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THINK+change offers TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS designed to support training and education about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for them, their families, and the professionals in their lives. THINK+change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts on topics of interest to, or emerging issues for, people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities on issues that directly impact people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TOOLS are tangible educational products. For more information, check us out at www.thinkchange.training

  1. OCT 27

    TRAININGS 94: Children at the Start of their IDD Journey

    There is a lot to consider when a child receives a new diagnosis for an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). For caregivers, families, and even providers, the conversations and planning can be overwhelming!   If you have received a new diagnosis, or maybe you are interested in beginning the process, use this podcast episode featuring Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Lauren Mowrey, to understand the diagnosis process, next steps, and most importantly, take a deep breath!

    23 min

  2. SEP 15

    TALKS 17: When Justice Ignores Disabilities

    When someone becomes a victim of a crime, a long and often overwhelming process towards justice begins. It can be extremely difficult and taxing for anyone but when people with disabilities, especially those with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), enter this process, barriers and systemic failures might mean that they never get to see the justice they deserve. This documentary exposes these failures through the lens of advocacy and victim support providers.

    21 min

  3. AUG 21

    TRAININGS 93: FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an often-overlooked diagnosis for many people, but it’s important to spread awareness to help those who need it get the correct supports. Hear from Marilyn Fausset, who is the Chair of the FASD Awareness Work Group at Illuminate Colorado, as she discusses her family’s journey to the diagnosis and all that she’s learned since!

    26 min

  4. JUL 28

    TRAININGS 92: Alternatives to ABA

    When it comes to supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, particularly with autism, it’s important to work hard to find the right path. A common therapy that many families and individuals utilize, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can be a very helpful tool in ensuring safety and success in community spaces.   However, is it the best choice (or only choice) to help someone with IDD use their voice and be their authentic selves in the world?   In this episode, Sarah Grazier, Executive Director of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, joins THINK+change to discuss the importance of community integration and how we can support individuals with IDD in a variety of ways!

    25 min

  5. JUN 19

    TALKS 16: Raising the Bar for Disability Medical Care

    What does it really take for a medical facility to be truly accessible? Not just in design, but in attitude, system, and practice. Through the lived experiences of patients like Chris Layne, who saw her access to care shift dramatically after becoming a wheelchair user, and Dawn Russell, with a lifetime of experience with a developmental disability, who finally experienced equitable care at Tepeyac Community Health Center, we see the consequences of inaccessibility and the impact of doing better. This storytelling documentary shows a reimagining of what is possible for healthcare facilities and how they can truly become the “gold standard” of accessibility.

    18 min

  6. MAY 12

    TRAINING 91: Service Animals

    Service animals improve the quality of life for people with disabilities every day! And, as rights and protections have expanded over the years, they have become more common in public. Yet, there is a lot of misinformation and questions around service animals. Barbara Henry, Executive Director and Lead Trainer of Domino Service Dogs, knows that education is the first step to creating a better society for service animals and their handlers. What does it take to have a service dog? How should you act around service dogs in public? What rights to businesses have? Tune into this exciting episode to learn all of this and more!

    29 min

  7. APR 11

    TRAININGS 89: Cómo Ser Un Defensor De Su Hijo

    Leidy Medrano es una defensora apasionada de su hijo, hace poco diagnosticado de trastorno del espectro autista. En este episodio del pódcast, Leidy comparte su viaje de convertirse en la voz de su hijo y descubrir su propia defensa.   Los padres y las familias son a veces los defensores más fuertes en la vida de un niño. Desde sus ideas sobre cómo ser persistente y eficaz en el mundo de la discapacidad hasta cómo utiliza la comunidad que la rodea, la historia de Leidy es una inspiración de la que aprender.

    8 min

  8. APR 11

    TRAININGS 90: Self-Advocacy

    Self-advocacy is about knowing yourself and standing up for yourself! Not many people can speak to the importance of self-advocacy more than people with disabilities.   This episode of the THINK+change 2025 podcasts features Romi Shannon, a person with a disability who grew into being her most powerful advocate. Hear directly from Romi about how she took control of her life and stood up for herself in some very difficult situations. And now, Romi wants to see others speak up for themselves, develop resilience, and become empowered!

    23 min
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THINK+change offers TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS designed to support training and education about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for them, their families, and the professionals in their lives. THINK+change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts on topics of interest to, or emerging issues for, people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities on issues that directly impact people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TOOLS are tangible educational products. For more information, check us out at www.thinkchange.training

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  • Creator
    THINK+change
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
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