
Including You: A Disability Rights Arkansas Podcast (Disability Rights Arkansas)
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20 Jan 2023 | Fears of the Unknown: Alternatives to Guardianship | 00:30:20 | |
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?
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31 Jan 2023 | Informed Choices, Supported Decisions. | 00:40:42 | |
Life is about informed decisions. The question is - whose life is affected by those decisions? Whose rights are stripped?
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28 Feb 2023 | Your Family, Your Rights | 00:20:58 | |
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.
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13 Apr 2023 | Dating: The Right to Be Choosy | 00:27:56 | |
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.
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30 May 2023 | Words Matter. Mental Health Matters. | 00:44:27 | |
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.
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28 Jun 2023 | Unpacking Accessible Travel Tips: Part 1 | 00:34:26 | |
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.
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14 Jul 2023 | Unpacking Accessible Travel Tips: Part 2 | 00:36:14 | |
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.
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03 Aug 2023 | Inclusive Disaster Preparedness | 00:23:29 | |
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.
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06 Dec 2023 | Navigating Employment: Empowerment and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities | 00:36:14 | |
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. Contact DRA
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22 Dec 2023 | Including You In the Holidays | 00:30:27 | |
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.
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