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In this episode, Andre' is joined by coworkers Sean Luechtefeld and Alli Strong-Martin to discuss the viral 'Assume That I Can' video released by CoorDown. We peel through the layers of the video, discuss our favorite parts, and expand the conversation about what it means to shift assumptions, and how it can directly improve the fullness and quality of life for people with disabilities.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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Assume That I Can, video by CoorDown

4 Best Practices to Adopt from the CoorDown 'Assume That I Can' Video, Forbes

A viral add smashes assumptions about Down Syndrome, CNN

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Recently, ANCOR & UCP released the Case for Inclusion 2024. This report examines how well state programs are supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. New data and analysis revealed that improvements had been made, but are currently tenuous, as they were largely the result of temporary pandemic-era funding.

So we spoke with Erica Smith Buchanan, executive director at CADENCE of Acadiana about what that means on the ground, and for the day-to-day lives of people with disabilities in the state of Louisiana. She gets real about the challenges, but is hopeful, because the link between progress and funding has never been clearer.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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CADENCE of Acadiana

Case for Inclusion 2024

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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This episode is a thorough discussion between Alli Strong-Martin & Sasha Sencer about the purpose of, and history behind, the month, why it's necessary, and what to do after awareness has been raised.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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Sex? Relationships? Consent? Bodily autonomy? These are important topics for everyone to know about and discuss, but have remained sort of taboo around people with disabilities. Erica Thomas wants to change that.

She developed a program she calls 'My Body, My Choice' and it is all about giving information to people with disabilities so they can be empowered everywhere from the doctor's office to romantic relationships.

We start off with a conversation between Ashley, a person with disabilities that Erica supports, about what the program meant to her, what she learned, and how she applies it every day. Then Erica shares all of the components in her wide-ranging, empowering program.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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Housing is a problem that affects everyone. The cost of renting is high, and the housing market is out of control just about everywhere. However, barriers to housing for people with disabilities can be magnified almost exponentially.

In this episode we continue our Economic Equity series with and interview with Alison Barkoff, who currently performs the duties of Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Principal Deputy Administrator for the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Alison Barkoff explains the depth of the problem, and specific factors that add to the stress and complication of securing housing for people with disabilities. Then, she shares key resources aimed at providing assistance, information and help for people with disabilities seeking housing and community living.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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ACL.gov/HousingAndServices

ACL.gov/dial

Get connected to local resources through DIAL: 1 (888) 677-1199

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January is Poverty Awareness Month, which is a month-long initiative to raise awareness about the growth of poverty in the United States. In addition to all the barriers of ableism, did you know that many people with disabilities have restrictions on how much they can earn?

In this episode we look at the disproportionate rate of poverty among people with disabilities. We examine the numbers from the National Disability Institute, and discuss the many factors that keep many people with disabilities below the poverty line.

Then we welcome Jody Ellis, Director of ABLE National Resource Center, to hear how ABLE Accounts can help.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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Visit National Disability Institute

Learn more about ABLE Accounts

Read more about our guest

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It's our 2023 Disability-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide!

It's giving season so we thought we'd compile a broad range of business and organizations that offer fun, useful, or just plain delicious items that also directly come from and/or support people with disabilities. From cookies to crazy socks to hoodies to kettle corn to funny dog bowls, there's so much in this gift guide, so give it a listen!

We'd also like to thank John from John's Crazy Socks, Joe from Poppin' Joe's Kettle Corn, and Steven from The Squeaky Wheel for joining us for interviews throughout the episode!

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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From Crazy Socks to Kettle Corn, it's Our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Grace Place Art - graceplaceart.com/shop

Bitty & Beau's Coffee - bittyandbeauscoffee.com/shop

John's Crazy Socks - johnscrazysocks.com

Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe - madamclutterbuckets.com

Collettey's - colletteys.com/cookies

Poppin' Joe's Gourmet Kettle Corn - poppinjoes.org/products

Billy Footwear - billyfootwear.com

Little Red Hen - littleredhen.org

By Mara - bymara.com

The Squeaky Wheel - thesqueakywheel.org

InclusiveDinos - redbubble.com/people/inclusivedinos

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This episode is all about self-advocacy in the podcast space. We've all heard someone say that the last thing we all need is another podcast, but we respectfully disagree! We discuss why the self-advocacy of people with disabilities is vitally important, and why the podcast medium is perfect for sharing experiences, normalizing disability, combating stigmatizations, and advocating for a better, more inclusive society.

After a brief discussion and spotlighting of a few podcasts to add to your library, Tricia DePalatis sits down with Emily from the podcast Expert Tips from ADEC Self Advocates. Emily shares her experience starting a podcast, the connection it's helped foster within her local community, and why the podcast is so important to her.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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In addition to Expert Tips from ADEC Self Advocates, consider adding:

Disability Visibility

The Self Advocate

Neurodiversity Podcast

True Tales by Disability Advocates

Black Feathers

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We are so excited about this episode. Up first, you'll hear a conversation between Alli Strong-Martin and Carli Friedman, Director of Research at CQL (Council on Quality and Leadership). Carli talks about ableism; What it is? Why it's dangerous? And how to address changing it.

During the conversation, Carli discusses an assessment that she encourages everyone to take, including, and especially, people who work in the disability space.

So, in the second half of the episode, Andre Floyd and Tricia DePalatis did just that. They took the assessment and share their results. They discuss not feeling defensive, but using the tool as a means to encourage one another to be better.

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This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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CQL Research 

Most Disability Professionals are Ableist (June 6, 2023) 

Aversive Ableism: Modern Prejudice Towards Disabled People by Carli Friedman, PhD 

c-q-l.org 

Project Implicit (created by Harvard) Implicit Association Test (IAT)  

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Either create account or login as a guest, select language, then hit GO! Then, read the disclaimer page, click “I wish to proceed” and select the test you wish to take. The one mentioned in the episode is Disability IAT.

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We start this episode with a spoiler-free chat about one of our favorite ever contestants on the Great British Bake Off (#gbbo)! A well-introduced accommodation has had a major impact on the show already, and relates to the importance of full access and challenging the assumption of incapability can lead to amazing results in entertainment, and real life.

Then we move to a wonderful discussion between Sean Luechtefeld (ANCOR) and Leslie Wilson, Executive Vice President of Global Workplace Initiatives at Disability:IN. Sean and Leslie discuss how companies benefit when they diversify their workforce by hiring people with disabilities, how providers and advocates can help make the business case for inclusive hiring, and touch on some innovative programs that are improving outcomes regarding the hiring of people with disabilities.

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This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ⁠ancor.org⁠.

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Check out Disability:IN - https://disabilityin.org/

Watch the new season of Great British Bake Off

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