Fello Thinking Differently

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At Fello, we create services and communities that are unlimited. We champion what matters most: real opportunities for people with disabilities and inclusive, equitable communities for all. Join us as we explore how the leaders and teams at Fello think differently to make big impacts in people’s lives and communities across Maryland.

Episodes

  1. Episode 7 - Fello's 65th Anniversary

    JAN 6

    Episode 7 - Fello's 65th Anniversary

    For 65 years, Fello has championed the rights of people with disabilities and supported community development initiatives. In 2026 as we celebrate 65 years of Fello creating community, we’re starting off a year of celebrating with a conversation with Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO of Fello. Listen in as we explore Fello’s past, present, and future—from the legacy services that launched the organization to the innovative person-centered approach to services, advocacy, and community building we have today which make Fello a leader in the field.

    26 min
  2. Episode 6 - Port Street Commons' First Year

    11/24/2025

    Episode 6 - Port Street Commons' First Year

    Are these the best landlords ever? As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the opening of Port Street Commons, a unique mixed-use space in Easton, Maryland, featuring nine affordable housing units, Judi Olinger and Keenan Troxler from Fello Communities reflect on the tenant-first practices that make Port Street Commons a success. Beyond providing housing, Port Street Commons has created a space for true community within its walls. Listen in as we explore the many successes and lessons learned during Port Street Commons’ first year, the sense of community this space has created, and how leaders across Maryland are looking to Port Street Commons as an example of what is possible when we put people first.

    24 min
  3. Episode 5 - Community Development

    10/29/2025

    Episode 5 - Community Development

    In this episode, we explore Fello Communities’ philosophy around mixed-income housing and how we can create the safe, beautiful, affordable homes we all want—and deserve—to live in. Fello Communities’ approach mixes affordable housing with market-rate housing in the same neighborhood, creating thriving, inclusive places where everyone belongs. Listen in as Ross Benincasa of Fello Communities tackles common misconceptions about affordable housing, the challenges of NIMBYism, and how Fello is shaping the future of community development throughout Maryland.

    33 min
  4. Episode 4 - Thriving at Work & in the Community

    09/25/2025

    Episode 4 - Thriving at Work & in the Community

    As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re asking a powerful questions: What does true inclusion look like for volunteers and workers with disabilities in our communities? In this episode, we talk with Laura Degler, Assistant Director of Workforce Development, and Jodie Colombo, Director of Day Services, about how employment services and day services both support people with disabilities to participate in their communities, find their career paths, and lead the lives they choose for themselves. Together, we explore how Fello thinks differently about supporting people to find meaningful volunteer and work opportunities that make sense for their lives and goals.

    27 min
  5. Episode 3 - Supporting Families, Strengthening Futures: Fello’s 2Gen Approach

    08/19/2025

    Episode 3 - Supporting Families, Strengthening Futures: Fello’s 2Gen Approach

    Child-centered services are life-changing for the children and families who use them and lead to better outcomes as they grow. Fello’s 2Gen approach supports children and their families with the services and support they need to grow, advocate for themselves, and transition into adult services. In this episode, we talk with Jessica Sauers, Director of 2Gen Initiatives at Fello, about how fully supporting people with disabilities starts with supporting children and youth with disabilities. Together, we explore how Fello thinks differently about supporting people by including their families, focusing on community involvement, and teaching people how to advocate for themselves.

    19 min
  6. Episode 2 - Putting People First

    07/14/2025

    Episode 2 - Putting People First

    Person-centeredness isn’t just a talking point—it’s how we show up every single day. It’s about creating space for people to live the lives they want with the support they need to get there. In this episode, we dig into this foundational principle of disability rights and services with Matt Morgan, Chief Program Officer at Fello. Matt brings decades of experience to this thoughtful conversation about what it really means to put people first in every situation. Together, we explore how Fello thinks differently about the services we provide for people with disabilities, and how our vision of inclusive communities for all is quickly becoming a reality.

    17 min
  7. Episode 1 - Becoming Fello

    06/04/2025

    Episode 1 - Becoming Fello

    Our first episode features Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO of Fello, sharing how our organization’s new name allows us to continue growing, innovating, and creating the services and communities we know are possible.  Together, we explore how Fello thinks differently about the services we provide for people with disabilities, and how our vision of inclusive communities for all is quickly becoming a reality. Let’s think differently, together.

    18 min
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At Fello, we create services and communities that are unlimited. We champion what matters most: real opportunities for people with disabilities and inclusive, equitable communities for all. Join us as we explore how the leaders and teams at Fello think differently to make big impacts in people’s lives and communities across Maryland.

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  • Creator
    Fello
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Copyright
    © https://fello.org/privacy-policy-2/
  • Show Website
    Fello Thinking Differently
  • Provider
    Mojo Web Solutions, LLC