
11 episodes

PandA Pod National Disability Rights Network
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The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is excited to introduce the PandA Pod. The podcast name, PandA Pod, was inspired by the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System - P&A...or P and A…as panda, get it? Just like NDRN, the PandA Pod content is all about P&As and provides useful and entertaining training and technical assistance to P&As and our allies in an all-new format. Keep coming back to the PandA Pod for a range of disability rights related topics from some of your favorite NDRN staff and our special guests.
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The Dignity of Work
Let’s discuss Competitive Integrative Employment! In this episode of the PandA Pod, Cheryl Bates-Harris, NDRN's Senior Disability Advocacy Specialist, provides recommendations and actionable steps for employers to transition from a segregated model to a competitive model for workers with disabilities.
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The Worst Episode Ever
Get the latest disability rights updates on disasters, voting, and the census. Join as we sing goodbye, crown a new reigning queen of bad puns, and send Erika off to Sweden!
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Aaron Kaufman on Playing to Your Strengths
In this final podcast episode celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Aaron Kaufman shares his employment journey, including how VR played a positive role as he worked toward his employment outcome.
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Liz Weintraub on What it Takes
Liz Weintraub shares her unique employment story - her journey from a sheltered workshop to a Senior Advocacy Specialist on the Public Policy team at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities. In this episode, created in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Liz candidly shares the ups and downs of her journey and emphasizes the importance of good employee/employer communication and the use of plain language documents. Be sure to check out Tuesdays with Liz, a weekly video series hosted by Liz and produced by AUCD that highlights current issues in disability policy.
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Ghostbusters, Oreos, Hot Nuggets... Oh, and Elections
In this special edition of the PandA Pod, we explore what to expect during the 2020 General Election process given the current public health crisis. Learn about the rights of voters with disabilities, resources available to ensure the rights of voters are protected, and why every vote matters every election.
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Assistant Secretary Mark Schultz on High Expectations
Mark Schultz, the current Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), discusses the tremendous potential of people with disabilities to successfully obtain jobs in the community.
Customer Reviews
Great show!
Hi ladies! (&Jack) Loved this voting episode! So helpful to hear about my rights as a voter! Miss being in the office with you!