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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:15:00 GMTThu, 04 May 2017 15:00:00 GMTCultureBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/315e2e59-1bf2-45d5-859c-f80738ddda98_pail_1400x1400.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-livingJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for discussions on a wide range of cross-disability topics related to independent living in Pennsylvania.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comdisability,pennsylvania,lifestyle,education,health,governmentPA Independent LivingnoGuests and topics related to the PA cross-disability communityepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/05/04/kristen-kosin-of-meals-on-wheels-of-nepa-1Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/05/04/kristen-kosin-of-meals-on-wheels-of-nepa-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/05/04/kristen-kosin-of-meals-on-wheels-of-nepa-1Thu, 04 May 2017 15:00:00 GMTKristen Kosin of Meals on Wheels of NEPA Kristen Kosin, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of NEPA joins Host, Karla Porter, to talk about the mission to provide nutrition and supportive services to residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In this episode they discuss how Meals on Wheels provides relief from hunger for the elderly and disabled, decreases the onset of disease with good nutrition and increases home based support to delay or prevent expensive institutional care. PA Independent Living is brought to you by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:55:00PA Independent LivingnoSenior citizens,elderly,nutirition,disabilities,pennsylvaniaKristen Kosin and Karla Porter talk about the vital services the nonprofit provides in Lackawanna County each day.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/04/19/senior-medicare-patrol-program-in-paCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/04/19/senior-medicare-patrol-program-in-pa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2017/04/19/senior-medicare-patrol-program-in-paWed, 19 Apr 2017 15:00:00 GMTSenior Medicare Patrol Program in PAJoin host Karla Porter, and guests Ariel Rabinovic, SMP/CARIE LINE Advocate, and Charlotte Kitler, SMP Volunteer for Luzerne County, to discuss the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program in PA. SMP's empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. SMPs are grant-funded projects of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). Resources discussed in this episode can be found at CARIE and Senior Medicare Patrol websites.  PA Independent Living is brought to you by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnomedicare,aging,seniors,pennsylvaniaThe PA SMP is a federally funded non-profit program that educates Medicare beneficiaries and their loved ones about protecting themselves against Medicare fraudhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/27/easter-seals-eastern-pennsylvania-with-nancy-knobelCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/27/easter-seals-eastern-pennsylvania-with-nancy-knobel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/27/easter-seals-eastern-pennsylvania-with-nancy-knobelFri, 27 May 2016 16:00:00 GMTEaster Seals Eastern Pennsylvania with Nancy KnobelThis week, our guest is Nancy Knobel, President and CEO, of Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania. We’ll talk about Nancy’s work with the organization, its respite services, transition programs, recreation, summer and camp programs, medical rehabilitaation and clinics, children's services, and the individuals the organization serves. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening!   01:02:00PA Independent Livingnopennsylvania,disability,disabilities,childrenNancy Knobel, President & CEO of Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania joins us this weekhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/20/pennsylvania-link-to-aging-and-disability-resources-with-valorie-hinkleCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/20/pennsylvania-link-to-aging-and-disability-resources-with-valorie-hinkle/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/20/pennsylvania-link-to-aging-and-disability-resources-with-valorie-hinkleFri, 20 May 2016 14:30:00 GMTPennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, with Valorie HinkleThis week our guest is Valorie Hinkle, Northeast Regional Coordinator, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources. We'll talk about the network of resources to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities, the No Wrong Door program, training, and events.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,aging,disabilities,pennsylvaniaPennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, with Valorie Hinkle, Northeast Regional Coordinatorhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/13/deafblind-living-well-services-ssp-program-with-marsha-drenthCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/13/deafblind-living-well-services-ssp-program-with-marsha-drenth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/13/deafblind-living-well-services-ssp-program-with-marsha-drenthFri, 13 May 2016 16:00:00 GMTDeafBlind Living Well Services SSP Program with Marsha Drenth DeafBlind individuals experience extreme difficulty in attaining independence in daily life activities, achieving psychosocial adjustment, and obtaining a vocation. Join us for a conversation with Marsha Drenth, Program Manager of Pennsylvania Deaf-Blind Living Well Services at Center for Independent Living of Central PA, to talk about Support Service Provider (SSP) initiative and how it benefits DeafBlind individuals and the community. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening!     01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodeafblind,deaf,blind,disability,pennsylvaniaDeafBlind individuals experience extreme difficulty in attaining independence in daily life activities, achieving psychosocial adjustment, and obtaining a vocahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/10/autistic-self-advocacy-network-pittsburgh-chapter-with-jess-hughesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/10/autistic-self-advocacy-network-pittsburgh-chapter-with-jess-hughes/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/05/10/autistic-self-advocacy-network-pittsburgh-chapter-with-jess-hughesTue, 10 May 2016 19:30:00 GMTAutistic Self Advocacy Network Pittsburgh Chapter with Jess HughesJess Hughes, Media Coordinator, Autistic Self Advocacy Network Pittsburgh, joins us for a conversation on the organization's activities, to include the Annual Disability Day of Mourning held each March. Disability Day of Mourning brings awareness to the overwhelming number of murders of people with disabilities by parents and caretakers in recent years. Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) is an inclusive international non- profit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN seeks to advance the vision of the disability rights movement in the world of autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community on issues such as inclusive education and community living, ASAN focuses on organizing the community of autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. In addition, ASAN works to advance the idea of neurological diversity by furthering the view that the goal of autism advocacy should not be to create a world without autistic people. Instead, it should be to create a world in which autistic people enjoy the same access, rights, and opportunities as all other citizens. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:41:00PA Independent Livingnoautism,disability,pennsylvaniaJess Hughes joins us for a conversation about Autistic Self Advocacy Network Pittsburgh Chapterhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/29/pa-presidential-primaries-and-the-disability-voteCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/29/pa-presidential-primaries-and-the-disability-vote/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/29/pa-presidential-primaries-and-the-disability-voteFri, 29 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMTPA Presidential Primaries and the Disability VoteWe covered candidates that visited northeast PA and we're here to talk about it! Along the way we ran into Christian Budney, Advocate at The Center for Independent Living, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, at the Sen. Bernie Sanders rally at the Scranton Cultural Center. He'll join us along with Michael Supey, Correspondant for our news website, PA Disability News. Read his NEPA campaign coverage summary here. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:53:00PA Independent LivingnoWe covered candidates that visited northeast PA and we're here to talk about it!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/22/united-disabilities-services-with-jennifer-drakeCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/22/united-disabilities-services-with-jennifer-drake/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/22/united-disabilities-services-with-jennifer-drakeFri, 22 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMTUnited Disabilities Services with Jennifer Drake Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Drake, of United Disability Services (UDS), a non-profit organization based in Lancaster, PA, committed to helping people with disabilities, including veterans and the elderly, lead more independent and fulfilling lives, with services including Accessible Home Modifications, Home Medical Equipment, Service Dogs, Custom Wheelchair Seating and more. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:55:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,pennsylvania,veterans,seniorsJoin us for a conversation with Jennifer Drake, of United Disability Services (UDS), a non-profit organization based in Lancaster, PA, committed to helping peohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/15/national-birth-defect-registry-with-betty-mekdeci-1Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/15/national-birth-defect-registry-with-betty-mekdeci-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/15/national-birth-defect-registry-with-betty-mekdeci-1Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:06:16 GMTNational Birth Defect Registry with Betty MekdeciThis week, our guest will be Betty Mekdeci, Executive Director of Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc. (BDRC). We'll discuss the The National Birth Defect Registry, a research project that studies associations between birth defects and exposures to radiation, medication, alcohol, smoking, chemicals, pesticides, lead, mercury, dioxin and other environmental toxins. The registry is an initiative of BDRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides parents and expectant parents with information about birth defects and support services for their children. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnohealth,birth defects,disability,disabilities,PennsylvaniaThis week, our guest will be Betty Mekdeci, Executive Director of Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/01/attention-deficit-disorder-association-with-caroline-maguireCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/01/attention-deficit-disorder-association-with-caroline-maguire/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/04/01/attention-deficit-disorder-association-with-caroline-maguireFri, 01 Apr 2016 16:00:00 GMTAttention Deficit Disorder Association with Caroline MaguireCaroline Maguire, PCC, ACG, M.Ed. is a personal coach who works with children with ADHD and the families who support them.She is a graduate of the ADD Coach Academy, and she has earned her PCC. Her revolutionary coaching program and methodology helps teach executive function skills to children, teenagers, and young adults. Learn more about her work and the Attention Deficit Disorder Assoiation (ADDA), the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:59:00PA Independent LivingnoADD,Disability,Disabilities,Education,EmploymentThe Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization, learn more with Caroline Maguire.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/01/22/the-benefit-of-support-groups-with-efepa-membersCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/01/22/the-benefit-of-support-groups-with-efepa-members/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2016/01/22/the-benefit-of-support-groups-with-efepa-membersFri, 22 Jan 2016 17:00:00 GMTThe Benefit of Support Groups with EFEPA MembersThe emotional impact of a disability and its effect on quality of life are important to consider for both the individual and caregivers, and can lead to depression and anxiety. Many types of support groups that are free and acessible are available to provide information, education and mutual peer support. Members of Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania (EFEPA) support groups join us to talk about how their lives have been positively impacted by their participation as individuals with epilepsy and caregivers.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm Eastern, by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:02:00PA Independent LivingnoJoin us to find out how support groups can help to improve your quality of life!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/12/04/news-and-events-nov-30--dec-4-2015Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/12/04/news-and-events-nov-30--dec-4-2015/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/12/04/news-and-events-nov-30--dec-4-2015Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:15:50 GMTNews and Events Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2015News and Events Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2015 for the PA Cross Disability Community with hosts Karla Porter and Michael Supey. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:41:00PA Independent Livingnodisabilities,disability,PennsylvaniaNews and Events Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2015 for the PA Cross Disability Communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/20/epilepsy-awareness-month-with-efepaCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/20/epilepsy-awareness-month-with-efepa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/20/epilepsy-awareness-month-with-efepaFri, 20 Nov 2015 17:00:00 GMTEpilepsy Awareness Month with EFEPANovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month and this week we are joined by Mary Loughlin, Northeast Resource Coordinator, and Daniel Dougherty, Patient Educator, with Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania (EFEPA). We'll talk about living with epilepsy, available services, and the work of EFEPA.  Mary Loughlin started to volunteer for the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA in 2000 while actively looking for help & resources for her son, Michael, who had just been diagnosed with epilepsy. Retiring after 32 years with Verizon as a Technician she stepped up her volunteer time and eventually became the Wyoming Valley Coordinator in 2004. Dan Dougherty resides in Glenside, and is a graduate of Cheltenham High School in Wyncote. He has lived with epilepsy for more than 30 years. Dan is a volunteer Epilepsy Advocate with the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA. Dan has honed his public speaking skills through being an active member of Toastmasters, and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow in 2014, by the Glenside Rotary for his work in epilepsy awareness. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.  Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoEpilepsy,Pennsylvania,disabilityRepresentatives from Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA will join us on this week's PA Independent Living Radio Showhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/13/this-weekon-pa-independent-living-radio-show--week-46Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/13/this-weekon-pa-independent-living-radio-show--week-46/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/13/this-weekon-pa-independent-living-radio-show--week-46Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:30:00 GMTThis Weekon PA Independent Living Radio Show - Week 46Co-hosts Karla Porter and Michael Supey bring you this week's news and events of interest to the Pennsyvania Disability Community. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening!   00:46:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,Pennsylvania,disabilities,newsNews and events for the PA disability community for week 46 2015http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/06/this-week-in-pa-independent-livingLifestylehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/06/this-week-in-pa-independent-living/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/11/06/this-week-in-pa-independent-livingFri, 06 Nov 2015 17:00:00 GMTThis Week in PA Independent LivingPA Independent Living Radio Show host Karla Porter and guest co-host Michael Supey will discuss current news and events of interest to the disability community in Pennsylvania.  Do you have news and events you would like to share? Call or Skype in! PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 00:58:00PA Independent Livingnopennsylvania,disability,disabilities,newsNews and events of interest to the PA disability communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/25/this-week-on-pa-independent-living-radio-showCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/25/this-week-on-pa-independent-living-radio-show/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/25/this-week-on-pa-independent-living-radio-showFri, 25 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMTThis Week on PA Independent Living Radio ShowFall has arrived and the leaves are beginning to change color - and so much is going on! Join host Karla Porter to hear what's in store for the near future in disability relted news and events.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoHost Karla Porter discusses news and events for the PA disability communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/18/programs-and-services-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-pennsylvaniansCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/18/programs-and-services-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-pennsylvanians/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/09/18/programs-and-services-for-blind-and-visually-impaired-pennsylvaniansFri, 18 Sep 2015 16:00:00 GMTPrograms and Services for Blind and Visually Impaired PennsylvaniansJoin us for a conversation about programs and services offered by the Veterans Health Administration’s Blind Rehabilitation Services and the PA Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, available to Pennsylvanians.  Our guests will be: Jennifer Throop, M.S. CVRT (Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist), Blind Rehab Specialist/Visual Impairment Services Coordinator for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Karen Walsh-Emma, M.S. CRC, District Administrator of the Wilkes-Barre District Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, and Jim Pius, a Vietnam Combat Army Veteran, legally blind since 1989 due to a traumatic eye injury resulting in Glaucoma. Jim enjoys an active, independent lifestyle in NEPA, and credits his success to the great support he has received from the VA and his family and friends. White Cane Day Blindness and Disability Expo Flyer PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoPennsylvania,Blind,Veterans,disability,disabilitiesJoin us to discuss programs and services available through Veterans Health Administration’s Blind Rehab Services and the PA Office of Vocational Services Bureauhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/21/addiction-with-victor-parziale-of-drug-free-workplace-paHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/21/addiction-with-victor-parziale-of-drug-free-workplace-pa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/21/addiction-with-victor-parziale-of-drug-free-workplace-paFri, 21 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMTAddiction with Victor Parziale of Drug Free Workplace PAVictor Parziale joins us once again to talk about substance abuse and addiction. We'll branch out from the workplace into the home, community, and streets of Pennsylvania and beyond, to talk about addiction dynamics, when use becomes addiction, family roles, the designer drug epidemic, and how to get help for yourself or a loved one.   Victor is Program Supervisor at the newly established Drug Free Workplace PA (DFWPA), a non-profit organization funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency. Help employers start drug free workplaces, setup policies, train supervisors, educate employees and their families on the signs, symptoms and dangers of drug abuse. He is in charge of promoting the free services of DFWPA to HR Managers and CEOs across PA. Follow DFWPA on Facebook and Twitter.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:02:00PA Independent Livingnodrugs,drug addiction,PennsylvaniaVictor Parziale returns to PA Independent living Radio Show to talk about addictionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/07/accessible-technology-and-the-ada-with-attorney-william-gorenCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/07/accessible-technology-and-the-ada-with-attorney-william-goren/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/08/07/accessible-technology-and-the-ada-with-attorney-william-gorenFri, 07 Aug 2015 16:00:00 GMTAccessible Technology and the ADA with Attorney William GorenAttorney William Goren returns to PA Independent Living Radio Show to talk about accessible technology and the ADA. We'll talk about the many questions regarding accessible digital devices and their applications - and what the ADA says about requirements for their accessability to individuals with disability.  Are private brick and mortar and web based businesses required to have accessible websites? What about thrid party websites, often called software as a service, and the applications a website is linked to? If you can't use a website due to disability, do you still qualify for web based discounts on products and services? These are just some of the many interesting questions to be discussed on the horizon of the digital landscape. Don't miss this episode! William Goren is one of the country’s foremost authorities on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For more than 20 years, he has been advising on ADA compliance as both an attorney and professor. He is the author of Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fourth Edition, penned numerous other articles on the rights of persons with disabilities and publishes a blog — an ABA Top 100 Legal Blawg for 2014 — on current topics related to ADA compliance. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,Law,Pennsylvania,independenceAttorney William Goren returns to talk about accessible technology and the ADAhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/24/drug-free-workplace-pa-with-victor-parzialeBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/24/drug-free-workplace-pa-with-victor-parziale/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/24/drug-free-workplace-pa-with-victor-parzialeFri, 24 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMTDrug Free Workplace PA with Victor ParzialeEvery Alcohol or Drug Abuser costs a Company $7,000 Annually and on average, between 10 to 15% of the Workforce Abuses Drugs and Alcohol. Nearly 70% of Illicit Drug Users aged 18 or older are Employed either Full or Part Time.  Join us for an in depth conversation with Victor Parziale, Program Supervisor for Drug Free Workplace PA (DFWPA), a nonprofit organization helping businesses become drug free. We'll talk about the importance of a drug free workplace,  the services DFWPA offers - at no cost to the employer, and other family and community programs the agency offers. Leaders at small to mid-size businesses and human resource partners you need this - block this time off on your calendar to have lunch with us! Follow DFWPA on Facebook and Twitter.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoHuman Resources,drugs,substance abuse,disability,PennsylvaniaJoin us for Drug Free Workplace PA on PA Independent Living Radio Show!http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/17/disability-advocacy-with-fred-hessCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/17/disability-advocacy-with-fred-hess/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/07/17/disability-advocacy-with-fred-hessFri, 17 Jul 2015 16:00:00 GMTDisability Advocacy with Fred Hess Join us for a conversation with disability rights activist Fred Hess of New Castle, Pennsylvania. We'll talk about Fred's own story of spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia, rehabilitation, and how he reshaped his life in a very different and fulfilling way helping others through advocacy. We'll also talk about the hot topic of transportation and Fred's participation in regional, state and federal transportation committees, as well as his work at Disability Options Network, accessability to public buildings and spaces, the new disability icon project, social media, and much much more! Check out Western PA ADAPT on Facebook. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,paraplegic,Advocacy,transportationJoin us for a conversation with disability rights activist Fred Hess of New Castle, Pennsylvania. We'll talk about Fred's own story of spinal cord injury resulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/26/ada-in-the-workplace-with-attorney-william-d-gorenCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/26/ada-in-the-workplace-with-attorney-william-d-goren/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/26/ada-in-the-workplace-with-attorney-william-d-gorenFri, 26 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMTADA in the Workplace with Attorney William D. GorenJoin us for a conversation with William Goren, J.D., LL.M., LLC., one of the country's foremost authorities on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For more than 20 years, he has been advising on ADA compliance as both an attorney and professor and brings a deep, personal understanding of what it means to have a disability, equipping him with exceptional insight on how the ADA actually works. He is deaf with a congenital bilateral hearing loss of 65–90+ decibels, but functions entirely in the hearing world thanks to hearing aids and lip reading. Mr. Goren is the author of Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fourth Edition and blogs on the ADA. We'll talk about the ADA in regard to employer practices, disclosure of disability to employer, interactive process, pre-employment disclosure and medical inquiry, accommodations, addictions, and much, much more.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabled,disabilities,deaf,employmentJoin us for a conversation with William Goren, J.D., LL.M., LLC., one of the country's foremost authorities on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/19/persevering-past-your-paralysis-with-dr-james-perdue-1Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/19/persevering-past-your-paralysis-with-dr-james-perdue-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/19/persevering-past-your-paralysis-with-dr-james-perdue-1Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMTPersevering Past Your Paralysis with Dr. James Perdue How do you deal with adversities? How do you handle unexpected change and challenges? Join us for a conversation with Dr. James Perdue to talk about his inspiring life story and unique message that helps others to accept adversity, triumph over tragedies, and be successful.  We'll discuss how to muster up the confidence it takes to persevere past your paralysis and conquer challenges in the future; the same kind of confidence James developed and used to become an award winning educator, astute championship coach, earn a doctorate degree, and become a Motivational/Inspirational Speaker, after becoming a quadriplegic at the age of nineteen.  James is the author of Persevering Past Your Paralysis and One More Play. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisabled,disability,independence,paralysis,motivationHow do you deal with adversities? How do you handle unexpected change and challenges? Join us for a conversation with Dr. James Perdue to talk about his inspirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/12/creating-a-fresh-outlook-with-yvonne-harrisCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/12/creating-a-fresh-outlook-with-yvonne-harris/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/06/12/creating-a-fresh-outlook-with-yvonne-harrisFri, 12 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMTCreating a Fresh Outlook with Yvonne GarrisJoin us for a conversation with Yvonne Garris, CEO at Fresh Outlook Coaching. We'll talk about moving forward after acquiring a disability, processing grief, regaining independence, finding what makes you happy, setting goals and taking steps to obtain your dreams.  Yvonne's story is personal, she launched her consulting firm after losing most of her sight in 2004 due to illness. She found the strength to reimagine her life differently and then to make it happen. After rehabilitation, Yvonne went to college for social work and discovered the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind (PCB). She has participated in three state committees and become an active advocate for the rights of blind and others with disability. Yvonne now specializes in coaching others to reimagine and remake their lives through Fresh Outlook Coaching.  Follow Yvonne at Fresh Outlook coach on social media at Twitter and Facebook.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,Blind,independenceJoin us for a conversation with Yvonne Garris, CEO at Fresh Outlook Coaching. We'll talk about moving forward after acquiring a disability, processing grief, rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/22/family-groups-and-coalitionsCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/22/family-groups-and-coalitions/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/22/family-groups-and-coalitionsFri, 22 May 2015 16:00:00 GMTFamily Groups and Coalitions Join us for a conversation on groups and coalitions for family members of individuals with disabilities. Well discuss why they are important, and the types of activities, resources, advocacy, information, services and support they coordinate and provide. We'll also talk about how to organize a vibrant group in your community that gains support and members, and makes a positive impact!  Our guests are from the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. Joining us will be: Sara Crimm of Families CCAN, a group of families of adults with disabilities who are working to find innovative solutions for employment, housing and community living for their adult family members. Tara Horowitz of AutismGuards, a parent and guardian resource/networking group facilitating educational information and recreational resources for adolescents with ASD. Jim Wurster of New Avenue Foundation, whose mission is is to create more meaningful lives for people with disabilities and autism, and to reduce dependence on the government programs that now support these individuals. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,pennsylvania,familiesJoin us for a conversation on groups and coalitions for family members of individuals with disabilities. Well discuss why they are important, and the types ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/08/transition-to-community-employment-trace-class-of-2015Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/08/transition-to-community-employment-trace-class-of-2015/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/08/transition-to-community-employment-trace-class-of-2015Fri, 08 May 2015 16:00:00 GMTTransition to Community Employment (TRACE) Class of 2015Join us for a conversation about high school and post-secondary education, life, career and personal goals, dreams, and the future, with students from the Transition to Community Employment (TRACE) program graduating class of 2015. We'll discuss where they've been, where they're going, and how their lives have changed. TRACE is The Arc of Luzerne County's work readiness program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at Luzerne County Community College.  Learn more about TRACE here. Read TRACE student and graduate blogs here. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoPennsylvania,disability,disabilities,employmentJoin us for a conversation about high school and post-secondary education, life, career and personal goals, dreams, and the future, with students from the Transhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/01/joelle-scholl--pa-autism-services-asertCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/01/joelle-scholl--pa-autism-services-asert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/05/01/joelle-scholl--pa-autism-services-asertFri, 01 May 2015 16:00:00 GMTJoelle Scholl - PA Autism Services (ASERT)Join us for a conversaton with Joelle Scholl, Statewide Resource Center Coordinator for Autism Services, Education, Resources & Training Collaborative (ASERT), Pennsylvania's leading source of autism-related resources and information. ASERT is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, Bureau of Autism Services, and partnership of medical centers, centers of autism research and services, universities and other providers of services involved in the treatment and care of individuals of all ages with autism and their families. The goal of the ASERT Collaborative is to provide streamlined access to information for the estimated 30,000 Pennsylvanians living with autism spectrum disorders. Follow ASERT on Twitter and Facebook.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnoautism,disability,disabilities,PennsylvaniaJoin us for a conversaton with Joelle Scholl, Statewide Resource Center Coordinator for Autism Services, Education, Resources & Training Collaborative (ASERT),http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/24/anthony-di-salvo--founder-and-executive-director-of-sproutCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/24/anthony-di-salvo--founder-and-executive-director-of-sprout/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/24/anthony-di-salvo--founder-and-executive-director-of-sproutFri, 24 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMTAnthony Di Salvo - Founder and Executive Director of SproutJoin us for a conversation with Anthony Di Salvo, Founder and Executive Director of Sprout, a private, non-profit organization that offers innovative programming related to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Sprout's travel program for people with I/DD, serves over 1,800 people annually, and the Make-A-Movie Program has produced several award-winning videos featuring people with developmental disabilities as actors and as subjects of documentaries. Sprout Film Festival, the first and only festival to exclusively showcase films featuring people with developmental disabilities, tours the US and Canada. Sproutflix is the only distributor of films specifically and exclusively related to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. We'll disuss everythig Sprout, Anthony's passion and work, travel, storytelling through documentaries and films, how individuals with I/DD become involved, and the difference it makes in their lives and the lives of others.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening!   01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,film,documentary,travelJoin us for a conversation with Anthony Di Salvo, Founder and Executive Director of Sprout, a private, non-profit organization that offers innovative programminhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/17/senior-care-and-meeting-the-needs-of-older-adultsCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/17/senior-care-and-meeting-the-needs-of-older-adults/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/17/senior-care-and-meeting-the-needs-of-older-adultsFri, 17 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMTSenior Care and Meeting the Needs of Older AdultsJoin us for a conversation on aging, mental health, and chronic illness, in the senior population, and the different levels of care available to help ensure good quality of life in later years. We'll talk with a panel if experts on senior care from northeastern Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition (PBHAC), a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations concerned about the unmet mental health and substance abuse needs of older adults across the Commonwealth. Marquene Klimchok - Admissions Director of Hampton House Rehab and Nursing Linda Heath - Admissions and Community Relations for Tiffany Court Diane Baldi - CEO for Hospice of the Sacred Heart Alyssa Maria - Owner, Home Instead Senior Care  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnosenior care,seniors,disability,disabilities,independent livingJoin us for a conversation on aging, mental health, and chronic illness, in the senior population, and the different levels of care available to help ensure goohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/10/anthracite-region-center-for-independent-living-arcil-liveCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/10/anthracite-region-center-for-independent-living-arcil-live/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/04/10/anthracite-region-center-for-independent-living-arcil-liveFri, 10 Apr 2015 16:00:00 GMTAnthracite Region Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) Live!For 25 years, the Anthracite Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) has served the Southern Luzerne, Schuylkill and Carbon County area, through its mission to enable individuals with disabilities to attain their highest possible level of independence. ARCIL offers numerous supports services in a cross-disability environment, Of special interest are young adults who are transitioning (VITAL House program), and working with 1st Responders regarding people with disabilities and the impact of disabilities on emergency situations. Join us for a lively conversation with some of the center's staff who continue to move the organization ahead for the individuals they serve. Our guests will be Denise Corcoran, Executive Director, Diana Morris Smaglik, Marketing Director/Special Projects Supervisor, Susan Kennedy, CIL Services Director, and Tracy Cusatis, Waiver Services Supervisor.  You can also connect with ARCIL on Facebook. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening!     01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,pennsylvania,advocacy,independenceFor 25 years, the Anthracite Center for Independent Living (ARCIL) has served the Southern Luzerne, Schuylkill and Carbon County area, through its mission to enhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/20/school-2-life-s2l-group-with-micha-fell-self-advocates-of-lvcilCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/20/school-2-life-s2l-group-with-micha-fell-self-advocates-of-lvcil/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/20/school-2-life-s2l-group-with-micha-fell-self-advocates-of-lvcilFri, 20 Mar 2015 16:00:00 GMTSchool 2 Life (S2L) Group with Micha Fell & Self-Advocates of LVCILMicha Fell and self-advocates from Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living's (LVCIL) School 2 Lif (S2L) Group, a year-long transition program for young adults with all types of disabilities ages 14- 25 who have independent living, employment, advocacy, and/or leadership goals, will join us for a conversation, Friday, March 20, at 12PM EST. Micha is an Independent Life Coach with The S2L Group at LVCIL where she has been working with transition age youth since completing her internship with LVCIL in 2011. The S2L Group has their hands in many things around the Lehigh Valley but also all over the state! You can connect with S2L Group on Facebook and Twitter.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoPennsylvania,disability,disabilities,lehigh valleyMicha Fell and self-advocates from Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living's (LVCIL) School 2 Lif (S2L) Group, a year-long transition program for young adulhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/13/julia-barol--transition-inclusion-and-employment-in-paCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/13/julia-barol--transition-inclusion-and-employment-in-pa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/03/13/julia-barol--transition-inclusion-and-employment-in-paFri, 13 Mar 2015 16:00:00 GMTJulia Barol - Transition, Inclusion and Employment in PAJoin us for a conversation with Julia Barol, MEd, CESP, Friday, March 13, at 12:00 PM EST. Julia is with Transition Consults where her work focuses on creating inclusive communities. She is also president of the PA chapter of APSE, or the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst, the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  In her work with the Employment 1st Philadelphia initiative Julia helped develop “One City, One Vision”, a video to help increase employer awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, and the “When I Grow Up Video” to encourage us to ask all children to dream about their futures. Julia holds a Masters in Secondary Special Education and Transition from The George Washington University, where she is also an Adjunct Instructor. She chairs the Transition Work Group in Philadelphia, is a certified benefits counselor, and trains groups on work incentives and Social Security benefits. Julia has worked in the field since 1991. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you Fridays at 12:00 pm EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Visit PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoJoin us for a conversation with Julia Barol, MEd, CESP, Friday, March 13, at 12:00 PM EST. Julia is with Transition Consults where her work focuses on creatinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/27/dr-josie-badger-on-transition-and-empowerment-for-youth-with-disabilitiesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/27/dr-josie-badger-on-transition-and-empowerment-for-youth-with-disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/27/dr-josie-badger-on-transition-and-empowerment-for-youth-with-disabilitiesFri, 27 Feb 2015 17:00:00 GMTDr. Josie Badger on Transition and Empowerment for Youth with DisabilitiesJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Josie Badger, on transition to adulthood, youth empowerment, collaboration and leadership for youth with disabilities - and much more, Friday, February 27 at 12 PM EST.  Josie received her Doctorate in Healthcare Ethics from Duquesne University in 2014 and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She works at PEAL as the Youth Director, assisting youth in transition and leadership development.  Additionally, she is Co-Director of the national RSA- Parent Training and Information Center technical assistance center (RAISE), and chair of the #IWantToWork Campaign, to improve employment of youth with disabilities. Josie is contributing author of two youth transition toolkits, has lead over 200 trainings, and developed a 200 page toolkit to support youth leadership.  In 2012, she was crowned Ms. Wheelchair America, and was named one of Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 for 2014. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News (it's free!) to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,advocacy,youth,empowermentJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Josie Badger, on transition to adulthood, youth empowerment, collaboration and leadership for youth with disabilities - andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/20/madonna-long--consumer-advocate-for-people-with-disabilitiesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/20/madonna-long--consumer-advocate-for-people-with-disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/20/madonna-long--consumer-advocate-for-people-with-disabilitiesFri, 20 Feb 2015 17:00:00 GMTMadonna Long - Consumer Advocate for People with Disabilities Join us for a conversation with Madonna Long, a respected and established personality in the disability community who works with disability organizations, leaders and businesses around the United States. We'll discuss her passion and work in consumer advocacy and emergency preparedness.  Madonna consults to Pride Mobility Products, VETaxi  and former VPG Autos as a Consumer Advocate since 2007.  She is a member of NCIL (National Council for Independent Living) and AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities), works with disabled groups through Madonna Long Consulting LLC in public relations and marketing through Loops Media Group. She was appointed by Governor Tom Corbett to the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council, has received various awards from organizations in the disability community, and holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Homeland Security. Follow Madonna on Twitter @MadonnaLong. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News (it's free!) to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,advocacy,consumer,PennsylvaniaJoin us for a conversation with Madonna Long, a respected and established personality in the disability community who works with disability organizations, leadhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/06/pa-rep-mark-b-cohen--office-for-people-with-disabilities-actCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/06/pa-rep-mark-b-cohen--office-for-people-with-disabilities-act/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/02/06/pa-rep-mark-b-cohen--office-for-people-with-disabilities-actFri, 06 Feb 2015 17:00:00 GMTPA Rep. Mark B. Cohen - Office for People with Disabilities ActJoin us for a conversation with Rep. Mark Cohen, of the 202nd Legislative District (Philadelphia). We will discuss the importance of his sponsorship and upcoming reintroduction of HB 1183, known as the Office for People with Disabilities Act. The Act would establish The Office for People with Disabilities within the Office of the Governor, instead of its current location under the Department of Human Services. We will also discuss how to work with legislators to suggest and support the passage of bills to improve the quality of life for residents of Pennsylvania.   Rep. Cohen is the “Dean” of the Pennsylvania General Assembly -- the longest serving member in either the House or the Senate, Democratic Chair of the House State Government Committee, and past Democratic Chair of the House Human Services Committee. Rep. Cohen received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Lebanon Valley College.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News (it's free!) to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnogovernment,pennsylvania,disability,disabilities,politicsJoin us for a conversation with Rep. Mark Cohen, of the 202nd Legislative District (Philadelphia). We will discuss the importance of his sponsorship and upcominhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/30/axschat--professionals-devoted-to-creating-an-inclusive-worldCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/30/axschat--professionals-devoted-to-creating-an-inclusive-world/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/30/axschat--professionals-devoted-to-creating-an-inclusive-worldFri, 30 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMTAXSChat - Professionals Devoted to Creating an Inclusive WorldJoin us for a conversation with the dynamic team at AXSChat, an online community of talent-minded professionals devoted to creating an inclusive world. It's becoming a global phenomenon! AXSChat is a virtual gathering to celebrate our diversity and human social side, and hopes to accomplish and encourage in-depth discussion and spread knowledge about the work people are doing to enable access through whatever means. They host regular interviews and twitter chats with people who are contributing to making the world a more inclusive place through technology.  Topics are wide ranging and discussion is encouraged. Follow the conversation on twitter by searching for the #AXSChat hashtag. Joining us will be: Debra Ruh, a seasoned entrepreneur that focuses on Global Disability Inclusion, ICT Accessibility, EmployAbility, Marketing and Communications Strategies, and Digital Media.Antonio Santos, a HootSuite Ambassador and Social Media Lead working in the Digital Inclusion Team at Atos.Neil Milliken, Head of Accessibility & Inclusion at Atos, where he created the Atos Centre of Competence encompassing Accessibility, Inclusive Design and Assistive Technology Services.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News (it's free!) to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community.  Thanks for listening!   01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisabled,disability,accessibility,technology,inclusionJoin us for a conversation with the dynamic team at AXSChat, an online community of talent-minded professionals devoted to creating an inclusive world. It's bechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/23/zarifa-roberson-ceo-of-ideal-magazine-for-urban-youth-with-disabilitiesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/23/zarifa-roberson-ceo-of-ideal-magazine-for-urban-youth-with-disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/23/zarifa-roberson-ceo-of-ideal-magazine-for-urban-youth-with-disabilitiesFri, 23 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMTZarifa Roberson, CEO of i.d.e.a.l. Magazine for Urban Youth with DisabilitiesJoin us for a conversation with Zarifa Roberson, CEO of i.d.e.a.l. Magazine, the exclusive quarterly magazine for Urban Young People with Disabilities (i.d.e.a.l. is an acronym for Individuals with Disabilities Express About Life). The magazine focuses on disability lifestyles, culture and political issues facing the disability community, and features fashion, beauty, health & fitness, entertainment, sports, and editorial sections. We'll discuss i.d.e.a.l. Magazine's efforts to climb to the forefront of voicing concerns in the disability community, and Roberson's goals to be the next Oprah for the disability community and to make the magazine a global household name. Roberson is a 35 year old from Philadelphia, PA, born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congentia (AMC). She holds a B.S. in Speech Communication with a minor in African American Studies from Millersville University, and M.Ed in Rehabilitation Counseling from Coppin State University. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,media,pennsylvania,advocacyJoin us for a conversation with Zarifa Roberson, CEO of i.d.e.a.l. Magazine, the exclusive quarterly magazine for Urban Young People with Disabilities (i.d.e.a.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/16/person-driven-services-project-part-ii-with-kristin-ahrensCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/16/person-driven-services-project-part-ii-with-kristin-ahrens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/16/person-driven-services-project-part-ii-with-kristin-ahrensFri, 16 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMTPerson-Driven Services Project Part II with Kristin AhrensJoin us for a a follow-up discussion to our October 31, 2014 show on the Person-Driven Services Project with Kristin Ahrens, Policy Director for the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. We'll talk about what “person-driven services and supports” are and learn about the research on this model of service delivery. Many people who want to direct their own services have expressed that they need support to direct their own services - help with things like recruiting and managing workers. Many people have also expressed the need for more flexibility in terms of what the funding for services and supports will cover. This is where the Supports Broker and Cash and Counseling can be important for real opportunities for self-direction. We will talk in detail about the role of the Supports Broker and what is happening to make Supports Brokers available. Cash and Counseling (known in PA as "Services My Way") will also be discussed as a possible way to offer more flexibility for what service funding can purchase. Click here for more information on Person-Friven Services Project. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Read and subscribe to PA Disability News to stay up to date on news and events of interest to the PA disability community. Thanks for listening! 01:02:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,Pennsylvania,NonProfit,counselingJoin us for a a follow-up discussion to our October 31, 2014 show on the Person-Driven Services Project with Kristin Ahrens, Policy Director for the Institute ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/09/dr-marlene-chait--health-and-wellness-of-women-with-disabilitiesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/09/dr-marlene-chait--health-and-wellness-of-women-with-disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2015/01/09/dr-marlene-chait--health-and-wellness-of-women-with-disabilitiesFri, 09 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMTDr. Marlene Chait - Health and Wellness of Women with DisabilitiesJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Marlene Chait, Disability Studies Educator / Consultant / Grant Development / Researcher, on topics of particular interest to women with disabilities. We'll discuss women as sexual beings, the overwhelming amount of physical, emotional, mental and covert abuse, isolation and other struggles they face, and the urgent need to meet the inclusion of seniors. We'll also discuss Marlene's work with women who became disabled during military service, and the need for community based supports and further study. Marlene authored a dissertation entitled "An Exploratory Study About Women With Physical Disabilities: A Survey of Their Views on Personal Care Assistance Services (PAS), Sexuality Education, and Sexual Expression". She holds Doctorate in Education, Disability Studies/Transition Special Ed, from The George Washington University. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you by The Arc of Luzerne County, Fridays at 12:00 PM EST/EDT. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,Pennsylvania,Advocacy,Womens healthJoin us for a conversation with Dr. Marlene Chait, Disability Studies Educator / Consultant / Grant Development / Researcher, on topics of particular interest thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/19/pa-history-coalition-honoring-people-with-disability-with-dana-olsenCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/19/pa-history-coalition-honoring-people-with-disability-with-dana-olsen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/19/pa-history-coalition-honoring-people-with-disability-with-dana-olsenFri, 19 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTPA History Coalition Honoring People with Disability with Dana OlsenJoin us for a conversation with Dana Olsen, Director of the Pennsylvania History Coalition Honoring People with Disability. The coalition is a group looking to increase society's understanding about the historic and herioc journey of Pennsylvanians with disability. We'll talk about the origins and purpose of the coalition, current and future projects, and about some of the history of individuals with disability in PA.  If your organization holds historic material related to people with disability, and you have yet to respond to the coalition's questionnaire, open through January 3, 2015, please click here.  Dana Olsen is now an author and citizen advocate, after a career in human services in Pennsylvania beginning in 1971. His associations include the PA Developmental Disabilities Council; Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance, Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition; and PA-APSE. He is author of Arching Tales, A Generation’s Support of People with Disability in the United States, Volume 1. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families through advocacy, resources, and community education. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News. Come back every Friday at 12pm EST/EDT for PA Independent Living - Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,history,Pennsylvania,advocacyJoin us for a conversation with Dana Olsen, Director of the Pennsylvania History Coalition Honoring People with Disability. The coalition is a group looking tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/12/devon-grant--pa-gov-cabinet-advisory-committee-for-people-with-disabilitiesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/12/devon-grant--pa-gov-cabinet-advisory-committee-for-people-with-disabilities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/12/devon-grant--pa-gov-cabinet-advisory-committee-for-people-with-disabilitiesFri, 12 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTDevon Grant - PA Gov. Cabinet & Advisory Committee for People with DisabilitiesJoin us for a conversation with Devon Grant, Executive Director, of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cabinet and Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. This cabinet exists to make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedure regulations and legislation that assist people with disabilities in Pennsylvania, serves as a liaison to individuals with disabilities, and as a resource to entities under the Governor’s jurisdiction, ensuring equality for people with disabilities in all facets of state government within the commonwealth. Devon holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Wheaton College in Illinois, and a Juris Doctor from Western State University, College of Law, in Fullerton, California. Prior to his appointment to his current position, Devon spent almost 10 years in the Reconsideration Unit of the Department of Public Welfare.  Some of his adventures include riding cross country on a motorcycle, climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan, and skiing in the Alps. Devon lives in Palmyra, with his wife and 3 children. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families through advocacy, resources, and community education. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News. Come back every Friday at 12pm EST/EDT for PA Independent Living - Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnopennsylvania,disability,disabilities,advocacy,governmentJoin us for a conversation with Devon Grant, Executive Director, of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cabinet and Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. Thihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/05/futures-planning-with-dolores-frantzCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/05/futures-planning-with-dolores-frantz/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/12/05/futures-planning-with-dolores-frantzFri, 05 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTFutures Planning with Dolores FrantzJoin us for a conversation with Dolores Frantz, Quality Management Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Dolores serves as Project Manager for ODP’s strategic Futures Planning process, where internal and external stakeholders join together in identifying and translating long-range goals for Pennsylvania’s developmental disabilities system into near-term, achievable priorities and results.  We'll talk about what Futures Planning is, Dolores's role in coordinating the person-centered long-range goals that have been established, eight near-term objectives that have been identified, and high-level action plans for implementation and success. We'll also discuss how individuals and families contribute to the process, and how to become involved.  You can visit the ODP Futures Planning page for more information. Reach out at RA-odpfuturesplan@pa.gov. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families through advocacy, resources, and community education. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News. Come back every Friday at 12pm EST/EDT for PA Independent Living - Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,Advocacy,PennsylvaniaJoin us for a conversation with Dolores Frantz, Quality Management Director at the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/21/transition-age-youth-and-parental-advocacy-with-rachel-mann-esqCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/21/transition-age-youth-and-parental-advocacy-with-rachel-mann-esq/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/21/transition-age-youth-and-parental-advocacy-with-rachel-mann-esqFri, 21 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMTTransition Age Youth and Parental Advocacy with Rachel Mann Esq.Join us for a conversation on the change from transition age youth to adult and parental advocacy, with Rachel Mann, Esq., Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania.  We'll discuss the differences in waivers available to children and those that start at age 18, aging out of the child welfare system, and other changes that occur in the milestone years of adulthood for individuals with disabilities.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News. Thanks for listening!   01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisabled,disability,disabilities,AdvocacyJoin us for a conversation on the change from transition age youth to adult and parental advocacy, with Rachel Mann, Esq., Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Nhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/14/access-to-higher-education-for-students-with-disabilities-with-koert-wehbergCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/14/access-to-higher-education-for-students-with-disabilities-with-koert-wehberg/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/14/access-to-higher-education-for-students-with-disabilities-with-koert-wehbergFri, 14 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMTAccess to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities with Koert WehbergJoin us for a conversation with Koert Wehberg, Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, about the right for students with disabilities to receive appropriate supports in post-secondary education, and school districts to provide the necessary transition services so that they are prepared for the challenges of a world that extends beyond the brick walls of their high schools.  Read a recent article Kort authored for The Legal Intelligencer on the topic here.  Koert received his law degree from the Syracuse University College of Law in 2008 with a certificate in Disability Law and Policy. He was the recipient of a prestigious two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship after law school, allowing him to represent low-income people of color with disabilities in general accessibility, fair housing and employment discrimination matters in New York City at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI).  Koert stayed at NYLPI as a staff attorney through 2011 when he then joined the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania where he represents children with disabilities in special education and other discrimination matters. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News! Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disability rights,higher education,EducationJoin us for a conversation with Koert Wehberg, Staff Attorney at Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, about the right for students with disabilities to rehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/07/mindful-living-with-paul-janeski-ms-lpc-crcCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/07/mindful-living-with-paul-janeski-ms-lpc-crc/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/11/07/mindful-living-with-paul-janeski-ms-lpc-crcFri, 07 Nov 2014 17:00:00 GMTMindful Living with Paul Janeski, MS, LPC, CRCJoin us for a conversation about the benefits of counseling for individuals with disabilities, with Psychotherapist Paul Janeski. We'll talk about how to discover a renewed sense of meaning and purpose that will allow us to define paths to heal from the pain of loss, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, anger or any other form of emotional suffering, to gain control over who we are as individuals. Paul is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, holds a certificate of advanced graduate study in counseling from The University of Scranton, and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). He has over seventeen years experience working with various populations, including; developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, mental health disorders, physical disabilities, career choices, child behavioral issues, couples, vocational rehabilitation, addiction, the LGBTQ community and crisis intervention.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. For more news and events of interest to the PA disability community, visit PA Disability News! Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,mental health,counseling,psychotherapyJoin us for a conversation about the benefits of counseling for individuals with disabilities, with Psychotherapist Paul Janeski. We'll talk about how to discovhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/31/person-driven-services-project-with-kristin-ahrensCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/31/person-driven-services-project-with-kristin-ahrens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/31/person-driven-services-project-with-kristin-ahrensFri, 31 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTPerson-Driven Services Project with Kristin Ahrens"All people with disabilities shall have the option to design, control and direct their own services and funding." This is the aim of the Person-Driven Services Project which is funded by the PA Developmental Disabilities Council and managed by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University.  Join us for a discussion on person-driven services and supports with Kristin Ahrens, Policy Director for the Institute on Disabilities. We will talk about what we mean by “person-driven services and supports” and a give summary of the research on this model of service delivery. We will explain the work being done through the cross-disability Person Driven Services Project.  Many people who want to direct their own services have expressed that they need support to direct their own services - help with things like recruiting and managing workers. Many people have also expressed the need for more flexibility in terms of what the funding for services and supports will cover. This is where the Supports Broker and Cash and Counseling can be important for real opportunities for self-direction. We will talk in detail about the role of the Supports Broker and what is happening to make Supports Brokers available. Cash and Counseling (known in PA as "Services My Way") will also be discussed as a possible way to offer more flexibility for what service funding can purchase. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EDT/EST by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabled,counseling"All people with disabilities shall have the option to design, control and direct their own services and funding." This is the aim of the Person-Driven Serviceshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/24/home-and-community-based-services-with-chava-kintisch-esqCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/24/home-and-community-based-services-with-chava-kintisch-esq/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/24/home-and-community-based-services-with-chava-kintisch-esqFri, 24 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTHome and Community Based Services with Chava Kintisch, Esq.Join us for a conversation with Chava Kintisch, Esq., Director of Civic and Government Affairs for the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN), about the new federal regulations for Medicaid home and community-based services now in effect.  These regulations require Pennsylvania to ensure that its Medicaid home and community-based waiver services are provided through a person-centered planning process and provided in appropriate, integrated settings. We'll discuss what the term Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) means, what person centered planning is all about, how it impacts residents of the Commonwealth with disability waivers, the Department of Human Service's (formerly DPW) transition plan, and much more. New regulations for HCBS Waivers PA Department of Public Welfare HCBS information Show transcript PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EST/EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disability rights,pennsylvaniaJoin us for a conversation with Chava Kintisch, Esq., Director of Civic and Government Affairs for the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN), about thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/17/decoding-dyslexia-with-tina-marie-delong-and-mary-lawsonCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/17/decoding-dyslexia-with-tina-marie-delong-and-mary-lawson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/17/decoding-dyslexia-with-tina-marie-delong-and-mary-lawsonFri, 17 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTDecoding Dyslexia with Tina Marie DeLong and Mary LawsonJoin us for a conversation with Tina Marie DeLong, founding member of Decoding Dyslexia Pennsylvania, a grass roots movement driven by PA families concerned with the limited access to educational interventions for dyslexia within our public schools. Decoding Dyslexia PA is an integral part of the Pennsylvania Dyslexia Literacy Coalition (PA DLC), the alliance formed for both grass roots and professional organizations. Joining Tina will be Mary Lawson, of the Chester County Right to Education Task Force. We'll talk about the need for a universal definition and understanding of “dyslexia” in the state education code, teacher training on dyslexia, its warning signs and appropriate intervention strategies, early screening tests for dyslexia, the importance of remediation programs that can be accessed by both general and special education populations, access to appropriate assistive technologies in the public school setting for students with dyslexia, and much, much more! PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EST/EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Thanks for listening! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodyslexia,disability,advocacyJoin us for a conversation with Tina Marie DeLong, founding member of Decoding Dyslexia Pennsylvania, a grass roots movement driven by PA families concerned withttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/10/cognitive-disabilities-in-the-workplace--madelaine-saykoCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/10/cognitive-disabilities-in-the-workplace--madelaine-sayko/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/10/cognitive-disabilities-in-the-workplace--madelaine-saykoFri, 10 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTCognitive Disabilities in the Workplace - Madelaine Sayko Join us for a conversation with disability advocate, Madelaine Sayko. We'll discuss cognitive, neurological, and psychological disabilities in the workplace, implementing comprehensive return-to-work programs, and how to foster better collaboration among organizations that provide services to individuals with brain injury. Madelaine is President of  Cognitive Compass, where her work is directed towards improving employment outcomes for challenged individuals in both the veteran and civilian community. She sits on the board of The Acquired Brain Injury Network of Pennsylvania (ABIN-Pa) and is the Community Education Coordinator for Delaware County, PA. Madelaine authored a significant portion of the ABIN-Pa peer-to-peer training manual: Building a New Life After Brain Injury, and is a contributor to the brain injury guidebook: You Look Great, by John C. Byler. She has also written a caregivers guide that was used in brain injury training for social workers, and served on the Governor’s Brain Injury Recovery Task Force as Chair for Cross Collaboration of Services, and as a representative on the Stakeholders Committee. **Here is the link to PA ODP Futures Planning Forums mentioned on today's show.  PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you every Friday at 12:00 pm EST/EDT by The Arc of Luzerne County. Please consider a donation in support of our work to help improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Thanks for listening!   01:01:00PA Independent Livingnocognitive,disability,advocacy,employmentJoin us for a conversation with disability advocate, Madelaine Sayko. We'll discuss cognitive, neurological, and psychological disabilities in the workplace, ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/03/carol-glazer--national-organization-on-disabilityCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/03/carol-glazer--national-organization-on-disability/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/10/03/carol-glazer--national-organization-on-disabilityFri, 03 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTCarol Glazer - National Organization on DisabilityJoin us for a conversation with Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability (NOD), a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America’s 56 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life. NOD focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 79 percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.  Under Carol’s leadership, NOD has developed important new relationships with the US Army, leading employers, national and local foundations, allied disability organizations and scores of new corporate donors to NOD’s programs. She put in place NOD’s signature employment demonstrations, Wounded Warrior Careers and Bridges to Business.  We'll talk with Carol about what fuels her passion to serve the disability community, NOD's initiatives including the exciting Disability Employment Tracker, how Federal Contractors are working to meet new regulations regarding implementing Final Rule changes in Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Disability Employment Awareness Month, and much more... PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you by The Arc of Luzerne County. Our work relies on your support, please consider a donation so we may continue to improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.  01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,employment,advocacy,policyJoin us for a conversation with Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability (NOD), a private, non-profit organization that promotes the fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/26/living-with-epilepsy--dan-doughertyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/26/living-with-epilepsy--dan-dougherty/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/26/living-with-epilepsy--dan-doughertyFri, 26 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTLiving with Epilepsy - Dan DoughertyJoin us, Friday, September 26, 12:00 - 1:00pm EDT, for a conversation with Dan Dougherty, a trained patient educator and public advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA. Dan's story was featured on on Health Central, and the Neurology Now blog, Speak Up. As a public speaker, he informs groups about the neurological disorder, giving them the facts, sharing stories and distributing information about how to help someone who is having a seizure.  We will talk with Dan about his advocacy work, and the challenges of living with Epilepsy. PA Independent Living is brought to you by The Arc of luzerne County. Please consider a donation to help support our work to improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.  We want to hear from you! Network with us on Twitter @LuzCoArc and Facebook. 01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoEpilepsy,disability,advocacyJoin us, Friday, September 26, 12:00 - 1:00pm EDT, for a conversation with Dan Dougherty, a trained patient educator and public advocate for the Epilepsy Foundahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/12/phil-gehman--transitioning-to-college-with-a-disabilityEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/12/phil-gehman--transitioning-to-college-with-a-disability/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/09/12/phil-gehman--transitioning-to-college-with-a-disabilityFri, 12 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTPhil Gehman - Transitioning to College with a DisabilityJoin us at 12pm EDT for a conversation with Phil Gehman, Coordinator of Disability Services at Susquehanna University, to discuss the challenges young adults with disabilities experience transitioning to college, accommodations, trends and the future of higher education for people with disabilities. Phil is a college administrator with expertise in the area of disability related legislation and services who specializes in disability as a form of diversity. His passion for the social model of disability energizes his work in creating equal access to university programs and drives his interest in disability related policy and initiatives. He is an active member of the Association on Higher Eductaion And Disability, ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program, and serves on the Advisory Board for an ICCD-certified psychiatric rehabilitation program in Sunbury, PA. His programmatic experience includes training faculty and professional staff in supporting students with disabilities, developing support groups for students with ASD, and establishing best practice models for students with disabilities transitioning to higher ed.  PA Independent Living is brought to you by The Arc of Luzerne County, every Friday at 12pm EDT/EST. Please consider making a donation to help keep the show on the air and support improving the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Your support is greatly appreciated! Would you like to be a guest? Please submit your topic of expertise and bio or link to your online profile to kporter@thearcofluzernecounty.org. 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnohigher education,disabilities,autism,collegeJoin us at 12pm EDT for a conversation with Phil Gehman, Coordinator of Disability Services at Susquehanna University, to discuss the challenges young adults wihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/29/janet-shouse--idd-toolkit-for-primary-care-providersHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/29/janet-shouse--idd-toolkit-for-primary-care-providers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/29/janet-shouse--idd-toolkit-for-primary-care-providersFri, 29 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMTJanet Shouse - IDD Toolkit for Primary Care ProvidersAdults with intellectual or other developmental disabilities face a cascade of health disparities including, complex or difficult-to-treat medical conditions, difficulty accessing health care or expressing their symptoms and pain, or they may receive inadequate health care and receive little attention to wellness, preventive care, and health promotion. The IDD Toolkit website is a resource for health care providers, individuals with disabilities, their families and support staff, to help lead to improvements in the health of adults with IDD across the nation. Janet Shouse is the program coordinator for the Developmental Disabilities Health Care E-Toolkit at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. She is also the parent of three young adults, including one with autism. She has served with various disability-related organizations, including Autism Tennessee, the Disability Coalition on Education and the Tennessee Autism Summit Team. Join The Arc of Luzerne County, host of PA Independent Living Radio Show, for an in-depth conversation with Janet - about the IDD Toolkit, its origins, and the difference it's making in healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country. We'll also talk about her extensive career in service to the disability community and personal experiences as a mother of a son with autism.  If you enjoy PA Independent Living Radio Show, please support The Arc of Luzerne County with a donation to help us continue our work to improve the quality of life for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.  01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoHealthcare,Autism,Disabiliy,DisabilitiesAdults with intellectual or other developmental disabilities face a cascade of health disparities including, complex or difficult-to-treat medical conditions, dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/22/brenda-premo--harris-family-center-for-disability-and-health-policyHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/22/brenda-premo--harris-family-center-for-disability-and-health-policy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/22/brenda-premo--harris-family-center-for-disability-and-health-policyFri, 22 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMTBrenda Premo - Harris Family Center for Disability and Health PolicyJoin us for a conversation with Brenda Premo, Director of The Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy (CDHP), at Western University.  CDHP sponsors educational activities and curriculum development for health professionals serving people with disabilities. The Center also conducts applied research to develop continuing education programs for current health care providers. These activities are designed to improve patient care delivery through advocating basic changes in social and policy issues affecting the health of people with disabilities. Brenda is a frequent lecturer on disability issues in the schools of Pharmacy, Allied Health and Osteopathic Medicine, as well as physician education programs in California. She also co-teaches a class on Disability Culture. She works directly with many managed care organizations’ consulting projects. Her awards and commendations are many. The California State Senate honored her as “Woman of the Year” in 1988 and in 1998 she received the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation’s “Special Achievement Award.” We'll talk with Brenda about her work at CDHP, her personal and professional experiences, and the future of policies affecting the health of people with disabilities. PA Independent Living Radio Show is brought to you by The Arc of luzerne County. Support this and future episodes with a donation! Your support is very much appreciated. 01:02:00PA Independent LivingnoHealthcare,health care,disability,disabled,disabilitiesJoin us for a conversation with Brenda Premo, Director of The Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy (CDHP), at Western University.  CDHP sponsohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/01/making-minds-handicap-accessible-with-mike-berkson-and-tim-wambachCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/01/making-minds-handicap-accessible-with-mike-berkson-and-tim-wambach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/08/01/making-minds-handicap-accessible-with-mike-berkson-and-tim-wambachFri, 01 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMTMaking Minds Handicap Accessible with Mike Berkson and Tim WambachJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about 'making minds handicap accessible' with Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach, of the two-man show "Handicap This!"  In 2001 Mike Berkson met Tim Wambach. Mike has cerebral palsy and virtually no movement of his arms and legs, thus limiting his control and independence. Tim was hired to be Mike’s one on one aide when Mike was 12. Through the years the relationship grew and their bond became stronger. In 2005, their story, ‘How We Roll’ was released. They understood that people were not aware of the experiences the physically handicapped community face. Then, they came up with a crazy idea... Tim would embark on a cross-country 31 day run to raise awareness about people living with a physical disability that would begin at Disney World and end at Glenbrook South High School where Mike was a junior. Tim’s motivation was to make more people aware of cerebral palsy, and it was a resounding success.  As a result, they created the Keep On Keeping On Foundation, to help those living with severe physical disabilities. The publicity that they received helped spawn a speaking career for Mike and Tim to tell their story to a wide range of groups. Their speaking success ultimately gave the pair the opportunity to spread their message of tolerance and inclusion thru their live two-man show called “Handicap This!” which premiered in 2010. Be inspired on PA Independent Living Radio Show! 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisabilities,motivation,inclusion,public speaking,Self-empowermentJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about 'making minds handicap accessible' with Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach, of the two-man show "Handicap Thishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/25/drums-and-disabilities-with-pat-gesualdoGoalshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/25/drums-and-disabilities-with-pat-gesualdo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/25/drums-and-disabilities-with-pat-gesualdoFri, 25 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMTDrums and Disabilities with Pat GesualdoJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an exciting conversation with award winning Drummer/Author/Educator Pat Gesualdo, pioneer of groundbreaking techniques of Drum Therapy,® and celebrated non-profit organization D.A.D. (Drums and Disabilities).  D.A.D. was launched in 2004, as a special education program in New York City and New Jersey school systems. Psychologists, neuroscientists, teachers, law enforcement agencies, child protective agencies, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and behavioral therapists in over 15 countries, use Gesualdo’s revolutionary Drum Therapy techniques in schools, mental health facilities, hospitals, and therapy centers. This effort helps disabled children and adults develop physical and cognitive functioning. In June 2014, Governor Christie signed Gesualdo’s Legislation into law,. N.J. is the first State to add such additional protection from bullying and discrimination for the disabled population, which Gesualdo wrote to further help disabled children and adults.  Gesualdo has an exclusive Drum Therapy column in Modern Drummer Magazine, and is the author of the groundbreaking drum instruction book Drum Therapy. He holds a Certificate of Music Education, and is certified by the New Jersey Department of Education to provide New Jersey Teachers with their Mandatory CEU credit hours. 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,musician,Drums,therapy,LEGISLATIONJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an exciting conversation with award winning Drummer/Author/Educator Pat Gesualdo, pioneer of groundbreaking techniques of Druhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/11/work-incentives-planning-and-assistance-with-corey-nelsonCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/11/work-incentives-planning-and-assistance-with-corey-nelson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/07/11/work-incentives-planning-and-assistance-with-corey-nelsonFri, 11 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMTWork Incentives Planning and Assistance with Corey NelsonJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Services with Corey Nelson, Director of Mission Services for Goodwill Keystone Area’s South Central Region. Corey oversees job placement and retention services for adults and youth with disabilities. She is a certified Community Work Incentives Coordinator through Social Security’s Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program and helped Goodwill develop its initial Social Security funded benefits counseling program in January 2001. Corey holds an MA in Women’s Studies with a concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling from The George Washington University in Washington, DC and is a graduate of Leadership Berks, a leadership development program for professionals who want to make a difference in their local communities. For more information on the Work Incentives Planning and Asistance Program visit http://www.icanworknow.org Send your questions in advance for Corey to kporter@thearcofluzernecounty.org and be sure to tune in live! Connect with Goodwill Keystone Area's South Central Region on Facebook and Twitter.  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,disabilities,employmentJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Services with Corey Nelson, Director of Mission Services for Goohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/27/the-arc-of-pennsylvania-with-maureen-croninCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/27/the-arc-of-pennsylvania-with-maureen-cronin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/27/the-arc-of-pennsylvania-with-maureen-croninFri, 27 Jun 2014 18:00:00 GMTThe Arc of Pennsylvania with Maureen CroninJoin The Arc of Luzerne County Friday, June 27 at 2:00 PM, for a conversation with Maureen Cronin, Executive Director of The Arc of Pennsylvania - on this special episode of PA Independent Living.  The Arc is the largest advocacy organization in the United States for citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and their families. The Arc of Pennsylvania is the state chapter of The Arc. In conjunction with its local chapters and the national organization, The Arc of Pennsylvania works every day to carry out its mission - to work to include all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in every community. The Arc of Pennsylvania focuses on systems advocacy and governmental affairs, demonstrating leadership and guidance among all disability organizations in Pennsylvania. We'll discuss how The Arc of Pennsylvania and its chapters work to improve the quality of life for individuals with I/DD, the impact of important funding for persons with disabilities that may not be included in the final PA State budget for 2014-15, and how Pennsylvanians can align with The Arc's mission to support the full inclusion and participation in communities across the Commonwealth. Connect with The Arc of Pennsylvania on Facebook! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisabilities,disability rights,inclusion,PennsylvaniaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County Friday, June 27 at 2:00 PM, for a conversation with Maureen Cronin, Executive Director of The Arc of Pennsylvania - on this specihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/13/pa-initiative-on-assistive-technology-with-sandra-mcnallyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/13/pa-initiative-on-assistive-technology-with-sandra-mcnally/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/13/pa-initiative-on-assistive-technology-with-sandra-mcnallyFri, 13 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMTPA Initiative on Assistive Technology with Sandra McNallyJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), with Sandra McNally, Assistant Director, Community Services at the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. She is Program Director for PIAT, and coordinates other funded statewide assistive technology activities, including the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and iCanConnectPA. Sandi is a parent of two children with disabilities, and holds a Master’s Degree from Temple University.  PIAT leads the Commonwealth's efforts to implement the provisions of the federal Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended, and strives to enhance the lives of all Pennsylvanians with disabilities, older Pennsylvanians, and their families, through access to and acquisition of assistive technology devices and services, which allow for choice, control and independence at home, work, school, play, and in their neighborhoods. "For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible." Do you have a question for this week's guest? Send it to kporter@thearcofluzernecounty.org. Be sure to join us every Friday 12-1pm EST for PA Independent Living Radio Show!  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnoassistive technology,disability,PennsylvaniaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation about Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), with Sandra McNally, Assistant Director, Commuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/06/linda-armstrong-of-dress-for-success-luzerne-countyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/06/linda-armstrong-of-dress-for-success-luzerne-county/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/06/06/linda-armstrong-of-dress-for-success-luzerne-countyFri, 06 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMTLinda Armstrong of Dress For Success Luzerne CountyThe mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Join The Arc of Luzerne County on this episode of PA Independent Living for a conversation with Linda Armstrong, Executive Director of Dress for Success Luzerne County. While perhaps best known for providing suits to women, it is their employment retention programs that are the cornerstone of the organization. Linda will talk about the Dress for Success movement across the country, around the world and in Luzerne County. We will also discuss how clients are referred through community partners, services the nonprofit provides, how lives are changed, and much more...  Network with Dress for Success Luzerne County on Facebook.  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnowomen,empowerment,career,luzerne countyThe mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the chttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/23/alinaworthy-consulting-community-action-teamCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/23/alinaworthy-consulting-community-action-team/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/23/alinaworthy-consulting-community-action-teamFri, 23 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTAlinaworthy Consulting Community Action TeamJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Alina Szamatowicz and her Community Action Team (CAT) about Alinaworthy Consulting, a start-up project aiming to become the ultimate certification system for workplace diversity within businesses and organizations. Alina is not your typical consultant, she and her team are seeking something unprecedented as they seek to break the traditional confinements of the workplace and beyond to include broader audiences.  Along with Alina, joining us will be members of her CAT - Donna Bouclier,  Kathleen Cohen,  Andrew Larkin, Susan Schonfeld,  Zachary Catarelli, Candace Yaeger, Ronald Brooks, and Debbie McNatt. You can also connect with Alinaworthy Consulting on Facebook and Twitter.  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnoalinaworthy,disability,employment,pennsylvaniaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Alina Szamatowicz and her Community Action Team (CAT) about Alinaworthy Consulting, a start-up project aihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/16/fran-prezant--disability-consultant-and-authorCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/16/fran-prezant--disability-consultant-and-author/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/16/fran-prezant--disability-consultant-and-authorFri, 16 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTFran Prezant - Disability Consultant and AuthorJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Fran Prezant, M.Ed., CCC-SLP - Disability Consultant, Researcher, Author, and currently teaching in the faculty at Montclair State University. We will discuss Fran's work and perspective from inside the lives and stories of couples/families impacted by their child's disabilities and outcomes that depend on many variables including family adjustment, education, opportunities for development of training, job skills or higher education. She is co-author of "Disability and the Family Life Cycle", "Married with Special Needs Children", "Dr. Vermeij's Conch Quest" and the "School Counselor's Guide to Helping Students with Disabilities". Visit her website Disability and Family Balance here.  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,Special needs,authorJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Fran Prezant, M.Ed., CCC-SLP - Disability Consultant, Researcher, Author, and currently teaching in the fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/09/community-integrated-servicesCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/09/community-integrated-services/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/09/community-integrated-servicesFri, 09 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTCommunity Integrated ServicesJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Laura Hilferty and Kimberli Latimore of Community integrated Services (CIS), the largest Philadelphia-area job search and job support agency assisting people with disabilities in locating employment and succeeding in a job. We will learn how CIS provides individualized, person-centered support and training to help individuals with disabilities attain their employment goals through creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to community-based services.  Laura and Kimberli will share stories about successes and challenges in their work helping to empower people with disabilities through individualized employment opportunities that foster self-sustainability, equality, and community.  Connect with CIS on Facebook and twitter. 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnophiladelphia,Job,disabilities,employmentJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Laura Hilferty and Kimberli Latimore of Community integrated Services (CIS), the largest Philadelphia-arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/02/transition-to-community-employment-programCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/02/transition-to-community-employment-program/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/05/02/transition-to-community-employment-programFri, 02 May 2014 16:00:00 GMTTransition to Community Employment ProgramJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a very special episode of PA Independent Living with graduating students and staff from the agency's Transition to Community Employment (TRACE) program at Luzerne County Community College. We'll talk about how this work readiness program has prepared them for the world of work, academically and through apprenticeships, and full community participation. Your questions are welcome! Please join in the celebration by signing the group graduation card (through May 11, 2014).  To read student blogs and learn more about TRACE visit the program site.  01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisabilities,higher education,College,Work,employmentJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a very special episode of PA Independent Living with graduating students and staff from the agency's Transition to Communityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/25/self-advocates-united-as-1Culturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/25/self-advocates-united-as-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/25/self-advocates-united-as-1Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMTSelf Advocates United as 1Join The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Kaye Lenkner Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) Statewide Project Coordinator and Founding/Board Member and Treasurer Steve Dorsey. The Mission of SAU1 is to support self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in their communities and in people’s lives. Tune in to learn about SAU1 activity across Pennsylvania! 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,self-advocacy,Pennsylvania,trainingJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Kaye Lenkner Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) Statewide Project Coordinator and Founding/Board Member anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/11/special-care-planning-with-robert-touzeauCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/11/special-care-planning-with-robert-touzeau/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/11/special-care-planning-with-robert-touzeauFri, 11 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMTSpecial Care Planning with Robert TouzeauHave you planned for your family's future financial special care needs? Join The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Robert D. Touzeau, LUTCF, CLU, ChSNC, Chartered Special Needs Consultant and Financial Services Professional for MassMutual Eastern Pennsylvania. Since 2011, he has led the firm’s Special Care Planning Team initiatives in his local community, expanding outward to various counties in northeast Pennsylvania. As the father of a son with Down Syndrome Rob has also developed a passion and skill in working with more complex situations that typically involve children and adults with special needs. Rob acts as an advocate for families and as a financial coordinator bringing together the efforts of attorneys, accountants, and trust officers. Tune in for an interesting hour of conversation to learn why accepting a generous financial gift from a loving grandparent may not be in their best interest, why disinheriting your child with special needs might be the right thing to do, and many other suggestions for your consideration. Find out if you are as prepared as you think you are for your family’s needs by taking the quiz! View the life care planning stages timeline we'll talk about here. 01:00:00PA Independent Livingnodisability,financial planning,special care needs,Pennsylvania,intellectual disabilitiesHave you planned for your family's future financial special care needs? Join The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Robert D. Touzeau, LUTCF, CLU, Chhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/04/21-and-able-with-mary-hartleyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/04/21-and-able-with-mary-hartley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/04/04/21-and-able-with-mary-hartleyFri, 04 Apr 2014 16:00:00 GMT21 and Able with Mary HartleyJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Mary Anderson Hartley, Project Manager for 21 and Able at United Way of Allegheny County. 21 and Able is working to build a better roadmap for youth with disabilities as they transition to adulthood by developing public policy and advocating with local, state and national partners to ensure system change; creating a public awareness campaign to draw attention to the urgency to the issues and implementing projects that address the needs of youth and families through effective programs and services. Before her work at United Way, Mary was the Manager of ACHIEVA’s Disability Healthcare Initiative, a statewide stakeholder effort in Pennsylvania to increase access to health care for individuals with disabilities. She has worked with teams across the state to develop viable solutions in healthcare resulting in policy, legislation, multiple accessible educational tools, advocacy, and media. Mary co-authored book chapter on oral health access for Springer Handbook on Children with Special Health Care Needs  and several legislative papers. Mary is the mother of a fourteen- year old son with autism just beginning transition. Connect with 21 and Able on Facebook and Twitter.  01:01:00PA Independent LivingnoAllegheny County,transition,public policy,disability,pennsylvaniaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Mary Anderson Hartley, Project Manager for 21 and Able at United Way of Allegheny County. 21 and Able ishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/28/savannah-nicole-logsdon-breakstone--mh-dd-asd-disability-advocacyCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/28/savannah-nicole-logsdon-breakstone--mh-dd-asd-disability-advocacy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/28/savannah-nicole-logsdon-breakstone--mh-dd-asd-disability-advocacyFri, 28 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMTSavannah Nicole Logsdon-Breakstone - MH, DD, ASD & Disability AdvocacyJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Savannah Nicole Logsdon-Breakstone. Savannah began advocating at the age of 12, when her mother asked her to sit on a panel for a a state level conference presentation. Advocacy became a true passion for Savannah once she became an adult.  Co-morbidly diagnosed GAD, PTSD, and ASD (Asperger’s), she worked in Mental Health advocacy before she connected with the ASD and DD communities. Other advocacy as well as community involvements have included national and state level organizations and advisories, various county level advisories, and Freelance Advocacy efforts.  Savannah is an active member of ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network) and SAU1 (Self Advocates United as 1).  Savannah is also a Freelance Writer and Social Media Specialist. She blogs at Cracked Mirror in Shalott and you can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. 01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoASD,Autism,Disability,Advocacy,Social MediaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for a conversation with Savannah Nicole Logsdon-Breakstone. Savannah began advocating at the age of 12, when her mother asked herhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/21/stacy-kyle--pa-business-leadership-networkCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/21/stacy-kyle--pa-business-leadership-network/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/21/stacy-kyle--pa-business-leadership-networkFri, 21 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMTStacy Kyle - PA Business Leadership NetworkJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Stacy Kyle, Project Director of The Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network (PA BLN).  The business community needs qualified workers to fill its changing job requirements. The Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network assists employers by exploring methods to more effectively recruit, market and hire the talents of job applicants with disabilities. Business Leadership Networks have been developed across the country as part of an initiative started by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). 01:01:00PA Independent Livingnobusiness networking,disability,pennsylvaniaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Stacy Kyle, Project Director of The Pennsylvania Business Leadership Network (PA BLN).  The business commuhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/14/nina-g--comedian-and-disability-activistCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/14/nina-g--comedian-and-disability-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/14/nina-g--comedian-and-disability-activistFri, 14 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMTNina G - Comedian and Disability ActivistJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Nina G, the world’s only female stuttering stand-up comedian (or at least until she finds another). Nina G recently authored a guest post for Disability Blog. She is also a disability activist, storyteller, children’s book author and disability awareness educator. Nina G brings her humor to help people confront and understand social justice issues such as disability, diversity and equity. She is one quarter of the troupe, The Comedians with Disabilities Act, which tours the country educating audiences through laughter. They will appear April 11, 2014 in Buffalo, NY, at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center-Cinema.  When Nina G isn’t performing at comedy clubs, she is playing colleges and presenting as a keynote speaker to children with disabilities and training professionals.  Her book Once Upon an Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities helps children and adults understand the challenges of academic barriers and how to advocate for themselves.  For more information about Nina G please visit her website, or check out her blog and Facebook page.   Enjoy Nina G's latest YouTube video right here! 01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoAdvocacy,disability,comedy,learning disabilities,diversityJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Nina G, the world’s only female stuttering stand-up comedian (or at least until she finds another). Nina Ghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/07/theo-braddy--center-for-independent-living-of-central-pa-cilcpCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/07/theo-braddy--center-for-independent-living-of-central-pa-cilcp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/03/07/theo-braddy--center-for-independent-living-of-central-pa-cilcpFri, 07 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMTTheo Braddy - Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP)Join The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Theotis Braddy. For over 25 years, he has advocated on behalf of persons with disabilities. Theo was hired in 1988 to establish and administer the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania (CILCP). As CEO, he has created an independent living center that has become a strong and growing voice for persons with disabilities. In addition to his continued commitment and service as CEO of the CILCP, he is the Visionary behind Living Well with a Disability and the first-of-its –kind Living Well with a Disability Conference & Expo held in 2013.   At the age of 15, he became a person with a disability due to a high school football accident. He graduated from Temple University with a Masters degree in Social Work in 1988. Mr. Braddy has taught at Temple University as an Adjunct Professor of Social Welfare Policy I & II at the Harrisburg Campus. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Millersville University teaching Discrimination and Oppression of Persons with Disabilities.   01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoCILCP,Social Work,Central PA,disabilityJoin The Arc of Luzerne County for an interview with Theotis Braddy. For over 25 years, he has advocated on behalf of persons with disabilities. Theo was hiredhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/02/21/vision-of-the-future-with-fred-lokutaCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/02/21/vision-of-the-future-with-fred-lokuta/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/pa-independent-living/2014/02/21/vision-of-the-future-with-fred-lokutaFri, 21 Feb 2014 17:00:00 GMTVision of the Future with Fred LokutaJoin The Arc of Luzerne County live to talk with Fred Lokuta, Deputy Secretary, PA Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs. He has served the Commonwealth for over 28 years in DPW’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and started his career as a Direct Support Worker. We'll discuss the evolution of opportunities for individuals with I/DD during the past three decades, Fred's goals and aspirations at the beginning of his career and how they compare with the reality of today. We'll also talk about possible next steps in achieving greater independence for residents of the Commonwealth with I/DD.  01:00:00PA Independent LivingnoCommonwealth of PA,DPW,ODP,Vision of the Future,disabilityJoin The Arc of Luzerne County live to talk with Fred Lokuta, Deputy Secretary, PA Department of Public Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs. He has served