In today’s episode, George and Amelia hear from Dr. Karrie Shogren, director of the Kansas University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, and one of the fields premier experts on self-determination. Dr. Shogren also shares insights on the role of education and training in advocacy, the significance of collaborative learning, and the future for inclusive research.

Resources in this episode:

Kansas University Center on Disabilities: https://kucd.ku.edu/

Acronym Guide:

UCEDD: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Interview Transcript:

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In this conversation, George and Amelia chat with Emily Hartley, the new executive director of the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council. Emily shares her journey into the field of disability advocacy, her experiences working with individuals with disabilities, and the importance of self-advocacy and family involvement in shaping policies.

Resources in this episode:

MO WINGS – https://www.mo-wings.org/

Olmstead Decision – https://archive.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_about.htm

Missouri DD Council https://moddcouncil.org/

Acronym Guide:

UCEDD: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Interview Transcript: https://ihd.umkc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Emily-Hartley-Transcript.pdf

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In today’s episode, we are joined by David Baker, director of Missouri Assistive Technology. In this conversation, we dive into the transformative power of assistive technology and how it can be integrated into people’s lives at every stage. Through 3D printing and loan programs, the small but mighty team at Missouri AT are making a huge impact on people with disabilities in our state.

We did have some technical difficulties somewhere in the middle of this episode, so please excuse the shift in audio quality around the 15 minute mark.

Resources in this episode:

Tech Act of 1988: https://rtcil.org/sites/rtcil/files/documents/ATA%20Fact%20Sheet%202.15.2021--Fixed.pdf

To find an AT program in your state: https://at3center.net/state-at-programs/

Missouri AT Device Loan Program: https://at.mo.gov/device-loan/

Missouri AT Show Me Loans: https://at.mo.gov/show-me-loans/

Acronym Guide:

UCEDD: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

LEND: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

AT: Assistive Technology

Interview Transcript: https://ihd.umkc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/David-Baker-Transcript-1.pdf

For more information about UMKC-Institute for Human Development, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ihd.umkc.edu