This past week I was honored to represent the Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Disabilities when the County Commissioners approved a resolution endorsing the Five I's of Disability Justice, a framework to ensure the creation of truly disability friendly public policy. I reprise my discussion with author of the Five I's, Sam Melden.

"Talking is the first step to preventing suicide." In this episode I discuss suicide prevention with Megan Scott, a representative of the Toledo chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Ohio currently has 122 individuals on death row. Ohioans to Stop Executions is hopeful new legislation will end the death penalty.

The Toledo History Museum has revamped a buss tour through Toledo that recaps an early 20th century Toledo world of gangsters, women of the night, bootlegging and police on the take. The tour is titled Glass City Garters, Gambling, Gangsters and Gin.

Food insecurity is a growing problem.  In his latest book But We Only Have One Grape, Anthony Knopps looks at this serious problem through the eyes of a second grader. Our discussion points out that 15 percent of American households with children are considered "food insecure."

Tedd discusses his book tracing famous visitors to Northwest Ohio and the surprises he discovered about their stays. Forgotten Visitors, Northwest Ohio's Notable Guests is published by the University of Toledo Press.

The Five I's of Disability Justice are a framework for local governments to build a welcoming, inclusive and equitable community for all of its residents, and is particularly committed to developing policy that addresses key barriers faced by people with disabilities. My guest is the author, Dan Melden.

Sue Carter discusses the mission of Lake Erie Advocates to defend Lake Erie from assaults by animal factories and other polluting sources to sustain the lake's health for all life that depends on it.

Guest Peggy Daly-Masternak coordinates a neighborhood coalition opposed to a proposed expansion of I-475 west of Douglas Road in Toledo. 

The annual CommUNITY FilmFest will be August 20 at the Maumee Indoor Theater. This event features videos created by individuals with developmental disabilities discussing their successes in community integration. It is an inspiring event. In this episode we chat with the chair of the event, Lori Balogh.