Shop Talk with Noel Thompson
Delovely Podcast
Noel co-hosts a podcast called STRIVECast. We find out about what got him started and how he makes it happen.
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Does God Have Enough Hands with David Pitonyak
Delovely Podcast
We discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that come into focus when we are called to respond to moments of societal trauma.
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Friendship and Connection with Angela Amado
Delovely Podcast
We talk with Angela about her research and teaching on how to build friendships for people who experience disability.
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On the Importance of Cultural Humility with Janet Sauer and Zach Rossetti
Delovely Podcast
We talk with the authors of "Affirming Disability: Strength-Based Portraits of Culturally Diverse Families.
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Special Edition - Here's to Your Health
Delovely Podcast
Responding to a public health crisis, these innovators take a strength-based approach; building on community capacity with community nurses. Find out more at the episode page: https://firstpersonservices.com/heres-to-your-health-the-upper-valley-community-nursing-project/
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Disability, Trauma & Healing with Karyn Harvey
Delovely Podcast
Karyn Harvey joins us for a conversation about the experience of trauma for people with developmental disabilities and how it should be taken into consideration in determining how we offer support. "Repeated exposure to abuse, social exclusion and rejection has had a devastating affect on the people we support. Trauma affects the way our brains develop and function and it leaves a lasting impression."
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On Decision Making with Jonathan Martinis
Delovely Podcast
In this episode we discuss the Supported Decision Making framework with Jonathan Martinis. Jonathan is active in many projects nation-wide in his role as Co-Project Director of the National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making led by the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities. We were pleased to have his as our guest.
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On the Air with Lawrence Seiler
Delovely Podcast
Lawrence Seiler joined us recently to talk about the television show that he and his wife Arlene produce called Abled and On Air. They created it in association with ORCA Media. We learn about his journey as a journalist, relocating from Brooklyn NY to Montpelier VT and the help that he received along with way from nonprofits and friends.
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Straight to the Point with Monica Hutt
Delovely Podcast
Monica Hutt, the person appointed by the Governor to serve as the Commission for the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, spent some time with us recently to take a look back at 2019 to admire the accomplishments and then contemplate the projects that lay ahead in 2020. You’ll be impressed with the sharp focus and determination of this insightful leader.
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Four Questions with Kirsten Murphy
Delovely Podcast
The DD Act has had a tremendous impact on the course of civil rights in the United States. Programs authorized through this legislation conduct important research,bring the latest knowledge and resources to those who can put it to the best use, and also advance advocacy. In this episode we explore the work of DD Councils. Find yours at the NACDD website. We were pleased to spend time with Kirsten Murphy from the Vermont DD Council. We love "Keeping the Promise" ( https://tinyurl.com/uacxmt7 )
info_outlineWe caught up recently with Peter Leidy while he was visiting Vermont and connecting with staff from Senior Solutions and Green Mountain Support Services. Peter shared his experiences in the early years of his career and the important lessons that he's learned about how to provide the best support to others. He has an interest in the power of the direct support role and thinks deeply about ways to help good staff stay.