The Move To Include Podcast

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The Move to Include Podcast puts the voices of people with disabilities at the center of the conversation about inclusion, and how they became Self Advocates in the pursuit of autonomy, equality, and independence. The podcast dives into the real experiences of people with disabilities navigating systems that weren’t designed with them in mind, like the workforce, healthcare access, even relationships. Through candid interviews with host Noelle Evans, self-advocates share the moments that shaped them, and the changes they’re working toward in their own lives and communities. The Move to Include Podcast is designed for people with disabilities, caregivers, allies, and anyone who wants to better understand disability rights and the power of speaking up. Move to Include is a partnership between WXXI and The Golisano Foundation that promotes disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media. Additional support is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Episodes

  1. FEB 9

    Ready to Work: How disability self-advocacy builds independence in the job force

    Self-advocate Maggie McCrumb knows she’s capable of working, but there are barriers to finding  job. From transportation and workplace attitudes to managing anxiety and advocating for accommodations, Maggie shares what it really takes to pursue employment as a person with a disability. In this episode of The Move To Include Podcast, Maggie reflects on her journey through transition programs, job coaching, and self-advocacy, and why work is important to her and gives her a sense of independence. She’s joined by Charis Happ, Director of Transition Services at The Arc of Monroe, who explains how employment supports work, why “everyone is ready to work,” and how small accommodations can make a big difference. This episode explores: Maggie’s path to self-advocacy and planning for independence How supportive services like job coaching and community habilitation work Managing real challenges on the job and navigating misconceptions about disabilities Practical tips for finding the right job fit and advocating for accommodations Hear more about Maggie's college journey on WXXI’s podcast Exited, in the episode "Leaving college with lots of benefits — but no degree." Move To Include is a national partnership of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation, to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media. Additional support for the Move to Include Podcast is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities. New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    26 min

  2. JAN 12

    The Marriage Penalty: How the disability community is penalized for love

    In this episode of Move to Include, host Noelle Evans dives into the “marriage penalty.” Under current federal benefits rules, getting married can mean losing vital income, Medicaid coverage, or life-sustaining supports.   First, self-advocate BJ Stasio shares how learning about the marriage penalty sparked a lifetime of activism, and why self-advocacy is about dignity, choice, and pushing back against injustice.   Then, disability rights attorney Stephanie Woodward explains the legal realities behind the policy, how it traps people in poverty or unsafe relationships, and what real marriage equality would require.   This episode explores:   What the “marriage penalty” is, and how it works   The role of self-advocacy in disability rights   Why marriage equality still isn’t equal for disabled people   What policy changes could make a real difference   Move To Include is a national partnership of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation, to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media.  Additional support for the Move to Include Podcast is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.  New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

    37 min

  3. 12/29/2025

    Coming Soon: The Move To Include Podcast

    The Move To Include Podcast is a series where people with disabilities lead conversations about self-advocacy, disability rights, and everyday life. Over the course of six episodes, host Noelle Evans sits down with Self Advocates to talk about the issues they care about. Through personal stories and expert insight, the series explores how people navigate school, the workforce, healthcare access, even relationships, all while speaking up for themselves and advocating for their needs and rights.  Subscribe to the Move To Include Podcast to follow along, and get the latest episodes in your feed every month. Our first episode drops January 12, 2026. -- Move to Include is a national partnership of WXXI and the Golisano Foundation, to promote disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media. More information about self-advocacy on our website, MoveToInclude.org. -- Proud Support for the Move To Include Podcast comes from: Mary Cariola Center URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities -- Find more podcasts from WXXI on our news website.

    2 min

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The Move to Include Podcast puts the voices of people with disabilities at the center of the conversation about inclusion, and how they became Self Advocates in the pursuit of autonomy, equality, and independence. The podcast dives into the real experiences of people with disabilities navigating systems that weren’t designed with them in mind, like the workforce, healthcare access, even relationships. Through candid interviews with host Noelle Evans, self-advocates share the moments that shaped them, and the changes they’re working toward in their own lives and communities. The Move to Include Podcast is designed for people with disabilities, caregivers, allies, and anyone who wants to better understand disability rights and the power of speaking up. Move to Include is a partnership between WXXI and The Golisano Foundation that promotes disability inclusion, representation, and accessibility in public media. Additional support is provided by Mary Cariola Center and the URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.

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