Belonging Together
A podcast about people with disabilities and relationship-building.
Episodes
This episode features Do For One relationships Sarah & Ivy, Ben & Devon, Cindy & Maegan.
Narrated and produced by Andrew Oliver
When reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan, we invite you to both imagine yourself in the shoes of the samaritan who sees the wounded person and responds, we also invite you to see yourself in the shoes of the wounded person receiving the help. In other words, in relationships across societal barriers, we recognize that we need each other.
Do For One was adapted from a well-established practice called Citizen Advocacy. In 1966, an academic researcher named Dr. Wolf Wolfensberger attended a national conference on protective services for the handicapped. It was there he became aware of how impersonal, rigid and limited the current system of human services was. Parents asked, "What happens to my handicapped child when I'm gone?"
Moved by these needs, Dr. Wo...
Devon Ray Hillary is the author his autobiography titled, “Life Experiences with Autism and Mild Intellectual Disability.” He has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music at Nyack College. He plays the piano, organ, and keyboard. Featured in this episode is Devon Ray Hillary himself playing piano and organ from his YouTube Channel.
Mentioned in this Episode: Three ideas. Three Contradictions. Or not
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andre...
In this episode you'll hear from Alexa, Jane, and Lenny as they share stories of transformation through relationships. As promised, see below for the words of Lenny's poem and Jean Vanier book recommendations.
Do For One was invited to take part in an event hosted by Agora and Redeemer West Side titled, “Turning Toward Love.” It was a conversation between Amy Julia Becker and Andy Crouch.
It was a conversation that invites us to ...
"The Key would not fit in one of these doors. Why? Because that was the key that took me out of Willowbrook." - Jerry
What was the real "key" that got Jerry out of Willowbrook? This episode offers us a lesson on the power of social roles when facing the many negative perceptions of disability. Our friend Jerry shares his story.
Credits:
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andrew Oliver.
De-institutionalization is underway as Tony and Jack continue their journey, making a better way of living possible for us all.
Credits:
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andrew Oliver.
Email: andrew@doforone.org
Guest voices include Jack Callaghan, Tony Brooks, Willie Mae Goodman, Ali Oliver, and Carol Oliver.
Contact Jack: johncallaghan54@gmail.com
Tony is separated from his family and placed in Willowbrook State School, one of the world's largest Mental Institutions. Jack meets Tony and through friendship, they find hope.
Credits:
Written, Narrated, and Produced by Andrew Oliver.
Email: andrew@doforone.org
Guest voices include Jack Callaghan, Tony Brooks, Willie Mae Goodman, and Ali Oliver.
A podcast about disability and relationship-building. It's an orientation to Do For One's work, guided by stories.
Show notes:
Written, produced, and narrated by Andrew Oliver. In this trailer you hear the voice of Devon Ray Hillary.
www.DoForOne.org/belongingtogether
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