All Episodes

The UAH Ability Sport Network (ASN)

Derogatory Terms That People With Disabilities Place Upon Themselves

Sarah Williams talks with Nancy Becher about Invisible Warriors

Disability Tug-Of-War with Zarius Walker

Staying in Shape and Building Muscle with Cerebral Palsy

United Ability and Cahaba Medical Care Partnered to Create a Seamless Community Health Care experience at the Ability Clinic

Greg Graber, author of Slow Your Roll, Mindfulness for Fast Times

Overcoming Challenges and Setting Expectations as a Parent to a Son with Spina Bifida

Everyday Sunshine Thrift Store in Decatur

Thriving with Cerebral Palsy

What is Disability Etiquette?

"Opportunities for Individuals to Build Their Futures Through Supporting Choice and Promoting Self-Directed Lives"

An Overview of the Regional Autism Network RAN and Hispanic Training and Resource Advocacy Network HTRAN

MaryJane Dasher and Meghann Miller. ADMH community work incentive coordinators, on choosing work and its impact on Social Security benefits for people with disabilities

Overcoming the Difficulties of Living with Spina Bifida

Angels Among Us - A Special Needs Community

Living with Spina Bifida

disABILITY Hiring Expo!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Ady's Army - Their History, Vision, and Mission

Leading the National Plan for Deaf Services

Transport Children and Expectant Mothers, with Limited or No Transportation to Medical Care

The Birmingham based Xander Vance Imaghodor (XVI) Non-Profit

First Teacher Home Visiting Program

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)

Kaleidoscope is an Adult Day Program that brings people together to make friends, discover abilities, and enrich lives

The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation

Ansel Lurio joins us to talk about ongoing legislative efforts and transportation in rural America

Josh Whitmire joins Sarah Williams in explaining the Independent Living Center in Birmingham

Special Needs Dance and Movement Classes

Neuro Inclusive Recruiting and Employment

What Individuals with Disabilities want in Primary Healthcare and Ideas to Improve Healthcare

3rd Ranked Adaptive Golfer in the World

Shandra Monterastelli, Senior Staff Attorney at Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) sits down with Lane Hagan, Parent advocate and founder of Libby's Friends.

Back to School Bash and Wheelchair Wash

Discussing Public Accessibility on the Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Trafficking of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Prevention Campaign

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Implementation, Training, and Monitoring of Behavioral and Psychological Services in the Community

Tina Halbert and Hailey Morrow talking about New Hope Academy

What are Waivers and How Does Medicaid Help Serve My Daughter

Mental Health and Disability in the Deaf Community

The upcoming River Region Disability Expo is now back in person!

A Personal Journey and Success with Blindness

Learn about the power of telemedicine and reducing the potential for emergency room visits with Dr. Maulik Trivedi, Co-Founder of StationMD

EpiCon 2022

High School students are receiving an opportunity to gain experience and employment through the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System. Today is their graduation.

Get to know what the voting process looks like and the machines behind it.

Lima Foxtrot Injured Military Program at Lakeshore Foundation

Join us for an interview with State Board of Education Candidate Dr. Wayne Reynolds ahead of the May 24th election.

A Family's Journey With a Child with Autism

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

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

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

An Introduction to the Bham Metro Special Needs Dads Group

Remembering Allison Wetherbee and Her Ongoing Memorial

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

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

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

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

2nd Annual Egg-Stra Special Egg Hunt

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

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

Celebrating Disability Culture and the Down Syndrome Community With McCartney Hagar

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

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

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

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

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

Housing Tour of Union Village

Disability Day of Mourning with McCartney Hagar and guests

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

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

The Power of Music for Children with Special Needs

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

Navigating disability resources with Families Undefined

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

Disability and the Justice System with McCartney Hagar

Community of Practice and Alabama Family Advisory Network

Navigating Services with Retired State Trooper Karl Wade

The Ability Clinic

Airline Accessibility and Remembering Engracia Figueroa

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

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

Upcoming Tournaments at Lakeshore

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

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

Libby's Friends

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

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.

The Little Witch Who Waits

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

Updates to the Community Waiver Program and expanded Supported Employment

A Very Special Fall Festival

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

National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Employment for People With Disabilities

Disability Employment Issues and Celebrating Workers with Disabilities

The Britney Act

Cast For Kids Fishing Event

Gone For Good Document Disposal/Recycling Program

October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

A Little Something Extra Ice Cream Truck

United Ability's First Annual disAbility Hiring Expo

An Introduction to ADMH Infant and Early Childhood Special Programs (OIECSP)

Recreation and Athletics at Lakeshore Foundation

New school year adjustments for those receiving services

Tonya Frankum and Yolanda Spencer ADRS Project SEARCH

The Role of Counselors Work in a VR Consumers Life. Career Services and Supported Services

Team Agreements and the Legislative side of Supported Decision Making

McCartney Hagar talks about her experience after the first week of college at University of Alabama Birmingham

Hannah Wilson and Charlie Mae, Mom and Author Charlie Mae's Frist Day, on the new book and family life.

Bob Lujano, Bronze medalist/paralympic rugby player and Information Specialist at NCHPAD & Gary Pate, a USAWR staff member & NBC announcer for wheelchair rugby during the 2016 Rio Games on Paralympics

Katie Dumais, United Ability Director of Employment Services, on Employment for Individuals with disabilities.

Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Attorneys, on What is an Ethical Will?

McCartney Hagar with Matt Rickman, Director at Camp ASCCA, on an introduction to Camp ASCCA

McCartney Hagar with Ashley McLeroy, Engineer Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, on Assistive Technologies.

Sarah Williams with George Neal, Director the Office of Self Advocacy Services, on Self Advocacy.

Lorenzo Brown with Kathy Boswell and Amy Rauworth, on the 2022 World Games in Birmingham Alabama

Karen Baggett, SLP with Homewood Children's Rehabilitation Service, on augmented communication devices.

McCartney Hagar with Virginia Rediker, MSW/MPH, LICSW Social Work Administator and transition specialist Children's Rehabilitation Services, on self advocacy at home, in school and at work.

McCartney Hagar on an introduction to The Uninspiring Group, being a freshman at UAB in the fall, and fundraising in the Philippines.

Joe Ray, Executive Director Adaptive Aquatics, on the introduction, teaching and advancement of adapted water sports.

Windy Lujano and Emily Mallard, the Lakeshore Foundation, on the Aquatics Program.

Supported Decision Making in Action. Meet Colby's Supported Decision Making Team Members! The Dream Team

Derek Greer, Alabama Department of Mental Health Region 1 Employment Specialist, on supported employment and new employment programs.

Susan Sellers, the new CEO of United Ability, on an introduction to United Ability and the services they provide.

Sarah Williams with Heather Sims, Information and Referral Specialist DRR, and Nicky Watkins, Peer Advocate DRR, on information referral services and independent living skills training.

Betsy Hopson, Children's of Alabama, and Virginia Rediker, MSW/MPH, LICSW social work administrator, transition specialist Children's Rehabilitation Services, on the STEP Program and transitioning to

Colby and Kim Spangler on Creating Colby's Team and The LifeCourse Tools followed by questions for Alex on his family members long term care

Dr. Julie Preskitt, Associate Professor Health Care Organization and Policy at the UAB School of Public Health: evaluating the effectiveness of programs providing services to people with disabilities

Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan and Anita Kelley Director of Savings Division on the New Alabama ABLE Savings Plan

Jennifer McInerney on Preparing for back to school, IEPs and steps to take for a successful school year

John Wood with Cameron Jewell, teacher of holistic arts, from St Augustine, Florida.

Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director The Is-Able Center, on a brief history of The Is-Able Center, reopening of the center, services provided and how individuals can get involved.

Lakeshore Foundation with Lori Watkins, Coordinator of Recreation and Athletics, and Emily Mallard, Coordinator of Aquatics, on summer camps, youth aquatics and summer programs.

Kim Spangler, Colby Spangler and James Tucker, Director Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program ADAP, on decoding the legal jargon for supported decision making.

Antwain Jordan, Medical Equipment Review, Concentrator, Suction, and Feeding Pump.

Elizabeth Patton, Program Coordinator DRR, on Employment Services

Jack Carney, Carney Dye Attorneys, on what is probate. -

Dr. Jim Rimmer, Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences & Alex Yates, Project Coordinator for the UAB - Lakeshore Collaborative.

Sonia Cleckler, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Dr. Carrie Overschmidt, Audiology Specialist, on Better Hearing and Speech Month

Antwain Jordan on a Medical Equipment Review with a Vent and Pulse Ox

Sarah Williams, John Wood and June Weedon Dorough on YMCA Field of Dreams and other events

Jeffrey Williams, Director of Dually Diagnosed Programs, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Division ADMH, on National Mental Health Awareness Month

Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director the Is-Able Center, on My Mental Health.

Leslie Dawson, Business Relations Programs Manager ADRS, on how Covid has impacted the workplace

Disability Rights and Resources Monthly Broadcast

Sarah Williams, John Wood and Cindy Ragan - Miracle League

Meet Colby! Colby is a student at the University of Alabama. Join Colby and his mother Kim to hear about his adventures in life and how he made it possible. Part 1 of a 5 part series.

Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Attorneys, on Special Needs Estate Planning with Antwain Jordan

Helen Baker, Executive Director Alabama's Assistive Technology Resource (STAR), on access to and acquisition of assistive technology.

Dr. Laura K Vogtle, Program Director Department of Occupational Therapy UAB, and Dr. Sarah C Tucker, Professor Department of Occupational Therapy UAB, on understanding Occupational Therapy.

Anna McConnell, State Autism Coordinator ADMH, and Jerimie Goike, ADRS Welcome Desk, on Navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder

Elizabeth Patton, Programs Coordinator at Disability Rights and Resources, and Nicole Watkins, Peer Advocate, on Advocacy

March is Social Worker Awareness Month! Bernita Wardlow and Pamela Melton, Social Workers at Children's of Alabama

Antwain Jordan on an introduction to service animals.

Michael Papp, Program Manager Rehab Engineering & Assistive Technology Services at ADRS, on finding and developing assistive technologies.

Jeff Underwood, President The Lakeshore Foundation, on an introduction to Lakeshore

Housing and Moving Resources in Alabama

Jennifer McInerney, Attorney Carney Dye LLC, on supported decision making, guardianship and alternatives

Sarah Williams, John Wood and Matt Williams on having a sibling with a disability.

Kevin LaPorte, Director of Community Waiver Program

Dustin Chandler, father and advocate on family advocacy and his work in the community.

Antwain Jordan with Tracy Cieniewicz, Sustainability Director Alabama Lifespan Respite, on respite care.

Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director Is-Able Center, with Bob Lujano, Inclusion Specialist for National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability, on overcoming obstacles and available resources

Antwain Jordan on Managing Stress Parenting Special Needs Children

Sarah Williams and Jordan Bates discuss life with autism and accomplishments.

Dr. Graham Sisson, Executive Director of the Governor's Office on Disability (GOOD), on its history, mission and work in the community.

Antwain Jordan and Alanna Burke, Mateo's Nurse, on a nurse's relationship with the family and caring for a child with special needs.

Jack Carney, Carney Dye Attorneys, on the basics of Elder Law planning: How to protect our parents, our children, and ourselves.

Dan Kessler, Executive Director of Disability Rights and Resources, and Christie Stanley, on an introduction to DRR and activities through the CARES Act.

Legislative Session and Advocacy

Sarah Williams with her mother, Mrs. Halbert, on family advocacy.

Amy Kirby, Special Needs Minister, and Sharon Little, Associate Special Needs Minister, at Shades Mountain Baptist Church

Antwain Jordan on being a single father of a child with special needs and navigating the move to Alabama.

Antwain Jordan, single father, Mateo, son, and Mateo's mother on co-parenting and meeting Mateo.

Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director The Is-Able Center, on "the end of something can be the start of something new!"

Angela Fisher Hall, Regional Librarian and Program Director, and Tim Emmons, Read Adviser, Alabama Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Jennifer McInerney, Attorney at Carney Dye Law Offices, and Erin McInerney Senior at Mountain Brook High School on using an "about me" document for teachers in the school system

Let's hang out with Sarah Williams, Courtney Adams, and John Wood: Accessibility Chat

Robbie Lee, Public Relations Director the Exceptional Foundation, on their programs and services.

Mathew Haynes, Program Manager Older Alabamians System of Information and Services (OASIS), and Jane Bush, Vision Rehab Therapist, on assisting persons 55 and older and visually impaired

Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Law Office on choosing the best option for a trust.

Lisa Alford Director State of Alabama Independent Living (SAIL) Service. Serving Alabamians with the most significant disabilities.

Sarah Williams and Courtney Adams, CRS Youth Advisory Consultants, on the college experience.

Kimberly Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health ADMH

Lorenzo Brown, Founder The Is-Able Center, on A New Year, A New Mind.

Lorenzo Brown, Director of The Is-Able Center, on 2020 in review. How individuals living with a disability were affected, what we have learned from it, and how we move forward.

Vera Lewis Spinks and daughter Kylie and Mattisa Moorer and daughter Kerstin, founders of The Alabama Special Needs Parents - Support Group, on families helping families.

Jack Carney, Carney Dye LLC Law Office, on guardianship and supported decision making.

Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer, on the Coronavirus.

DeAnna Ferguson, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Volunteers of America (VOA) and founder of Alabama Service Providers Association (ASPA), on legislative advocacy.

Lorenzo Brown, Director The Is-Able Center, on what is self advocacy, why is it important, and how to advocate for yourself.

Maia Fleischman, Voting Rights Fellow at ADAP, on voting accessibility and rights.

Secretary of State John H. Merrill on the voting process and accommodations