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Stories and conversations about disability inclusion, brought to you by the non-profit organization, Aspire Chicago -- "Together, We're Better".
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Emily Voorde, Founder and CEO of INTO Strategies, reflects on her journey of disability identity and discusses the importance of accessible environments. Check out the episode now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: INTO Strategies | National Council on Disability This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Bernstein, The Boutelle Family, Horton, Liventus INC, United Healthcare and members of the Aspire community.
Jordyn Zimmerman, nonspeaking autistic advocate, shares her personal experience and insights on inclusion and belonging. Check out the episode now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Jordyn's Website | This Is Not About Me (Film) | The Nora Project | CommunicationFIRST This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Bernstein, The Boutelle Family, Horton, Liventus INC, United Healthcare and members of the Aspire community.
Aliyah Rich, Ned Williams and Katie Hench of InfiniTeach discuss inclusive culture and the importance of neurodiversity in the workplace. Check out the episode now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: InfiniTeach | Vax For All This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Bernstein, The Boutelle Family, Horton, Liventus INC, United Healthcare and members of the Aspire community.
Thomas Reid of the Reid My Mind Radio podcast discusses accessible visual media and how access can bring people together. Check out the episode now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Reid My Mind Radio Podcast | Social Audio Description Collective This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Bernstein, The Boutelle Family, Horton, Liventus INC, United Healthcare and members of the Aspire community.
Liz Davis, UX (User Experience) Designer, shares her personal story and how it has informed her approach to creating accessible technology. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Liz Does Design | Web Accessibility Initiative This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
Christina McGleam, Deputy Commissioner of MOPD, shares her personal story and the groundbreaking initiatives on the horizon for MOPD. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: City of Chicago Career Center (MOPD) This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
Coach Ken Jennings shares his personal story and how his experience drives his commitment to helping others. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Chicago Tribune Article (2016) | Ken's Disability Lead Profile This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
Illinois State Senator Robert Peters shares his personal story and discusses key initiatives impacting the disability community. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: State Senator Peters | About CESSA (Access Living) This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
Emily Blum, Executive Director of Disability Lead, discusses the transformative power of diverse leadership and reflects on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Related Resources: Disability Lead | Emily's Op-Ed in the Chicago Sun Times This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank Chicago and members of the Aspire community.
Emily Villanueva, a former MOPD intern, discusses a recently launched mentorship program and her research on the topic. Tony Ceccato and Anthony Iacovetti, a mentorship pair from the program, also join to share about their experience. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation and members of the Aspire community.
Commissioner Rachel Arfa of the Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities discusses her career journey and her commitment to access. Listen now or download the full transcript. To access closed captions, you must be logged into a Podbean user account. Commissioner Arfa's suggested resources: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities - City of Chicago This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation and members of the Aspire community.
Diana Pastora Carson, Founder of Beyond Awareness, shares her family's story and her mission to move communities beyond awareness and toward diversity appreciation. Listen now or download the full transcript. Diana's suggested resources: Beyond Awareness Podcast | 5 Keys to Going Beyond Awareness This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation and members of the Aspire community.
Matthew Shapiro, Founder and CEO of 6 Wheels Consulting, LLC, shares his experience and discusses his ongoing work to advance disability inclusion. Listen now or download the full transcript. Matthew's suggested resources: 6 Wheels Consulting | 6 Wheels Consulting Disability Podcast This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation and members of the Aspire community.
Whitney Hill, Founder and Director of SPORK!, shares her personal journey and her passion for building community through storytelling. Listen now or download the full transcript. Whitney's suggested resources: LCM Architects | Disability Lead | 3Arts This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous support from the Fred J. Brunner Foundation and members of the Aspire community.
Ross Edelstein and Sam Theriault, both museum professionals and self-advocates of the autism community, share their stories and discuss the importance of language as it relates to belonging. Listen now or download the full transcript. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
Jourdan Saunders, CEO and Founder of The Resource Key, discusses her passion for inclusive impact branding and the power of communication. Listen now or download the full transcript. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
Emily Ladau, author and disability rights activist, discusses her brand new book and the impact she hopes it will create. Listen now or download the full transcript. Get Demystifying Disability written by Emily Ladau and published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
Heather, self-advocate and public speaker, shares about her personal journey and her passion for creating positive change. Listen now or download the full transcript. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
Andrés Gallegos, National Healthcare Attorney and Chair of the National Council on Disability, continues discussing barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities and identifies comprehensive solutions. Listen now or download the full transcript. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
Andrés Gallegos, National Healthcare Attorney and Chair of the National Council on Disability, shares his personal story and discusses barriers to healthcare for people with disabilities. Listen now or download the full transcript. This episode was co-produced and engineered by Subframe Sound with music courtesy of Nealle DiPaolo. This season is made possible thanks to generous contributions from First Bank of Highland Park and members of the Aspire community.
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