Grow With Us: a look into the human services field today
Community Services: On-Air
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Service and Guide Dogs 101!
Community Services: On-Air
Do you know the difference between a service dog and a guide dog? In this episode, Kelly and Ashley dive deep into what it's like to train a guide dog - and how they're different from other types of service animals.
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Ep. 12: Mental Health Matters
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Kelly is back with new host Ashley McClimans-Davis, the agency's director of Specialized Services. Join them as they talk about mental health in the workplace and Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Ep. 11 Quarantine & Domestic Violence
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since COVID-19 and quarantine, our community has seen an uptick in reported incidences of domestic violence. Today we talk with Assistant Director of Victims Services and Advocacy Programs at Community Services for Every1 Tiffany Pavone, JD. We discuss how to get help, why it takes more than one conversation with a loved one to convince them to escape a domestic violence situation and community resources available once they leave. ***** Community Services: On-Air is a series of open conversations about overall health and wellness as it...
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Labor Day Message
Community Services: On-Air
Thank you for listening to the first season of Community Services: On-Air! We will be back with more guest speakers to discuss the important issues our community is facing. Mark your calendars! Community Services for Every1 is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Friday, September 20th. Join us to celebrate the 20s as we swing into 30 during this Roaring 20s themed event. Tickets are on sale now at ***** Community Services: On-Air is a series of open conversations about overall health and wellness as it relates to people of all abilities in various communities. Co-Hosts Stephanie McGrath...
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Ep. 9 Healthy Relationships
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In today’s episode, we discuss relationships, identifying signs of an unhealthy relationship, and breaking away from the stereotype of what society thinks domestic violence always looks like. Individuals living with an intellectual or developmental disability are at a much higher risk for experiencing domestic violence. Knowing the signs of abuse and where to get help are the first steps in alleviating this problem in our community. ***** Community Services: On-Air is a series of open conversations about overall health and wellness as it relates to people of all abilities in various...
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Ep. 8 Employment for Every1
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Today we are joined by Michelle Zangerle, Assistant Director of Vocational Services at Community Services for Every1. Michelle discusses pre-vocational training and skill development for people of all abilities and the importance of working with the community to achieve employment for everyone. ***** Community Services: On-Air is a series of open conversations about overall health and wellness as it relates to people of all abilities in various communities. Co-Hosts Stephanie McGrath and Kelly Kinderman discuss the issues many communities face today with experts in the health and human...
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Ep. 7 Police and Mental Health
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Sarah Bonk, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Coordinator at Crisis Services, joins us to discuss CIT, a nationwide effort to train law enforcement on de-escalating emotional & mental health crises. Tune in to learn more about this trauma informed approach & how police departments are working with experts to better serve our community! Community Services for Every1 is a proud partner, providing expertise on the I/DD community & preparing law enforcement when responding to calls for people of all abilities.
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Ep. 6 Website Accessibility
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Today, we discuss website accessibility and the importance of making your website a tool and resource for people of all abilities. With businesses and agencies relying more on the internet, now more than ever it is important to have a website everyone can utilize. Kelly and Stephanie are joined by local website designer Jeff Surdej who discusses with them the process of making your website accessible, why it matters, and tips and tricks on how to improve your website’s accessibility rating today!
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Ep. 5 Wellness in the Workplace
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Community Services for Every1 is one of Western New York’s healthiest employers. On today’s episode, we discuss why we place a heavy emphasis on health and wellness for our employees and the individuals we serve. Taking small steps to wellness in the workplace can have huge benefits on the employer and its employees. Listen in as we talk about the different ways to get your employees more involved, active, and excited about wellness!
info_outlineDo you know the difference between a service dog and a guide dog? In this episode, Kelly and Ashley dive deep into what it's like to train a guide dog - and how they're different from other types of service animals.