Impact of Weight Stigma on Mental Health - with Shira Collings
I have experienced weight stigma throughout my life, but had never heard the term or understood exactly how it affected me. After speaking to Shira Collings, I know much more about weight stigma: what...
22 Tammi 202125min
Clumsy Girl Travels - with Marika Devin
In this fun episode of You First, we talk to Marika Devin, owner of the Clumsy Girl Travels blog. Marika discusses her experiences traveling with a hidden disability, offers practical travel advice to...
16 Joulu 202023min
COVID-19 Effects on Assistive Technology in Education - with Ana Nevares and Gerry Altamirano
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted assistive technology (AT) access and training, especially for students with disabilities. In this episode of You First, we talk to Ana Nevares of FAAST and Ge...
19 Marras 202031min
Barriers to Employment - with Wendy Vance, Victor Panoff, Howard Bell, and Allison Klein
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and to recognize that, this episode of You First is all about barriers to employment. Disability Rights Florida advocates Wendy Vance...
22 Loka 202049min
30th Anniversary of the ADA - with Barb Page, Juli Pack, Curtis Filaroski, Ann Robinson, Andrea Jenkins, and Olivia Babis
In this special episode of You First, we recognize the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Disability Rights Florida staff members Barb Page, Juli Pack, Curtis Filaroski, Ann Robi...
22 Heinä 202020min
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 2 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
In the second part of this episode of You First, we conclude our conversation with Disability Rights Florida's Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma as they discuss the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. Olivi...
10 Heinä 201924min
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 1 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
In this episode of You First, we talk to Disability Rights Florida's Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma to discuss the 2019 Florida Legislative Session. Olivia and Tony explore several key bills that were ...
8 Heinä 201927min
Navigating Facility Transition - with Deborah Linton, Bonnie Carr, and Kathy Clinton
In this episode of You First, our panel discusses the ins and outs of transitioning from one facility to another. First, we hear from Deborah Linton, Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Florida, who...
7 Kesä 201818min
