All Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 134: Expanding Autism Understanding and Equity in Healthcare

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

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

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

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

Ep 129: Rethinking Meds for People with IDD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 117: Terry Reiser Advocates for Aging with Dignity

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

Ep 115: Smartwatch Tech Boosts Independence for People with IDD

Ep 114: Compassion in Action With Massalan Bility

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

Ep 112: Understanding Behavior as Communication With Ley Linder

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

Ep 110: Bridging Medical and Behavioral Care With Ley Linder

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

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

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

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

Ep 105: Jean Phelps, Empowering Lives Through Everyday Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 84: Telling the Stories That Matter with John Silfies

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

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

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

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

Ep 79: Autism Advocacy Through Magic with Cody Clark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 70: Julie Foster Hagan on Advancing Health Equity for Disabilities

Ep 69: Mary Brogan on Advancing Developmental Disability Services and Medicaid Waiver Programs in Hawaii

Ep 68: Elevating Direct Support: John Raffaele on Professional Development for DSPs

EP 67: Valerie Bradley on Deinstitutionalization, IDD Community Integration, and Workforce Solutions

Ep 66: Improving IDD Healthcare: Valerie Chadwick on Advocacy, Inclusive Training, and Future Goals

Ep 65: Dr. Kelly Nye-Lengerman on Disability Inclusion & Health Equity

Ep 64: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD: Dr. Michele Cantanzerite on Integrated Care

Ep 63: Innovative Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Toni Benton on Collaborative Care

Ep 62: Transforming IDD Care: Ann Hardiman on Deinstitutionalization, Healthcare & Leadership Challenges

Ep 61: Dr. Carl Tyler on Improving Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Ep 60: Enhancing Health Equity in IDD Care: Insights from Pharmacy Leaders Nanette Wrobel & Jessica Jacobs

Ep 59: Career Opportunities and Health Equity Insights with Catherine Thibedeau

Ep 58: Art Dykstra's Journey in IDD Support and the Power of Interdisciplinary Care

Ep 57: Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for IDD: Insights from Karyn Harvey PhD

Ep 56: Integrated Care & Advocacy with Meera Gandhi at Kramer Davis Health

Ep 55: Unlocking Health Equity: Dr. Steven Merahn on Transformative Care in the IDD Space

Ep 54: Innovative Approaches to IDD Health with Nurse Natalie Symons from Milestone HCQU West

Ep 53: Unlocking Health Equity: Expert Insights with Nurse Consultant Terry Broda

Ep 52: Empowering People with Disabilities: Insights & Innovations: Elizabeth Martin of Living Resources

Ep 51: Unlocking Disability Rights: Insights on Workplace Accommodations with Federal Employment Lawyer Eric Pines

Ep 50: Revolutionizing IDD Healthcare: Dr. Matt Holder on Transformative Patient-Centered Care at Kramer Davis Health

Ep 49: An Insightful Discussion with Ernest "Ernie" McNutt on Health Equity for IDD

Ep 48: Empowering Neurodiversity: Dr. Harold Reitman Discusses Health Equity

Ep 47: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Lorene Reagan

Ep 46: Revolutionizing Adaptive Health: TruFit's Innovative Solutions for Disabilities with Adam White

Ep 45: Expanding Horizons in Autism Support: A Conversation with Patrick Paul

Ep 44: Enhancing Dental Care for Individuals with IDD: Elizabeth Thompson & Meelin D. Chin Kit-Wells

EP 43: The Burden and Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) in People with IDD with Dr. Sharon Cahoon-Metzger

Ep 42: Transforming Care: Andrew Kelly on Integrating Technology in Health Services for Individuals with IDD

Ep 41: Integrative Healthcare Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Expert Insights from Dr. Jennifer Lecomte and Dr. Wendy Aita

Ep 40: Empowering IDD Advocacy: Lisa Burck on Supported Decision-Making and Disability Services

Ep 39: Empowering DSPs: Insights from NADSP's Joe MacBeth

Ep 38: Overcoming Barriers: Kirsten Sanchirico's Journey in Disability Advocacy and Education

Ep 37: Advancing IDD Healthcare: Insights from Nursing Leaders Dina Pizzurro-Smith & Daleigh Tallent

Ep 36: Transforming Lives Through Intellectual Disability Nursing: Insights from Dr. Owen Doody

EP 35: Navigating Health and Housing for Individuals with Disabilitieswith Patricia Calandra

Ep 34: David Ervin's Vision for Health Equity and Accessible Services

Ep 33: Transforming Perceptions: Rick Guidotti on Celebrating Diversity in IDD Health Matters Podcast

Ep 32: Advancing Alzheimer's Treatment in IDD: Breakthroughs and Hope with Dr. Seth Keller

Ep 31: Cathy Ficker Terrill's Quest for IDD Inclusion & Equity

Ep 30: Understanding Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Caregiver Insights with Dr. Beau Ances

Ep 29: Voices of Inclusion: Empowering the IDD Community with Tony Stuart and Craig Escude MD

Ep 28: Addressing Health Equity in IDD and Exploring Dementia in Down Syndrome w Dr Seth Keller

Ep 27: Transforming Lives in the IDD Community with Suzanne Meiklejohn of Schenectady Arc

Ep 26: Transforming IDD Care: Dr. Benjamin Margolis & Innovative Neurobehavioral Strategies in IDD

Ep 25: Empowering Voices in Healthcare with BJ Stasio

Ep 24: Empowering Change in IDD Services: Experts Alexandra Bonardi & Lindsay DuBois

Ep 23: Innovating Health Solutions for the IDD Community with Maulik Trivedi

Ep 22: Shaping a More Inclusive Future: Insights from Ron Wakefield

EP 21: Overcoming Barriers & Celebrating Abilities with Justin Steinberg

Ep 20: Melissa DiSipio

Ep 19: Exploring Health Equity in IDD with Dr. Deven Unadkat

Ep 18: Empowering Voices: Amanda Harnnauth on Life, Poetry, and Special Olympics

Ep 17: Unlocking Health Equity with Craig Sever BS, R.Ph.

Ep 16: Steve Perlman, DDS

Ep 15: Advocacy, Care, and Passion in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities with Maria Saladino

Ep 14: Justin Amoyal CEO of Impruvon Health

Ep 13: Grace Gould of IntellectAbility

Ep 12: Kim Hing Special Olympics Athlete Leader of Northern CA

Ep 11: Ian Cowart of Brandi's Hope Community Services

Ep 10: Jamie Valis, PhD and Kristin Compton, DMD, MHA, FAADD

Ep 9: Julian Trollor Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, and Head, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry Professor

Ep 8: Maggie Nygren EdD, FAAIDD Executive Director and CEO of AAIDD

Ep 7: Pam Merkle, Executive Director AADD

Ep 6: Diane Moore Executive Director of DDNA

Ep 5: Allen Wong, DDS

Ep 4: Mary Sowers Executive Director of NASDDDS

Ep 3: Michael Seereiter

Ep 2: Gabrielle Sedor Chief Operations Officer & Foundation Director of ANCOR

Ep 1: Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD, DHL