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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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00:28:58

Lived experience as an advocacy tool with Kris Graves

Disability Exchange ·

2022/04/04

Join Caitlin and Judy as they chat with Kris Graves about how she uses her lived experience to advocate for individuals with disabilities Kris Graves is an individual with lived experience with a mental health diagnosis. She is in recovery and now working as a Peer Support Specialist for the Iowa Warm Line, which is a peer-run confidential listening line. Kris is an advocate for mental health issues in Iowa. She is involved in the Iowa Mental Health Planning Council (IMHPC), the Olmstead Consumer

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00:50:02

Parents of children with special needs and a fight...

Disability Exchange ·

2022/03/28

Join Caitlin and Judy as they chat with Catherine - Cath - Hahn about the power of families who listen to the voices of their members with disabilities and the struggles of dealing with the system that is in place. "Catherine Hahn works with the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in Bettendorf, Iowa. Additionally, Cath also works as an Adjunct Associate Faculty at the University of Iowa Physical Therapy Program as well as Clinical Instructor of Early Access Pediatrics at St. Ambrose University

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00:40:58

Disability awareness and the importance of faith with...

Disability Exchange ·

2022/03/21

Join Mike and Judy as they chat with Joel Vander Molen about his experiences living with a disability as well as the reasons behind his motivation to keep moving forward. Joel Vander Molen is a life-long Iowan and a person with a disability. In 1985, at age three, his parents and he were in a motor vehicle accident where Joel received a C2/3 spinal cord injury. His injury meant he could no longer feel or control anything below his shoulders or breathe on his own. However, just because his body was

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00:29:50

Beyond the Diagnosis with Cat Hafsi

Disability Exchange ·

2022/02/25

Join Caitlin and Mike as they chat with Cat Hafsi about her role in addressing implicit bias and advocating for disability rights. Cathy “Cat” Hafsi is a self-described family advocate, disability advocate, and disability activist living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She has been active on several committees and is currently a member of the Peer Action Disability Support Board. She has a life-long disability and so does her daughter, for whom she has also been a strong advocate. Cat is also active in

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00:35:29

Disability Rights Advocacy with Zach Mecham

Disability Exchange ·

2022/02/07

Join Caitlin and Mike as they chat with Zach about how he found disability rights advocacy and life as an entrepreneur. Zach Mecham is from Pleasantville, Iowa. He is a business owner, digital artist, and disability advocate. He tells stories to fight for people with disabilities. He believes that stories are the best tool we have to make change. To get in contact with the hosts, email: caitlin-owens@uiowa.edu. Podcast transcripts are available at: https://ucedd.uihc.org/disability-exchange.

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00:28:26

Living with Acquired Disability and Advocating for...

Disability Exchange ·

2021/12/16

Join Caitlin and Mike as they chat with Michael about his journey through navigating an acquired disability and how he advocated for himself to face and change systemic barriers in his life. Michael Penniman has an acquired physical disability from a spinal cord injury in 2012.He is passionate about educating, working with, and mentoring individuals with disabilities and those involved in their healthcare and daily life.He is a constant advocate involved in numerous disabilityadvocacy groups and

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00:35:31

Grassroots Disability Advocacy and Organizing with...

Disability Exchange ·

2021/12/10

Join Caitlin and Mike as they chat with Jenn about her journey navigating acquired disability her work and her vision for grassroots disability advocacy and organizing in the Midwest. Jenn Wolff, Disabled OTR/L and Organizer from Waverly, Iowa. Her passion for advocacy began in 2010 with Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT), wheelchairs used for full-time mobility, and continues working towards Disability Justice. She is the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Region VII Representative,

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00:32:02

Never Give Up with Melanie Davis

Disability Exchange ·

2021/10/29

Join Mike and Caitlin as they talk with Mel about the biannual SOAR conference and discuss what keeps Mel coming back to the table to advocate for herself and others. Melanie, or Mel, is a second-year UCEDD trainee at Munroe-Meyer Institute in Omaha, Nebraska, and a longtime advocate for people with disabilities in many areas. Her advocacy comes from a place of true need, as she has often experienced true gaps in the way people with disabilities are included in society. Melanie is currently

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00:49:32

Journey to Independence with Kelsey McVey

Disability Exchange ·

2021/10/05

Join Judy and Mike as they speak with Kelsey and her journey to independence and navigating life with cerebral palsy and how she is working to achieve her dreams. Kelsey McVey is a self-advocate with cerebral palsy. She has worked for ChildServe in Coralville, Iowa for almost ten years where her main roles are cleaning and socializing with families. Kelsey is a former ILEND trainee and is proud of completing the program at the University of Iowa. She also completed training to become a sexual

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00:43:52

Finding a Voice with Ed Esbeck

Disability Exchange ·

2021/09/10

Join Judy and Mike as they speak with Ed Esbeck about how he found his voice in self-advocacy and his journey to support others in their self-advocacy journeys. Ed Esbeck brings the real-life experience of disability to professionals, others with disabilities, and policy-makers. His passion is to teach and empower other people with disabilities how to live and speak for themselves To get in contact with the hosts, email: caitlin-owens@uiowa.edu. Podcast transcripts are available at:

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00:38:50

One Step at a Time with Joey Wesselink

Disability Exchange ·

2021/09/02

In this episode of Disability Exchange, Judy and Mike talk with Joey Wesselink about his journey to diagnosis and the many hats he wears. About Joey: Joey Wesselink is an autism self-advocate in the state of Iowa. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 25 years of age. He is currently the Administrative Assistant at Access 2 Independence, which is one of the six centers for independent living in the state of Iowa. He lives in Iowa City and enjoys reading, writing, playing video

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00:36:19

A Lifetime of Advocacy with Mike Hoenig

Disability Exchange ·

2021/08/04

Tune in to this episode of Disability Exchange to hear from our favorite co-host, Mike Hoenig, and hear about his lifelong journey in self-advocacy. To get in contact with Mike, Judy, & Caitlin, email: caitlin-owens@uiowa.edu.

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00:04:05

An Invitation

Disability Exchange ·

2021/07/09

Welcome to Disability Exchange, a podcast centering and elevating the voices of people with disabilities through meaningful conversation and connection. This podcast is brought to you by the University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development, designated as Iowa’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). To learn more about Iowa's University of Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, visit: https://uihc.org/ucedd/. Begin Transcript: Mike H: My name

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