In this episode, we talk with Paul Aronsohn, the New Jersey Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.

We discuss what an Ombudsman is, as well as issues tackled in Aronsohn's most recent report. The episode revolves around abuse in nursing homes, assisted living homes, and group homes, as well as the legislative process and how a lack of disabled representation can affect the speed at which laws for the disabled take effect.

Learn more about Atlantic CIL:
https://atlanticcil.org/

Music Used: Gunnar Olsen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bWwDbCAums

In this episode, we talk to Matthew Binder, the director, and Matt of Easterseals New Jersey about the importance of Medicaid. We also explored the significance of advocacy and how people with disabilities and their supporters can advocate and become engaged.

Link- https://www.easterseals.com/nj/get-involved/advocacy/

In this Episode, we sat down with Alexander Casillas, a gay Puerto Rican author, editor, and writing coach near the beach between Philadelphia and Manhattan, talking about his book series "The Immortal Philosophers" and how he got to where he is.

Support Alexander Casillas:
https://alexandercasillas.com/

Read "The Immortal Philosophers":
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR7KHPM3?ref_=k4w_oembed_jmCKFOMjYNbzI5&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpd

In this Episode, we talk to Marisa Douglas of A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services.

Support A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services: https://abettertomorrowcounselingservices.com/

In this episode,  we talk to Dan a transman who started transitioning in 2013 shortly after earning his BS in Molecular Biology at Montclair State University. He has previously taken on leadership roles in LGBTQ+ employee resource groups, championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As someone living with multiple marginalizations, Dan also understands the complex intersections of being Trans, a person of color, and living with a disability as an above-the-knee amputee. As such, his ongoing efforts and advocacy work through TEC and its community partners are viewed explicitly through these lenses to ensure the impact is widespread, equitable, and inclusive. He is pursuing his Master's in Information Technology and is excited to apply these skills and knowledge to further community connectedness and outreach. 

Learn more about Trans Equity Coalition:
https://www.transequitycoalition.org/home

Since 2018, Kevin Nunez has been on a journey of self-. He has sought to respond to our profoundly changing world and learn from others how to be the best self-advocate he can be. He also still has the ever-present desire to build coalitions with others to improve his corner of the world for people with disabilities. The mission never ends.

Link- https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Disability-Limbo-Commentary-Society/dp/B09B1VP5YP

We kick off 2025 with Andrea Nieves. Andrea is an experienced advocate. We discuss the importance of advocacy, how people can get involved in their community, and how civic engagement does not have to involve politics.
Below is a Facebook group with information about a book club that Andrea created, which exists to help create social change.

Link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/906344471712140/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=GrnaVk1CLurzV6Mw&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1BQaqbQqrn%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#

In this episode, we welcome back Karyn Adams for her second interview, talking about her second book called "The Challenges and Triumphs of Stephon Adams. " We also spoke about disability advocacy, community involvement, and creating a support system. Karyn's website is in the link below 

Link- https://www.authorkarynadams.com/ 



Music by Aphonic:
https://linktr.ee/apho

With the 2024 election coming, we sat down with Christina Khalil, a senator candidate for the Green Party for this upcoming election.

Learn more about Christina Khalil:
https://khalilforsenate.com/

Learn more about Atlantic CIL:
https://atlanticcil.org/

Music by Aphonic:
https://linktr.ee/apho

With the 2024 Election coming up, we sat down with Patrica Mooneyham, a candidate for the 2024 Senate Election talking how she got to where she is today. 

Learn more about Patricia Mooneyham: 
https://votemooneyham4ussenate.com/

Music by Aphonic:
https://linktr.ee/apho