Leading the National Plan for Deaf Services 

Duane Mayes, Alaska DVR Director Division of Vocational Rehab, on the Deaf Services Network 

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Transport Children and Expectant Mothers, with Limited or No Transportation to Medical Care.  

Matt Holdbrooks, President and CEO of Kid One Transport joins Lane Hagan, Executive Director of Libby's Friends, to talk about transportation and the history, mission and goal of Kid One Transport.

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The Birmingham based Xander Vance Imaghodor (XVI) Non-Profit

"We want to help be a shoulder and fellow advocate when times are hard, and an encourager to celebrate the wins --no matter big or small."

Join Lane Hagan, Executive Director of Libby's Friends, as he sits down with the founders of XVI Allie Harrison Imaghodor, Executive Director and Xander's Mom, and Oz Imaghodor, Advocacy Director and Xander's Dad, to talk about the resources and services available from XVI.  Join the hashtag #TheAdventuresofXVI on social media to become part of the adventure!

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This broadcast was recorded on location at WORX BHM on Columbiana Road. WORX BHM is a rentable co-working space that can be used for all of your office needs. Check them out at their website: https://www.worxbhm.com/

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First Teacher Home Visiting Program

Learn how United Ability provides free home-based services to families as part of the National Parents as Teachers (PAT) program.

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We had the opportunity to have a number of Independent Living Centers in Alabama on the broadcast. One previous Executive Director of Disability Rights and Resources in Birmingham, Mr. Dan Kessler, has been appointed interim Executive Director of  APRIL. Mr. Kessler and an APRIL staff member join us to talk about their mission, work, and trends that they see nationwide. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations. _ Alabama Care: https://www.alabamacare.org/Follow our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaCare/Listen to our Podcast: https://anchor.fm/alabamacarellcFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabamacare.insta/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alabamacare.tiktok

Kaleidoscope is an Adult Day Program that brings people together to make friends, discover abilities, and enrich lives

Join Sarah Williams as she talks with Rebekah Allen about all Kaleidoscope is and has to offer.

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The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation

Steve Wooderson, CEO of CSAVR, joins us to talk about the History, Mission, and Work at the National Level and what Trends they are Seeing.

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Lyft offers Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles in few major cities but 20 miles outside they don't have the option to connect WAV and riders who need them.

Ansel Lurio, a power wheelchair user who is suing Lyft, joins us to talk about ongoing legislative efforts and transportation in rural America.

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Josh Whitmire joins Sarah Williams in explaining the Independent Living Center in Birmingham, Disability Rights and Resources, and how DRR and other Independent Living Centers around the state can help individuals and families.

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Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Special Needs Dance and Movement Classes

Abby Slupe talks about her upcoming inclusive dance class at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church that focuses on improving motor skills, flexibility, strength building and coordination.

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Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.