Quillo Pod

A little dose of Inspiration: A Conversation on Quillo Connect videos featuring Rebecca Sherpelz.

 In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Quillo's Chief Content Officer, Rebecca Scherpelz. They discuss creating Quillo Connect videos, the importance of storytellers, and what Quillo Connect users can expect in 2024.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Freaked out by Failure, Video by Michelle Fischer
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Assume that I can & I Will : A Conversation on World Down Syndrome Day

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia review the latest viral video from CoorDown  "Assume that I can so that maybe I will" in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. They discuss the importance of having high expectations in an individual's life and the positive impact it can have.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
it takes practice, practice practice: a conversation ft. Sue Gordon
Forbes Article - 4 Best Practices To Adopt From The CoorDown ‘Assume That I Can’ Video
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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
Episode Transcript
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Reflecting and Learning

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia debrief their conversations with Lexi Westerfield, Austin Scott, Art Dykstra, and Carli Friedman. They discuss their takeaways and topics they continue to explore. 
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Flourish by Martin Seligman 
Episode Transcript 
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Personal outcome, ableism, and more ft. Carli Friedman

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by Carli Friedman, Ph.D., the Director of Research for The Council on Quality and Leadership. They discuss personal outcome measures, ableism, and community.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Learn more about The Council on Quality and Leadership
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Work your way up | A conversation about self advocacy with Lexi Westerfield

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by Lexi Westerfield, a self-advocate from Indiana. Lexi is a recipient of the Darcus Nims Self-Advocate of the Year award for The Arc of Indiana. They discuss self-advocacy, accessibility, and the intersectionality of identities.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
The Arc of Indiana 
Episode Transcript
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Caregivers, support and community - A conversation with Lynda Anderson

 Cynthia and John are hosting a new episode this week with Lynda Anderson, Ph.D. Research Associate with the Institute of Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. The episode is dedicated to discussing the 2023 Community Report of Family & Individual Needs for Disability Supports. During the show, they will be reviewing the survey findings and discussing the impact of the research on the IDD community. 
 
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Disability Scoop https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/01/22/caregiving-pressures-mount-for-families-of-those-with-idd/30703/
FINDS Community Report 2023
 
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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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Power of Supports -A Conversation about Indiana’s New Arc Advocacy Leadership Network and Peer Mentoring Program ft. Steve Boyer & Noah Upchurch

In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by Steve Boyer from the Arc of Indiana and Noah Upchurch, an Arc Leadership Network Fellow. They discuss the new Arc Advocacy Leadership Network and peer mentoring program in Indiana and how it aims to impact advocacy and engagement in the state.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode Transcript
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Learn more about the Arc's Advocacy Leadership Network visit. arcind.org/
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Replay: 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
 
Episode Transcript 
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