Quillo Pod

MyQuillo For Organizations

During this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the many ways organizations can use MyQuillo as a tool to help families and self-advocates learn, discover, and connect.
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MyQuillo & Families

During this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the many ways families can use MyQuillo as a tool to learn, connect, and discover. 
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Breaking the Silence: Understanding and Preventing Sexual Abuse for People with IDD

In this episode of QuilloPod, Cynthia and John discuss sexual abuse prevention, response, and survivorship.
 
Research suggests that three out of four adults with an intellectual disability will experience sexual abuse in their lifetime. Yet it remains widely underreported, misunderstood, and underprepared for by the very organizations and families meant to provide support.
John and Cynthia break down three essential areas every family member, caregiver, and professional should know:
 How to recognize the signs, including behavioral and emotional changes, that may indicate abuse
 How to respond when someone discloses abuse, what to say, what not to say, and why your reaction matters
How to support healing and justice. 
 
Resources mentioned in the episode: 
 
MyQuillo Authors 
Cierra Olivia Thomas, founder of Indiana Disability Justice 
Dr. Karyn Harvey Learn more about her work
Dr. Nora Baladerian  Learn more about her work
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Replay: Strengthening Our Bridges : A conversation on inclusion ft. Lisa Drennan

Special guest Lisa Drennan joins John Dickerson and Cynthia Morraz to discuss the importance of inclusion and community.
“Inclusion is not a destination it's a journey.”
Connect with Lisa Drenan on LinkedIn or Facebook
Learn more about the Merge Inclusion Project or visit her website
Pathway to Friendship Project :
www.mergeconsulting.orglisadrennan@mergeconsulting.orghttps
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What Are Natural Supports? Finding Joy and Community

You might have heard the term "natural supports" in meetings or in IDD spaces — but what does it actually mean in everyday life? In this episode, Cynthia and John break down the concept of natural supports: what they are, where the term comes from, and why they matter for people with IDD and their families.
Together, they explore how finding your "village" starts with one simple question: What brings you joy?
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The Building Blocks of Friendship

 
In this week's episode, join John and Cynthia  explore the building blocks of friendship and tools to make it happen. They dive into MyQuillo's content by Karyn Harvey, unpacking her insights on friendship and strategies for fostering real connection. For parents and caregivers who worry about social isolation this episode is a resource.
 
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Feeding Hope: What Families Are Saying Across the Country

In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson sit down to reflect on a powerful webinar conversation with families, self-advocates, and professionals from coast to coast. They dig into what people said worries them most right now — and more importantly, how they're choosing to feed hope anyway. From hiking groups to theater troupes to circles of support, this episode is a reminder that no one has to go through this alone.
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Finding hope in hard times

In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson have a conversation about mainintaining a positive outlook and keeping hope alive. Tune in to learn more about their upcoming webinar with Special Guests Dr.Karyn Harvey and Dr. Robert Naseef. 
📅 Webinar Date: March 3rd | Afternoon & Evening Sessions Available🔗 Register below: 
Register Here - Afternoon Session ➡️ bit.ly/overwhelm1pm
Register Here - Evening Session ➡️ bit.ly/overwhelm7
Because we are always stronger together.
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Overwhelmed but Not Alone : Finding Hope in Hard Times

In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson have a conversation about what that overwhelm looks like on the ground — and why, even in the hardest of times, hope and community are still within reach.
John shares a powerful reminder that budget cuts don't just reduce dollars — they reduce hope. And hope, for families who have never had an easy road, is everything. Cynthia and John also explore why words matter, why joy is not a luxury, and how small, intentional acts of community can make a profound difference.
You'll also hear the remarkable story of Nate, a young man in Minnesota with a disability who — without any formal support system — helped three of his friends with disabilities find meaningful employment, proving that peer connection and community can accomplish what systems sometimes cannot.
Cynthia and John also announce two free, interactive webinars coming in March featuring MyQuillo authors Dr. Karyn Harvey and Dr. Robert Naseef. 
This episode is for families, self-advocates, Direct Support Professionals, providers, and anyone who shows up for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
📅 Webinar Date: March 3rd | Afternoon & Evening Sessions Available🔗 Register here:
Register Here - Afternoon Session
Register Here - Evening Session
Because we are always stronger together.
Quillopod@myquillo.comTo learn more about MyQuillo visit MyQuillo.com
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Replay: Let’s celebrate Black History Month: Remembering Betty Williams

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia celebrate Black History Month by remembering Betty Williams, a self-advocate leader in Indiana. 
Learn more about Betty Williams 
Betty Williams Interview
Early Leaders: Betty Williams · Self-Advocates of Indiana
 
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