Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas podcast

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Navigating Love: Dating with Disabilities 58:19

לפני 18 ימים58:19

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Send us a text What if navigating the dating world could be as empowering as it is challenging, especially when visible disabilities come into play? Join us as we sit down with Disability Rights Arkansas team members, co-host Jamie, and our insightful guests Wensday Kramer and Sherice Smith, to explore the evolving landscape of dating with disabilities. We discuss the pros and cons of online and in-person dating, as Wednsday shares her journey of stepping away from dating apps, and Sherice highlights the accessibility and convenience these platforms provide. Together, we uncover the essence of forming genuine connections, looking beyond societal perceptions, and focusing on authenticity and self-acceptance. Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Including You in the Arkansas Legislative Process 27:34

לפני 4 weeks27:34

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Send us a text In this episode of Including You, we explore the Arkansas legislative session of 2025 and its implications for the disability community. Join host Amber Quaid as she speaks with Christian Adcock, a voting rights and public policy specialist at Disability Rights Arkansas. They discuss the ins and outs of the legislative process, the types of legislation on the horizon, and how individuals can get involved to advocate for their rights. From understanding the importance of committee meetings to the power of public testimony, this episode is packed with essential information for anyone looking to make their voice heard. Tune in to learn how you can impact legislation that affects you and your community! Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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It's the Little Things 36:21

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Send us a text [It's the Little Things: A Conversation about Accessibility Annoyances] In this episode, we dive into the shared yet unique experiences of navigating life with disabilities. While our individual journeys differ in onset and nature, we all agree on one thing: life is never boring. From the amusing to the absurd, we unpack the well-meaning but misguided comments, awkward encounters, and everyday frustrations that come with living in a world that doesn’t always get it. Join us as we share personal stories, reflect on these "little things," and prove that a sense of humor isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Including You In the Holidays 30:27

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Send us a text Welcome to a special episode of 'Including You', where we discuss creating an inclusive holiday experience that goes far beyond the wrapping paper and ribbons. Hear from Mollie Hernandez and Jen Goodwin share how to make sure your holiday activities are inclusive for all. We cover everything from accommodating food sensitivities with grace to ensuring the physical space is navigable for guests with disabilities. And because no holiday is complete without the shared experience of a classic film, we reveal simple tweaks like audio descriptions and closed captioning that can bring everyone together. With our guests' personal anecdotes and a little tech magic from gadgets like heated blankets and smart home scent systems, we'll guide you through a holiday season where inclusion and innovation make for the perfect celebration. Guests : Mollie Hernandez, Advocate, DRA Jen Goodwin, Attorney, DRA Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Navigating Employment: Empowerment and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities 36:14

לפני 1 year36:14

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Send us a text Have you ever felt the weight of underrepresentation or wondered how to navigate the workplace with a disability? Join us as we bring the conversation to the forefront with the employment team at Disability Rights Arkansas. Wednesday, Molly, and Jen discuss their personal journeys navigating employment with a disability. They pull back the curtain on the obstacles faced and their battles for representation. As we delve deeper, we shift the spotlight to self-advocacy and building soft skills, crucial elements for workplace success. Our guests impart wisdom on the importance of accommodations and how to advocate for them. They also share their insights on fostering an inclusive workspace and the resources that can bolster individuals with disabilities to thrive in their careers. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that serves as a roadmap for individuals with disabilities navigating the workplace, filled with recommendations, resources, and the power of persistence. Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Inclusive Disaster Preparedness 23:29

לפני 2 years23:29

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Send us a text Natural disasters can happen anywhere and to anyone – they don’t discriminate. But when the power is out, transportation is limited, or you are isolated from others – it can be detrimental to the disability community. We are here with Logan Perkes, from Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, to talk about how FEMA can help people with disabilities and how we can prepare in case of said disasters. Guest: Logan Perkes, Management Analyst | Portfolio Disability Integration Specialist FEMA Region 6 | Texas Integration and Recovery Office Helpful Links: People with Disabilities | Ready.gov Emergency Preparedness for Arkansans with Functional and Access Needs - Arkansas Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities – Resource with Video and Checklists in English, Spanish, and Marshallese Find a CERT | Ready.gov (fema.gov) Emergency Management Coordinators - Arkansas Department of Public Safety – ADEM Area Coordinators DRA Emergency Preparedness Toolkit Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Unpacking Accessible Travel Tips: Part 2 36:14

לפני 2 years36:14

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Send us a text In part 2 of our travel series, we start at the beginning – where you stay and things to consider when booking it – whether that is a hotel, Air B&B or VRBO. We are also highlighting some great tips to be sure you can truly be involved in your next beach or ski trip. Guests Jen Goodwin - Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Arkansas Mollie Goodwin - Advocate, Disability Rights Arkansas Helpful Links Visit our Website Accessibility at AR State Parks Interagency Access Pass iCAN National Sports Center for the Disabled Achilles International AllTrails Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Unpacking Accessible Travel Tips: Part 1 34:26

לפני 2 years34:26

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Send us a text Summer has officially kicked off, and for a lot of people, that means travel. We don’t want that to intimidate anyone. Today our guests will share not just tips but real-world experiences from their travels, good and bad. Guests: Mollie Hernandez, Advocate Jen Goodwin, Staff Attorney Helpful Links: US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs US Department of Transportation Air Carrier Access Act ADA Resources DOT 2021 Air Travel Complaint Data Travel Tips Accessibility at AR State Parks Interagency Access Pass Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Words Matter. Mental Health Matters. 44:27

לפני 2 years44:27

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Send us a text Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health illness in a given year? Despite its prevalence, individuals with a mental health diagnosis are still fighting to eliminate the stigma around mental health and getting treatment. Ableist language has become common vernacular with words tossed around like “crazy” and “insane.” I am joined today by Cory Bates-Rogers, Roger Isbell, and Tom Masseau to discuss this mental health crisis. Note: There is a trigger warning for this episode for triggering language and discussion of restraint and seclusion. Guests: Cory Bates-Rogers, PAIMI Council Chair Roger Isbell, PAIMI Council Member, Self-Advocate Tom Masseau, Executive Director at Disability Rights Arkansas Helpful Links: Visit our Website 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Level Up Your Vernacular Blog Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA Restraint & Seclusion | Roger’s Story PAIMI Advisory Council Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Dating: The Right to Be Choosy 27:56

לפני 2 years27:56

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Send us a text In this episode, we're getting personal. We were talking about the subject that makes your palms all sweaty and weak in the knees, yep, we're talking dating. Everyone has a right to date. They have a right to be single, to be choosy, and it's even okay to feel lonely too. Guests: - Wensday Kraemer, Self-Advocates Network Development (SAND) Project Coordinator for the Arkansas Alliance for disability advocacy at DRA Helpful Links: Self-Advocates Network Development (SAND) Victims with Disabilities Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Among People with Disabilities Dating with a Disability (Easterseals) Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Your Family, Your Rights 20:58

לפני 2 years20:58

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Send us a text There is a stigma around people with disabilities. Many believe people with disabilities don’t deserve a family life or can’t handle it. I am joined today by Julie Petty – a wife, a mom, and a strong self-advocate here to break down that stigma. Guests: Julie Petty, Initiatives on Access and Justice - Partners for Inclusive Communities Helpful Links: Visit our Website Using People First Language Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Informed Choices, Supported Decisions. 40:42

לפני 2 years40:42

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Send us a text Life is about informed decisions. The question is - whose life is affected by those decisions? Whose rights are stripped? In this episode, we are diving deeper into alternatives to guardianship, more specifically, supported decision-making. Today we are joined by self-advocate Jordan Anderson, whose entire life was uniquely impacted by an overnight decision to support his rights. We are also joined by Hezzy Smith, Director of Advocacy Initiatives at the Harvard Law School Project on Disability and proud sibling. Guests: Jordan Anderson, Self-Advocate & Youth Ambassador Participant LinkedIn Hezzy Smith, Director of Advocacy Initiatives at Harvard Law School Project on Disability LinkedIn Twitter - @HLSPod Facebook - Harvard Law School Project on Disability | Hezzy Smith Tom Masseau, Executive Director of Disability Rights Arkansas Helpful Links: Guardianship: Rights, Remedies, and Responsibilities Webinar Guardianship Resource Booklet Youth Ambassador Website Connect with an Advocacy Group - The Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast

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Fears of the Unknown: Alternatives to Guardianship 30:20

לפני 2 years30:20

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Send us a text Today we are talking about changing mindsets and allowing everyone the opportunity to succeed or fail. Guardianship refers to the legal role given to an individual to manage the personal activities or resources of another person who "cannot do so on their own." What happens when we shift the conversation from complete control over someone's life to supported decision-making? Guests: Sarah Carmany, Self-Advocate of Michigan, SABE Board Member, Youth Ambassador Program Trainer Mike Thornton, Self-Advocate & Youth Ambassador Program Trainer Tom Masseau, Executive Director of Disability Rights Arkansas Helpful Links: Guardianship: Rights, Remedies, and Responsibilities Webinar Guardianship Resource Booklet Youth Ambassador Website Connect with an Advocacy Group - The Arkansas Alliance for Disability Advocacy Support the show Contact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review! Become a supporter of the show!…

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