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Ep 170: DSP Ambassador Program Empowers Disability Support Professionals to Advocate for Change

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Ep 169: People First: Empowering Independence Through Direct Support

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Ep 168: Personal Experience, Research, and Individualized Care in IDD and Autism

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Ep 167: Growing Opportunity: How Just Vertical Creates Inclusive Jobs Through Indoor Farming

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Ep 166: From Attorney to Autism Advocate: Kimberly Jackson's Journey

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Ep 165: The Importance of Appropriate Hospice Referrals

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Ep 164: Training and Tools That Transform IDD Healthcare

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Ep 163: Supporting Choice, Independence, and Dignity in IDD

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Ep 162: Trauma-Informed Care and Better Outcomes for IDD

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Ep 161: Turning Personal Experience into Disability Health Reform

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Ep 160: Jenna Bainbridge: Breaking Barriers in Broadway and Accessibility Advocacy

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Ep 159: Dr. Craig Escude's Mission to Better Serve People with IDD

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Ep 158: The Overlooked Link Between Brain Injury and IDD

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Ep 157: Person-Centered Support in Action: Practical Tools for Better Outcomes

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Ep 156: Dignity, Technology, and the Future of Disability Services

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Ep 155: Empowering Lifelong Learning for People with Disabilities

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Ep 154: IDD Perspectives Webinar with Jonathon Crumley

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Ep 153: Fixing Care and Workforce Challenges in Developmental Disabilities

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Ep 152: From Overlooked to Advocate: Neil Romano's Fight for Disability Rights and Respect

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Ep 151: Improving IDD Healthcare Through Telemedicine and Specialized Training

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Ep 150: Empowering Learning: Building Inclusive Skills for Adults with Disabilities

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Ep 149: Why 'Not Acting Right' Signals Hidden Health and Life Issues in IDD

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Ep 148: Putting People First: The Power of Person-Centered Care

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Ep 147: Leading with Compassion: Building Inclusive, Person‑Centered Supports for People with IDD

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Ep 146: Dental Care Without Borders: Reaching Refugees and People with Disabilities

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Ep 145: Personal Experience Driving Better, More Equitable Health Care for People With IDD

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Ep 144: From Immigrant Health to Disability Justice: Dr. Lauren Clark on Advancing Health Equity

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Ep 143: Improving Community‑Based Support Through Person‑Centered Quality Practices

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Ep 142: Charting the LifeCourse: Empowering Individuals with IDD and Families Across the Lifespan

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Ep 141: Mercer University Launches Comprehensive Health Center to Advance Care for Adults with IDD

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Ep 140: Tennessee Leads with Innovative, Person‑Centered Support for People with IDD

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Ep 139: From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy: Jacqueline Cuevas Finds Her Voice

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Ep 138: Josh Muñoz on Supporting Independent Living for People with IDD

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Ep 137: Ley Linder on Medical, Environmental, and Emotional Roots of Behavior

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Ep 136: Finding Joy and Purpose in Caregiving: Kathy Parry's Story

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Ep 135: Auburn Nursing Leaders Transform IDD Care Training With Innovative Education

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Ep 134: Expanding Autism Understanding and Equity in Healthcare

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Ep 133: Danielle Terrell on Advocacy, Care, and Global Impact in IDD Support

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Ep 132: David Toback Shows How Person‑Centered Support Truly Transforms IDD Care

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Ep 131: Liz Zaso on Advocacy, Inclusion, and Empowering People with IDD

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Ep 130: Improving Medication Safety With Tech‑Driven Innovation Featuring Brian Connery

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Ep 129: Rethinking Meds for People with IDD

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Ep 128: From LVN to Telehealth Advocate: Kaylee Graham's Mission to Improve IDD Care

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Ep 127: From Policy to Personal: Dr. Laura Brackin's Journey in Disability Advocacy

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Ep 126: Expanding Psychiatric Training to Improve Care for People with IDD

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Ep 125: Steve Gonyea's Mission to Reform Disability and Foster Care Systems

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Ep 124: Bridging Technology and Care to Empower People With IDD

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Ep 123: Jackie Kancir Pushes Policy and Integration for People with Profound Autism

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Ep 122: Nick Wood Highlights Workforce Challenges and Managed Care Evolution for Better IDD Services

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Ep 121: Mary Kay Rizzolo Champions Strengths-Based Accreditation for People with IDD

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Ep 120: Rethinking Support for Individuals with IDD Featuring Bob Sattler

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Ep 119: Kayla McKeon Advocates for Disability Rights and Health Equity

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Ep 118: Redefining Quality of Life: A Parent's Perspective on Supporting Adults with IDD

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Ep 117: Terry Reiser Advocates for Aging with Dignity

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Ep 116: Dr. Alicia Thatcher and Inclusive Healthcare for Adults with IDD

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Ep 115: Smartwatch Tech Boosts Independence for People with IDD

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Ep 114: Compassion in Action With Massalan Bility

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Ep 113: Melody Johnson's Lifelong Mission to Empower People with IDD

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Ep 112: Understanding Behavior as Communication With Ley Linder

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Ep 111: Revolutionizing Dentistry with Heart: The Jack Dillenberg Story

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Ep 110: Bridging Medical and Behavioral Care With Ley Linder

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Ep 109: Financial Literacy and Community Advocacy with Dr. Anthony Rodriguez

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Ep 108: Top Dental Concerns with Dr. M. Dian Chin Kit-Wells

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Ep 107: Rebecca Enders Is Revolutionizing Case Management for Disability Services

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Ep 106: Dr. Carol Price Guthrie Champions Health Equity for People with IDD

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Ep 105: Jean Phelps, Empowering Lives Through Everyday Support

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Ep 104: Dr. Susan Havercamp and Health Equity For People With IDD

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Ep 103: Sharon Gomez, Supports and Services For People With IDD

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Ep 102: AJ Forster, IDD Pharmaceutical Services and Behavioral Health

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Ep 101: Wesley Anderson, Director of Employment and Community Services at NASDDDS

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Ep 100: Supporting Aging with IDD: Early Dementia Detection and Advocacy with Kathryn Pears of NTG

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Ep 99: Improving Psychiatric Care for People with IDD | Dr. Mike Cummings on Polypharmacy, START & Empowerment

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Ep 98: How iCare Manager Is Transforming IDD Care With EHR Technology and AI Integration

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Ep 97: Training Nurses for Better IDD Care with Michael Sigelman

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Ep 96: Shelly Chandler on Health Equity and Communication in IDD Services

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Ep 95: Nursing, Advocacy & Heart: Patty Haberkorn & Deanna Cox on 35+ Years in DD Care

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Ep 94: Tony Thomas on Building a Career in Disability Services

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Ep 93: Breaking Healthcare Barriers: Dr. Alice Bacherini on Physician Bias and Disability Inclusion

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Ep 92: Breaking Barriers in Disability Rights & Health Equity with Alison Barkoff

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Ep 91: Empowering Disability Advocacy: Liz Weintraub on Health Equity, Plain Language & Self-Advocacy

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Ep 90: From Dentistry to Medicine: A Journey of Compassion with Dr. Ben Warner

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Ep 89: Promoting Self-Determination and Mental Health Equity with Richard Chapman

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Ep 88: From Rock & Roll to Rhythmic Healing: Eddie Tuduri's Journey

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Ep 87: Improving Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Communication, Training & Advocacy with Rachel Potts

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Ep 86: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD | Chris Helfrich & Dr. Craig Escudé

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Ep 85: Bob Sattler on Transforming Person-Centered Care in Developmental Disabilities

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Ep 84: Telling the Stories That Matter with John Silfies

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Ep 83: Bridging Ministry and Disability Support: A Conversation with Johnathon Crumley

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Ep 82: A Lifetime in IDD Nursing: Sharon Parker Love on Crisis Prevention & Quality Care

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Ep 81: Bridging Gaps in IDD Healthcare: Insights from Rory Sheehan and Professor Angela Hassiotis

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Ep 80: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Brandi Kelly

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Ep 79: Autism Advocacy Through Magic with Cody Clark

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Ep 78: START Services for IDD: Crisis Prevention and Mental Health Support with Robert Scholz

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Ep 77: Revolutionizing IDD Care: Aging, Dementia, and Inclusion Insights with Cathy Service

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Ep 76: Enhancing Health and Wellness for Individuals with IDD with UC Health

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Ep 75: Empowering DSPs: Credentialing, Leadership, and Advocacy with Bethany Toledo & Becky Watson of OADSP

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Ep 74: Transforming IDD Healthcare: Dr. David Fray on Collaborative Care, Global Impact, and Inclusion

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Ep 73: John Dickerson: Innovator in IDD Advocacy and Founder of Quillo | Inspiring Positive Change

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Ep 72: Empowering Lives: Insights from DSP Kelley Shepherd on Advocacy and Personal Growth

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Ep 71: Deb Davis on Person-Centered Care and Advocacy for Individuals with IDD