Welcome, listeners! Join me, Lisa Toth, as we venture through the Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.
On this episode, we're bringing you back-to-back Rev Up the Vote advocacy segments in Oklahoma as well as a brand new inclusive college opportunity at NSU!
First, we kick off our show live from Oklahoma People First where we'll join Laura Stutsman and Michelle Desario as we talk about inclusive and accessible voting for people who live with disabilities! We are also excited to partner with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and The Oklahoma Election Board to rev up voting in Oklahoma.
Next up, it's a special week on The Hidden Workforce because it's Direct Support Professional Awareness Week! Our Direct Support Professionals are the unsung heroes when it comes to serving our friends and loved ones with developmental disabilities. Which leads us to our special guests, Angel Balenti an incredible Habilitation Training Specialist with Rise Staffing for over 15 years and one of her clients, Makayla Wilson. This is a sweet interview you don't want to miss.
Lastly, we have a treat for you on this week's episode: Accessible College opportunities for people living with disabilities! Justin Chase from the RiverHawk Scholar Program is going to chat with us about the program, how someone can get involved, and the exciting reveal at the open house next Friday, September 23rd, at 3:00pm. We can't wait to see you there!
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