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Dive deep into an honest conversation about mental health, stigma, and healing. 💬 🧠 Dr. Keith Ablow and David D’Arcangelo explore empathy, focus, and the power of being heard.

✅ October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month—let’s talk mental health in the workplace.
✅ Dr. Keith Ablow joins to unpack how widespread mental illness truly is and how it touches every family.
✅ David opens up about personal connections to mental health challenges in his family.
✅ Exploring definitions: ADA, SAMHSA, DSM, and WHO—how society measures mental health.
✅ Dr. Ablow breaks down major categories—mood, perception, attention, personality, and substance-related disorders.
✅ Addressing stigma: why “invisible” disabilities often lead people to hide their struggles.
✅ The healing power of empathy—how truly listening can save lives.
✅ Technology’s role in shortening our attention spans and disconnecting us from each other.
✅ The importance of data-driven care and demanding comprehensive treatment options.
✅ Hope is real—most people with mental health challenges do get better.

Empathy heals more than medicine alone—listening deeply can be the bridge from struggle to recovery. 💖

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Empowering You to Take Control of Your Thoughts and Emotions, to Meet Any Challenge and to Achieve Any Goal

Keith Ablow is a graduate of Brown University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
He practiced psychiatry for over 25 years before developing his own groundbreaking life coaching, mentoring and spiritual counseling program, Pain-2-Power. Expanding on the Pain-2 Power pathway, Keith offers creative coaching for writers, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. He has helped thousands of adults and adolescents across the United States, in Europe and in Asia, including CEOs, elected officials, professional athletes and world-renown artists to:

• Overcome problems with anxiety, mood, self-esteem, concentation or communication
• Define and embrace core talents
• Survive (and actually thrive) during crises
• Achieve heartfelt goals, no matter how ambitious

Keith's 16 books have sold millions of copies and been translated into eight languages.
He co-authored the New York Times bestselling self-help book The 7 Wonders, as well as authoring Living the Truth: Transform Your Life Through the Power of Insight and Honesty.
He is a sought-after speaker and has appeared over 1,000 times on The Today Show, Oprah, Good Morning America, the Fox News Channel, CBS This Morning, Inside Edition and many other national television programs. His writings have been published by USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the New York Post, Good Housekeeping, Discover and Newsweek.

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Discover how disability-owned businesses are transforming corporate America with inclusion and innovation. 💼 🌍 Join David D’Arcangelo and Cami Turcotte from Disability:IN as they break down supplier diversity and the rise of “DOBEs.”

✅ Learn how Disability:IN connects corporations with disability-owned business enterprises (DOBEs).

✅ Cami shares how the organization grew from 16 to nearly 1,000 certified DOBEs.

✅ Explore how supplier inclusion drives opportunity and equity across industries.

✅ Hear how major corporations are embracing disability inclusion in their business models.

✅ Understand the vital role of data and research in building the case for disability employment.

✅ Discover how hybrid and remote work open new doors for accessibility and independence.

✅ See how technology continues to redefine what inclusion looks like in modern workplaces.

✅ Get insight into partnerships with companies like Accenture that push real progress.

✅ Find out how entrepreneurs with disabilities can join and grow through Disability:IN.

Inclusion isn’t charity—it’s smart business. Supplier diversity empowers disability-owned enterprises to lead the future of innovation and equity. 💪

Disability:IN https://disabilityin.org/

Cami oversees the Supplier Inclusion program, ensuring engagement, and value add to Corporate Partners and Certified DOBEs. She is responsible for developing and leading Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier inclusion strategy and programming. Executing all engagement, inclusion, communication, change management, and learning initiatives to deliver positive impact and outcomes for key stakeholders as it relates to supply chain-related programming.

Over the course of her time with Disability:IN’s Supplier Inclusion Program, she has worked closely with suppliers to foster and build their success as certified Disability- Owned Business Enterprises. She works to promote the importance of certification and the value that it provides through relationships, business development and further education, as well as support corporate partners in their internal mission around supplier inclusion.

Cami attended Florida State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology.

She has two teenage boys and spends most of her free time at the gym, attending concerts and chasing after her dogs!

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Discover how companies can thrive by embracing neurodiversity! 💡 Kathryn Kerrigan joins us to reveal how cognitive differences drive innovation, creativity, and productivity in the modern workplace. 🌈

✅ Explore how 11 million sensory inputs shape how each brain uniquely functions.
✅ Learn why conformity-based workplaces struggle to harness neurodiverse talent.
✅ Discover how NeuroShift transforms inclusion into optimization through neuroscience and AI.
✅ Understand the powerful link between team cognition and organizational uplift.
✅ See how companies like Microsoft, SAP, and EY lead the neurodiversity movement.
✅ Hear how flexible work hours unlock creativity among engineers and data scientists.
✅ Learn why comfort, structure, and empathy drive retention and innovation.
✅ Explore how bias breaker toolkits help remove hidden hiring barriers.
✅ Gain insights into measurable ROI: increased innovation, lower friction, and higher retention.

True inclusion isn’t just awareness—it’s about optimizing every mind for innovation and growth. 🌟

Kathryn is an accomplished hands-on leader recognized for consistently helping organizations develop and implement technology strategies that enable them to exceed growth and profitability targets. She has broad industry experience in Ecommerce, Retail, Distribution, Discrete and Process Manufacturing, High Tech Electronics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Professional Services. Kathryn strives to develop long-term relationships with all of her clients built on trust and exceptional service.

Kathryn began her career by launching Kathryn Kerrigan Footwear, one of the first dot com fashion ecommerce companies where she was recognized as Crain Magazine’s 40 Under 40, Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Emerging Entrepreneurs. She harnessed and applied this experience to Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. within the ecommerce and technology space.

Throughout Kathryn’s career she has led large and complex change initiatives for her clients and today leverages her twenty years of experience as the CEO and Founder of UnKommon Revolution. UnKommon Revolution is a professional services firm that guides its clients through the process of Digital Transformation, leveraging its market tested methodology which ensures success through proper executive alignment, effective project governance and measurements, as well as best-in-class platforms from leading providers. With a focus on AI & ML, UnKommon Revolution is a trusted partner in the realm of Generative AI, automating and optimizing business processes.

Kathryn also serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Encourage Resources that seeks to create a more inclusive workplace for Neurodivergent employees. Encourage Resources works with organizations to apply untapped talent to a workplace environment that appreciates brilliance, uniqueness, dedication, and a strong work ethic while enhancing the social and economic lives of neurodivergent adults and creating a more inclusive workplace culture.

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Hard work built America—but are we rewarding it anymore? 💪 Discover how disability programs can evolve to empower independence, not dependency. 🌟

✅ Discussion on how current disability benefit systems can unintentionally discourage employment.

✅ Key statistics revealing that non-working households can earn the equivalent of high-paying jobs.

✅ A breakdown of how benefits like ACA subsidies can outpace working wages in many states.

✅ The “benefits cliff” dilemma and its real impact on people with disabilities.

✅ Why the system needs modernization after decades of outdated approaches.

✅ Call to action for policies that truly incentivize work and empower self-determination.

✅ The economic and moral case for inclusion in the workforce.

✅ The role of private enterprise in unlocking untapped talent and innovation.

✅ A powerful reminder that working leads to freedom, dignity, and purpose.

To build a stronger America, we must replace dependency with opportunity—because work fuels dignity and independence. 💼 ✨

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Let’s rethink disability employment: less bureaucracy, more opportunity. 💼 Discover how free markets can unlock real independence and equality. 🌎

✅ Exploring National Disability Employment Awareness Month and its real impact.

✅ Why government-led programs have failed to deliver long-term results.

✅ The shocking 70% unemployment rate for working-age people with disabilities.

✅ Civil rights successes: ADA and fair rule-setting as the foundation.

✅ The problem with bureaucracies, outdated programs, and weak ROI.

✅ How free markets create better opportunities for independence and equality.

✅ Reforming SSI/SSDI and removing perverse incentives that block progress.

✅ The win-win-win: benefits for workers, employers, and society.

✅ Why private sector innovation beats government inefficiency.

✅ A bold call to unleash prosperity by empowering business and people with disabilities.

The path to true equality is through opportunity—free markets can do what bureaucracy never could. 🚀

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Government programs promise opportunity—but are they actually holding people back? 📊 Let’s uncover the real numbers and rethink the path forward for disability employment. 💡

✅ October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, spotlighting disability workforce challenges
✅ Only 37.4% of working-age people with disabilities are employed in 2024
✅ Roughly 75% of all people with disabilities 16+ are not in the labor force
✅ Nearly 25% of working-age adults with disabilities live in poverty compared to 10% of peers
✅ Federal interventions like ADA and Rehabilitation Act provide vital civil rights protections
✅ Workforce programs and benefits often create “benefit cliffs” that discourage work
✅ Hundreds of billions have been spent with stagnant employment outcomes
✅ Two-thirds of people with disabilities remain unemployed or out of the workforce
✅ Market-driven solutions may outperform rigid federal programs
✅ Part two will explore fresh ideas for real change in disability employment

True inclusion requires more than laws—it demands smarter solutions that lift people with disabilities into real opportunities. 🌟

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Adaptive sports are changing the game! 🏆 From bocce to sled hockey, hear how communities are creating fun, freedom, and friendships. 🎉

✅ Guest Jim Wice shares his journey as a leader in adaptive recreation.

✅ Discover how power soccer became a movement in Massachusetts.

✅ Learn how sports create leadership opportunities for participants.

✅ Hear why bowling alleys and bocce courts are becoming inclusive hubs.

✅ Explore the role of volunteers and allies in shaping access.

✅ See how integrated sports unite athletes of all abilities.

✅ Dive into programs like Volt Hockey and disability rugby.

✅ Understand how recreation builds independence and resilience.

✅ Learn how surveys help identify and meet diverse interests.

✅ Find out how to get involved through Boston Self Help Center.

Inclusive recreation isn’t just sports—it’s a pathway to leadership, friendship, and freedom. 🚀

Boston Self Help Center: https://bostonselfhelpcenter.org/

Jim Wice has been evolved with adaptive sports and recreation through Boston Self Help Center for over 13 years as the organization board president and as a player on the Power wheelchair soccer team.

His employment career has been primarily in disability services and higher education having recently retired from Wellesley College after 23 years.

In his retirement, Jim has been working on expanding adaptive, sports and recreation options at the nonprofit. He is also involved in a theater group as a program director in the nonprofit, on with living and learning.

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The ABLE Act is transforming financial futures for people with disabilities 🌈—giving the freedom to save, invest, and thrive without fear of losing benefits. 🔑

✅ Meet guest Adam Hartwell, Director of Attainable Outreach at Massachusetts Educational Finance Authority

✅ Adam explains the origins of the ABLE Act (Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act)
✅ How the ABLE Act creates nationwide opportunities with state-specific programs
✅ Why ABLE accounts are more user-friendly than special needs trusts
✅ Expanding eligibility through the ABLE Age Adjustment Act
✅ Examples of qualified disability expenses that improve everyday life
✅ Clarifications on SSI suspension vs. “losing” benefits when working
✅ How ABLE accounts encourage employment by offering higher contribution limits
✅ Key differences between ABLE investment portfolios and traditional savings
✅ Practical tips for using ABLE accounts for housing, education, and transportation
✅ Resources: MEFA, Fidelity, ABLE NRC, and local support webinars

The ABLE Act gives people with disabilities real financial control and the chance to build a brighter future. 🌟

MEFA Attainable: https://www.mefa.org/attainable

ABLE National Resource Commission: https://www.ablenrc.org/

The “Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience” Act was signed into law in 2014 establishing what are referred to as ABLE Accounts. These tax-advantaged accounts allow individuals with disabilities and their families to save for short and long-term qualified disability expenses. Each State is responsible for administering their own versions of ABLE within certain guidelines. An ABLE Account in Massachusetts is called an Attainable®️ Savings Plan.

The Attainable®️ Savings Plan offers various investment options professionally managed by Fidelity Investments and may be used without affecting other disability-related federal benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), SNAP, HUD, and others until you have saved $100,000. Earnings in an Attainable®️ account are federally tax-exempt and qualified distributions are not federally taxed. MEFA serves as the state sponsor.

Adam joined the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority in 2022 and has over 20 years of experience working in community advocacy, developmental disability supports, and education. In his role at MEFA, Adam works with a wide range of national, state, and local organizations and individuals to offer education and training on MEFA's Attainable®️ Savings Plan.

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A broken system is leaving millions without help. 🛑

Let’s rethink pay, policy, and innovation to rebuild caregiving into a win for all. 💡

✅ The U.S. faces a mounting shortage of caregivers for people with disabilities.

✅ Nearly 42 million Americans live with disabilities, many aging into greater need.

✅ Medicaid HCBS waitlists top 700,000 individuals in urgent need of care.

✅ Wages remain stuck around $15/hour—insufficient to attract and keep workers.

✅ High turnover not only disrupts care but also drives hidden organizational costs.

✅ Current models overly rely on government funding, creating market distortions.

✅ A “GI Bill”–style approach for DSPs could attract and retain a strong workforce.

✅ Market-based solutions can drive competition, higher wages, and better services.

✅ Leveraging technology can slash administrative burdens and focus on direct care.

✅ This is an opportunity to transform caregiving into an economic growth engine.

The future of caregiving depends on innovation, choice, and empowering workers—families can’t afford to wait any longer. 💪

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AI is shaping the future, but what happens when people with disabilities are left out? 🤖

Let’s uncover how bias in AI impacts fairness and inclusion. ⚖️

✅ Explore how AI and large language models influence daily life and access to information.
✅ Learn why disability is often misrepresented or missing in AI training datasets.
✅ Understand how “garbage in, garbage out” applies to representation in technology.
✅ Discover findings from Penn State on learned disability bias and its real-world impact.
✅ Hear how conflicting government disability definitions confuse AI models.
✅ See how hiring algorithms and proctoring software penalize disability-related traits.
✅ Find out why fairness frameworks prioritize race and gender while sidelining disability.
✅ Get insights from Harvard Gazette reports on missing disability protections in AI.
✅ Learn why over-simplified AI fairness rules hurt inclusion.
✅ Discover why we must challenge AI tools to better represent all abilities.

AI isn’t neutral—its fairness depends on the data we feed it. We must fight bias to build a truly inclusive future. 🌍

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