An Umbrella For Change

Noelle Bisesti
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the United States have a disability? Did you also know that obtaining services for people with disabilities is a challenge? If learning about various aspects that fall under the umbrella of disabilities interest you, I think that this podcast will be a great fit for you!

Episodes

  1. 07/28/2023

    Episode 6: Ethics and Accountability for Disabilities

    Welcome to Episode 6, it's been a while! Join me and my brother Johnny who has Autism for a conversation. In this episode, we get to hear and witness experiences about Autism from someone who truly experiences the highs and lows each day. Listen as we discuss the challenges that Johnny has faced and how he believes and fights for things to improve for people with disabilities.

    21 min

  2. 04/21/2023

    Episode 5: A Fathers Perspective

    Hi everyone, join in on episode 5 as I interview my Dad John. We discuss what it's like to be a father to a child with a disability as well as the different roles that have been taken by himself and my mother when caring for an Autistic Child.

    14 min

  3. 04/14/2023

    Episode 4: Accessibility is a Right

    Listen to Episode 4 with guest Shannon Minnick who is the Deputy Director of Independent Living Services for Independence Now. Shannon and I discussed what she does in her line of work as well as her own personal experience living with a disability. Her story is so impactful and I hope that everyone listening is inspired to change the society that we live in to fight to make our world more accessible.

    21 min

  4. 04/07/2023

    Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Disability Rights

    On todays episode we have with us Dr. Stephanie Dolamore, the Director of Policy Initiatives at the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council. In this episode we discuss topics in relation to disabilities such as diversity, equity, inclusion, policies, and more! Give this episode a listen and let us know how you like it in the comments/reviews!

    24 min

  5. 03/24/2023

    Episode 2: Positivity and Strength within Disabilities

    Listen to episode 2 where I have Leigh Cronin on who has a son (Tim) with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Developmental Coordination Disorder. Listen as Leigh gives important information on how her family has cared for someone who has disabilities and advice that may help someone who is in a similar situation!

    24 min

  6. 03/09/2023

    Episode 1: Autism Accessibility

    Listen to the first episode of "An Umbrella For Change!"  My mom (Alicia Bisesti) and I talk about my brother and his Autism diagnosis. Topics such as disability services and being a parent to a child with Autism are also discussed!

    26 min
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Did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the United States have a disability? Did you also know that obtaining services for people with disabilities is a challenge? If learning about various aspects that fall under the umbrella of disabilities interest you, I think that this podcast will be a great fit for you!

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  • Creator
    Noelle Bisesti
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Noelle Bisesti
  • Show Website
    An Umbrella For Change