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Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Episode 47: Disability Rights Ohio
Join Sara, Terra and Ross Musick from Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) for a discussion on protections and advocacy for people with disabilities. We cover topics that include what programs and services are offered from DRO. We talk about disability rights in education during the ongoing pandemic. And finally we cover making sure you plan your vote!
Find more information and donate to this amazing organization at the link below.
https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
Plan your vote here. https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/voting
Find a side by side comparison of the two major presidential candidates here.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Episode 46: Craig, the man, the myth, the marriage
What?!? Craig came on the podcast. Find out why and all his wisdom about marriage.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Episode 45: Chasing the questions.
How does a podcast about autism release an episode on racial and social justice and law enforcement? Sara and Terra are asking questions about what happens when law enforcement is involved in calls for help mental health issues. We talk specifically about a 13 year old boy, who is autistic and was shot multiple times by police when his mother called for help.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54041549
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Crisis-Intervention/Crisis-Intervention-Team-(CIT)-Programs
https://www.wksu.org/post/what-law-enforcements-role-mental-health-calls#stream/0
https://radio.wosu.org/post/defund-police-columbus-police-account-more-third-citys-budget#stream/0
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Episode 44: The Catina Way
Clinical social worker Catina Burkett joins us for a discussion about her experience as a Black, autistic woman. She explores how cultural stereotypes are dangerous for Black, autistic individuals. She joins her and our returning friend, Sean Inderbitzen to talk about their approach to helping autistic people who are seeking mental health services.
Read Catina's article here
Find the work of Sean and Catina for mental health professionals here
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Episode 43: Horrifyingly funny
So far this year has been a horror show. Sara and I are still trying to find the joy. Join us for a conversation about why we are so passionate about justice for our Black brothers and sisters and how that fight relates to equity and justice in our disabled community.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Episode 42: E-learning, masks and county emergencies. Oh my!
Not sure what to do with your child at the start of this school year? We aren't either. However, we have a wonderful friend who can shed some light on the tough questions we face as we stare down the 20-21 school year.
What is the difference between e-learning and homeschooling?
What happens if your child has an IEP and can't wear a mask?
Do you have to use the e-learning platform proposed from your school?
Join our favorite advocate friend, Danielle as she holds our hands and takes lots of deep breaths with us and tries to remind us we can only do the best with the information we have.
Find out more useful going to school in midst of the pandemic information from the advocates and legal eagles at Albeit Weiker, LLP http://www.awlawohio.com
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Episode 41: Unique, like everyone else.
Join Sara and Terra for a conversation with Sean Inderbitzen. Sean is a mental health therapist who was diagonised with autism at age 18. He has a passion for working with autistic clients and talks about alternative therapies to ABA.
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Episode 40: Autism in Black
What types of challenges do black children and families face in the autism community? Why is it important for the autistic community to center BIPOC disabled voices and their stories? Sara and I talk to Maria Davis-Pierre the president and CEO of Autism In Black, Inc. about these questions. Maria is a licensed therapist in Florida and started her work in the autism community when her own daughter received an ASD diagnosis. She is passionate about working with black parents to help them increase acceptance and overcome barriers associated with raising an autistic child. She is also the author of the Self-Care Affirmation journal available for purchase on Amazon.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Episode 39: Light bulb moments with Molly
Join us for a discussion on how to be a better human being and leadership. In the midst of this current chaos, injustice and grief many of us are turning inward doing the work to be better humans to lift up our brothers and sisters who are hurting. We checked in with Molly Grisham, a courageous and compassionate communicator. Molly works in her own business developing people and getting leaders and teams to reach new heights. We discussed the Myers Briggs Inventory and the Enneagram. We talked specifically how to use those tools to step outside your window of tolerance, learn about yourself and be a better human to help lift up others. Find more of Molly's work at MollyGrisham.com
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Episode 38: The color of autism
Please join in on the conversation with Camille Proctor and her discussion on the experience of being a caregiver to her black autistic son. She is also the founder and executive director of The Color of Autism Foundation. The the foundation, she supports autistic families in the African American community. Black children are far more likely to be misdiagnosed or not dianognsed with autism until much later in life. This makes it very difficult for black families to get the support they need. Please consider donating to thecolorofautism.org and support her work locally and globally.