**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | March 21, 2022 **

Zoe Gross, the Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), discusses the mission of the organization, its resources, and the importance of preferred language.

**Resources**
autisticadvocacy.org

"Crisis in our Communities: Racial Disparities in Community Living": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/disparities/
"For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions": https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/briefs/intervention-ethics/
"Identity-First Language" by Lydia X.Z. Brown: https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/identity-first-language/

https://www.facebook.com/AutisticAdvocacy/
https://twitter.com/autselfadvocacy
https://autisticadvocacy.tumblr.com/
https://www.instagram.com/autisticselfadvocacy/

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | March 8, 2022 **

Jackie John, VR-Program Manager at the Seneca Nation Training & Employment Resource Center, discusses the mission of the Seneca Nation Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) program and the services it provides.

*Resources*
https://sni.org/
https://sni.org/community-services/terc/
https://www.facebook.com/senecamedia
https://twitter.com/TheSenecaNation

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | March 7, 2022 **
 
John Scott-Richardson, the Theater Program Director at AMERINDA- American Indian Artists, Inc., discusses the mission of the organization, the services it provides, and the importance of cultural equity and representation.
 
 **Resources**
http://amerinda.org/main/
https://www.facebook.com/AmerindaInc

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Mauricio Blandino, a self-advocate and Chairperson of the NYC Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of New York State, discusses the importance of brain injury awareness, services that the Brain Injury Association of New York State provides, and his work as a self-advocate.

Mauricio Blandino, un autogestor y presidente del Capítulo de la Ciudad de Nueva York de la Asociación de Lesiones Cerebrales del Estado de Nueva York, analiza la importancia de la concientización sobre las lesiones cerebrales, los servicios que brinda la Asociación de Lesiones Cerebrales del Estado de Nueva York y su trabajo como autogestor.

*Resources/Recursos*
https://bianys.org/
https://www.biausa.org/
https://justanotherrunner.net/mauricio-blandino

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | March 1, 2022 **

Director, Gearóid Dolan, and Associate Producer, Jessica Murray, discuss their film "The Biggest Obstacle" and the importance of public transportation accessibility.

**Resources**
The Biggest Obstacle:
https://thebiggestobstacle.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theBiggestObstacle
https://www.instagram.com/thebiggestobstacle/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15084766/

Click here to see the full film on Tubi TV: https://tubitv.com/movies/637590/the-biggest-obstacle (North America, Australia & New Zealand, closed captions available)

Click here to see the full film on Plex: https://app.plex.tv/desktop/#!/provider/tv.plex.provider.vod/details?key=%2Flibrary%2Fmetadata%2F6180230734b5763acde71ae4  (Worldwide except China, closed captions available)

Gearóid's websites:
http://www.screamachine.com/
Interactive documentary sites:
http://evill.nyc/fracturedselves/
http://www.evill.nyc/protest/
https://www.facebook.com/GearoidDolanArtist/
https://www.instagram.com/screamachine_art/
https://www.youtube.com/user/screaMachineART
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12775852/
Protest: Queer Liberation March: https://youtu.be/A4bMgtZ0z3A

Jessica Murray’s next project is to establish an archive to document disability rights movements in New York City. To learn more about the project, visit: https://library.csi.cuny.edu/archives/projects and if you have materials to contribute, please fill out this short form so we can get in touch: bit.ly/NYC-DRA

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using Zoom | September 14, 2021**

David Wantuck, the Community Engagement Specialist at Deaf Access Services, an Affiliate of People Inc. (DAS), discusses DAS's mission, the services it provides, and its current projects and events.

**Resources**
www.wnydas.org
Email: [email protected]

**Notes**
In February 2019, Deaf Access Services formed an affiliation with People Incorporated in order to meet the growing needs of the WNY Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.

**DAS Services**
CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM- The DAS Career Pathways Program team assists qualified Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with all aspects of their job search.

INTERPRETING, CART, AND CAPTIONING SERVICES – 
–Deaf Access Services is the leading not for profit agency in Western New York that provides Qualified Sign Language Interpreters, CART and VRI Services.
–Interpreters are evaluated by highly qualified staff and are expected to adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct. 
–We also support the use of captioning and interpreting in all video content, ensuring access to the information for all viewers. We offer customizable captioning based on a business or organizations needs and offer captioning combined with ASL interpretation or voice-over interpretation.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES- Services are available for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened individuals who are experiencing various obstacles to mainstream services.

We provide assistance with:                                                            
• General Information/Referrals
• Health Care Access
• Housing Issues
• Legal and Financial Referrals
• SSI/SSDI Letters
• Social Services (DSS) Matters
• Assistive Devices for Home              
                                                                                                               
Deaf Access Services also assists business and organizations navigating their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ASL CLASSES & OUTREACH- DAS provides education about Deaf and Hard of Hearing to the Western New York community through:
• Sign Language classes
• Outreach presentations
• Deaf Community workshops

Through these educational opportunities, DAS enhances Self-Awareness in the Deaf Community and increases knowledge of Deaf Culture.  
DAS offers ongoing day and evening classes to teach American Sign Language (ASL), providing opportunity for ALL individuals.

NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM DAS provides education and case management services for Deaf refugees and immigrants from around the world to assist them in their acculturation process in Western New York.

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Brenda Colmenares, Directora de Comunicaciones de la  EveryLife Foundation para Enfermedades Raras, analiza la importancia de la concientización sobre las enfermedades desconocidas.

La versión subtitulada y en ASL de este podcast está disponible en el canal de YouTube de DRNY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.

*English Translation*
Brenda Colmenares, Communications Manager for the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, discusses the importance of rare disease awareness.

The subtitled and ASL version of this podcast is available on DRNY's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JcJEFJXGgiZwE4zbw2BKg.

**Resources**
https://everylifefoundation.org/
Social Media Handle: @EveryLifeOrg
Rare Disease Week: https://everylifefoundation.org/rare-advocates/rare-disease-week/

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using WebEx** | June 3, 2020

Amber, a previous DRNY client, discusses her story to regain independence by the removal of her guardianship, her experience as a person with TBI, and the importance of becoming a self advocate.

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ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using Zoom | June 21, 2021**

Dr. Donna Walton, the Founder and President of Divas with Disabilities, and Shameka Andrews, a Global D.I.V.A. Ambassador, discuss The Divas with Disabilities Project (DWD), its mission, and its available resources.

The 1st Annual DIVAS Film Festival will be streamed via StreamYard on July 23, 2021.

**Resources**
https://www.divaswithdisabilities.org/

Social Media Pages:
https://www.facebook.com/TheDivasWithDisabilitiesProject
https://www.instagram.com/divaswithdisabilities/
https://twitter.com/dwd_project?lang=en

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**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | November 17, 2021 **

Brian Milburn, a self-advocate and educator for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, discusses assistive technology and language access, accessibility guidelines for online events and eLearning, and the importance of including ASL interpretations and captioning for the d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

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