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?

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Trailer: Welcome!

Dec 21 • 00:58

An introduction to what you can expect from episodes of "That's Inclusive!" Conversations with the DD Council about what inclusive living really means for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

https://anchor.fm/thatsinclusive/episodes/Welcome-e1sif4i

Transcript video

 

Episode 13: Including Disability in DEI a man smiles at the camera, wearing a blue shirt and navy suit jacket

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-13-Including-Disability-in-DEI-e2bai5e

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

Learn more: 

•    603 Diversity Magazine
https://www.nhmagazine.com/603-diversity/

•    Yankee Publishing
https://ypi.com/
 

•    Uninclusive Inclusion: Intersectionality That Forgets People with Disability
https://issuu.com/mcleancommunications/docs/603_diversity_issue_4_fall_2022/s/16552515

 

Episode 13: Including Disability in DEI Transcript

 

Episode 12: Voter Access

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-12-Voter-Access-e29jn4u

In this episode, Vanessa and Chase talk with Disability Rights NH attorney James Ziegra about the good, the bad, and the ugly picture of voting access in NH.  a man with a button down shirt and bright yellow tie smiles at the viewer

Learn more: 

Episode 12: Voter Access transcript

 

 

 

Episode 11: Being a Family Caregiver

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-11-Being-a-Family-Caregiver-e28boud

In this episode Pat interviews Sarah Sadowski, photo portrait of blonde woman smiling warmlyparent 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 - Caregiver's Conference (coalitionofcaring.org)
Family Caregiver Alliance - Caregiving 101: On Being a Caregiver - Family Caregiver Alliance
 

Episode 11 Being a Family Caregiver Transcript

 

 

 

Episode 10: Taking Part in Democracy

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-10-Olivia-Zink--Open-Democracy-e28d41s/a-aa90s0b

two women campaign for Olivia Zink with umbrellas and election signsIn 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 - www.opendemocracynh.org 
Open Democracy Action Scorecard- Voting scorecards - Open Democracy Action
One-4-All Accessible Voting System - Voting Accessibility in NH (futureinsight.org)
 

Episode 10: Taking Part in Democracy transcript

 

Episode 9: Bonus Episode Sheila Vargas, All Access Trails

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-9---Sheila-Vargas--All-Access-Trails-e27kfs8

Sheila Vargas outside portraitSheila 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
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/new-hampshire/

The Cedar Swamp All Persons Trail
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/manchester-cedar-swamp-preserve/?tab_q=tab_container-tab_element_2068761351

The All Persons Trail at Ossipee Pine Barrens
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/ossipee-pine-barrens/

#Trails4All
NHTrails4All

Bonus Episode Sheila Vargas, All Access Trails transcript

 

Episode 8: Ableism and Inspiration Porn

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-8---Ableism-and-Inspiration-Porn-e26r17u/a-aa44rud

Learn more:
Stella Young: I am Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8K9Gg164Bsw

Excerpt from: How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes by Shruti Rajkumar
https://drcnh.org/rap-sheet/an-excerpt-from-how-to-talk-about-disability-sensitively-and-avoid-ableist-tropes/

Examples of Inspiration Porn
https://www.thinkinclusive.us/post/4-examples-of-inspiration-porn

Episode 8 transcript

 

Episode 7: Interview with Parent AdvocateCarrie Duran

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-7---Parent-advocate--Carrie-Duran-e2482eg

smiling person with long blond hairParent advocate, Carrie Duran and NHCDD Executive Director, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre, talk about helping disabled young people navigate learning about sex and relationships..

Episode 7 transcript

 

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

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-6-Interview-with-Jean-Crouch--Chair-of-the-NHCDD-representing-the-Department-of-Elderly-and-Adult-Services-e23ra6f 

Jean Crouch talks with Patricia Vincent-Piet about becoming a council member and the importance of having healthy aging issues at the table. 
Episode 6 transcript

 

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

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-5-Interview-with-Arielle-Van-de-Water-on-the-Intersection-of-Developmental-Disability-and-Mental-Health-e212bev

graphic with two hands holding a heart with a family inside Episode 5 transcript 

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

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-4-Interview-with-Katelin-Garland-e200lrt

smiling person with long blonde hair and wearing a white sweater. The background has a blue sky and tree branches. Katelin Garland and Patricia Vincent-Piet, a mother-daughter team, discuss Katelin’s experience growing up with parents who have disabilities.

Parents with Disabilities Transcript

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

 

Episode 3: Interview with Nicole Sheaff

https://anchor.fm/thatsinclusive/episodes/Episode-3-Interview-with-Nicole-Sheaff--Parent-Advocate-e1u3qln

Nicole head shotIn 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 4 children, who have mental health and developmental disabilities. 

Learn more about:
Disability Rights Center NH: www.drcnh.org
Parent Information Center: www.picnh.org

Interview with Nicole Sheaff - transcript

 

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

https://anchor.fm/thatsinclusive/episodes/Disability-Life-in-NH-with-Patricia-Vincent-Piet-e1u0501

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.

two people close together smiling. One has a brown ponytail and is wearing a white top. The other has short hair and is wearing glasses and a light shirt.Jim and Pat Piet You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimandPat4Inclusion

Pat’s contact information: AbleWriter@outlook.com

NHCDD website: www.nhcdd.nh.gov

Disability Life in NH with Patricia Vincent-Piet - transcript

 

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

https://anchor.fm/thatsinclusive/episodes/Interview-with-NHCDD-Executive-Director-Isadora-Rodrguez-Legendre-e1sig3p/a-a9344tm

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.

NHCDD website: www.nhcdd.nh.gov

NHCDD 5-year plan: https://www.nhcdd.nh.gov/about-us/5-year-plan

Isadora’s contact information: Isadora.Rodriguez-Legendre@ddc.nh.gov

Do you want to know more about Supported Decision Making? https://drcnh.org/issue-highlight/supported-decision-making/

Transcript PDF

 

 

Executive Director of the NHCDD, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre       Director of Policy and Planning, Vanessa Blais

With the Executive Director of the NHCDD, Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre and Director of Policy and Planning, Vanessa Blais

 

Concord t v channels 6, 17, qnd 22. Your community media centerThat’s Inclusive! is possible with the support of Josh Hardy and Concord TV. The views of our guests are personal and do not necessarily represent those of the DD Council.

If you have suggestions for topics or would like to join us, please contact Vanessa Blais at Vanessa.A.Blais@ddc.nh.gov.