LOMAH Disability Podcast

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#27-College & High School: TAP Program for Students with Disabilities Jan 30, 2018

Show notes

The Transition and Access Program (TAP) at the University of Cincinnati is an example of a program offering opportunities for college students with disabilities as discussed in episode #25.

Diane Clouse, director of TAP, answers our tough questions:

Do the benefits of these programs outweigh the cost?
When does Vocational Rehabilitation come into the picture?
Will out of state students loose benefit eligibility from their home state?
How can college be funded?

Access the show notes with links to items discussed in this episode by visiting www.lomah.org/podcast/26

#26:College & High School: On Campus Programs for Individuals with Special Needs at the University of Cincinnati Jan 23, 2018

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3 programs for individuals w special needs exist on the campus of the University of Cincinnati collectively known as Advancement and Transition Services (ATS). The 3 programs serve a wide range of ages, from 14 to mid-adulthood, and also a wide range of abilities from minimal supports to high support needs. Christina Carnahan, director of ATS joins us to discuss:

CEES - A program for high school students age 14-21 to develop vocational and social skills for increased independence

IMPACT INNOVATION - A year-round program for adults with higher support needs which focuses on lifelong learning, health & wellness, and vocational exploration.

Christina explains the programs, offers IEP advice, and shares who to call in your area to loop into or begin similar programs.

Shownotes can be found by clicking www.lomah.org/podcast/26

#25: College & High School-Think College for Students with Disailities Jan 16, 2018

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Think College is funded by the US Department of Education as a national coordinator for transition and post-secondary options for students with intellectual disabilities. Cate Weir is the program director of the organization and will discuss college as a transition option for individuals with special needs as well as who is and is not eligible, program curriculum, on campus supports, IEP goals to prepare for college, and where to find resources.

Shownotes with links to resources mentioned in the episode can be found by clicking www.lomah.org/podcast/25

#24-College & High School: Series Introduction Jan 09, 2018

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High school and college education for teens and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities will be the focus of the next several episodes. Experts will be answering questions regarding options, supports, and what we should be doing to prepare for the transition from high school to college and/or employment. This introductory episode gives the backstory of why Kim is asking a lot of questions on the topic and 3 action plans for her daughter.

Show notes can be found at www.lomah.org/podcast/24

#23-Housing: Creating a Housing Community for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs Nov 14, 2017

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Desiree Kameka from the Madison House Autism Foundation joins us again this week with inspiring stories of special needs housing communities that have formed and are forming as well as tools for YOU to use should you want to create something similar.

Links to items mentioned in this episode are available on the show notes at www.lomah.org/podcast/22

#22-Housing: 4 Things to Start Doing Now Nov 07, 2017

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Desiree Kameka works for the Madison House Autism Foundation where she serves as the director of community engagement and also is the director of a branch of the foundation called the Autism Housing Network. She is the national coordinator for the advocacy group Coalition for Community Choice and she also serves as a host home provider.

Desiree will be with us for episode #22 and #23. In this episode, she shares ways in which we can begin to educate ourselves on housing issues, offers tips for easy advocacy, and encourages us to begin doing 4 things as soon as possible.

#21-Housing: Family Home Model for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs Oct 31, 2017

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The Family Home is the most common housing model for adults with disabilities. Often this model "happens" rather than being chosen and planned. However, intentionally choosing the Family Home Model and putting forth the same amount of planning and work as any other model can make it a highly desirable option. Today we are speaking with John and Susan Nadworny, who have spent several active decades in the special needs world bringing about policy change and creating opportunities for teens and adults with disabilities. John and Susan have chosen the family model and have put in a lot of work to make it an ideal set up for their son with disabilities, themselves, and their neuro-typical adult children.

For links to topics discussed in this episode visit www.lomah.org/podcast/21

#20-Housing: Independent Apartment Community (part 2) for Adults with Special Needs / Disabilities Oct 24, 2017

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This is part 2 of our conversation with Aaron Vorell, the executive director of an IAC called Casa de Amma.

In this episode, we discuss the need for more housing, the IAC symposium, finding a core group to partner with in creating housing, talent necessary on a board of directors, public vs private funding, low income tax credits, and HCBS waivers.

#19-Housing Models: Independent Apartment Communities (part 1) Oct 17, 2017

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Independent Apartment Communities are a new(ish) housing model for adults with disabilities. IACs are similar to the traditional apartment model in the freedom of choice that comes with living and maintaining one's apartment with or without roommates. The difference, as the name indicates, is the community piece. IAC's are staffed to provide around the clock supports, meaningful social opportunities, and both scheduled and non scheduled social outings and activities. They are a smaller community to call home located within the larger community or town residents are also a part of.

Aaron Vorell is the executive director of one of the first IAC's called Casa de Amma and he also serves on the board of directors for other existing and in development Independent Apartment Communities. He shares his experience and insights with us in Episodes #19 & #20.

#18-Housing: 5 Insights on Special Needs Housing Oct 10, 2017

Show notes

We are at the halfway point of our housing model series. Our guests have helped us understand the campus model (Episodes #13), the group home model (Episodes #15), and the host home model (Episode #17). This week we pause and reflect. Thus far, Kim has had 5 a-ha moments.

Utilize a variety of models rather than just one
Organizations providing housing need to have business savvy
The state you live in makes a BIG difference
Our adult children might do better with another caregiver
Money matters

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