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Bill Pfohl

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The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.

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Local Voter Accessibility Concerns

This week on our podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, tackles the issue of voter accessibility in Oswego County. She is joined by Josh Solazzo, a Disability Rights Advocate, and Jim Cronk, an Independent Living Advocate, both from ARISE. Together, they share their experiences with accessible voting at two different polling locations on Election Day.Podcast Transcription

13 min
OCT 28

Empowering Residents’ Rights

In this ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, interviews Joanna Ginnick, the long-term care ombudsman coordinator, about the Ombudsman Program. The program, staffed by certified volunteers, advocates for residents in nursing homes to ensure their quality of life. Joanna also discusses the challenges of balancing residents' rights with institutional constraints, the importance of resident councils, and the need for non-adversarial communication to foster a supportive community.Tra...

18 min
OCT 21

Caring for Caregivers

Welcome to this week’s episode! Today, we have a special conversation with Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, and Rory Lawrence, Director of Wellness at David’s Refuge. David’s Refuge is a local agency dedicated to providing respite, resources, and support to parents and guardians of children with special needs or life-threatening medical conditions. Join us as Tania and Rory discuss the programs and services that empower Central New York caregivers.TRANSCRIPTIONThe Nothing About Us Without Us Pro...

16 min
OCT 14

A Whole New Life

In this week's episode, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE talks with Billie Horr, a resident of Senate Meadows in Cayuga County, which is a special housing program supported by ARISE. Anderson also talks with Marie Phillips, Bille’s home health aide. Billie, who has a learning disability, shared her journey from an unsafe living situation to a secure and positive environment at Seneca Meadows with some miraculous outcomes. TRANSCRIPT

15 min
OCT 7

The Joe Family Foundation

This week's conversation centered on the Joe Family Foundation which aims to help families navigate the complex system of services for youth with disabilities, particularly those transitioning from middle school to college. Tania Anderson ARISE, CEO and her guest LaToya Jones, Founder & President of the Joe Family Foundation for Disability Advocacy Inc. discussed peer-to-peer mentoring, arts therapy and other programs to help individuals and families connect and heal.Website: The Joe Fami...

22 min
SEP 30

Suicide Prevention

On the ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO and Amy Schiminske, ARISE Mental Health Counselor discuss suicide prevention as suicide rates are at an all-time high. In this informative conversation, Anderson and Schiminske discuss risk factors, protective factors, warning signs and safety planning.Call or Text 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineTranscription

20 min
SEP 23

Merger: EFR and ARISE

In this ARISE Podcast episode, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with Bruce Drake, CEO of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR), about the decision to merge the two organizations. Discussion centers on the strengths both ARISE and EFR bring to the partnership and their similar philosophies regarding community-based and person-centered service delivery and recruiting and retaining high-quality employees.Transcription

15 min
SEP 16

Fighting Disability Stigma

On this week’s ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Teresa Martinez, a Disability Rights Advocate and NY Connects Coordinator in ARISE’s Cayuga County Office. Martinez, who is a certified Family Peer Advocate helps parents through her own life experience, she is raising two children with disabilities, find the services, skills and voice to advocate for their families. Martinez says many parents who are coping with the stigma and embarrassment of a disability are looking for a person ...

16 min

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The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.

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Bill Pfohl
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ARISE

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Episodes

Local Voter Accessibility Concerns

Empowering Residents’ Rights

Caring for Caregivers

A Whole New Life

The Joe Family Foundation

Suicide Prevention

Merger: EFR and ARISE

Fighting Disability Stigma

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