THINK+change Podcasts
THINK+change offers TALKS, TRAININGS, and TOOLS designed to support training and education about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for them, their families, and the professionals in their lives. THINK+change TALKS are provocative, in-person or video shorts on topics of interest to, or emerging issues for, people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TRAININGS are in-person or online targeted educational opportunities on issues that directly impact people with I/DD and those who care for and work with them. THINK+change TOOLS are tangible educational products. For more information, check us out at www.thinkchange.training
Episodes
May 2, 2023 • 18 mins
How to Build a Trauma-Informed Organization and Mindset
In the final episode of this series, we interviewed, Laura McArthur, PhD, as she shared her perspective about:
• The benefits of building a trauma-informed organization and having the mindset
• How someone starts to build awareness and buy-in for a trauma-informed approach at their place of work
• How someone starts to build awareness and buy-in for a trauma-informed approach in t...
In the final episode of this series, we interviewed, Laura McArthur, PhD, as she shared her perspective about:
• The benefits of building a trauma-informed organization and having the mindset
• How someone starts to build awareness and buy-in for a trauma-informed approach at their place of work
• How someone starts to build awareness and buy-in for a trauma-informed approach in t...
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May 2, 2023 • 26 mins
Why We Need Trauma-Informed Organizations and People
In episode 3 of this series, we interviewed, Laura McArthur, PhD, as she shared her perspective about:
• Why we need a trauma-informed community
• Where trauma-informed framework be implemented
• How cultural responsiveness and biases align with our trauma-informed work
• The 3 C's of resilience (connection, coping, and competence)
• Resources to help people to develop their own Trauma...
In episode 3 of this series, we interviewed, Laura McArthur, PhD, as she shared her perspective about:
• Why we need a trauma-informed community
• Where trauma-informed framework be implemented
• How cultural responsiveness and biases align with our trauma-informed work
• The 3 C's of resilience (connection, coping, and competence)
• Resources to help people to develop their own Trauma...
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May 2, 2023 • 30 mins
What Does It Mean to Be Trauma-Informed?
In episode 2 of this series, we interviewed, Brian Tallant LPC, NADD-CC as he shared his perspective about:
• What it means to be trauma-informed?
• Shifting the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
• What are the Trauma-Informed Principles?
• Aligning people with developmental disabilities and trauma-informed concepts
• How we support people with disabilities, children a...
In episode 2 of this series, we interviewed, Brian Tallant LPC, NADD-CC as he shared his perspective about:
• What it means to be trauma-informed?
• Shifting the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
• What are the Trauma-Informed Principles?
• Aligning people with developmental disabilities and trauma-informed concepts
• How we support people with disabilities, children a...
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May 2, 2023 • 25 mins
How Does Trauma Affect the Brain
In episode 1 of this series, we interviewed, Brian Tallant LPC, NADD-CC as he shared his perspective about:
• What is Trauma?
• How does trauma affect the brain?
• Can the brain heal from trauma?
• What is the Neurosequential Model?
• How can we support people with developmental disabilities, children and adults, who have experienced trauma?
In episode 1 of this series, we interviewed, Brian Tallant LPC, NADD-CC as he shared his perspective about:
• What is Trauma?
• How does trauma affect the brain?
• Can the brain heal from trauma?
• What is the Neurosequential Model?
• How can we support people with developmental disabilities, children and adults, who have experienced trauma?
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December 16, 2022 • 23 mins
“I think we need to make to make the systems work for the people, not for the systems. People are capable of a lot more than we give them credit for, we just have to give them opportunity.” – Damon McLeese, Executive Director of Access Gallery
Did you know that people with disabilities experience higher rates of unemployment than those without disabilities? This mini-documentary series features five businesses working to change that...
Did you know that people with disabilities experience higher rates of unemployment than those without disabilities? This mini-documentary series features five businesses working to change that...
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December 16, 2022 • 23 mins
Is employment an option after high school for youth with developmental disabilities? Yes! Join THINK+change, Serina Gilbert, and Cheryl Carver with the Youth Services Program at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Colorado as we talk about employment! DVR is in every state, and while programs and services may differ, DVR can assist individuals with disabilities to explore employment options.
Timestamps:
Timestamps:
- 2:24 – Division o...
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December 16, 2022 • 22 mins
What happens when a youth with an IDD turns 18? Are the parents still guardians? What happens with the youth’s finances and benefits once they become an adult? Yvette Plummer with Show and Tell helps break it down in this episode so you can learn about alternatives to guardianship and what to expect when it comes to financial responsibilities. Learn more about guardianship and alternatives here.
Timestamps:
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- 2:45 – What happens to...
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December 16, 2022 • 31 mins
Let’s talk about Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for when a youth with IDD becomes an adult. Carol Meredith with The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties helps break it down in this episode so you can learn about how HCBS can help youth transitioning to adulthood and how they can get support with everyday activities like getting ready for the day, chore services, day program services, supervision and more.
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December 16, 2022 • 20 mins
Is higher education an option after high school for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Yes! Join THINK+change and Shayna Laing with Inclusive Higher Education as we review creating pathways to college for students with IDD to foster academic growth, social development, and career advancement in this episode.
Timestamps:
Timestamps:
- 2:08 – College Application Timeline
- 5:38 – Traditional Path with Accommodations in Hi...
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December 16, 2022 • 20 mins
Transition planning is a process to help students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) decide what they want to do after high school. Join us for this episode where Gail Lott, EdD with the Colorado Department of Education, reviews common questions about the Transition Plan to help youth, families, and professionals be better prepared!
Timestamps:
Timestamps:
- 3:22 – Transition Plan Timeline
- 4:09 – Purpose of a Transition Plan
- 9:30 - I...
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September 28, 2022 • 31 mins
Quick Tips about Assets & Finances featuring Megan Brand, Executive Director of Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD)
– Learn about what counts towards asset limits for families and individuals (3:46)
– Assets that count towards the limit (5:09)
– Assets that don’t count towards the limit (17:01)
– Consequences of going over the Asset Limit (9:50)
– Differences between SSI, Retirement Social Security, SSDI, and SSDI Child Be...
– Learn about what counts towards asset limits for families and individuals (3:46)
– Assets that count towards the limit (5:09)
– Assets that don’t count towards the limit (17:01)
– Consequences of going over the Asset Limit (9:50)
– Differences between SSI, Retirement Social Security, SSDI, and SSDI Child Be...
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September 28, 2022 • 30 mins
Common Work & Financial Questions featuring Melanie Honsbruch, CPWIC, Curriculum Developer and Trainer at the Colorado Office of Employment First (OEF)
– What the “Employment First” philosophy is (1:55);
– Where “Employment First” is implemented in the United States (6:30);
– How can someone get involved in Employment First advocacy (9:45)
– Learn about job equity and “Competitive Integrated Employment” (16:03)
– CO DB 101 – Colorado Di...
– What the “Employment First” philosophy is (1:55);
– Where “Employment First” is implemented in the United States (6:30);
– How can someone get involved in Employment First advocacy (9:45)
– Learn about job equity and “Competitive Integrated Employment” (16:03)
– CO DB 101 – Colorado Di...
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September 28, 2022 • 29 mins
Medicaid Buy-In featuring Beverly Hirsekorn, Disability and Aged Policy and Program Performance Coordinator at CO Department of Health Care & Financing (HCPF)
– Who is HCPF (1:50)
– Medicaid & Eligibility (3:23)
– Learn about Colorado’s Medicaid Buy-In programs (10:04)
– Maintaining Medicaid Buy-In Eligibility (16:30)
– Accessing and Applying for Medicaid Buy-in (17:25)
– How to apply online at the PEAK website, by mail, by phone 800-22...
– Who is HCPF (1:50)
– Medicaid & Eligibility (3:23)
– Learn about Colorado’s Medicaid Buy-In programs (10:04)
– Maintaining Medicaid Buy-In Eligibility (16:30)
– Accessing and Applying for Medicaid Buy-in (17:25)
– How to apply online at the PEAK website, by mail, by phone 800-22...
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September 28, 2022 • 13 mins
Benefits Counseling featuring Shantelle Rockman, Executive Director of Integrating Supports Colorado
– What a benefits counselor/planner is (2:37)
– The importance of understanding your benefits (4:27)
– Advice about staying safe from benefits trafficking (6:20)
– How to locate and get started with a benefits counselor/planner (7:14)
- You can access co.db101.org or the CO Office of Employment First website, www.employmentfirstcolorado....
– What a benefits counselor/planner is (2:37)
– The importance of understanding your benefits (4:27)
– Advice about staying safe from benefits trafficking (6:20)
– How to locate and get started with a benefits counselor/planner (7:14)
- You can access co.db101.org or the CO Office of Employment First website, www.employmentfirstcolorado....
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September 28, 2022 • 16 mins
ABLE Accounts & Asset Limit featuring Mike Keglovits, ABLE & Special Programs Manager at CollegeInvest
– What the Federal Benefit Asset Limit and introduction into ABLE accounts (2:20)
– How an ABLE account can help individuals with disabilities save (2:52)
– ABLE accounts and Trusts (3:28)
– Learn about new legislation for ABLE accounts (5:10)
– Opening an ABLE account (10:00)
Acronym used in this episode: SSI = Social Security Income
We...
– What the Federal Benefit Asset Limit and introduction into ABLE accounts (2:20)
– How an ABLE account can help individuals with disabilities save (2:52)
– ABLE accounts and Trusts (3:28)
– Learn about new legislation for ABLE accounts (5:10)
– Opening an ABLE account (10:00)
Acronym used in this episode: SSI = Social Security Income
We...
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June 29, 2022 • 21 mins
Foster care is a temporary arrangement that gives youth a safe place to live when their parents or family of origin are unable to safely care for them. The ultimate goal is to safely reunite a child with their family and to make a positive, long-lasting change in their lives. When parents and/or children with a developmental disability enter the foster care system, both placement and reunification can be challenging. This mini-docu...
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June 28, 2022 • 17 mins
Part 4 of 4 of our multi-part series: Expanding Access and CBD Therapies for People with Developmental Disabilities
Episode 4: Epidiolex (cannabidiol) & Developmental Disabilities
Featuring: Laura Borgelt, PhramD, MBA at CU Anschutz Medical Campus
-What Epidiolex is and what it's currently approved for;
-Learn about continuing research on Epidiolex use for other disabilities and health conditions;
-How you can have a conversation with y...
Episode 4: Epidiolex (cannabidiol) & Developmental Disabilities
Featuring: Laura Borgelt, PhramD, MBA at CU Anschutz Medical Campus
-What Epidiolex is and what it's currently approved for;
-Learn about continuing research on Epidiolex use for other disabilities and health conditions;
-How you can have a conversation with y...
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June 28, 2022 • 13 mins
Part 3 of 4 of our multi-part series: Expanding Access and CBD Therapies for People with Developmental Disabilities
Episode 3: CBD in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Featuring Bridget Dandaraw-Serritt - Founder of ACT (Advocates for Compassionate Therapy) Now
-Discover the present reality of administering CBD in HBCS settings in Colorado;
-What individuals can do to expand their access to CBD in an HBCS setting; and receive
-E...
Episode 3: CBD in Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)
Featuring Bridget Dandaraw-Serritt - Founder of ACT (Advocates for Compassionate Therapy) Now
-Discover the present reality of administering CBD in HBCS settings in Colorado;
-What individuals can do to expand their access to CBD in an HBCS setting; and receive
-E...
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June 28, 2022 • 15 mins
Part 2 of 4 of our multi-part series: Expanding Access and CBD Therapies for People with Developmental Disabilities
Episode 2: CBD in School settings
Featuring Bridget Dandaraw-Serritt - Founder of ACT (Advocates for Compassionate Therapy) Now
-Understand the current reality of administering CBD in schools in Colorado;
-What parents can do to expand access to CBD for their children in school; and receive
-Educational advocacy resources...
Episode 2: CBD in School settings
Featuring Bridget Dandaraw-Serritt - Founder of ACT (Advocates for Compassionate Therapy) Now
-Understand the current reality of administering CBD in schools in Colorado;
-What parents can do to expand access to CBD for their children in school; and receive
-Educational advocacy resources...
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June 28, 2022 • 17 mins
Part 1 of 4 of our multi-part series: Expanding Access and CBD Therapies for People with Developmental Disabilities
Episode 1: CBD 101 & Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Featuring Adam Young - Development Officer and Care Specialist at the Realm of Caring Foundation.
-What CBD is, and why people are interested in exploring its medical and therapeutic uses;
-Hear stories about the effects CBD has had on individuals with DD and their fam...
Episode 1: CBD 101 & Developmental Disabilities (DD)
Featuring Adam Young - Development Officer and Care Specialist at the Realm of Caring Foundation.
-What CBD is, and why people are interested in exploring its medical and therapeutic uses;
-Hear stories about the effects CBD has had on individuals with DD and their fam...
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