#272: The Special Olympics- Creating an Inclusion Revolution through the Power of Sports
Meghan McLean, Senior Vice President, Sports, for the Special Olympics joins the program to discuss the history of the Special Olympics, and share details about the upcoming 2022 games. Discover the various events happening at the games and the preparation that goes into making sure that the games are a success. This episode […]
#271: Changing the Narrative About Disability
In this episode, Debra Ruh is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss Billion Strong, an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together. Discover the mission and vision of Billion Strong and how to get involved. This episode was recorded live on […]
We can´t go back to normal! Let´s talk about social enterprises.
We can´t go back to normal! I recently had a conversation with a friend about COVID-19; the USA seems to be returning to pre-pandemic times, and the numbers back that up, so it makes sense that things would go back to normal. However, we decided to keep looking at the declining numbers on the map […]
#270: Creating Accessible Living Spaces
Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. joins the program to discuss her journey of becoming paralyzed after a tree fell down on her. She discusses her subsequent efforts to create a home that was accessible and reveals how she and her husband are on a personal mission to influence those associated with the housing industry, government policymakers, and […]
#269: Mental Health in the Workplace- Showing Up Authentically, Supporting Workers
Maria Scazzero joins the program to discuss how organizations can support individuals who face mental health challenges and shares her own journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Discover how to overcome stigma and how individuals diagnosed with mental illness can find support and live their truth. This episode […]