AUCD Network Narratives
A podcast from the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) that shares real stories from network members who are working to change systems and structures that impact people with disabilities. Each AUCD Network Narratives episode features a conversation about experiences at a LEND, UCEDD or IDDRC, especially highlighting emerging leaders and the voices of BIPOC disabled people and their families. We aim to energize AUCD network members to take action in their own communities. View all episodes and transcripts at http://www.aucd.org/podcast
Episodes
24 episodes
Resiliency of Black and African American families of young children during COVID with Yetta Myrick
Yetta Myrick is a mother of a teenage son on the autism spectrum. She is the founder and president of DC Autism Parents –a non-profit organization. In this episode, Jeiri is joined by Yetta to discuss her role as a mother and advoc...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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22:00
Ethics, Genetics, and Eugenics with Stephanie Meredith
Stephanie Meredith is a lend faculty and letter case medical outreach director. Her roles include creating and disseminating information about genetic conditions and building relationships between national leaders in the disability and medical ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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21:33
Advocating for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) with Blake Perry
Welcome to another episode of AUCD Network Narratives, the podcast that shares real stories from our members. Home and community-based services(HCBS) are critical for people with disabilities to live the life they choose for themselves.
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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19:26
Being Culturally Aware in Linguistically Responsive Services with Dr. Debra Vigil
Linguistically responsive services are incredibly important in the development of children. However, cultural awareness is a crucial piece of providing the best and most supportive services for a diverse group of individuals.Dr. Debra V...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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20:29
A Quality Improvement Network for Interdisciplinary Training in Developmental Disabilities with Jen Smith
Today, Jeiri is joined by her colleague and LEND director, Jen Smith. Dr. Smith is a clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst, specializing in treating children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities,...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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21:15
Health Advocacy and Supporting Black Families with Ida Winters
Being an advocate in any field comes with a set of challenges. No one knows that better than Ida Winters. Ida Winters is a Black mother of three young men with special healthcare needs, one of whom has autism. She’s also a healthcare advocate w...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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20:59
Paving the Way for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Sabrina Smith
In today’s episode, Jeiri is joined by her colleauge, Sabrina Smith. Sabrina Smith is a senior health project coordinator for the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities. Together, Jeiri and Sabrina co-lead a diversity, equity, and inclusi...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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21:57
From Trainee to Network Leader with Shayla Collins and Maureen Johnson
In today’s episode, Jeiri is joined by Shayla Collins and Maureen Johnson. Shayla Collins is a staff member at AUCD and a wife and mother of two. Maureen Johnson is a program specialist at AUCD and provides technical support to university based...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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19:54
Serving the Whole Person: Lessons Learned About Health Equity from the Pandemic with Dr. Carol Salas
In this episode, we’re joined by none other than Dr. Carol Salas. Dr. Carol Salas is the president of the board of AUCD Puerto Rico. She’s also a doctor in clinical psychology and a graduate of the National Disability Leadership Institute. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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24:08
Disability in Research with Beth Grosso and Micah Peace
Micah Peace and Beth Grosso are co-researchers at the Center for Start Services at the University of New Hampshire. Micah is also an autistic multiply disabled advocate and community organizer from Louisville Kentucy, and Beth has a background ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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23:48
Equity, Employment, and the Fight for Economic Justice with Chisa O’Quinn
What do equity and employment mean in the realms of economic justice? This is the question that Jeiri seeks to answer in today’s episode. Guiding this conversation is Chisa O’Quinn from Wise, a supported employment training and technical assist...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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24:40
Meet Your Host: Introducing Season 2 of AUCD Network Narratives
Welcome to season 2 of AUCD Network Narratives - a show that aims to cover a lot of national disability issues while handing the mic over to people to share their stories. Your host, Jeiri Flores, is here to kick off the second season by introd...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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10:09
Season 1 Wrap Up
Join Jeiri, as she thanks you for tuning in to Season 1 of the AUCD Network Narratives podcast. Jeiri reflects on what the 1st season has had in stores and what's to come in season 2.AUCD Network has had the pleasure of hearing amazing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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3:07
Understanding the Experiences of Black Mothers in the Disability Community
Representation is essential in advocacy work and the push for legislation. When it comes to autism and disability advocacy, listening, engaging, and understanding the experiences of people of color is crucial to changing the narrative. Elizabet...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:26
What is Cultural Brokerage and How it Engages Communities
If you’re anything like Jeiri, you might not be familiar with the term “cultural broker”. That is why Jeiri is joined by Angela West. Angela is a multicultural specialist who serves families and professionals by educating them of the cultural i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:05
Creating Space for Diversity, Inclusivity, and Community-Based Conversations
George Gotto has experienced the network from many phases and positions. Today, he is the UCEDD Director of the University of Missouri Kansas City's Institute for Human Development in Kansas City, Missouri. He is trained as a medical anthropolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:23
Growing Leaders in Self-Advocacy
When it comes to creating a self-advocacy curriculum, teamwork really does make the dream work. It takes a deep and patient understanding of the history and culture of the many walks of life. Jairo Arana joins the AUCD Network Narratives ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:55
Inclusivity and the Legacy of Disability Advocacy in Indigenous Cultures
Did you know that there isn’t a word for “disability” across indigenous languages? Instead, there are different terminologies used amongst indigenous communities. If you’re wondering what inclusivity and advocacy for disabilities in Indigenous ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:46
Adapting to a New World of Service and the Language that Comes With It
When it comes to creating change within our network and communities, it is important to make sure that our resources are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Maribel Hernandez does just that in her important role at the Mind Institute. Sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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14:40
Using Storytelling to Connect Research and Lived Experience
One of the most important tools to add to your toolbelt as an advocate or a researcher is the power of storytelling. Sharing stories of lived experiences is a powerful tool that can evoke empathy, compassion, and an understanding of different w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:13
Leading Change in a Multicultural Environment
Being in charge of a huge network with a large reach is a daunting task. You have to be extremely mindful of the different cultural ties of each individual and their communities, and you need to make sure that you’re serving while being respect...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:04
Paving the Way for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity in Curriculums
Big changes don’t happen overnight. Instead, it takes little day-to-day actions to bring forth change in massive ways. Dr. Gail Chodron is on a mission to bring forth change by improving access to integrated systems for children with an autism ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:02
The Road to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the AUCD Network
Being truly inclusive of ALL, including people living at the intersections of marginalized racial, ethnic, and other social identities and cultural factors is important to the AUCD Network. But it’s one thing to talk the talk, and another thing...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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24:42
Introducing the AUCD Network Narratives Podcast
Stories are powerful. Especially the stories from leaders at the forefront of advocacy, impact, and change. This is why we invite you to tune in to our brand new show, AUCD Network Narratives. Hosted by Jeiri Flores, an advocacy specialist at t...
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