That’s Inclusive! Podcast

The NHCDD would like to introduce their new podcast, That’s Inclusive!

We want to talk about disability and what it means to live a full life engaging in our communities. What does that look like? And how can we work together to make our world a more inclusive place?

Available on Spotify and YouTube!

Episode 29: Assistive Technology in NH with Sara Valli

Episode 28: Politicking in the Produce Aisle

In this episode, Area Agency Policy Liaisons Karen Blake and Carrie Duran discuss their experiences advocating to the legislature and beyond and how they train others to make their voices heard. 

Learn More:

Community Crossroads
Lakes Region Community Services
NH Leadership Series
The General Court Website
RSA 171-A

Length: 48:55 | Transcript: Episode 28: Politicking in the Produce Aisle

Episode 27: You’re Doing so Great!

In this episode, Seana Halberg and Pat Vincent-Piet discuss their recent experiences with othering, how to ground yourself with all that is happening around us, and how they are getting through tough times.

Length: 29:42 | Transcript: Episode 27: You’re Doing so Great!

Episode 26: Surviving the Holidays with Seana Halberg and Pat Vincent-Piet

In this episode Seana Halberg and Pat Vincent-Piet discuss the holiday experience in a neuro diverse household and share other insights into their daily lives.

Episode 25: Accessible Transportation with Steve Workman and Ryan Donnally

Episode 24: NH Vocational Rehabilitation with Director Richard Sala

In this episode Isadora talks with the newest New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation Director, Richard Sala, about the services NHVR provides, his vision to improve services, and how to advocate for your child’s transitional support needs. 

Learn More:
New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation Services
New Hampshire Family Voices
Maneuvering the Maze

Episode 23: Electoral Work and Mental Health

In this episode, Blake talks with Doug Marino about his experience of needing to take care of his mental health while being engaged in electoral campaigning. 

Learn More: 
New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point – free and available 24/7/365
1 (833) 710-6477

Length: 45:28 | Transcript: Episode 23: Electoral Work and Mental Health

Episode 22: Direct Support Professional Month

In this episode we hear stories from paid and unpaid caregivers and give a shout out to the Direct Support Professional workforce. 

Learn More: 
ANCOR – A community of providers for people with disabilities
ANCOR's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
NADSP – National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Length: 31:14 | Transcript: Episode 22: Direct Support Professional Month

Episode 21: Disability Culture

In this episode Vanessa and Pat talk about disability culture and the contrast between shared history and experience and individual limitations.

Learn More:
Disability culture is something you are a part of — not something that is happening to you by John Loeppky
Frida Kahlo's work as disability art culture
Disability Pride on audiobook

Length: 31:48 | Transcript: Episode 21: Disability Culture

Episode 20: Interview with Jessica Goff from Seacoast Outright

In this episode Vanessa talks with Jessica Goff from Seacoast Outright about their intention to make the Portsmouth Pride event an intersectional and accessible space to celebrate who we are.  

Learn More: 
Seacoast Outright
Portsmouth Pride
Gather

Episode 19: Access to Science with SEE Science Center and Unchartered Tutoring

In this episode, Chase talks with Peter Gustafson and Shana Hawrylchak from the SEE Science Center and Amber Nicole Cannan from Unchartered Tutoring about the importance of inclusion and accessibility in scientific spaces.​

Learn More: 
SEE Science Center
Unchartered Tutoring

Episode 18: DD Partners Introduce the Stop Special Campaign

The Directors of the DD Act Partnership, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre, Stephanie Patrick, and Kelly Nye Lengerman discuss the launch of our Stop Special Campaign advocating for evolving the language we use when talking about disability.

Historically, the term “special” was used as a euphemism for disability. Over time it has embedded itself in policy, laws, and professional titles. Many in the disability community find this term offensive and “othering”.  Join us in talking to our communities about leaving the word special behind when talking about disability. 

Learn More: 
Stop Special Campaign
StopSpecial.org
New Hampshire Council for Developmental Disabilities
Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire
Institute on Disability - University of New Hampshire

a woman with short brown hair appears next to a quote "I fully support"

Autism Awareness Month Bonus Episode: Being an Autistic Writer in Hollywood with Paul Philben

This episode contains adult language. Please be advised. 

In this bonus episode, Blake interviews Paul Philben, from MidKidd Productions and Netflix, about what it is like to be an autistic writer in Hollywood.

Episode 17: Sarah Tollefsen from ABLE NH

In this episode ABLE NH director, Sarah Tollefsen, speaks with Isadora about ABLE NH’s task forces and the work they are doing to bring grassroots advocacy to the community. 

Learn more: 
Able NH
Advocate NH Conference on October 4, 2024, in Concord, NH – more details to come

Length: 34:12 | Transcript: Episode 17: Sarah Tollefsen from ABLE NH

Episode 16: Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country

In this episode, Chase talks with Kelly Starr, director of Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country about the important role that sports serves in creating inclusive communities. 

Learn more: 
Adaptive Sports Partners 

Episode 15: Storytelling Through Media

In this episode Vanessa and Pat discuss storytelling through media platforms and how advocates can use these channels to elevate their voices and effect change.

Learn More: 
Jim and Pat, YouTube Channel

Length: 31:18 | Transcript: Episode 15: Storytelling Through Media

Episode 14: Mental Health and Disability Collaborative Care

In this episode, Isadora talks with advocate Kelly Ehrhart and Julie Lago of Center for Life Management about the collaborative care model that is changing the way disabled people with mental health needs receives care in our system. 

Learn more: 
What is Continuum of Collaborative Care? A specialized approach that coordinates care across services and providers for better person-centered outcomes of services. 
Center for Life Management
Community Crossroads

Episode 13: Including Disability in DEI

In this episode, Isadora talks with Ernesto Burden, publisher of 603 Diversity Magazine and advocate for inclusive community spaces.

Learn more: 
603 Diversity Magazine
Yankee Publishing
Uninclusive Inclusion: Intersectionality That Forgets People with Disability

Length: 40:25 | Transcript: Episode 13: Including Disability in DEI

Episode 12: Voter Access

Length: 8:09 | Transcript: Episode 12: Voter Access

Episode 11: Being a Family Caregiver

In this episode Pat interviews Sarah Sadowski, parent of a child with a disability and DD Council Member. Pat and Sarah discuss taking on the role of family caregiving and the effects of the paid caregiver crisis.  

Learn more: 
Caregiver's Conference (coalitionofcaring.org)
Caregiving 101: On Being a Caregiver - Family Caregiver Alliance

Length: 28:29 | Transcript: Episode 11: Being a Family Caregiver

Episode 10: Taking Part in Democracy

In this episode Pat interviews Olivia Zink. Olivia is the executive director for Open Democracy NH. Pat and Olivia discuss all things democracy in the Granite State. They cover:

  • Changes to absentee voting since the end of the pandemic
  • Efforts to strengthen the democratic process
  • The effect of money in politics
  • Accessible voting options
  • And at least one surprise!

Learn more:
Open Democracy NH
Voting scorecards - Open Democracy Action
Voting Accessibility in NH (futureinsight.org)

Length: 23:10 | Transcript: Episode 10: Taking Part in Democracy

Episode 9: Sheila Vargas, All Access Trails

Sheila Vargas, the Community Partnerships Manager at the Nature Conservancy, talks with Blake Tyler about involving the community in planning accessible outdoor recreation, how preset notions send a false message that nature is only for certain people, and how the work to make the outdoors more inclusive to everyone continues.

Learn more:
The Nature Conservancy in NH
The Cedar Swamp All Persons Trail
The All Persons Trail at Ossipee Pine Barrens
#Trails4All
NHTrails4All

Length: 33:14 | Transcript: Episode 9: Sheila Vargas, All Access Trails

Episode 8: Ableism and Inspiration Porn

That’s Inclusive! hosts Isadora, Patricia and Vanessa discuss inspiration porn. What it is, how we identify it, how it distracts from addressing real barriers, and how it needs to go away.

Learn more:
Stella Young: I am Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much 
Excerpt from: How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes by Shruti Rajkumar

Length: 27:52 | Transcript: Episode 8: Ableism and Inspiration Porn

Episode 7: Interview with Parent Advocate, Carrie Duran

Parent advocate, Carrie Duran and NHCDD Executive Director, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre, talk about helping disabled young people navigate learning about sex and relationships.

Episode 6: Interview with Jean Crouch, Chair of the NHCDD representing the Department of Elderly and Adult Services

Jean Crouch talks with Patricia Vincent-Piet about becoming a council member and the importance of having healthy aging issues at the table. 

Episode 5: Interview with Arielle Van de Water on the Intersection of Developmental Disability and Mental Health

Arielle Van de Water and Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre discuss the intersection of autism and mental health and the value of having people "in your corner" while being your authentic self.

Episode 4: Parents with Disabilities

Katelin Garland and Patricia Vincent-Piet, a mother-daughter team, discuss Katelin’s experience growing up with parents who have disabilities.

Disclaimer: some topics discussed in the episode may be upsetting to some listeners.

Length: 33:52 | Transcript: Episode 4: Parents with Disabilities

Episode 3: Interview with Nicole Sheaff

In this episode we hear from Nicole Sheaff, a parent advocate who had to learn to navigate the education and services systems to provide support for her four children, who have mental health and developmental disabilities. 

Learn More:
Disability Rights Center NH
Parent Information Center

Length: 31:08 | Transcript: Episode 3: Interview with Nicole Sheaff

Episode 2: Disability Life in NH with Patricia Vincent-Piet

In this episode, New Hampshire Advocate, You Tuber and DD Council member, Patricia Vincent-Piet talks about the challenges of life in the Granite State for people with disabilities. She touches on housing, transportation, visit-ability, and ableism.

Learn More:
Jim and Pat Piet You Tube Channel
NHCDD website

Episode 1: Interview with NHCDD Executive Director, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre

In our first full-length episode, Vanessa Blais talks with the Executive Director of the NHCDD, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre, about the work of the council and how to get involved in advocating for a more inclusive world.

Learn More:
NHCDD website
HCDD 5-year plan
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