Focus on the Future

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Episode 3: The Power of Choice in a Good Life Nov 05, 2019

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Episode 3 of Focus on the Future is about quality of life. In this episode, host Allycia Wolff talks with Tori Hickenbotham-Westeren. Tori is The Arc Minnesota's Chief Planning & Program Officer. In their conversation, Allycia and Tori discuss what makes a good life, and how parents and caregivers can take steps to ensure their child is safe and happy.

Also in this episode, Allycia has a conversation with Dan Hood. Dan is the founder of HoodWave Disability Radio, a podcast by people with disabilities. Allycia and Dan talk about some of the barriers that people with disabilities face in living a good life. Dan also shares his advice on how to build confidence and create community and belonging.
Resources Mentioned in Episode 3

HoodWave Disability Radio: www.hoodwave.org
Al Etmanski, A Good Life: www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Al-Etmanski/dp/0968046223
TED Talk: Robert Waldinger, What Makes a Good Life: Lessons from the longest study on happiness: www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness
TED Talk: Stella Young, I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much: www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much
TED Talk: Judith Heumann, Our Fight for Disability Rights and Why We're Not Done Yet: www.ted.com/talks/judith_heumann_our_fight_for_disability_rights_and_why_we_re_not_done_yet
TED Talk: Emilie Weight, 3 Things I Learned From My Intellectually Disabled Son: www.ted.com/talks/emilie_weight_3_things_i_learned_from_my_intellectually_disabled_son
TED Talk: Elise Roy, When We Design for Disability, We All Benefit: www.ted.com/talks/elise_roy_when_we_design_for_disability_we_all_benefit

About Focus on the Future
You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 3 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.

Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future aims to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.

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Episode 2: Understanding Special Needs Legal Planning with Jason Schellack Oct 22, 2019

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In Episode 2, host Allycia Wolff talks with attorney Jason Schellack. As Executive Director of the Autism Advocacy & Law Center, Jason shares his expertise on special needs estate planning. In this episode, Allycia and Jason dive into the various trusts and wills that financially and legally prepare you for the future.
About the Autism Advocacy & Law Center
Since 2009, the Autism Advocacy & Law Center has provided high-quality, cost-effective legal services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Serving the state of Minnesota, they help with guardianship, estate planning, trusts, family law, special education, criminal defense, medical assistance, and social security. Learn more at autismlawcenter.com.
Questions?
You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 2 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.
About Focus on the Future
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future helps to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.

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Episode 1: Starting Future Planning with the Kadwell Family Oct 22, 2019

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In Episode 1, host Allycia Wolff interviews the Kadwell family from New Brighton, MN. Worried about what it would mean when their son Micah became a legal adult, Nicole and Frank came to The Arc Minnesota during Micah’s senior year of high school. They developed a person-centered plan through our FutureLife Options program. In this episode, the Kadwell family talks about the planning process and the emotions and fears they overcame.

Questions?
You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 1 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.
About Focus on the Future
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future helps to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.

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Episode 0: One Small Step Towards Future Planning Sep 12, 2019

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“My hope is that this podcast will give people the information that they need to take that step forward … Because future planning doesn’t have to be scary and paralyzing. It can be hopeful and can have forward progress.”
Episode Zero of Focus on the Future is an introductory episode. In this episode, our host Allycia Wolff introduces herself and The Arc Minnesota, and shares her hopes for the podcast. She also explains what future planning is and why it is important to you. At the end of the episode, you begin future planning with one small, easy step.

You can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode Zero inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.

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