Quillo's Mission
Quillo’s mission is to provide an empowering platform for sharing stories, resources and knowledge for people with disabilities, support staff, and their families. With Quillo, we focus on possibilities and motivating messages to build a sense of community, equity, and belonging for the respect and well-being of ourselves and others.
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by JW Dibbs and discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship program for people with IDD and how LifeCourseConnect can help them plan for the future.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by Jamie Olson from Uniquely You! They discuss the importance of community, sharing diverse stories from the disability community, and how LifeCourseConnect can assist families in planning for the future.
Episode Transcript
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Uniquely You Indiana
Support Groups in Indiana
Uniquely You Linktree
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia dive into the powerful impact of high expectations and supportive environments.
Our conversation will cover:
How setting high expectations can unlock potential in individuals with I/DD
Real-life stories of people who have exceeded expectations with proper support
Strategies for creating a supportive environment at home, work, or in the community
The role of family members, friends, and professionals in fostering growth and independence
We'll share practical tips and inspiring examples that you can apply in your daily life, whether you're living with I/DD, supporting a loved one, or working in the field.
Got a story about how high expectations or a supportive environment made a difference in your life? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
Remember, QuilloPod is here for you – where every voice in the I/DD community matters. Together, we're building understanding, sharing resources, and creating positive change through the power of high expectations and support.
Episode Transcript
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia talk about voting and voting rights for people in the disability community.
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
In this week's episode Cynthia and John about the power of positivity and One Good Thing. The importance of celebrating the good things that happen in our everyday life.
References from the episode: One Good Thing blog
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month to commemorate let's revisit a conversation with Michelle Fischer about her employment experience and how self-advocates can advocate for their needs in the workplace.
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
In this week's episode, join John in exploring person-centered thinking to approach these challenging times. Bringing a new person-centered focus can move us from only thinking of the challenges facing us to the opportunities to do what is meaningful to people.
If you want to explore Person-Centered Thinking more, join us for a free - three-part webinar in October by clicking here. The 3 thirty-minute sessions will share ideas and tools to make person-centered thinking part of your everyday routine.
Quillo Connect Video mentioned in the episode:
Hopeful Hint: People Are Sunsets, Not Math Problems
Episode Transcript
Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
In this replay episode from the summer of 2023, John and Cynthia discuss where to start when it comes to planning. They ask the following questions: Is there a right way? What do you want in your life? What don't you want?
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Episode Transcript
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
What goals do you have in mind? In a REPLAY from 2023, John and Cynthia discuss how to help people create a vision and meet their goals using Quillo Connect.
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
In this week's Quillo Pod, John explores the power of conversations - real conversations that take time to learn from one another, understand, and find the right steps forward. Sometimes it can be life-changing, and other times frustrating as conversations don't always happen on our schedule. We hope this conversation opens some ideas for you on how to find those life-changing moments.
Episode Transcript
Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com