See Us Hear Us

Jan 31 2024 14 ep. 27 mins 1

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See Us, Hear Us is a place for the disabled community to have meaningful conversation. We will explore the challenges faced by the disabled community and how we can come together to overcome obstacles, raise awareness and work toward positive social change.

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Season 2 - Demystifying Mental Health Services with Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo

Jan 31 2024 29 mins

We are privileged and honored to have Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo on See Us, Hear Us! Assemblyman Gandolfo represents the 7th Assembly District on Long Island, and is the ranking member on the Committee of Mental Health. Listen on to hear more about services for mental health in schools, staffing challenges faced in our industry, and the integration of the Office of Addiction Servi

Season 2 - Speaking About Solutions with Jake Blumencranz

Jan 24 2024 28 mins

We are so thankful to be speaking with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz about issues currently facing our community! On this episode, we speak about employment for those with disabilities, employment issues facing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), housing on Long Island, and more. Assemblyman Blumencranz represents New York's 15th State Assembly district.

Season 2 - Keep Pushing On with Angelo

Sep 19 2023 23 mins

This week, we meet Angelo, a TBI survivor due to an arterial vein malformation. Angelo had begun feeling sick, passed out after a night out, and was quickly brought to the hospital by his family, unsure of the cause. Once the cause was determined, 2 liters of blood was drained from his brain and he had awoken from his coma, Angelo had been transported to multiple hospitals and faci

Season 2 - Advocating For Our Community with Taylor Darling

Sep 05 2023 31 mins

This week on See Us, Hear Us, we are speaking with Taylor Darling, NYS Assemblywoman for the 18th District located on Long Island. Taylor is both passionate for helping those with disabilities, as well as becoming an advocate for those in her community. Her passion for helping those with disabilities shines through her work as she sits on the Committee for People with Disabilities,

Season 2 - Ready For New Challenges with Sam

Aug 28 2023 25 mins

This week we talk to Samantha, a TBI survivor. Samantha went through a tragic car accident, being hit by an 18-wheeler. She was not breathing after being pulled from the car, technically dead. After being in a coma, followed by months of rehab, Samantha was able to begin what she calls her “rebirth.” Despite the obstacles placed in front of her, she shows what the true meaning

Traumatic Brain Injury and Positivity 10 Years Later

Aug 24 2022 40 mins

This week is our season one finale and we wanted to end in a very special way. Our guest is Chris Whirl and he joins Dr. Christopher Long to discuss Traumatic Brian Injuries. It is a topic that he knows very well as he himself suffers from a Brain Injury. This episode was recorded as Chris was getting ready to celebrate ten years since the night of his accident. His ability to stay

We Just Need to be Loved

Aug 10 2022 28 mins

This week’s guest is Tyler. Tyler has an amazing journey that has taken him from the Ukraine, to being adopted by an amazing family in the United States before accomplishing great feats while pushing himself harder than he ever thought possible. Tyler is fully employed, loves his life, helps others like him through advocacy and has even created his very own podcast and music libr

Bullying and Disabilities

Aug 03 2022 25 mins

Bullying is something that feels like it’s gotten worse over the years than better. In this episode, Chris and Bradley talk about their experiences with bullying, the connection between bullying and people with disabilities and their ideas on how to make things better and possibly educate today’s youth.Timestamps:0:26 – Why is Bullying important?01:30 – What might cause bul

Painting the Provider Landscape

Jul 27 2022 39 mins

Keystone Human Services is an international human services provider that started in Pennsylvania. From there, the organization has stretched across the United States and across oceans to help create positive change for others. Chris hosts Charlie Hooker; Keystone Chief Executive Officer and Greg Wellems; Keystone Executive Director Intellectual Disability Services for a very inform

The World of Self-Direction

Jul 20 2022 24 mins

A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model. Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting. Timestamps:00:00 – Show Opening01:33 – Steve Introduction02:2