In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Vicki Affinati, Lead Education Advocate in Oswego county. Conversation focuses on our trained education advocates support students with disabilities and their parents by helping them navigate the complex special education system. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Connor McGough, adaptive design coordinator. They discuss the adaptive design programs underway in the Syracuse city school district and the great response to the project from students.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Colin Aberdeen the parent of a daughter with disabilities. Aberdeen talks about his remarkable daughter and the journey they have been on since her birth.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Janice Vitale, ARISE at the Farm's Business Manager. The Farm offers programs and services for adults with disabilities as well as children. Janice knows all too well about the services offered as her 60 year old brother has been a part of the adult horseback riding program for years!

On the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to NYS Senator Rachel May. Discussion centers on state legislation that benefits people disabilities.

On this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Bob Paganelli, Clinical Supervisor at the ARISE Mental Health Clinic. This week's conversation focuses on the increasing number of people who are taking advantage of mental health care. Paganelli also describes what a clinical session is like.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Jeff Parker, Assistant Director of Independent Living Services. Discussion focuses on what the Independent Living Services does to help people with disabilities in our 5 county region.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Julie Allen, Assistant Director of Human Resources about the agency’s efforts to strengthen corporate culture and engagement to the benefit of all employees.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with
Sara Douglas, Manager of Independent Living Services in Cayuga County. Discussion is centered on advocacy services from disability rights, housing, education and personal needs offered to Cayuga county residents.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Cathy Almodovar, an Independent Living Advocate located at our Madison county office.  Discussion focused on the Benefits Advocacy service and how advocates like Cathy can help you decide what benefits you are entitled to, complete application forms and help clients re-enter the community.