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DDNJ Author Insights

The official podcast for the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) housed at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University. This podcast brings peer reviewed research to an accessible and engaging format for all audiences

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Ep. 19 Talley Wells - Disability Network Highlight:...

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2025/12/21

In another special episode about the Developmental Disabilities Network, Matt interviews Talley Wells about his experience with a state disability council. Along with UCEDDs, and Protection & Advocacy agencies, each state has a disability council. Talley shares his impressive history in the disability field and how the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) supports people with disabilities across the state. A full transcript is available in English and

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Ep. 18 Derek Nord and Randall Owen - University...

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2025/09/29

In this special episode, Matt interviews Derek Nord and Randall Owen about something they all have in common - their jobs as Directors of University Centers on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs). They discuss how they ended up working within this system, the valuable services and research they and their centers provide to their communities, and what is unique about the UCEDD system. DDNJ was created to highlight the work done in UCEDDs and other disability network programs. View

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Ep. 17 Disability Education in Medical Schools

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2025/08/27

In this episode we hear from three of the authors (Hannah, Sahana, and Shelly) about their article titled "Disability Education in Medical Schools: A Paradigm Shift for Inclusive Care" published in the Fall 2024 issue of the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal. Full transcripts of this episode are available here in English and in Spanish.Dr. Hannah Ship is an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at UCLA, with a dual degree (M.D./M.P.H.) from the University of Miami Miller School of

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Ep. 16 - Megan Best, Amanda Johnston, Sarah Demissie...

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2025/06/17

In this episode, Matt talks to Megan Best, Amanda Johnston, Sarah Demissie, coauthors on the article, "Conducting a Pilot Evaluation of a Civic-Engagement Program for Youth with Disabilities" which was published in the fall 2024 issue of DDNJ. The researchers behind this article discuss why it is important for individuals with disabilities to be engaged in self-advocacy, what policies impact people with disabilities, and implications for research. A full transcript of the podcast interview is

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55:48

Ep. 15 Barriers to Health Care Among Adults with...

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2025/05/07

In this episode, Matt interviews Drs. Mary Beth Bruder and Tara Lutz from the University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UConn UCEDD); Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities program (UConn LEND) about their article, "Barriers to Health Care Among Adults with Disabilities in Connecticut" in the Fall 2024 issue of the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal.The conversation was insightful and covered many timely issues about health

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57:14

Ep. 14 Addressing Ableism in Mental Healthcare for...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, we hear from Micah Peace Urquilla (they/them) about the Person Experiences Interview Survey (PEIS), a tool developed to engage patients with IDD in their own care. We talked about how the mental healthcare system has more barriers and is more difficult to navigate and receive quality care for people with disabilities. We also discussed how the PEIS aims to engage patients with IDD in their care to ensure it more person-centered. You can read Micah's article in DDNJ here.A full

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Ep. 13 Joan Beasley and Luke Kalb - MHIDD Special Issue

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2024/08/05

Our Winter 2023-2024 special issue was dedicated to the wellbeing and mental health aspects of persons with IDD. We were interested in all facets of this topic, with a particular focus on engagement with people with IDD, integrated wellbeing and mental health assessment and treatment approaches, inclusive research, and positive mental health. We were lucky to have Drs. Joan Beasley and Luke Kalb serve as the guest editors for this issue. Matt interviewed them about this topic and how the issue came

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Ep. 12 - Reimagining Disability, a Call to Action -...

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2024/07/10

In this episode Matt interviews Julia and Paritosh about their recent article entitled "Reimagining Disability, a Call to Action" Published in the 2023 open issue of DDNJ. In this article and in the podcast, they discuss why professionals across various fields should move towards the social model of disability, rather than the medical model. This conversation provides more insight into why they see a need for this shift, a discussion of systemic barriers for people with disabilities, and how this

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Ep. 11 Richard Chapman and Jessica Shuttler

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2024/04/10

In this episode, Matt Wappett interviews Drs. Richard Chapman and Jessica Shuttler about their recent article, Applying the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction to the Psychotherapeutic Context for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. They talk about how this model was and can be used in clinical practice and the importance of self-determination, as well as the motivations behind their work. A full transcript is available here in English and in Spanish. Links mention in

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Ep. 10 Shari Cooper - Loving My Skin: A...

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2024/02/14

In this episode, we hear from Shari Cooper self-advocate and author of Loving My Skin: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective from Dayton, Ohio. Shari has worked in the disability field a very long time, tells us how she became involved in self-advocacy, and how she thinks it could be valuable for others to become involved. You can listen to this episode here or check out a transcript in English or Spanish.Shari is a strong advocate for everyone who lives with a disability, and her resume proves it. In

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Ep. 9 Tawara Goode: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and...

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2023/10/02

In this episode, Matt interviewed Tawara Goode about the article she coauthored in the special issue of DDNJ focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article was entitled, "Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Developmental Disabilities: The Essential Role of Leadership for Cultural and Linguistic Competence" We learned what lead Tawara to do this work, more information about the project featured in the article, and about her motivation to do this work. A full transcript of this

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Ep. 8 Ida Winters and Elizabeth Morgan - Paths to Equity

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2023/07/27

In this episode, we hear from two of the authors of the article titled, "Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum" which was published in the 2023 special issue on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We were so thrilled to discuss this important work with Ida and Dr. Morgan and also learn more about them as people and why they are invested in what they do. A full transcript of this interview is available here in English and

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Ep. 7 Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka -...

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2023/04/19

In this episode, Dr. Matt Wappett interviews Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka about their recent article in the Developmental Disabilities network journal special issue on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their article was entitled Disability Decolonized: Indigenous Peoples Enacting Self-determination and can be found here. A qupte from their article that gets at the core of our conversation is, "To reach a full decolonization of IDD health care and fully embrace diversity, equity, and

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Ep.6 Jacy Farkas and Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg,...

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2022/11/11

For this episode of the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) Author Insights podcast, we are bringing our listeners something a little different. We've had the immense privilege to have Jacy Farkas and Dr. Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg work with us as guest editors on the upcoming special issue of the DDNJ, focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Be sure to watch for the publication of this issue soon, and take a listen to this episode to learn about how Lydia and Jacy became involved

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Ep. 5 Tabitha Pacheco and Bob Morgan ” Collaboration...

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2022/09/27

In this episode, we talked to Tabitha and Bob about their recent article in DDNJ titled, " Collaboration between Secondary Special Education Teachers and Community Rehabilitation Service Providers: A Focus Group Analysis" - a full transcript of this podcast is available in English and in Spanish. Bob Morgan is a Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation at Utah State University. He is the Head of the Masters Program Committee and the Severe Disabilities Licensure Program

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Ep. 4 Dr. Sarah Behrens Family Perspectives on...

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2022/07/26

We interviewed Dr. Sarah Behrens about her recent article in the DDNJ Family Perspectives on Developmental Monitoring: A Qualitative Study Dr. Behrens is a recent University of Kansas Medical Center graduate in Therapeutic Science with a research emphasis on early identification practices for young children and their families. She has a master's in social work and is a former LEND trainee. Serving families and children with autism spectrum disorder, Sarah was the project coordinator for the

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Ep. 3 Dr. Parthenia Dinora and Molly Dellinger-Wray, ...

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2022/03/10

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Parthenia "Parthy" Dinora and Molly Dellinger-Wray to learn about the Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) program which is an abuse prevention intervention for people with intellectual disabilities. Parthy and Molly were co-authors on an article about this program and you can find the article about this program in the most recent issue of the Development Disabilities Network Journal here. We wanted to ask them about some of the key take-aways of

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Ep. 2 Dr. Samantha Ross and Bridgette Schram...

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2022/02/07

This episode is an interview with Dr. Samantha Ross and her coauthor, Bridgette Schram, about their article entitled "Promoting Inclusion of Adults with Disabilities in Local Fitness Programs: A Needs Assessment." This article can be found in the most recent issue of DDNJ, Volume Two, Issue One. So, by way of introduction, Dr. Samantha Ross is an assistant professor in the Physical Education Teacher Education program within the College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at West Virginia

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Episode 1 Interview with Dr. Heather Church and Dr....

DDNJ Author Insights ·

2021/12/14

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the DDNJ Author insights podcast. We are excited to welcome you to this new series of interviews with authors published in the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal, adding another level of accessibility and insight to the world of disability research. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Wappett, Editor in Chief of the DDNJ and Executive Director of the Institute for Disability Research, Practice, and Policy at Utah State University, interviews Drs. Church

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