The Arc Experience Podcast
The Arc Wisconsin - with support from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities - is launching The Arc Experience Podcast. In this monthly feature you’ll hear from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their allies across the state – talking about their lives and the issues they think are important.This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001WISCDD-00, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
Episodes
43 episodes
Mom Caregivers in Crisis Plead for Solutions
Two moms put a human face on the caregiver crisis, sharing its devastating impact on their families and loved ones with disabilities. Their stories are like many across the state. Is a legislative solution in sight? What happens if nothing happ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:57
Caregiver Crisis Threatens Independent Living for Loved Ones with Disabilities
Two empowered moms behind the groundbreaking multifamily housing development Prairie Haus for people with and without disabilities did not have long to celebrate their accomplishment before they were forced to tackle new challenges. How do you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:20
Two Moms Make Housing Happen for Adult Children with Disabilities
When they could not find housing options for their adult children with disabilities in rural Wisconsin, two moms made it happen. Their story of resiliency and determination show us all what is possible.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:20
Innovation in Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities
How can people with disabilities have access to affordable and safe housing where they can live independently with supports to meet their needs? Increasing the supply of such housing is one side of the equation and that is what WHEDA's
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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28:55
Facing Wisconsin's Critical Dental Crisis for People with IDD
There is perhaps no issue that people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) struggle with more than dental care. · State data indicates that 29% of adults with disabilities reported having...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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12:47
The Not-So-Scary Future (Future Planning with Liz)
Today we are talking about something that’s hard for a lot of people: Thinking about the future. We don’t know what to expect – and frankly, the unknown can be a little scary – especially if you are a person with a disability or a family member...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:57
November is Family Caregiver Month: Time to Celebrate Wisconsin Caregivers
November is National Family Caregiver month. Did you know that One in five Wisconsinites (or 1.18M people) is estimated to be an unpaid caregiver? Wisconsin family caregivers provide more than 490 million unpaid hours of care annually to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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19:50
What does Britney Spears mean for WI? Addressing Overuse of Guardianship
If you haven't heard of the Britney Spears conservatorship case we'd be pretty surprised! It seems everyone is talking about conservatorship or guardianship these days as the case of the pop star's life hits the headlines. But while you may now...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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21:32
Turning a Life Changing Event into a Passion for Inclusion: Ben Trockman
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and this episode celebrates the journey of one man from a life-changing event to his position today as a leading disability and inclusion professional in a national company.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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22:38
Wisconsin Businesses Ready to Hire: Expanding the Disability Talent Pipeline
Are you IN? Disability:IN Wisconsin is empowering leading companies statewide to achieve disability inclusion and equality. As the state's largest employers are looking for new talent, they are also learning how to foster a culture ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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16:20
Free Our People: Turning the Page on Wisconsin's State Institutions
Today's podcast is about Wisconsin's dark secret. A piece of history that many think should be forgotten. And while many states have made decisions to do just that, Wisconsin seems stuck in the past. What are we talking about? It is the f...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:44
Fixing What's Broken: A Self-Advocate's SSI Story
Today we are talking about a program that is an important lifeline for people with disabilities, but it simply doesn’t work very well. In fact, this program prevents people from getting married, discourages them from working, and ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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20:56
It's Recess Time: Educating Members of Congress in August
There is a lot happening in Washington these days for people with disabilities. And as the old saying goes – if you’re not in the kitchen, you are on the menu! Today’s guest is not only in the kitchen in Congress, but she is often busy mixing u...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:13
Grab the Keys to a Good Life: Person-Centered Thinking
What is the “good life” for people with disabilities and how can we get it for ourselves or secure it for our loved ones? Why should you think beyond the services you receive? You might be surprised to learn that the life you...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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22:48
Anyone Can Work: People with Disabilities as Part of Economic Recovery
Now that our state is talking about what life looks like coming out of the pandemic there is a lot of the discussion about economic recovery – getting businesses back up and running and getting everyone back to work safely. In Wisco...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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32:13
Let's Talk Money: Is a Special Needs Trust Your Ticket to Peace of Mind?
When you die will your loved one have enough money and support to live a good life? Who will pay for those "extras" that make all the difference? If you are a person with a disability, do you wonder where you can put money that helps you save f...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:59
The Present and Future of Special Education: The Importance of Optimism
In this episode we hear from one of Wisconsin’s leading experts in best practices in special education and transition supports for student with disabilities. Dr. Nancy Molfenter is currently an Assistant Director of Student Services...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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26:21
A Pioneer Parent's Mission to Help Latino Families Overcome Obstacles
Twenty years ago Nelsinia Ramos not only had a young daughter with autism, but was struggling to learn English and navigate the special education system at the same time. It was intimidating to say the least. Looking back, that experience is wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:48
Navigating the Disability Employment Maze with a Rockstar Mother and Son Team
When businesses want to hire people with disabilities, a lot of things can get in the way: from building accessibility and workplace accommodations to understanding disability benefits and how to work with outside providers like the Division of...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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19:20
From an Adult Family Home to Moving Out on Her Own: Andrea's Family Care Success Story
When Andrea Curley was 18 and had just graduated from high school, she lost her mother. That’s when she enrolled in Family Care, Wisconsin's long-term services and supports managed care program, and her journey toward learning how to be indepen...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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11:33
Courageous Conversations in the Disability Community: What Does Equity and Inclusion Really Mean?
In today's episode we hear from Stephen Graves, a renowned national Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert who has spent time thinking about the intersection of race and disability. Stephen advises us not to play the "Oppression Olympics"...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:06
I'm Not Throwin' Away My Shot! Your Vaccine Questions Answered by Wisconsin Experts
Am I eligible for the vaccine? Should I get the vaccine? Where can I get the vaccine? So many questions. And we have all the answers right here! We are joined by a 30-year veteran registered nurse who is taking the lead getting shots in p...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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23:41
Is Your Sibling Keeping Secrets? What You Should Know About Siblings of People with Disabilities
"Mommy, when you die am I taking care of Phillip?" This question from a 7-year-old was the seed that planted WisconSibs, an organization that's been serving siblings of children and adults with disabilities for the past two decades. In this pod...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:26
Taking the Confusion out of ABLE: Learning about Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
When a Dad wanted to save money for his daughter with a disability and realized things weren't fair, he set out to change the law. And thus the ABLE Act was born, giving people with disabilities the ability to save money without losing their Me...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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39:49
Is Wisconsin's Family Care Meeting the Challenge?
If you live in Wisconsin, the term Family Care has a pretty unique meaning. The Family Care program was known nationally as an innovative program when it was created in 1999. More than 20 years later, Wisconsin's version of managed care for peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:17