Episode 10, part 2 - Interview with Maggie and Joanne on the Ladd film
Release Date: 04/04/2025
Episode 10, part 2 - Interview with Maggie and Joanne on the Ladd film
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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 Enjoy!
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Episode 10, part 1 - Interview with Jim Wolpaw and Scott Hopkins on the Ladd film
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Join us as we interview Jim Wolpaw, Academy Award-nominated documentarian and co-director of Best Judgements: Ladd School Lessons, and Scott Hopkins, Peer Menotr at Advocates in Action and one of the film crew members, as we discuss the history of Ladd with the making of the film. 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 Enjoy!
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Episode 9 - Interview with Kate Sherlock & Tory Flis on SDM
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Join us as we interview Kate Sherlock, a lawyer and consultant for Sargent Rehabilitation Center’s Regional Resource Center, and Torry Flis, an Inclusive Community Living Administrator at Looking Upwards, Inc., as we discuss Supported Decision-Making (SDM). You can learn more about SDM at . To learn more about the Supported Decision Making Coalition or if you have a story about SDM you would like to share, please reach out to Kate Sherlock at . Other resources/links mentioned during the episode: RI Resources: National Resources: Enjoy!
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Episode 8 - Interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano from Neighborhood Health
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Join us for our interview with Dr. Christopher Ottiano, Medical Director for Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, to learn more about benefits and how your insurance can work with you to provide the best care. You can learn more about Neighborhood Health by visiting their website (). If you have INTEGRITY (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), you can call 1-844-812-6896, or for Medicaid Managed Care Plans, call 1-800-459-6019. Enjoy!
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Episode 7 - Interview with Jackie Camilloni from DDD
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Join Disability News You Can Use for an insightful interview with Jackie Camilloni, Coordinator of Self-Direction at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In this episode, we delve into goods and services, the process for requesting them, and any changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of these crucial aspects. This episode mentions the , , and . You can find information about goods and services, the new brochure, and the request form on their under Self-Directed Supports. Here is a to the brochure and a for the...
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Episode 6 - Interview with Anne LeClerc from DDD
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Join us for our interview with Anne LeClerc, Associate Director of Program Performance at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), and learn more about individual budgets, service changes, and more. You can contact the division with questions by emailing (). You can check out their for more about these changes and updates. To get the latest updates, consider joining to receive the or read past ones. Lastly, you can contact your assigned for assistance. Enjoy!
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Episode 5 - RIPIN's new Self-Directed Supports Program
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Listen to our co-produced episode of Disability News You Can Use with RIPIN's Susan Donovan and Sharon Kochan and learn more about their new Self-Directed Supports Program (SDSP).
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Episode 4: Interview with RI Medicaid Director, Kristin Sousa
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Enjoy this exclusive interview with the RI Director of Medicaid, Kristin Sousa. Director Sousa provides listeners with information, tips, and techniques for navigating RI's Medicaid renewal process. Links to resources referenced in the episode: Healthy Rhode RI website (https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage), Healthy Rhode RI iOS and Android apps (https://healthsourceri.com/healthyrhode-mobile-app/), Health Source RI (1-855-840-4774), DHS (1-855-697-4347), Stay Covered (https://staycov
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Episode 3: Interview with Representative Spears and Senator DiPalma
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Join us as we interview RI General Assembly members Representative Tina Spears and Senator Louis DiPalma, take a glimpse into their tireless disability inclusion work, and learn how you can get involved in their efforts. Links to resources referenced in the episode: RI Legislature (https://www.rilegislature.gov/Pages/Default.aspx), Secretary of State (https://www.sos.ri.gov/), Open States (https://openstates.org/)
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Episode 2: Interview w/ Ed Laurenzo, Personal Trainer for People with Disabilities
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This month, Deanne Gagne speaks with Ed Laurenzo, a certified personal trainer and person with a disability. Ed has conquered his self-doubt and strives to encourage others to reach their full fitness potential.
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