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 Join Deanne Gagne and Andrew McQuaide as they discuss topics impacting Rhode Island’s Disability Community and share practical ways you can use information from each episode in your life. Disability News You Can Use is sponsored by Advocates in Action Rhode Island - Rhode Island’s statewide self-advocacy organization.2022-2025 Disability News You Can Use Politique Sciences sociales
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  • Episode 13 - Interview with Barbara and Charles about Fragile X

    Episode 13 - Interview with Barbara and Charles about Fragile X
    Jul 22 2025

    July is Fragile X Awareness Month, and July 22nd is National Fragile X Awareness Day as designated by the 106th US Congress. Join us as we speak with Barbara and Charles as they raise awareness about Fragile X, build community, and share how you can support someone living with Fragile X.

    Resources mentioned during the episode:
    • Foundation - Fragilex.org
    • RIPIN Community Guide
    • Advocates in Action RI
    • Leadership Series
    • Institute on Community Integration – Friends: Connecting People with Disabilities and Community Members (Author: Angela N Amado)
    • Starfire

    Barbara's contact:

    Email: barichardsonfx@gmail.com

    Phone: 401-432-4690
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    41 min
  • Episode 12 - Interview with Donna Martin

    Episode 12 - Interview with Donna Martin
    Jun 13 2025
    Join us as we interview Donna Martin, Vice President of State Partnerships and Innovation, with the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). We discuss changes in federal policy, the potential impacts of budget changes, and what individuals can do to have a voice in the conversation. Resources mentioned during the episode: Ancor Website Ancor Amplifier Enjoy!
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    26 min
  • Episode 11 - From Ladd to Leaders - A Conversation with Joanne Malise, Judy Niedbala, and David Reiss

    Episode 11 - From Ladd to Leaders - A Conversation with Joanne Malise, Judy Niedbala, and David Reiss
    May 30 2025

    Join us as we have a candid conversation with Joanne Malise, Director of Living Innovations, Judy Niedbala, the recently retired Chief Executive Officer of Perspectives Corporation, and David Reiss, the Chief Executive Officer of The Fogarty Center. We discuss their days at the Ladd School, the impact they have had on the Developmental Disability (DD) system since then, how to build a good life, and their thoughts for the future.

    Enjoy!
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    46 min
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