July 22, 2020
There is an opportunity for individuals with disabilities in New York State to protect certain financial assets. The NY ABLE account is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to save. Jenna McClosky, Outreach Coordinator for NY ABLE and has been with the program for two and a half years. Jenna started with NY State in 2015 and was working in the non-profit field for several years prior to that. Jenna joins us on our podcast for
July 3, 2020
Today, we talk to Jean Mackay of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor about the inspiration for the 1st Mile Challenge and where it is going in the future. Doug Hamlin and Andrea Robinson share about why we cycle and who inspires us through the years! Since 2013, Journey Along the Erie Canal has grown to include thousands of individuals with disabilities, community leaders, and allies who meet John and his team, cheer them on, and even cycle alongside them.
June 18, 2020
Stephen Kuusisto and Bob Herz join Our Ability’s John Robinson Talking about building an entrepreneur program at Syracuse University for individuals with disabilities. As we know, individuals with disabilities are wonderful problem solver’s. Some of those problems can be solved through building new businesses, new technology and what better place than at Syracuse. We explore through our past shared experiences a new vision for entrepreneurship.
June 11, 2020
Joseph Damiano of Western New York talks about disability, self advocacy and connecting through technology during this time of COVID-19…
June 3, 2020
Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN talks about our national situation with injustice and COVID-19, disability inclusion and the steps forward that Disability:IN are taking with corporate America. Apple Podcast – http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-ability-podcast/id1513213754
May 27, 2020
Jonathan Doherty and Randy Bower are wonderful examples of how advocacy and empowerment can build community development and a long-term friendship. A true testament to the spirit of Orleans County and Western New York. For nearly 8 years, we have gotten to know the good people of Orleans County on our hand cycle trip across New York State. There is no better example of the empowerment of individuals with disabilities that we can share.
