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Disability News You Can Use

Disability News You Can Use

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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 Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 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 mins
  • 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.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 10, part 2 - Interview with Maggie and Joanne on the Ladd film

    Episode 10, part 2 - Interview with Maggie and Joanne on the Ladd film
    Apr 4 2025
    Join us as we interview Maggie Sebastian, a resident at Ladd School, and Joanne Malise, a former employee. We will discuss their experiences at Ladd and their lives since it closed. Best Judgement: Ladd School Lessons will air on Rhode Island PBS on May 8th at 8:00 pm. You can learn more about Ladd and upcoming opportunities to see the Ladd film at Facebook - Best Judgement - Ladd School Lessons
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    26 mins

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