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Disability Deep Dive is a bi-weekly interview podcast hosted by Keith Casebonne and Jodi Beckstine. Each episode explores issues that matter to disabled people, including accessibility, identity, discrimination, rights protections, and voting. The show also features This Week's Deep Cut, a media pairing that helps listeners engage with each episode's theme.
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Please note that the opinions of our guests are not necessarily those of Disability Rights Florida.
30th Anniversary of the ADA - with Barb Page, Juli Pack, Curtis Filaroski, Ann Robinson, Andrea Jenkins, and Olivia Babis
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Episode Summary
Six Disability Rights Florida staff members discuss the impact of the ADA 30 years after its implementation.
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 2 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Episode Summary
Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma conclude their overview of the Florida 2019 Legislative Session and its impacts on people with disabilities.
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Part 1 - with Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma
Monday, July 08, 2019
Episode Summary
Olivia Babis and Tony DePalma provide an overview of the Florida 2019 Legislative Session and its impacts on people with disabilities.
Navigating Facility Transition - with Deborah Linton, Bonnie Carr, and Kathy Clinton
Thursday, June 07, 2018
Episode Summary
Deborah Linton, Bonnie Carr, and Kathy Clinton share their stories about transitioning from one facility to another.
Extended School Year - with Nately Alvarez and Lauren Eversole
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Episode Summary
Nately Alvarez and Lauren Eversole talk about Extended School Year options for students in Special Education.
Accessibility in Florida Prisons - with David Boyer and Molly Paris
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Episode Summary
David Boyer and Molly Paris talk about accessibility issues in Florida prisons.
Service Animals - with Barb Page and Lisa Kinser
Monday, October 16, 2017
Episode Summary
Barb Page and Lisa Kinser talk in-depth about service animals.
Special Education - with Selina O’Shannon and Nately Alvarez
Friday, July 21, 2017
Episode Summary
Selina O'Shannon and Nately Alvarez provide information and tips for successfully navigating the Florida special education system.
Special Needs Shelters: Your Life Raft in an Emergency - with Judy Silverstein and Carol Stachurski
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Episode Summary
Judy Silverstein and Carol Stachurski discuss Special Needs Shelters and how they help when disaster strikes.
Peer Support - with Crystal Lilly and Cameron Wood
Friday, May 19, 2017
Episode Summary
Crystal Lilly and Cameron Wood talk about Peer Support and how you can become a Recovery Peer Specialist.
What is the Client Assistance Program - with Janniell Vazquez and Howard Bell
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Episode Summary
Janniell Vazquez and Howard Bell of Disability Rights Florida tell us about the Client Assistance Program.
Web and Document Accessibility - with Mark Miller
Monday, March 20, 2017
Episode Summary
Mark Miller of Interactive Accessibility discusses how our websites and documents can be made accessible for people with disabilities.
The Right to Recovery - with Dana Foglesong and Wesley Evans
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Episode Summary
Dana Foglesong and Wesley Evans tell us about what recovery from mental illnesses and substance abuse should be like, and what to expect from service providers.
ABLE United - with John Finch
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Episode Summary
An interview with John Finch, Director of ABLE United, a new savings and investment option for persons with disabilities in Florida.
Supported Decision-Making - with Mike McCreight and Amanda Heystek
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Episode Summary
In this episode, we discuss Supported Decision-Making, and how it was applied as a less restrictive option to guardianship for the first time in Florida.
