Indera: Independence and Access for All

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Michael Moss, an employment administrative assistant in our Oswego office. Mike tells us about his journey to land a job at ARISE, his work with the employment program that helps people with disabilities find work, his role on the Oswego Regional Advisory Board and his passion for acting with the Oswego Players!

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with  Emily Zaengle, CEO of Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia. Zaengle who is one of the UNIQUE Arts & Literary Magazine judges tells us the criteria she uses for judging submitted artworks and the inclusive benefits the program brings to artists with disabilities.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Josh Solazzo, Service Access and Assistance Coordinator from our Oswego office. Josh helps parents of children with disabilities and adults navigate through state and local organizations to find what services and programs are available for their specific needs. Josh who identifies himself as a person with a disability offers a unique perspective and expertise for people looking for help.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Anne Tindall, Human Resources Consultant. Discussion focuses on the misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities and the current workforce shortage.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Jen Kelsey, mother to Alayna who takes advantage of ARISE programs at the Farm and their 12 year journey together.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Beth Clark, an Education Advocate for ARISE. Clark discusses her personal journey with disabilities. Everyone in her family either has ADHD or autism. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Michael Collins, Syracuse Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development. Discussion centered on the city's new re-zoning efforts, accessible housing and the areas housing crisis.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Maria Musumeci, who is a Lead Regional Resource Development Specialist. ​Discussion centers on how the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver program accepts referrals, complete intakes, determines eligibility and approves community-based service plans.

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Joe Schumacher, who works in our Employment Services department. He also works in our Internet-Technology (IT) department, and on some days, you may find him behind the reception desk in the ARISE Lobby! Joe, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Le Moyne College and landed his first job with us has an amazing story! 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Richard Wood, an Independent Living Advocate and Coordinator of the ARISE Loan Closet. Rich embodies ARISE’s mission to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. Discussion also focuses on our Equipment Loan Closet.