Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series

Recording Date: June 21, 2023

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Keywords: disability, supported employment, executive director, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, ARX Alliance, Jessica Wagaman, employment

Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
• About Jessica and ARC Alliance [01:19]
• Why this field? [02:30]
• Growth opportunities [03:24]
• Job fulfillment [04:16]
• Qualities of Directors and Supports Coordinators [05:29]
• Feel Good moments [07:36]
• Last thoughts [10:56]
• Closing [11:49]

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Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series

Recording Date: June 21, 2023

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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Quality Progressions, employment

Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
• The QP Team [01:08]
• What is a Supports Coordinator [01:59]
• job fulfillment [03:04]
• Turnover - what has made you stay? [06:04]
• Qualities of a supports coordinator [09:52]
• Feel Good moments [11:28]
• Closing [15:11]

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Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series

Recording Date: June 21, 2023

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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, employment director, employment specialist, job coach, job development, staff turnover, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, CATCH, employment

Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
• Theresa's career path [01:36]
• Why stay in the field? [01:50]
• job fulfillment [03:56]
• Qualities of a supports coordinator [05:04]
• Feel Good moments [09:13]
• What others need to know [15:51]
• Closing [18:25]

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Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series

Recording Date: May 25, 2023

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Keywords: disability, supported employment, supports coordinator, case manager, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Yamina Turner, employment

Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life", a series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
• What is a supports coordinator? [01:28]
• Job Fulfillment [01:56]
• Why stay in the field? [02:39]
• Qualities of a supports coordinator [03:26]
• Feel Good moments [04:56]
• What others need to know [06:17]
• Closing [06:59]

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Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment series

Recording Date: May 22, 2023

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Keywords: disability, supported employment, employment specialist, job coach, Day In The Life, Networks for Training and Development, Networks, POTJ, Phila On The Job, Nikita Arnett, Yamina Turner, employment

Summary: Networks Looks At... presents the "Day In The Life" series of episodes exploring the various professional roles for people supporting individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. In this episode we hear from Yamina Turner, RHD-IDEATE about her role, and the qualities that are important when supporting people on the job.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:44]
• What is the job? [02:01]
• Yamina's career path [03:45]
• Job Fulfillment [05:06]
• About IDEATE [12:30]
• Qualities of a job coach [15:03]
• Getting fired is the best thing [25:26]
• Feel Good moments [30:05]
• What others need to know [38:18]
• Closing [39:22]

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Subtitle: part of Networks Looks At... Employment

Recording Date: May 8, 2023

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Keywords: Job Coach, employment specialist, Day In The Life, Phila On The Job, Supported Employment, fulfilling jobs, working with people with disabilities, Employment First, Networks for Training and Development, Networks Looks At...

Summary: In the Day In The Life interview, Networks Looks At... examines various roles held by people supporting those with disabilities in finding employment. In this first episode of the series Nikita Arnett interviews Mariya Fedorets of CATCH, Inc. about her role as an Employment Specialist / Job Coach. Mariya shares some ups and downs of the job, the importance of this role in the lives of people with disabilities, and some quick tips for those interested in this type of work.

Topical Index

• podcast introduction [00:00]
• Day In The Life introductions [00:37]
• Mariya Fedorets [91:31]
• A fulfilling job [02:22]
• From Supports Coordinator to Job Coach [03:12]
• What makes a good job coach? [04:23]
• Feel-Good moments [05:59]
• Sharing about being a job coach [07:36]
• Some last thoughts [08:35]
• Closing [09:27]

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Accessibility Through Collaboration

originally recorded as part of our Adaptations 4 Living podcast

Recording Date: September 8, 2018

Transcript: Download available HERE.

Keywords: product development, usability, accessible products, collaboration during product development, collaboration, Washington University, accessible glucose monitor, Suzanne Erb

Episode Summary: This episode explores the potential benefits when product developers include end-users throughout the development process. The gains for true accessibility are explored.

Topical Index:

• Introduction [00:07]
• The problem [00:47]
• Current solutions [03:33]
• Collaboration [06;15]
• The solution [07:53]
• Lessons to be Learned [12:04]
• Closing [13:24]

Resources:

• Talk is Cheap But Access is Golden - Connie Kleinbeck https://www.nfb.org/sites/www.nfb.org/files/images/nfb/publications/vod/vod_24_1/vodwin0910.htm
• American Council of the Blind Diabetes Resources https://acb.org/diabetic-resources
• National Federation of the Blind Diabetes Resources https://www.nfb.org/search?keys=diabetes&form_build_id=form-OsI9H94Y8ckySnf8qGBNhzRlIy3e3evP1mZsmrozl5s&form_id=search_api_page_block_form_search

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Subtitle: part of our Taste of Wellness Series

Recording Date: March 9, 2023

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Keywords: white noise, alpha waves, ASMR, sound and emotions, sound and mental health, sound and memory, Rosa McAllister, Tracy Lapreziosa, Taste of Wellness, wellness strategies, wellness, sound

Summary: Rosa and Tracy discuss the many ways sound impacts us through our emotions, our memories, and our movements. They discuss strategies for being more conscious of how we use sound to improve our wellness.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:00]
• Sound as a Stressor [01:57]
• The need for quiet [03:08]
• Sound as interruption [05:51]
• Sound and emotions [07:17]
• Sound and memories [09:05]
• Using sound intentionally [10:54]
• White noise [13:39]
• Alpha Waves [14:37]
• Story about Joe and music [15:37]
• Sound and movement [19:25]
• What works / doesn't work for you? [20:17]
• Closing [22:58]

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part of the Taste of Wellness Series

Recording Date: March 1, 2023

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Keywords: wellness, Taste of Wellness, Tracy Lapreziosa, Rosa McAllister, wellness strategies, movement,

Summary: Rosa McAllister and Tracy Lapreziosa discuss the importance of movement in maintaining our well-being, along with some strategies for increasing our movement in our lives. Both Tracy and Rosa emphasize this is NOT about exercise, but rather how movement can impact our wellness.

Topical Index

• Opening / Introductions [00:00}
• Movement as a baby [01:42]
• Movement as a child [04:03]
• Movement as we age [04:57]
• Effects from Lack of movement [05:26]
• Strengthening movement through visualization [06:57]
• Movement and emotions [09:28]
• Mental Health benefits of movement [12:23]
• Establishing Movement through routines [14:21]
• Closing [18:14]

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Subtitle: part of the Taste of Wellness Series

Recording Date: January 24, 2023

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Keywords: sleep health, sleep patterns, sleep routines, sleep hygiene

Summary: Rosa McAllister and Tracy Lapreziosa share insights into sleep and it's importance to our health.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• What is sleep? [00:52]
• The importance of sleep [01:19]
• Changing sleep cycles throughout life [03:33]
• Rosa's sleep routines [08:26]
• Tracy's sleep routines [12:@4]
• Mini-sleep assessment [14:12]
• Do's and Don'ts of sleep health [14:54]
• Sleep and the body [16:26]
• Our top five sleep hints [20:34]
• Closing [23:00]

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Recording Date: April, 2022

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Keywords: employment, community integrated employment, supported employment, disability, employment professionals, job coach, employment specialist, everyone can work, social capital

Summary: Joe Murphy interviews Hakimah Reed about her journey toward employment at Shoprite. Hakimah is joined by those who helped her achieve her dream of a job of her choosing.

Topical Index

• Introductions [00:00]
• Hakimah's job [01:45]
• A long wait [03:04]
• How she got there [03:45]
• Social capital [04:43]
• Applying for work [05:19]
• Figuring out what Hakimah was looking for [07:08]
• Getting the job! [08:51]
• Going through training [09:27]
• 47 videos! [10:43]
• Help from co-workers [11:30]
• Why Hakimah works [12:00]
• Proud of her accomplishments [13:35]
• Hakimah deserved this [15:07]
• Words for other job-seekers [16:21]
• Closing [17:34]

Heather Robb's email: hrobb@sparcphilly.org

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Subtitle: part of our Getting Back to Communication Basics series

Recording Date: May 6, 2021

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Keywords: AT & Communication, technology innovation from assistive technology, early adopters, unused assistive technology, need vs. function, matching technology to the person

Summary: Four of Networks' colleagues share stories from their years of communication support to others. Today's discussion takes a look at how assistive technology innovation has often fueled technology accomplishments that we now see as mainstream. Also discussed are cautions about selection of technology, and matching the technology to the person's needs and preferences.

Topical Index

• Introductions [00:00]
• The progress of technology [01:55]
• Technology today - mid-Covid [03:53]
• Tech users with disabilities lead the way [05:50]
• Who are you? Early adopter vs. majority va. "laggard" [07:57]
• More tech than we can handle? [12:46]
• Buyers remorse - what do you do? [15:15]
• Tech depends on your preferences [20:24]
• Examples of when tech was chosen for someone [21:23]
• Empower the supporters [28:35]
• No Device Left Behind [32:57]
• Closing [35:01]

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Subtitle: part of our Taste of Wellness series

Recording Date: January 24, 2023

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Keywords: food as medicine, food and wellness, food and culture, changing tastes, thoughtful eating

Summary: Rosa McAllister and Tracy Lapreziosa share thoughts on Eating Well, and their personal journeys towards understanding the importance of eating with wellness in mind.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• Disclaimer - it's not about dieting... [01:21]
• It's time to do something... [02:10]
• Changing tastes - Rosa [03:36]
• Changing tastes - Tracy [09:05]
• Different bodies [13:30]
• Food and cultural backgrounds [14:55]
• Food and blood type [16:31]
• Finding what works for you [18:44]
• Food as medicine [19:32]
• Eating local [22:02]
• Closing [23:49]

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from our Taste of Wellness Series

Recording Date: January 27, 2023

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Keywords: breathing strategies towards wellness, breathing, breathing strategies, breathing exercises, guided breathing, chest breathing, paradoxical breathing, belly breathing, mouth-breathing, nose-breathing, 5-7-9 breath, alternate nose breathing,

Summary: Tracy Lapreziosa and Rosa McAllister share several breathing techniques / strategies to guide you towards better health.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• Three types of breathing [00:57]
• Mouth-breathing vs. nose breathing [02:45]
• Health benefits of good breathing [05:26]
• Body positioning and breathing [07:25]
• Breathing exercises [09:47]
• Closing [22:20]

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Subtitle: Founder of Our View

Recording Date: August 25, 2020

Transcript: Transcript available for download HERE

Keywords: Our View, Art Aston, disability, disability awareness, disability conversations, courage, resilience, Jake’s Place, inclusive play experiences

Episode summary: Joe talks with Art Aston, founder of Our View for Life and Executive Director of Build Jake’s Place, who shares the work he is doing to raise awareness around disabilities. Having lived with Spina Bifida, he shares his firsthand experiences and knowledge with others to bring awareness and, as he says, change the conversation. Art takes these conversations into schools to raise awareness among students and provide different perspectives about disability. He also hosts the Our View podcast where he shares the stories of others.

Resources: To access the OurView podcast to to www.our-view.com. To learn more about Build Jake’s Place, or to contribute, go to www.buildjakesplace.org.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:17]
• Who is Art Aston? [01:06]
• Our View’s vision [03:57]
• Taking the message to schools [07:02]
• Best questions asked [10:46]
• Continuing during Covid [13:14]
• Jake’s Place [16:14]
• Our View podcast [23:23]
• Closing [29:15]

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A Parent’s Perspective on Supported Employment

Recording Date: March 12, 2019

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Keywords: parent’s perspective, transition, supported employment, advocacy, First job, employment and disability, social capital, Employment and Benefits, SSI and SSDI

Episode summary: In this episode, Ruth Landsman shares the journey her family took in preparing her son Mitchell to enter into adult life and the world of work. Ruth discusses concerns about benefits, elements of risk, and the positive impact employment can have on people

Topical Index:

• Introduction [0:00]
• Introducing Mitchell’s background [00:41]
• Mitchell’s jobs [01:06]
• Managing Money [01:59]
• Element of Risk [03:30]
• Impact of Employment on Benefits [03:55]
• Helping Teens Be Financially Responsible [05:15]
• Importance of Discovery [06:40]
• Closing [07:40]

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Recording Date: March 13, 2020

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Keywords: success on-the-job, right to work, employment, AT on the job, communication, success

Episode Summary: This episode is part of our Personal Journey’s series, interviews with people with disabilities, their supporters, and others who share their journey to employment, along with successes and challenges along the way.

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Subtitle: A Guided Breathing Exercise

Recording Date: April 29, 2020

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Keywords: Breath, breathing exercise, guided breathing, Lore Elisabeth Blumenthal, A Taste of Wellness

Summary: Lore Elisabeth guides us through a ten minute breathing exercise

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Subtitle: A conversation with Rosa McAllister

Recording Date: April 30, 2020

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Keywords: Lama Surya Das, meditation, calming, quiet, stillness, breath work, transcendental meditation, Hatha Yoga, types of meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, visualizations, guided meditation, A Taste of Wellness

Summary: Rosa discusses what meditation is, the various types of meditation, and shares several exercises to help folks get started.

Topical Index

• Opening [00:00]
• What is meditation? [01:11]
• How and Why do we meditate? [02:35]
• Who meditates? [04:35]
• Types of meditation [07:10]
• Breathing exercise #1 - Conscious Breathing [05:43]
• Breathing exercise #2 - 5, 7, 9 Breathing [08:36]
• Breathing exercise $3 - Alternate Nostril Breathing [12:17]
• Breathing exercise #4 [15:45]
• Other forms of meditation [16:52]
• Visualizations [20:53]
• Guided meditation [24:27]
• Closing [29:45]

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Subtitle: A Conversation with Tracy Lapreziosa & Jessica Stover

Recording Date: April 2, 2020

Transcript: Download transcript at HERE.

Keywords: meditation, calming, mindfulness, caring for others, relaxation, Reiki. A Taste of Wellness

Summary: Rosa introduces us to two Networks' staff, Tracy Lapreziosa and Jessica Stover. Join us as they share how they became involved with wellness practices, and share some tips they've learned along the way about relaxation and mindfulness.

Topical Index

• Opening [00:00]
• Introductions - Jessica [01:11]
• Introductions - Tracy [02:35]
• What are you known for... [04:35]
• Jess' tips for relaxation [07:10]
• Tracy's tips for relaxation [09:39]
• Creating an environment for relaxation [12:35]
• Closing [13:51]

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Recording Date: July 1, 2019

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Keywords: holding space, meditation, calming, mindfulness, caring for others, taste of wellness

Summary: Rosa discusses the act of "Holding Space" - creating an environment where others are comfortable being, and feel seen and heard.

Topical Index

• Introductions [00:00]
• Rosa's background [00:50]
• Defining "holding space" [01:39]
• Looking deeper [03:23]
• Think like a "blue lake" [05:00]
• Being mindful [07:08]
• Some strategies to practice [14:20]
• Closing [18:19]

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Subtitle: IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses

Recording Date: September 17, 2020

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Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE

Episode summary:

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:12]
• What Is IRWE? [00:53]
• Why are they important? [01:34]
• What counts as an IRWE? [02:09]
• Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09]
• Reporting my IRWEs [05:47]
• Closing [07:11]

Resources:

WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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Recording Date: September 17, 2020

Transcript: Transcript available for download here

Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid

Episode summary:

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:17]
• What Is Medicaid [01:10]
• Who is Eligible? [01:41]
• Who administers Medicaid [03:08]
• What is 1619b? [05:02]
• Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20]
• MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03]
• Closing [14:12]

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Subtitle: The Impact of Work on Social Security Income (SSI)

Recording Date: September 9, 2020

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Summary: Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16]
• How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34]
• What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13]
• What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58]
• How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33]
• There's An App For That [08:05]
• Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15]
• Closing [10:20]

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An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA

Recording Date: September 2, 2020

Transcript: Transcript available for download here

Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work

Summary: The next four episode originally part of our Employment For All podcast series, will explore Benefits Planning, and the impact of work on the benefits of those with disabilities. In part one of the series representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work.

Topical Index

• Introductions [00:02]
• What Is WIPA [01:07]
• How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52]
• WIPA and Students [02:05]
• Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00]
• Resources for the Blind [07:14]
• WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03]
• Closing [10:22]

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• WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842)
• WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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Subtitle: Part four of the COS THink-A-Thon series on honoring choice, creative funding, and dealing with issues of privacy and rights

Recording Date: June 11, 2022

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Keywords:little things, interdependence, making a difference, taking care of ourselves, self-care, care-giving, personal futures planning, making a difference, networks for training and development

Summary: In this fourth episode of the series the conversation centers on everyday actions we can all take to ensure people are truly heard, their choices honored, and their rights to privacy and dignity of risk are respected. These are important topics which should be revisited regularly. We encourage you to do so, while looking to see what you can do to ensure these rights are respected with yourself and those you support.

Topical Index:

• Welcome [00:00]
• Introduction of Topic [01:31]
• "Sometimes little things make a big difference" [02:41]
• No preconceived ideas [03:29]
• Take a step back [04:18]
• Ask and listen [05:08]
• Examples [06:04]
• • Tutu's Virtual School and Restaurant [06:22]
• • Showing up - for ourselves and others [10:57]
• • Slow down / recharge [12:48]
• • Kris: Little acts of kindness [13:54]
• • Share your appreciation [15:25]
• • Sharing moments with others [16:31]
• Taking the easy train - doing the simple stuff [20:30]
• • The system can get in the way [21:14]
• • We can do too much [23:22]
• • Inteerdependence [24:51]
• • Trading our goods and services / Time banking [28:33]
• • our system fosters the opposite [33:14]
• How do we shift as a system[34:29]
• • do first, ask permission later [35:07]
• • start small [35:20]
• • focus on the cheap and free... and do it! [36:42]
• • break the big down into little steps [38:55]
• Closing [41:07]

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Subtitle: Part three of the COS Think-A-Thon series

Recording Date:March 12, 2022

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Keywords:privacy, ethics, rights, advocacy, self-advocacy, dignity of risk, good-intentions, honoring choice, respect, independence, right to know, networks for training and development, dealing with issues of privacy

Summary: This episode tackles the issues of privacy, rights, and how this has played out in this time of Covid-19. (This broadcast is occurring in the midst of Covid, in March of 2022). People came together to brainstorm, discuss and problem solve how to deal with issues of privacy and rights in general, and specifically how these issues have played out in the midst of articles around people with disabilities, Covid-19, and access to information and vaccination.

Topical Index:

• Welcome and Introductions [00:00]
• Vaccination - the pandemic - and disability [02:21]
• What is the impact [03:16]
• Privacy vs. safety vs. respect of rights [05:47]
• Access to significant people in our lives [08:01]
• Personal protocols [10:23]
• Dignity of risk [11:32]
• Where is the line [12:28]
• Access to advocates [15:15]
• What can we do [19:22]
• • personal circle [19:49]
• • legal action [21:32]
• Exampes of successful resolution [23:02]
• • thinking of how you would feel about this situation [23:49]
• • all parties coming together as a support [25:55]
• • "give permission" for / encourage someone to express themselves [26:41]
• A different standard of "privacy" / right to know [30:02]
• • family's belief in their rights [30:51]
• • a self-advocate's perspective [33:42]
• Summing it up [42:04]
• Closing [43:25]

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Subtitle: Part 2 of the Organizational Support Think-a-Thon series

Recording date: December 11, 2021

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Keywords:creative funding strategies, funding, implementing the dream, person centered planning, honoring choice, networks for training and development

Summary: You believe you have identified the choices of the person you are supporting. Now where do you find the funding to make these things happen? The reality is that most folks are not looking for the Taj Mahal, or other extravagant things. Much of what they want to see in their lives are the typical things we take for granted. Where there are things that might need more creative funding is what this episode's' conversations revolve around. Folks share creative ways they have found to fund things that are either difficult to arrange funding for, or may take too long to put into place through traditional means.

Topical Index:

• Welcome [00:00]
• First Scenario - wanting to help and give back [01:07]
• • getting stuck [03:57]
• • simple things [05:25]
• Cheap or free [06:15]
• Fundraiser [05:47]
• • community events / connections [06:47]
• • everyone benefits [08:37]
• Reciprocity [10:28]
• Self-funding (employment) [13:@4]
• Accommodations - often cheap and free / what you have on hand [14:50]
• Involve the person - their idea [21:02]
• What else can I use this for [22:07]
• Permission to dream big [24:43]
• Bring others in - social capital [26:03]
• Start grassroots first [32:43]
• Expand as needed to the further circles [34:21]
• Crowdsourcing - using today's technology [35:52]
• Closing [37:23]

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Subtitle: Part one of a four part Think-A-Thon Series on issues of choice, privacy, and creative funding

Recording Date: September 11 , 2021

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Keywords: Learning to listen, honoring choice, person centered planning, active listening, notice what you notice, networks for training and development, think-a-thon, community and organizational support, organizational support

Summary: Sometime thinking differently is necessary. Most times because "we" become so immersed in supporting someone, everyday details are missed. Is there someone in your life that you want assistance in listening differently... thinking differently... wondering how to really get to the heart of hearing and understanding what they may really want? In this episode Networks Looks At... strategies for truly listening, and HEARING what a person has to tel us about what they want.

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:00]
• What is a Think-A-Thon [01:04]
• Today's Topic - What does a Person Really Want? [04:55]
• Opening Scenario [05:08]
• The conversation [06:57]
• The issue of touch [11:19]
• Invitation for others [18:45]

• Second scenario [19:16] The conversation [22:30]

• Third scenario [37:01]

• The conversation [38:58]
• Closing [50:12]

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Subtitle: A recording from the Supported Employment 101 ACRE Certificate Course

Recording Date: February 1, 2022

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Keywords: disability rights, disclosure, privacy, ADA, disability pride, respect, importance of disclosure, deciding whether to disclose a disability, employment

Summary: Michelle Sparling interview Suzanne Erb, advocate and accessibility consultant, on the topic of disclosure, its importance around employment, and the consideration that go into a person with a disability choosing to disclose their disability or not. This recording is shared from Networks' Supported Employment 101 ACRE Certificate Course.

Topical Index

• Introductions [00:00]
• What is disability Disclosure? [01:10]
• Reasons for not disclosing a disability [02:28]
• -- fault / blame [02:40]
• -- stigma ' discrimination [04:33]
• Reasonable accommodations [05:10]
• Disability pride [07:29]
• People First language / disability pride [09:05]
• Supporting decisions about disclosure [12:47]
• Closing [15:30]

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From Networks' Supported Employment 101 ACRE Certificate Course

Recording Date: February 1, 2022

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Keywords: Suzanne Erb, Michele Sparling, Disability Etiquette, etiquette, success on the job, respect, rules of etiquette, social cues, inclusive culture, inclusive workspaces, customer relationships

Summary: Michelle Sparling interviews Suzanne Erb about Disability Etiquette, its importance, and how it can impact success on the job. This offering is provided through the Supported Employment 101 ACRE Certificate Course. Note that these are practical guidelines. Whenever in doubt, it is advisable to respectfully ask someone how they would prefer that you handle a situation.

Topical Index:

• Introduction [00:00]
• Importance of disability etiquette [01:00]
• Disability Etiquette for those with intellectual disabilities [02:43]
• Disability Etiquette for those with mental health challenges [04:32]
• Disability Etiquette for people with communication differences [05:56]
• Disability Etiquette for people with physical disabilities [07:32]
• General guidance - respect [09:10]
• Disability Etiquette for those who are deaf or hard of hearing [[09:32]
• Disability Etiquette for someone who is blind or has low vision [12:20]
• Disability Etiquette regarding service animals [[15:19]
• Closing [16:34]

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Recording Date: July 24, 2022

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Keywords: Networks for Training and Development Inc., Networks Looks At, Networks' podcast

Summary: Welcome to Networks Looks At... In this podcast we hope to share about those things that are important to our organization, and we think may be important to you. Come along as we discuss, question, and learn together. We encourage your feedback, and look forward to hearing from you.

Topical Index:

• Introduction and Overview [00:00:00]
• Introducing Our first two episodes [00:02:07]
• Closing [00:02:56]

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