaster cycle to build resilience throughout all community sectors including community living, health and human services, infrastructure, culture, and the economy.  Dawn is the lead curriculum developer, trainer, and program manager for multiple FEMA trainings focused on inclusive whole community preparedness; and she has led national studies on disability inclusive whole community planning and disability preparedness for the Center on Disability Studies. Listen to find out more about: [00:01 - 01:51] Opening Segment I welcome Dawn Skaggs to the Show Bio Dawn shares what she does as the Emergency, Disaster and Climate Resilience Specialist for the World Institute on Disabilities [01:52 - 13:34] Disaster Planning and Accessible Housing Achieving resilience through housing Why the home is the starting point for resilience Beyond physicalities: Looking at Accessibility beyond Physical Accessibility Modifications How to Effectively Craft and Implement a Disaster Plan  A Whole Community Strategy: GADRA Dawn talks about utilizing all available resources for accessible housing [13:35 - 26:14] Bridging the Communication Gap Looking at a global scale where GADRA can be used The Best Collaborating Agencies for GADRA Communication gaps on disaster planning and accessible housing in society Dawn speaks up on the role of cities and their disaster plans Giving people the ability to make their decisions Dawn takes a look back at the successes in disaster planning and accessible housing  [26:15 - 29:53] Closing Segment See links below to learn more about Dawn Skaggs Final word Resources Mentioned: Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Tweetable Quote/s: “If you don't have a home, everything else is secondary.” - Dawn Skaggs “Don't count on anyone else.” - Dawn Skaggs “There is an endless plethora of variants of disabilities.” - Dawn Skaggs You can connect with Dawn through dawn@wid.org or visit their website www.wid.org and be part of the team in achieving equity around the world.  To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit our website, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter.  Like what you've heard?  Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast. Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

Oftentimes when a child is struggling, we seek help for them. It feels like the right thing to do and it is. But, the help isn't only for the child; it is for the whole family. My guest today is Dr. LaFaune Gordon and she shares with us the importance of empowering families to help our children. Dr. LaFaune Gordon is a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist with an expertise in pediatric and child clinical psychology and working with high risk and traumatized infants, toddlers, and preschool age children and their extended families. We discuss a lot of important topics today including the mental health of infants and toddlers, grief and trauma in young children, and how play is effectively used to develop a strong relationship. The work Dr Gordon does is so important and her approach to helping families is inspiring. I am thrilled to have her here today to demonstrate the importance of the caregiver-child relationship.   Show Notes: [2:11] - Dr. Gordon explains why she decided on the work that she does. Originally she wanted to be a pediatrician but when she took a psychology class, she found her niche. [3:40] - Mental health doesn't start when a child goes to school. Dr. Gordon was very intentional when looking for training and clinical experience in the area of infant and toddler mental health. [5:01] - LaFaune was a consultant with a child development program for 10 years. She had the opportunity there to work on mental health with small children and was able to provide training to the teachers. [7:34] - Working with families and teachers is important to Dr. Gordon as she states that we are all a team for our children. [8:17] - Infants and toddlers can't tell you that they're struggling, but they can show you with certain behaviors. [10:10] - Karen and LaFaune discuss the approach of working with the family rather than just the child.  [11:03] - Families are the change agents. The clinicians are facilitators who support and encourage the team of family members and teachers. [12:36] - The pandemic has spotlighted a lot of problems in how we approach mental health and education. It has given us a unique opportunity to connect with children and families. [14:01] - Because some sessions with Dr. Gordon are now virtual, they have given her a better peek into the home lives of the children she works with. Children are in their comfort zone and parents can more easily show the behaviors their children are exhibiting. [16:58] - LaFaune discusses how one of the struggles families are facing is using technology to learn. Creating a support system in that area is a good idea. [18:21] - Dr. Gordon has seen an increase in referrals for children experiencing grief and trauma. On top of learning difficulties, they are trying to deal with loss. [20:48] - The work in dealing with grief, trauma, and loss begins with helping the parents address them before learning can be an expectation. [22:09] - We can't just treat the child that is dealing with trauma. We have to give the families and teachers the tools to support them. [24:44] - Dr. Gordon starts with play therapy with parents and the child together. Because it is recorded, it gives the parents a different perspective and puts them in their child's shoes. [26:04] - When we follow the child's lead, a lot of times we discover that we are participating in parallel play instead of actually interacting with them. [28:24] - Having the opportunity to talk to the parent, not to tell them what to do, but to demonstrate how parents are interacting with their child. [31:15] - When kids are struggling, we often look to others to help them, but we will have better outcomes when we work together with families.   About Our Guest: La Faune Gordon is the executive director of Children and Families, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  Dr. Gordon is endorsed by the State of California as an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, is certified as an Infant Massage Instructor by the World Institute for Nurturing Communication (WINC) without Borders, is a certified Effective Black Parenting Instructor, and an advanced level provider of Developmental Individual Relationship (DIR) Floortime developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan. She has formalized training (derived from accredited predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships) in assessing the development and mental health of children, ages birth to 5, as well as providing clinical services to this population. Furthermore, Dr. Gordon has conducted numerous professional trainings to parents, teaching staff, other primary caregivers (e.g., relative caregivers, legal guardians, & foster parents), and clinicians regarding the mental health and wellbeing of children at risk or have endured various traumatic experiences. In her professional career, Dr. Gordon has worked clinically with children and families involved with the Child Welfare system for over 20 years in the capacity of a clinician, clinical supervisor, and program head as a previous employee of Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (HUB Clinic at King-Drew Medical Center) and Department of Mental Health (Interagency Consultation and Assessment Team and Enhanced Specialized Foster Care Program in formal collaboration with Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services and driven by the Katie A. lawsuit). Dr. Gordon represents Children's and Families, Inc. and utilizes her expertise in providing consultation, training, and direct clinical services to these agencies.   Connect with Dr. LaFaune Gordon: Phone: 424-254-8128 Email: lgordon@childrenandfamiliesinc.com Children and Families Inc. Home Page ChildNEXUS Profile: Dr. LaFaune Gordon, Ph.D., MS Children and Families Inc. on Facebook Links and Resources: Trauma-Informed Care for Children and Adolescents Beyond Credentials: Three “Extras” to Look for in Your Child's Therapist Anxiety and the Family Parenting Youth in a World of Rising Suicide Rates