In this episode of You First, we talk to Janniell Vazquez and Howard Bell of Disability Rights Florida. Janniell and Howard tell us about the Client Assistance Program (CAP), including information about who is eligible and what types of services can be provided. After listening, if you believe you could benefit Read More
In this episode of You First, we talk to Mark Miller of Interactive Accessibility. Mark uses anecdotes and analogies to energize our discussion of website and document accessibility, explaining why it is important to make sure your digital storefront is accessible and how you can ensure access to your websites, Read More
In this episode of You First, we talk to Dana Foglesong, Manager of Recovery and Resiliency Services at Magellan Complete Care, and Wesley Evans, Statewide Coordinator of Integration and Recovery Services at the Florida Department of Children and Families. Dana and Wesley talk about the Right to Recovery as described by Recovery-Oriented Read More
This episode of You First focuses on ABLE United, a new savings and investment option for persons with disabilities in Florida. ABLE United Director John Finch tells us what an ABLE account is, how to get one, and how it affects your benefits and income.
This episode of You First features Mike McCreight, a young adult who was previously placed in a plenary guardianship but is now once again able to make his own decisions, and Mike's attorney, Amanda Heystek, who is Director of Systems Reform at Disability Rights Florida. We talk with Mike about Read More
Our guests today include Barb Page, Natalie Alden, and Victor Panoff, Advocate-Investigators at Disability Rights Florida. They each tell us why they feel it is important for persons with disabilities to vote and discuss their past experiences when voting. The guests also give advice to new voters about how to handle any Read More
In this episode, Bill Cowles, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections, explains the benefits of making a plan before going to the polls. From learning about the candidates to coordinating a ride, voters with disabilities should plan for the different tasks required to efficiently cast their ballot. With the election rapidly Read More
Floridians are entitled to resources and assistance when voting. In this episode, we interview Dana Farmer, PAVA Coordinator at Disability Rights Florida, who discusses the various services and resources available to voters. The information discussed should positively impact listeners’ turnout in the upcoming election by emphasizing the resources available for individuals Read More
An in-depth interview with Michelle Bishop, the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) representative with the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), that will educate listeners about the importance of voting and general accessibility issues voters may face, as well as legislation and resources available to support voters with disabilities.
The disability community is not a monolith. Within the community, there are people of different views, beliefs, and identities. And each individual person with a disability has a story to tell. And that’s why we’re here. Our podcast, You First, by Disability Rights Florida, features first-hand interviews with disabled guests, Read More
