Develop Abilities

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Hannah Wood. During the interview Hannah told Eric what she likes to do for fun, what her future plans are after she graduates from VISTA education campus and so much more.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Nate Crippes from the Disability Law Center to talk about the upcoming Utah legislative session, how can self-advocates and families and providers get ready for the session and a little bit about the policy corner that he does with his colleague.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Drake Becker. During the Interview Drake told Eric what he likes to do in his free time, a little bit about himself, the day he received the self-advocate of the year award from the council and so much more. If you would like to follow along on Drake's self-advocacy journey you can check out his Instagram page which is ddogcity.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Julie Hanna and Kaili Alvarez to learn about the adaptive boxing that Brickyard Boxing and Conditioning are offering. During the episode they talked about who the class is for and what people will get out of the class and so much more.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Samantha Robinson from Special Olympics Utah to learn about the sports they offer, how people with disabilities can find a team to be a part of and so much more.

Today is the 156th anniversary of the Golden Spike and we are talking about disabilities and trains. In this episode Information Specialist Eric Stoker shares about his experiences with trains, goes into some history and gives tips on how people with disabilities can watch trains and some book recommendations for people that want to go on train rides, visit a railroad museum or if you want to go watch trains. Eric also gives some safety tips and some important information about how to watch trains and some advice on it as well.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Lee Kohler to hear how she started her self-advocacy journey, how she navigated college, what accommodations she used and so much more.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Ally Acor to learn about she became a caregivers for her son with a disability, the challenges she has faced and also the fun part of the job while being a caregiver and also advice to people who are becoming caregivers.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Corrine Hincks to learn about how she became caregiver for two adults with disabilities, the challenges she has faced and also the fun part of the job while being a caregiver and also advice to people who are becoming caregivers.

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Kari Bushman and Jared Stewart from ScenicView Academy to learn about what autcon is, what will happen at Autcon this year and so much more. If you are a person with Autism and would like to attend this conference please visit: https://www.autconsva.com/