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A Legacy of Leadership: Dug Jones Reflects on Disability, Education, and Advocacy

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Dr. Steven Noll: Lessons from the Disability Rights Movement—Past, Present, and Future (Part 2)

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Dr. Steven Noll: Bridging History, Advocacy, and Innovation in Disability Rights (Part 1)

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Gratitude To The Highest Advantage of Others, with Tony Delisle

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Living with Purpose: Stew’s Journey with ALS and the Power of Meaningful Connections

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Living Beyond Limits: David Sussman on Radical Acceptance and Adaptive Sports

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Leading with Independence: Empowering the Next Generation with Kelsey Bell

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Nurturing the Nurturers: Practical Strategies for Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr. Carol Lewis

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Kramer on Innovative Rehabilitation for Youth with Disabilities

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Harnessing the Internal Forces: Building Organizational Unity with Mark Bennett

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Unlocking Happiness with Jonathan Spoliansky

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Empowering Education: A Conversation with Senior Chancellor Kimberly Richey

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AgrAbility: Cultivating Support and Independence For Farmer’s with Disabilities

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Empowering Independence Through Assistive Technologies: A Conversation with Kailey Medlock and Eric Reed from FAAST

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From Service to Leadership: A Conversation with Victoria Gaitanis

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Empowering Independence: CIL Day 2024

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Empowering Voices: Navigating Disability Culture and Leadership with Christina Mills

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Bridges of Unity: Reflections on Independence and Collective Growth with Tony Delisle

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A Visionary Dialogue on Adaptability, Advocacy, and Leadership with David Farm

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Catalyzing Change: Advocacy, Leadership, and Transforming Healthcare with Jennifer Ungru

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Lobbying Beyond Politics: A Faithful Journey with Darrick McGhee

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Leadership, Advocacy, and the Power of Utility: A Conversation with Commissioner Gabriella Passidomo

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Navigating Florida's Legislative Landscape with Jane Johnson

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Empowering Change: Systems, Leadership, and Unity with Mary Mayhew

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A Journey of Resilience and Purpose with Cammeron Smith

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Equity at the Heart of Retail: Serving the Community With Monica Simmonds

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Connecting Needs to Resources with Mark Fafard

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Building Inclusive Communities with Ashlyn Michael

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Triumph Over Adversity: Embodying Positivity and Advocating For Disability Rights

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Helping Children With Special Needs Be Their Best, with Jeanetta Bryant

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Promoting Health and Empowering Communities with Sarah Catalanotto

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Disability: It's Not What You Think

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Mobilizing and Engaging the Disability Community: A Path to Inclusion and Empowerment with Dr. Mark Salzer, PhD

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Empowering Wounded Warriors: Exploring the Impactful Work of the Wounded Warrior Project® with Jonathan Pruden

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Advocating for Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities: A Journey of Purpose with Jonathan Pruden

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Cracking the Code on Rural Community Health: The Power of Community Health Workers with Dr. Laura Guyer

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4-H Youth Development with Vanessa Spero

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Supporting Farmers with Disabilities through AgrAbility with Dr. Serap Gorucu and Lindsey Head

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Disability Dojo: Building Community

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How to Advocate Effectively with Jane Johnson

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Self-Directed Home Care with Mark Altieri

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Empowering Parents to Advocate with Michelle & Henry

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"How Can I Serve?" with Cheryl Russell

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Bridging The Gap Between Clinic and Community, with Dr. Nancy Hardt

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COVID-19 Vaccines and Their Impact on People with Disabilities with Dr. Venditto and Dr. Vijay

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Who We Are Through The Lens of Disability

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A Mission To Connect And Engage

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A Call To Action For Unity and Community

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Disability Dojo Reflections, Pt.2

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Learning To Own Your Identity With Rita Inman

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Disability Dojo Reflections, Pt.1

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Assistive Computing And Innovative Technologies with Dave Platt

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Disability Dojo: Getting Involved and Looking For The Helpers

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Connecting To Why with Gerry Altamirano

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Disability Dojo: Preparing For The Fall Harvest

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A Force For Good And Changing The System From Within With Jane Johnson

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Disability Dojo: The Four Philanthropists

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Dedicating Their Lives To Creating A Change With Eric Davis and Mark Brisbane

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Disability Dojo: What Kind Of World Do We Live In?

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Becoming of Maximum Service To Others With Eric Davis and Mark Brisbane

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Disability Dojo: Reflecting On Labor Day And Employment For People With Disabilities

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Building Trust and Lasting Relationships with Allison Chase

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Disability Dojo: Principles For Living The Good Life

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The Impact of High School High Tech with Drew Dees

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Disability Dojo: How Present Moments Can Impact The Future

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Finding Your Purpose In Community Outreach With Sada Ahmed

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Disability Dojo: Is Our Past Teaching Us Or Taking Us

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The Journey To Discovering Disability with Sada Ahmed

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Disability Dojo: Changing The Narrative On Ageism

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ADA Advocacy With Christine Woodell

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Disability Dojo: Parenting and Being Present

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32 Years of The Americans With Disabilities Act

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Disability Dojo: Americans with Disabilities Act

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Choice, Freedom, and The Independent Life with Dr. Jacob Atem

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Disability Dojo: Freedom and Independent Living with Dr. Jacob Atem

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Inspiring Leadership with Sarah Goldman & Whitney Doyle

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Disability Dojo: Diversity

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Advancing the Independent Living Movement and The Future Of Leadership with Noah Russell and Zach Staubitz

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Freedom And Civil Rights For People With Disabilities

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Universal Design and Growth Mindset with Mira Gaitanis

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Disability Dojo: Courage and How To Overcome Fear

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Autism Speaks with Vijay Vasudevan

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Disability Dojo: The Undercurrent Of Fear

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Communicating Science And Addressing Vaccine Concerns With Dr. Vincent Venditto

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Disability Dojo: How Eastern Philosophy Can Help To Keep Us Grounded During Challenging Times

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Courage To Lean Into The Uncertainty With Kaley Mayer

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Disability Dojo: Learning How To Move Through Negative Emotions In A Way That Serves Us

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Believing In Something Positive with Alex Cavalcante

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Disability Dojo: How Are You Doing? How Is It Going? How Are You?

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Putting The Practice of Values and Virtues Into Our Daily Lives With Alex Cavalcante

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Disability Dojo: Resilience and Fortitude During Adversity

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Social Etiquettes and How To Communicate Effectively With People With Disabilities, Part 2

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Disability Dojo: The Inner Citadel

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Look For The Helpers With Deborah Koch

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Disability Dojo: Finding Meaning In Suffering

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Journey To Self Advocacy and Leaning Into Fear with Sarah Goldman

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Disability Dojo: Sleep and Recovery

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Taking Back The Pen and Rewriting Our Story With Lindsey Telg

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Disability Dojo: Healthy Nutrition

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Occupational Therapy with Lindsey Telg