Quillo Pod

When do individuals engage in activities that bring them joy? ft. David Mank

In this week's episode, Cynthia and John discuss the importance of employment and setting high expectations with David Mank.
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Seek First to Understand : A conversation with Ryan Rotundo

In this weeks episode we have a special guest Ryan Rotundo , director of Employment Initiative at National Down Syndrome Society. For this episode Cynthia and John talk to Ryan about his two passions - engaging siblings of people with I/DD and employment of people with I/DD.
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Organizational Transformation is a worldwide movement: A conversation on employment in the disability community with Don Lavin

In this weeks episode we have a special guest : Don Lavin , an independent contractor; Principal of Strengths at Work. For this episode we discuss the meaning of transformation and the impact a job can have for an individual in the disability community. We ask the questions, what are creative ways communities have developed to support people with disability? What can we expect for the future of workforce?
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Front Row Seat to The Arc of Virginia’s State Convention: A conversation about community

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of being in community post pandemic. 
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No longer pass or fail — Life Course Connect captures your progress!

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia explore Life Course Connect's powerful suite of platforms from Life Course technology partners. They are joined by their colleague Mark Cline, from Quillo who is working with several states to introduce this exciting program.
 
Resources mentioned:
Vanderbilt Study 
Life Course Connect Site - coming soon
Contact Mark Cline by emailing : mark@myquilllo.com
 
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Do you want a free 20lb turkey or gift card? - A conversation about feeling valued and appreciated in the workplace

In this episode, John and Cynthia discuss ways to show appreciation and the difference it can make in the workplace.
 
Resources Mentioned Include: 
John' Blog
DSP Appreciation Week 2022 
5 Languages of Appreciation In The Workplace
 
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Do you look at people as a problem or sunset? - The impact of conversational language

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of language in the IDD community. They ask the question, do you view people as a problem or a sunset? And how does that affect the language you use with them.
 
Resources mentioned include: 
 Conversational Intelligence by Judith E. Glaser 
Happiness Assessment by Karen Harvey 
Are You Having A Conversation Video by Leanne Mull 
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What are your fears, hopes and dreams? - Importance of creating a plan

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the impact of creating a plan and the experience of immigrant families. We all know navigating the disability system is complex - now imagine this experience for immigrant parents. 
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Rainbow unicorn is non negotiable; A Mom finds creative way to recruit staff

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the topic of recruiting staff. How a Mom in the UK found a creative way to best attract talented staff to work with her son.
Mom’s Facebook Post 
Blitz Media Book - Heart Hope & Honesty 
Jason Freeman Podcast Awkwardly Awesome Answers 
 
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Do you want a good life or a great life? Exploring Independence and Interdependence

This week John and Cynthia discuss independence and interdependence. As well as its relationship to community and self.
 
Read about Markus  Typology 
More from David Pitonyak Loneliness Is the Only Real Disability
 
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