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Disability Exchange

Iowa"s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Centering and elevating the voices of people with disabilities through meaningful conversation and connection.

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00:15:54

Jim Speed's Story with Dr. Travis Vogan

Disability Exchange ·

2025/11/01

In this episode, Mike and Judy interview Dr. Travis Vogan, professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Iowa. Listen as Travis tells the story of Jim Speed, a University of Iowa basketball recruit who went blind before ever playing a game. This episode is a mix of sports history, local legend, acquired disability, malpractice, and legal change. This episode was recorded 10/23/2025Transcripts of this and other episodes of Disabilities Exchange are available at

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00:16:04

The Immigrant Experience -Disability and Faith

Disability Exchange ·

2025/09/01

In this episode, Mike and Judy interview Dayrin Lovan, immigrant, minister, and parent of an adult child with disabilities. Listen as Dayrin talks about the added challenges that immigrants face within healthcare and within the disability sphere. Dayrin will also discuss how disability relates to her congregation and faith life. This episode was recorded on August 18, 2025Transcripts of this and other episodes of Disabilities Exchange are available at

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00:17:53

Click, Tick, Jerk, and Hop: Jackie Nau

Disability Exchange ·

2025/05/01

In this episode, Mike and Judy interview Jackie Nau, Tourette's Syndrome advocate and author of a new children's book about Tourette's. Listen as Jackie talks about living and changing with Tourette's and what led her to create a children's book. This episode was recorded on March 25, 2025Transcripts of this and other episodes of Disabilities Exchange are available at ⁠⁠⁠www.cdd.center.uiowa.edu/disability-exchange-podcast⁠⁠⁠Contact Disability Exchange through our producerat

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00:16:06

A Career in System Change: Tammie Amsbaugh

Disability Exchange ·

2025/02/26

In this episode Mike and Judy interview Tammie Amsbaughof the Iowa UCEDD. Tammie has worked for over 20 years to promote the interests of individuals with disabilities and break down legislative obstacles. Listen to learn more about the programs and projects that Tammie has championed and how her work has changed the lives of Iowans. This episode was recorded January 23, 2025Transcripts of this and otherepisodes of Disabilities Exchange are available at

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00:14:08

Patient Centered Care for All: Radiology Sciences...

Disability Exchange ·

2025/02/01

In this episode Mike and Judy interview Kelley Kirby, Emma Nibaur and Lilly Parker of the Radiation Sciences Program at the Carver College of Medicine. Kelley Kirby teaches a first semester class on Patient Care and includes a “disability expert” because it has been impactful to students. Students Nibaur and Parker describe how the lecture with a “disability expert” helped form their individual styles of patient care and views on inclusivity. This episode was recorded December 9,2024 More

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00:15:33

Diversity within Disability: Derrick Willis

Disability Exchange ·

2025/01/01

Join Mike and Judy as they interview Derrick Willis, disability and diversity advocate and retiring director ofIowa’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Learn how Derrick’s passion for inclusivity has driven the way he advocates and directs our workplace, his time as AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) national director, and how it will shape his future after retirement. The program was recorded 12/3/2024. More information about the Iowa UCEDD

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00:16:51

Disability Exchange S4 E5 Dancing With No Shoes

Disability Exchange ·

2024/12/01

Join Mike and Judy as they interview Scott Lindgren, retired psychologist, professor, and new author as he shares, his newest project a book called Dancing with No Shoes. The book is a mystery and a romance that stars a cast of characters having a variety of unique talents, personalities and disabilities. The program was recorded 11/15/2024. Find out more about Scott Lindgren at scott-lindgen.com and purchase his book on Amazon using the following link. Amazon.com/DP/B0D9C63LZX/ 5

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00:16:45

Anyone Can Work with the Right Supports: Iowa...

Disability Exchange ·

2024/11/01

In this episode Mike and Judy interview staff from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation; director Dr. JamesWilliams and deputy director Brandy McOmber. Dr. Williams talks about his shift to leading the organization, his perspective as an individual living and working with a disability and the ways the opportunities to work for Iowans with disabilities have changed. Brandy McOmber shares the big ideas related to Vocational Rehabilitation including explaining competitive employment and the idea that anyone

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00:18:11

Speaking Out to Create Change: Carlyn and Sam Crowe

Disability Exchange ·

2024/10/01

In this episode Mike and Judy interview the mother/son teamof Carlyn and Sam Crowe. Together and in separate ways they are changing the world of disability. Carlyn works with the Iowa DD council promoting the rights of and illuminating the challenges of those living in Iowa with disabilities. Sam is making change through the everyday connections he creates with people he meets in his chosen community of Iowa City and with legislators in Des Moines and Washington DC. This episode was recorded

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00:16:54

Improving Work in Iowa: Ben Grauer

Disability Exchange ·

2024/09/03

In this episode hosts Mike Hoenig and Judy Warth speak with Ben Grauer about his experience finding meaningful employment in Iowa and how his experiences inform his work with Iowa Blueprint for Change. This episode was recorded June 11, 2024. For information about this or past episodes please reach out to our producer Joanna Sabha joanna-sabha@uiowa.edu

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00:24:28

Birdability with Cat Fribley

Disability Exchange ·

2024/08/01

Season 4 kicks off with Mike and Laury exploring Birdability.org an organization that strives to share birding with everyone through advocacy for accessibility, cataloging outdoor spaces and being intentional about inclusion. Birdability executive director, Cat Fribley, joined to share her passion for inclusive birding and the impact birding has made in her life while highlighting how we all belong outside. This episode was recorded July 1, 2024.

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00:16:53

Dances Described with the University of Iowa Dance...

Disability Exchange ·

2024/06/12

Join Mike and Judy as they discuss the ways the University of Iowa Dance Company is making dance more accessible to individuals with visual impairments, how the program came about, who was involved in the project and what lessons were learned along the way. Guests include Stephanie Miracle, Sophia McLaughlin, Cami Rezabek, Enza Handzel, and Sam Claassen. The episode was recorded April 8, 2024.More information about Dances Described can be found at:

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00:18:09

Making Art More Accessible Elizabeth Wallace and the...

Disability Exchange ·

2024/05/22

Mike and Judy are joined by Elizabeth Wallace to discuss her interest in the disability world and ways she's making the UI Stanley Museum of Art accessible to a wider range of individuals.

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00:20:06

Exploring the Iowa Center for Behavioral Health with...

Disability Exchange ·

2023/12/13

Join Mike Hoenig and Judy Warth as they explore a new program that aims to improve the lives of Iowans living with severe and persistent mental health disorders. Through the promotion of evidence-based practices, the Center for Behavioral Health connects with local mental health providers to explore, improve, and create programs in the areas of Assertive Community Treatment, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Individual Placement and Support.

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00:16:10

Keith Ruff Memorial Episode

Disability Exchange ·

2023/11/15

In this episode Judy Warth interviews Bob Bacon, Dr. Dianne McBrien, Mike Hoenig, and Joanna Sabha about the life and legacy of disability advocate Keith Ruff.The episode was recorded 10/16/2023

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00:35:16

The Intersection of Queer and Disability

Disability Exchange ·

2023/10/18

Join Mike and Judy as they chat with Cassie Olmstead and Kaleb Cook about their own experiences navigating the intersection of queer life and disability. Cassie Olmstead is a doctoral student at the University of Iowa, is part of a neurodivergent family and has a transgendered child. Kaleb Cook is the founder of Cook Inclusive Company, a non-for-profit organization that provides recreational services to the queer, autistic, deaf, and neurodivergent communities within the Fork Valley of Colorado

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00:14:32

Dr. Matthew Conaway Promoting Change in the Iowa...

Disability Exchange ·

2023/06/20

Join Mike and Laury as they chat with Dr. Matthew Conaway about his experience with disability, his diverse education, and his advocacy for change in the Iowa Medicaid System. Dr. Conaway currently lives in Indianola, IA and is a third generation doctor. He has a congenital disability and uses a number of adaptive devices including a wheelchair for mobility and a mouthstick to communicate. His extensive knowledge of the medical field; specifically biomedical engineering, bioethics, and health law

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00:28:44

The Winding Path to a Career in the Disability Field...

Disability Exchange ·

2023/06/06

Join Mike and Laury as they chat with Judy Warth about what drove her towards a career of positions in the disability arena. Judy Warth has spent a career working directly with people with disabilities, communities and the people who support them(direct care staff, educators, families and businesses) to develop interdependent communities. Judy’s work includes: training of employment professionals, paraprofessionals and others interested in full lives for all people, supporting and engaging

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00:19:33

Representing Iowans and the Disability Community Rep...

Disability Exchange ·

2023/06/01

Join Mike and Laury as they chat with State Representative Josh Turek about growing up with a disability, his career as a professional athlete, and the path that brought him to run for public office. Rep Turek currently represents the 20th district in the Iowa House of Representatives. A "full-time" wheelchair user he lived abroad, played wheelchair basketball on 6 continents, and won multiple medals representing the United States in the Paralympics. Upon retiring from sports, he took a

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00:28:31

Navigating Challenging Situations and Advocating as a...

Disability Exchange ·

2023/05/23

Join Mike and Laury as they chat with Falicia Beck about navigating challenging situations and advocating with her children who have disabilities and complex healthcare needs. Falicia Beck is currently in her last semester at the University of Iowa in the Masters of Social Work program. She has been finishing her program in an advanced practicum with the CDD (Center for Disability and Development), UCEDD (University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities), and the ILEND program (Iowa

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