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The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.
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On this week’s podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Matthew Szwejbka, Customer Experience Manager at Hancock Airport. The conversation focuses on a program that provides support to travelers with disabilities called The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. The initiative allows individuals who self-identify as having a non-visible disability to discreetly indicate this information to airport employees and volunteers. Airport employees and volunteers have been trained to recognize the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyards and offer extra support, time, and understanding to the individual. The lanyards may be requested by passengers at their airline’s ticket counter, or by reaching out directly to the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.
This week on the podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Gail June, an ARISE client and Cathy Almodovar, an Independent Living Advocate for ARISE. June came to ARISE seeking help about 2 years ago. She was living in fear, looking for work, an education, and a place to live. Her story of how she got to where she is today is truly an inspiration.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Elisabeth Downing, mother of two boys who benefit from the ARISE SibShops program. It took a long time for the medical community to come up with 6 year old Jax's diagnoses of Angelman. His 8 year old brother Jace has always doted on his baby brother. Protecting him and playing with him. Elisabeth says the SibShop program for siblings of specials needs children is huge. And, it gives Jace a place he can be with other kids with a similar family dynamic that is so important.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Judy Aguirre, President of the Syracuse Spinal Association (SSA). 14 years ago, Judy fell down a flight of stairs resulting in a C5 C6 incomplete quadriplegic disability. Following the accident, she joined a support group which became the SSA. The Association provides resources, knowledge, advocacy, and support to enhance the lives of those living with spinal cord disabilities in CNY.Recommended:Syracuse Spinal AssociationConnor McGough - ARISE Adaptive Design
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Claudia Heritage and Mia DiFrancesco, both medical students at SUNY Upstate Medical University. The soon to be physicians have been volunteering at the ARISE adaptive design workshop. Both were astonished by the impact adaptive design brings to its patients, families and to one day, their own practice.Related Recommended Podcasts:Adaptive Design at ARISEThe Gadgeteer
In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Ben Verdi, Regrants Program Officer, CNY Arts, ARISE Foundation Board Member and UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine judge. Ben tells us about his connection with the disabled community and the extraordinary experience local artists can have by participating in the UNIQUE Magazine program.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Bridget Theobald. Both women have children with disabilities and discussion centers on their child’s transition to adult independence.
In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Jeremiah Cullen of Cleveland, NY. It was nearly 10 years ago that the 41-year-old was involved in a horrendous motorcycle accident that resulted in the loss of his eyesight and leg. Cullen struggled for years before discovering how ARISE can help secure benefits and help him to live an independent life.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with Scott Pecoy, Ramp Coordinator about expansion of the ARISE Ramp program into Cayuga County. Scott discusses community outreach designed to create awareness about the program. Some volunteer groups have already come forward to build ramps in the community. Recommended Podcasts:The Ramp ProgramVolunteering for the Ramp Program
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with Mary Donegan, a volunteer ski instructor with the ARISE & Ski program and Laura Pecori, a participant in the program. These two woman met 22 years ago for a skiing lesson and developed a close friendship that has gone beyond the slopes. This is a wonderful story of how their relationship has grown throughout the years. Recommended: ARISE & Ski
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Michael Collins, Syracuse Commissioner of Neighborhoods and Business Development about recent funding and code changes made to support affordable and accessible housing in Syracuse. Commissioner Collins reported that recent New York State funding will make it possible for construction to begin on new housing units. In addition, recently revamped housing codes will make existing residences in Syracuse more accessible. The Syracuse housing crisis is a 2024 priority for the Mayor’s Office. Recommended listening:Syracuse Housing StudyAccessibility and Syracuse's Housing Crisis
In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE,talks to Dr. Nienke Dosa, Developmental Pediatrician at Upstate Hospital. Dr. Dosa, who specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities says patients benefit medically from adaptive design devices by strengthening arms, legs and core muscles. Dosa says adaptive design solutions also help children enter their peer community through play and recreation which is extremely vital for healthy development. Dosa says, “early learning is motor learning and if children can’t get to where they want to go that affects their development globally.”Recommended related podcasts:Adaptive Design at ARISEThe Gadgeteer
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Tanisha Wiggins, a Transition Specialist in the Open Doors program. Wiggins' story is very special, despite challenges she never gave up her dream to improve her life and that of her family.
In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Ashanti Frank, our receptionist at the ARISE Offices in Syracuse. Frank's duties go way beyond just the greeting of visitors to our office. For some of our clients coming to ARISE for the first time can be difficult. Frank shares how she makes each person feel at ease and welcomed to our offices.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Demetria Wynn, Lead Housing Specialist in the ARISE Rapid Transition Housing program.Central New York is in the middle of a housing crisis. Wynn describes how her program finds housing for people who are in immediate need of a home.
Podcast-This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Janice Vitale, ARISE at the Farm Business Manager. Vitale gives us an update about what’s new at the farm and a reminder to make sure to complete a new application for horseback riding lessons for 2024!Click here for more ARISE at the Farm Podcasts:Adaptive and Therapeutic horseback-riding
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Amy Schiminske, a clinician at the ARISE Fulton Mental Health Clinic. This podcast episode deals with holiday grief and how the mental health clinic can help.
This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Mary Schwanke, Manager of Respite and Family Support Services about Summer Recreation at ARISE at the Farm. The summer day program is open to all children, with preference given to children with developmental disabilities. Schwanke says activities include biking, fishing, traditional summer activities and play on our fully inclusive playground.
In this episode, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE has a conversation with Connor McGough, Coordinator for the Adaptive Design (AAD) program at ARISE. Connor describes the mission of the program and the individuals they serve. AAD works with volunteers to design and construct unique devices that provide independence for individuals of all abilities. For more information about Adaptive Design go to:https://www.ariseinc.org/services/adaptive-design/
On this week’s podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Tricia Malowney, the Chief Accessibility Advocate for the department of Transport in Victoria, Australia. Malowney is visiting the U.S. on a fact-finding mission to discover innovative transportation systems and devices for people with disabilities.
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