Quillo Pod
A podcast supporting the Quillo Connect App.
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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
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
In this episode, John and Cynthia discuss how people use Quillo Connect's search function to find answers. They try to answer the following question: What brings people joy?
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss Quillo's video content and the ways users use it.
Videos mentioned in the episode:
Craft Corner - Painting Leaves
It's your life - being up to the challenge
What color is your pee
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In this week's episode John and Cynthia sit down with Steven Eidelman. We discuss the future of person-centered planning, technology, advocacy, and more.
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Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
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
Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
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Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
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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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
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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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
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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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
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
Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com
To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com