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Navigating Healthy Relationships

Unstoppable Futures

Release Date: 05/06/2025

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Unstoppable Futures

Watch this episode on YouTube: In this episode of Unstoppable Futures, Nathan talks with Deanne and Tanja from the Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition, about the importance of healthy relationships, focusing on communication, respect, and choice. They explore red flags to watch for in relationships and emphasize the need for support and resources for individuals, especially within the disability community. The conversation highlights the significance of learning from mistakes and the value of building connections with others. To contact Tanja and the RI Cross Disability Coalition visit...

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Unstoppable Futures

Unstoppable Futures empowers young adults with disabilities through discussions on advocacy for oneself and others, education, and personal development. Whether you’re a young adult with a disability, a caregiver, or an advocate, tune in for insights, strategies, and inspiring stories to pave your path to success! Subscribe to Unstoppable Futures on: YouTube -   Apple Podcasts - Spotify - or wherever you get your podcasts - RSS Feed -  

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On this first episode of Beyond Barriers, we talked with Advocates in Action Rhode Island. Who are they? What do they do? We talk about their upcoming two-day 2024 Self-Advocacy Conference on May 9 and 10, 2024, what to expect, and more. Enjoy!  Learn more about the conference and how to register on their website at:   Advocates in Action Website:   Do you have a question or a future topic for the show? Email   To learn more about RIPIN and how they can help you visit About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that...

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0nFyKR6HV1o

In this episode of Unstoppable Futures, Nathan talks with Deanne and Tanja from the Rhode Island Cross Disability Coalition, about the importance of healthy relationships, focusing on communication, respect, and choice. They explore red flags to watch for in relationships and emphasize the need for support and resources for individuals, especially within the disability community. The conversation highlights the significance of learning from mistakes and the value of building connections with others.

To contact Tanja and the RI Cross Disability Coalition visit their site at - https://www.ricrossdisability.org/

For more information on their speakers bureau check visit - https://www.ricrossdisability.org/speakers-bureau/

RIPIN's Website and Resources:  https://ripin.org/resources/category/youth/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 

01:23 Understanding Relationships

03:16 Importance of Relationships

06:23 Defining Healthy Relationships

13:11 Identifying Unhealthy Relationships

16:09 Conclusion and Resources 

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About RIPIN Founded in 1991, RIPIN is a statewide, 501(c)(3), charitable, nonprofit organization that helps any Rhode Islander, from infants to seniors, access and navigate special education and healthcare systems. RIPIN uses a Peer Professional model—75% of our staff care for a loved one with a special health or education need. RIPIN offers support via a live answer call center, peer-to-peer care management services, Early Intervention parent consultants, a curriculum of workshops on healthcare and special education topics, leadership training for parents, and much more. RIPIN is the federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for the state of Rhode Island; the official ombudsman for people with Medicare and Medicaid; a Cedar Family Center and the Rhode Island state affiliate of Family Voices, providing support for children with special healthcare needs and their families.