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Disability News Network of Alabama

Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

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Episodes

A Family's Journey With a Child with Autism

May 06, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

A Family's Journey With a Child with Autism.  Tammy and Travis Deese with Hannah Wilson _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Navigating Healthcare with The Staging Transition for Every Patient (STEP) program at UAB

May 03, 2022 17:48 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Navigating Healthcare with The Staging Transition for Every Patient (STEP) program at UAB.  Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care and their upcoming Expo at United Ability this weekend, Saturday the 7th. With Mary Roth, Director Adult Services United Ability, Carlie Stein Somervill, Assistant Professor UAB, and Virginia Rediker, Transition Specialist Rehab Alabama. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these...

Join us for an interview with State Board of Education Candidate Tracie West ahead of the May 24th election

May 03, 2022 17:44 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Join us for an interview with State Board of Education Candidate Tracie West ahead of the May 24th election. She will be discussing special education and disability services in Alabama Public Schools. Mrs. West is the incumbent in District 2. The discussion will be led by District 2 constituent and mom Brittany Alexander and Alabama Care Anchor Alex. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Join us at the Disability Resource Round-UP learning about resources in the community

April 30, 2022 18:36 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Join us at the Disability Resource Round-UP learning about resources in the community. With Melissa Hall (205-774-9474) and vendors _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

An Introduction to the Bham Metro Special Needs Dads Group

April 27, 2022 16:18 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

An Introduction to the Bham Metro Special Needs Dads Group With Lane Hagan, David Barry, Jonathan Hornsby, and Brad Hudson _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations

Remembering Allison Wetherbee and Her Ongoing Memorial

April 25, 2022 16:59 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB

Remembering Allison Wetherbee and Her Ongoing Memorial  With Laura Soper and Drew Johnson _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Know Your Voting Rights with Upcoming State Elections. Nicky Watkins, Voting Rights Outreach Coordinator ADAP, with McCartney Hagar

April 21, 2022 23:09 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

Know Your Voting Rights with Upcoming State Elections. Nicky Watkins, Voting Rights Outreach Coordinator ADAP, with McCartney Hagar  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

The Importance and Relevance of Federal and State Legislation to People with Disabilities. Dr. Graham Sisson, Governor's Office on Disability

April 20, 2022 19:19 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

The Importance and Relevance of Federal and State Legislation to People with Disabilities. Dr. Graham Sisson, Governor's Office on Disability  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

A star high school football player being in a horrific car accident and paralyzed from the waist down to being the Director of Character Development at UAB Football and a Motivational Coach

April 19, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB

A star high school football player being in a horrific car accident and paralyzed from the waist down to being the Director of Character Development at UAB Football and a Motivational Coach. Join us in hearing Timothy Alexander's story and future ambitions. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Care Provider Training, Caregiver Mental Health Counseling, Quarterly Discussions and Increased Respite Reimbursement Through Alabama Lifespan Respite

April 11, 2022 23:15 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Care Provider Training, Caregiver Mental Health Counseling, Quarterly Discussions and Increased Respite Reimbursement Through Alabama Lifespan Respite Tracy Cieniewicz, Sustainability Director, with Sarah Williams   _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

2nd Annual Egg-Stra Special Egg Hunt

April 09, 2022 23:49 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

2nd Annual Egg-Stra Special Egg Hunt   Join us for an Egg-Stra Special Egg Hunt! Designed for special needs children and their siblings, this egg hunt will cater to all different abilities. Fun for the whole family!  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Learn How To Advocate For Yourself - Self Advocacy and Legislative Advocacy

April 09, 2022 00:52 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Learn How To Advocate For Yourself - Self Advocacy and Legislative Advocacy. Katie Toro and Deshon Washington, Disability Resource Network, with Sarah Williams _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

An Introduction to Mitchell's Place. The Mission, History, Services and Fundraising Events. Sara Nall, Executive Director of Mitchell's Place, with Hannah Wilson.

April 04, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

An Introduction to Mitchell's Place. The Mission, History, Services and Fundraising Events. Sara Nall, Executive Director of Mitchell's Place, with Hannah Wilson. _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Celebrating Disability Culture and the Down Syndrome Community With McCartney Hagar

March 28, 2022 18:03 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MB

Celebrating Disability Culture and the Down Syndrome Community With McCartney Hagar  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Hey Girl Designs and going from Down Syndrome Awareness to Becoming a Business

March 18, 2022 16:28 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Hey Girl Designs and going from Down Syndrome Awareness to Becoming a Business and Therapy That Lets Creativity Shine Deanna and Ashley Warren Founders of Hey Girl Designs with Hannah Burt Wilson  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Affordable Housing and Independent Livings Skills in Huntsville Davina Patterson, Executive Director Disability Resource Network, and Sam Johnston, Owner Arbour at Moore's Mill.

March 16, 2022 19:57 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Affordable Housing and Independent Livings Skills in Huntsville  Davina Patterson, Executive Director Disability Resource Network, and Sam Johnston, Owner Arbour at Moore's Mill.  _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Caroline's Cart and transportation for special needs individuals while shopping in store

March 14, 2022 16:03 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

Caroline's Cart and transportation for special needs individuals while shopping in store Drew Ann Long, Co-Founder of Caroline's Cause and Co-Inventor of Caroline's Cart with Hannah Burt Wilson  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Opening the Door of Opportunity in the Workplace and Continuing to Address the Lack of Transportation

March 10, 2022 17:19 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Opening the Door of Opportunity in the Workplace and Continuing to Address the Lack of Transportation Carl Flemons, State Rehabilitation Council Vice Chair _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Academics, Life & Social Skills, Electives & Vocational Support at UnlessU with Marye Grace Sauermann, Marketing & Development Coordinator and Meridith Binkley, Program Director

March 08, 2022 18:42 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Academics, Life & Social Skills, Electives & Vocational Support at UnlessU with Marye Grace Sauermann, Marketing & Development Coordinator and Meridith Binkley, Program Director  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Housing Tour of Union Village

March 03, 2022 20:58 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Housing Tour of Union Village  and the Partnership between the Presbyterian Home For Children and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind  with Donte Little, Director Talladega Regional Center for AIDB, Bud Kitchen, Director of Operations and assistant to the President PHFC and resident  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Disability Day of Mourning with McCartney Hagar and guests

March 01, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Disability Day of Mourning with McCartney Hagar and guests  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

The DRR Vaccine Grant Sarah Williams with Jenny Lux, Disability Rights and Resources

February 28, 2022 17:36 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

The DRR Vaccine Grant Sarah Williams with Jenny Lux, Disability Rights and Resources  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org   The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Day in the Life and Navigating Disability Alisha Maini and Sonya (mother)

February 24, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Day in the Life and Navigating Disability Alisha Maini and Sonya (mother)  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

The Power of Music for Children with Special Needs

February 24, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

The Power of Music for Children with Special Needs Mark Lucas, Founder of the Music Room _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Helping young adults with disabilities gain independence and life skills by providing on the job training and opportunities to volunteer and work with Full Circle

February 17, 2022 16:53 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Helping young adults with disabilities gain independence and life skills by providing on the job training and opportunities to volunteer and work with Full Circle With Rabbi Levi _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Navigating disability resources with Families Undefined

February 14, 2022 18:36 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

Navigating disability resources with Families Undefined  Stephanie Holley, President & Co-Founder _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Advocating for individuals facing discrimination in the workplace and school environments. With Ashley Rhea, founder of Rhea Law LLC.

February 11, 2022 18:28 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Advocating for individuals facing discrimination in the workplace and school environments. With Ashley Rhea, founder of Rhea Law LLC.  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Disability and the Justice System with McCartney Hagar

February 10, 2022 00:33 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Disability and the Justice System with McCartney Hagar  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Community of Practice and Alabama Family Advisory Network

February 02, 2022 17:27 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Community of Practice and Alabama Family Advisory Network  with Francilla Allen, ADMH Director of Support Coordination, Johnna Breland, Community of Practice Co-Facilitator (Volunteer to ADMH and parent of a child with ID), and JoAnn Bennett, Mental Health Specialist II and Community of Practice Co-Facilitator (and parent of a child with ID  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Navigating Services with Retired State Trooper Karl Wade

February 01, 2022 22:28 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Navigating Services with Retired State Trooper Karl Wade _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

The Ability Clinic

January 27, 2022 19:44 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MB

The Ability Clinic with United Ability staffers Lynn G. Roebuck, lead speech-language pathologist, and Marliese Delgado, lead physical therapist and outpatient clinic coordinator.  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Airline Accessibility and Remembering Engracia Figueroa

January 26, 2022 23:52 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

Airline Accessibility and Remembering Engracia Figueroa with McCartney Hagar _ Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

An Introduction to the Disability Resource Network with Executive Director Davina Patterson

January 25, 2022 18:02 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

An Introduction to the Disability Resource Network with Executive Director Davina Patterson  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Supported Decision Making with Jennifer McInerney, Attorney at Carney Dye Law Offices.

January 19, 2022 20:23 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Supported Decision Making with Jennifer McInerney, Attorney at Carney Dye Law Offices.   _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Upcoming Tournaments at Lakeshore

January 11, 2022 22:16 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

Upcoming Tournaments at Lakeshore with Isia Jenkins, M.S. Specialist, Recreation & Athletics (Power Soccer League Day), Lauren Perry Coordinator, Recreation and Athletics (SEC Youth Basketball Tournament), Rob Welty Athletic Specialist, Recreation and Athletics (SEC Youth Basketball Tournament) and Caroline Hudlow Specialist Recreation and Athletics (Demolition Derby Wheelchair Rugby Tournament) - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the...

Sensory Friendly Holiday Bash Hannah Wilson with Allie Harrison Imaghodor, Executive Director of XVI.

December 13, 2021 19:16 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Sensory Friendly Holiday Bash Hannah Wilson with Allie Harrison Imaghodor, Executive Director of XVI.  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Learn about the Presbyterian Home for Children And all of the services they provide with CEO Doug Marshall

December 09, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

Learn about the Presbyterian Home for Children And all of the services they provide with CEO Doug Marshall - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Libby's Friends

December 02, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Libby's Friends Hannah Wilson with Lane Hagan, Executive Director Libby's Friends - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Talking with the Duer Family and Their Journey to Adoption Hannah Wilson with Jane Duer and son Brent

November 29, 2021 21:14 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

Talking with the Duer Family and Their Journey to Adoption Hannah Wilson with Jane Duer and son Brent  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org   The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

CVS vs Section 504 McCartney Hagar breaks down the case going to the supreme court where CVS is trying to gut 504 protections for people with disabilities.

November 08, 2021 23:50 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

CVS vs Section 504 McCartney Hagar breaks down the case going to the supreme court where CVS is trying to gut 504 protections for people with disabilities. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

The Little Witch Who Waits

November 02, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The Little Witch Who Waits Hannah Wilson with Jaimie and Margie DiGiovanni - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

A Walk To End Epilepsy Alabama. Hannah Wilson with Sara Franklin, Author at the Epilepsy Foundation

November 01, 2021 17:10 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

A Walk To End Epilepsy Alabama.  Hannah Wilson with Sara Franklin, Author at the Epilepsy Foundation  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Updates to the Community Waiver Program and expanded Supported Employment

October 28, 2021 19:05 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Updates to the Community Waiver Program and expanded Supported Employment Byron White, ADMH Community Waiver Program Director - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

A Very Special Fall Festival

October 23, 2021 22:37 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB

A Very Special Fall Festival With Hannah Wilson, Charlie Mae and Family, From Plantersville, AL - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

National Center of Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)

October 21, 2021 20:49 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

National Center of Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) with Bob Lujano, Information Specialist NCHPAD. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Employment for People With Disabilities

October 20, 2021 22:20 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Employment for People With Disabilities Leslie Dawson, ADRS READI-Net, and Jamie Mitchell, University of Alabama.  _  Alabama Care is partially supported by http://www.ACDD.org  The views expressed are not necessarily the views of these organizations.

Disability Employment Issues and Celebrating Workers with Disabilities

October 18, 2021 21:47 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Disability Employment Issues and Celebrating Workers with Disabilities Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director The Is-Able Center, with Damien Woodruff, Stephanie Shepherd and Daniel Chavarria. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

The Britney Act

October 14, 2021 22:23 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

The Britney Act With McCartney Hagar breaking down the conservatorship case and how it relates to disability. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Cast For Kids Fishing Event

October 08, 2021 18:17 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Cast For Kids Fishing Event Live from Walker County Lake (Jasper) Interviews with participants and organizers. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Gone For Good Document Disposal/Recycling Program

October 07, 2021 17:39 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Gone For Good Document Disposal/Recycling Program Abe Bernstein, Director of Enterprises and Gone For Good, United Ability. - Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.