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Thanks for visiting! The Fello Thinking Differently podcast is currently on hiatus. Be sure to subscribe to Fello’s YouTube channel and check back regularly so you’re the first to know when the show returns.

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Episode 10 - How I Found My Voice Through Self-Direction

Self-Directed Services puts people with disabilities in charge of their services and their lives. Participants in the program hire their own employees, set their own schedules, and have the independence and support they need to live the lives they choose for themselves. In Episode 10 of the Fello Thinking Differently podcast, Marc Weinstein, Senior Director of Self-Directed Services at Fello, explores the flexibility and opportunities that self-direction offers while Lauren Sheeder, a participant in Fello’s Self-Directed Services program, shares how the model has changed her life—and the life of her son.

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Episode 9 - Fello at the Mall

In February 2026, Fello at The Mall opened its doors and created a new space for connection. Located in this the Annapolis Mall, this space gives local people and families the opportunity to learn about Fello’s services, receive guidance, and enjoy real-time information and referral support. Tune in as Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO, and Sara Pease, Assistant Director of Children, Youth & Their Families, share about how Fello at The Mall is breaking down barriers, meeting people where they’re at, and ushering in a new era of community-centered support.

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Episode 8 - 65 Years of Housing & Services for All

As Fello celebrates 65 years of providing services in 2026, this episode features the service that started it all: Housing. Join us as we explore how housing services have evolved—from a time when options were nearly nonexistent for people with disabilities to today’s focus on choice, accessibility, and community connection. In this episode, join Judi Olinger, Vice President of Housing Strategy, and Niki Jones, Director of Living Options & Services, at Fello as they discuss what person-centered housing means, how we support people at every stage of life, and what’s next for affordable, accessible housing in our communities.

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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 phút
24/11/2025

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 phút
29/10/2025

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 phút
25/09/2025

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 phút
19/08/2025

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 phút
14/07/2025

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 phút
04/06/2025

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.

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Thanks for visiting! The Fello Thinking Differently podcast is currently on hiatus. Be sure to subscribe to Fello’s YouTube channel and check back regularly so you’re the first to know when the show returns.

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