Possibilities at MI-DDI

Possibilities at MI-DDI

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Possibilities at MI-DDI episodes

  • Possibilities Episode 10: Supported Decision Making

    We chat with Disability Advocate, Jan Lampman, about Supported Decision Making. She discusses the history behind Supported Decision Making, what it means for people with I/DD, and how it differs from Guardianship.

    Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/49u4aa8c

    More on Supported Decision Making: https://tinyurl.com/2t8xv2a6

    22 min
  • Possibilities Episode 9: MI-DDI 40th Anniversary Part Three

    In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To commemorate this milestone, we produced a three-part podcast series highlighting our organization’s past, present, and future. The series features interviews with key individuals who have shaped MI-DDI’s journey. In part three, we hear from Angela Martin, Elizabeth Janks, Leonardo Bravo, Michael Bray, and Sharon Milberger

    Transcript - https://tinyurl.com/24a64ukp

    16 min
  • Possibilities Episode 8: MI-DDI 40th Anniversary Part Two

    In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To commemorate this milestone, we produced a three-part podcast series highlighting our organization’s past, present, and future. The series features interviews with key individuals who have shaped MI-DDI’s journey. In part two, we hear from Angela Martin, Elizabeth Janks, LuAnn Loy, and Michael Bray.

    Transcript - https://tinyurl.com/yv4v86xk

    23 min
  • Possibilities Episode 7: MI-DDI 40th Anniversary Part One

    In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To honor this achievement, we recorded a series of interviews with several people who’ve played important roles in MI-DDI’s development over a three part podcast series covering MI-DDI’s past, present, and future. In our part one, we hear from Liz Bauer, Barbara W. LeRoy, and Janice Fialka.

    Transcript - https://bit.ly/3EJ6O2b

    20 min
  • Voting Rights - Possibilities Episode 5

    Voting is a fundamental right of being an American, and it is important to ensure that everyone can participate. In this episode, you will learn more about the barriers people with disabilities face when voting and tips to make the voting process go as smooth as possible.

    21 min
  • Michigan Vaccination Partners - Possibilities Episode 4

    Michigan Vaccination Partners (MVP) work to ensure equitable vaccine access for those disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The partnership includes AAoM, BIAMI, DRM, and MI-DDI. In this episode, discover MVP's vision, goals, and how each organization contributes to improving access to vaccinations and healthcare services.

    https://ddi.wayne.edu/mvp

    24 min
  • Living That MI-LEND Life - Possibilities Episode 3

    MI-LEND is a two-semester program focused on building interdisciplinary leadership skills that are family-centered and culturally competent. In this episode, Lily Slavin from the 2020-2021 cohort shares her experience and discusses how MI-LEND prepares future leaders in the disability community.

    Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/living-that-milend-life.

    23 min
  • Possibilities Episode 2 - Medication Management
    Managing medications is not always easy. In this episode, Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Steven Erickson talks about how to make the process efficient and safe for people with disabilities and their caregivers.
    Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/medication-management
    25 min
  • Possibilities Episode 1 - Transitioning To Independent Life
    In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Janks, Associate Director of Training and Education at MI-DDI, about transitioning young people with disabilities to adulthood and promoting their independence. Elizabeth maps out the steps a parent or caregiver should take to prepare for this life change.
    Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/transitioning-to-independent-life
    21 min

About Possibilities at MI-DDI

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Possibilities is a quarterly podcast that examines topics that affect people with disabilities and their support systems. Produced by Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI), the…