Alabama Care LLC

By Alexander Bimes

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Disability News Network of Alabama Alabama Care is partially supported by ACDD.org. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of this organization.

Episode Date
The UAH Ability Sport Network (ASN)
Dec 14, 2022
Derogatory Terms That People With Disabilities Place Upon Themselves
Dec 13, 2022
Sarah Williams talks with Nancy Becher about Invisible Warriors
Dec 09, 2022
Disability Tug-Of-War with Zarius Walker
Dec 06, 2022
Staying in Shape and Building Muscle with Cerebral Palsy
Nov 29, 2022
United Ability and Cahaba Medical Care Partnered to Create a Seamless Community Health Care experience at the Ability Clinic
Nov 28, 2022
Greg Graber, author of Slow Your Roll, Mindfulness for Fast Times
Nov 17, 2022
Overcoming Challenges and Setting Expectations as a Parent to a Son with Spina Bifida
Nov 16, 2022
Everyday Sunshine Thrift Store in Decatur
Nov 10, 2022
Thriving with Cerebral Palsy
Nov 08, 2022
What is Disability Etiquette?
Nov 03, 2022
"Opportunities for Individuals to Build Their Futures Through Supporting Choice and Promoting Self-Directed Lives"
Nov 01, 2022
An Overview of the Regional Autism Network RAN and Hispanic Training and Resource Advocacy Network HTRAN
Nov 01, 2022
MaryJane Dasher and Meghann Miller. ADMH community work incentive coordinators, on choosing work and its impact on Social Security benefits for people with disabilities
Oct 31, 2022
Overcoming the Difficulties of Living with Spina Bifida
Oct 26, 2022
Angels Among Us - A Special Needs Community
Oct 21, 2022
Living with Spina Bifida
Oct 17, 2022
disABILITY Hiring Expo!
Oct 13, 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct 06, 2022
Ady's Army - Their History, Vision, and Mission
Oct 03, 2022
Leading the National Plan for Deaf Services
Sep 29, 2022
Transport Children and Expectant Mothers, with Limited or No Transportation to Medical Care
Sep 28, 2022
The Birmingham based Xander Vance Imaghodor (XVI) Non-Profit
Sep 21, 2022
First Teacher Home Visiting Program
Sep 14, 2022
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
Sep 13, 2022
Kaleidoscope is an Adult Day Program that brings people together to make friends, discover abilities, and enrich lives
Sep 09, 2022
The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
Sep 06, 2022
Ansel Lurio joins us to talk about ongoing legislative efforts and transportation in rural America
Aug 30, 2022
Josh Whitmire joins Sarah Williams in explaining the Independent Living Center in Birmingham
Aug 26, 2022
Special Needs Dance and Movement Classes
Aug 25, 2022
Neuro Inclusive Recruiting and Employment
Aug 22, 2022
What Individuals with Disabilities want in Primary Healthcare and Ideas to Improve Healthcare
Aug 19, 2022
3rd Ranked Adaptive Golfer in the World
Aug 15, 2022
Shandra Monterastelli, Senior Staff Attorney at Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) sits down with Lane Hagan, Parent advocate and founder of Libby's Friends.
Aug 08, 2022
Back to School Bash and Wheelchair Wash
Aug 05, 2022
Discussing Public Accessibility on the Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Jul 26, 2022
Trafficking of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Prevention Campaign
Jul 26, 2022
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
Jul 23, 2022
Implementation, Training, and Monitoring of Behavioral and Psychological Services in the Community
Jul 21, 2022
Tina Halbert and Hailey Morrow talking about New Hope Academy
Jul 05, 2022
What are Waivers and How Does Medicaid Help Serve My Daughter
Jun 23, 2022
Mental Health and Disability in the Deaf Community
Jun 16, 2022
The upcoming River Region Disability Expo is now back in person!
Jun 14, 2022
A Personal Journey and Success with Blindness
Jun 13, 2022
Learn about the power of telemedicine and reducing the potential for emergency room visits with Dr. Maulik Trivedi, Co-Founder of StationMD
Jun 01, 2022
EpiCon 2022
May 26, 2022
High School students are receiving an opportunity to gain experience and employment through the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System. Today is their graduation.
May 25, 2022
Get to know what the voting process looks like and the machines behind it.
May 20, 2022
Lima Foxtrot Injured Military Program at Lakeshore Foundation
May 18, 2022
Join us for an interview with State Board of Education Candidate Dr. Wayne Reynolds ahead of the May 24th election.
May 17, 2022
A Family's Journey With a Child with Autism
May 06, 2022
Navigating Healthcare with The Staging Transition for Every Patient (STEP) program at UAB
May 03, 2022
Join us for an interview with State Board of Education Candidate Tracie West ahead of the May 24th election
May 03, 2022
Join us at the Disability Resource Round-UP learning about resources in the community
Apr 30, 2022
An Introduction to the Bham Metro Special Needs Dads Group
Apr 27, 2022
Remembering Allison Wetherbee and Her Ongoing Memorial
Apr 25, 2022
Know Your Voting Rights with Upcoming State Elections. Nicky Watkins, Voting Rights Outreach Coordinator ADAP, with McCartney Hagar
Apr 21, 2022
The Importance and Relevance of Federal and State Legislation to People with Disabilities. Dr. Graham Sisson, Governor's Office on Disability
Apr 20, 2022
A star high school football player being in a horrific car accident and paralyzed from the waist down to being the Director of Character Development at UAB Football and a Motivational Coach
Apr 19, 2022
Care Provider Training, Caregiver Mental Health Counseling, Quarterly Discussions and Increased Respite Reimbursement Through Alabama Lifespan Respite
Apr 11, 2022
2nd Annual Egg-Stra Special Egg Hunt
Apr 09, 2022
Learn How To Advocate For Yourself - Self Advocacy and Legislative Advocacy
Apr 09, 2022
An Introduction to Mitchell's Place. The Mission, History, Services and Fundraising Events. Sara Nall, Executive Director of Mitchell's Place, with Hannah Wilson.
Apr 04, 2022
Celebrating Disability Culture and the Down Syndrome Community With McCartney Hagar
Mar 28, 2022
Hey Girl Designs and going from Down Syndrome Awareness to Becoming a Business
Mar 18, 2022
Affordable Housing and Independent Livings Skills in Huntsville Davina Patterson, Executive Director Disability Resource Network, and Sam Johnston, Owner Arbour at Moore's Mill.
Mar 16, 2022
Caroline's Cart and transportation for special needs individuals while shopping in store
Mar 14, 2022
Opening the Door of Opportunity in the Workplace and Continuing to Address the Lack of Transportation
Mar 10, 2022
Academics, Life & Social Skills, Electives & Vocational Support at UnlessU with Marye Grace Sauermann, Marketing & Development Coordinator and Meridith Binkley, Program Director
Mar 08, 2022
Housing Tour of Union Village
Mar 03, 2022
Disability Day of Mourning with McCartney Hagar and guests
Mar 01, 2022
The DRR Vaccine Grant Sarah Williams with Jenny Lux, Disability Rights and Resources
Feb 28, 2022
Day in the Life and Navigating Disability Alisha Maini and Sonya (mother)
Feb 24, 2022
The Power of Music for Children with Special Needs
Feb 24, 2022
Helping young adults with disabilities gain independence and life skills by providing on the job training and opportunities to volunteer and work with Full Circle
Feb 17, 2022
Navigating disability resources with Families Undefined
Feb 14, 2022
Advocating for individuals facing discrimination in the workplace and school environments. With Ashley Rhea, founder of Rhea Law LLC.
Feb 11, 2022
Disability and the Justice System with McCartney Hagar
Feb 10, 2022
Community of Practice and Alabama Family Advisory Network
Feb 02, 2022
Navigating Services with Retired State Trooper Karl Wade
Feb 01, 2022
The Ability Clinic
Jan 27, 2022
Airline Accessibility and Remembering Engracia Figueroa
Jan 26, 2022
An Introduction to the Disability Resource Network with Executive Director Davina Patterson
Jan 25, 2022
Supported Decision Making with Jennifer McInerney, Attorney at Carney Dye Law Offices.
Jan 19, 2022
Upcoming Tournaments at Lakeshore
Jan 11, 2022
Sensory Friendly Holiday Bash Hannah Wilson with Allie Harrison Imaghodor, Executive Director of XVI.
Dec 13, 2021
Learn about the Presbyterian Home for Children And all of the services they provide with CEO Doug Marshall
Dec 09, 2021
Libby's Friends
Dec 02, 2021
Talking with the Duer Family and Their Journey to Adoption Hannah Wilson with Jane Duer and son Brent
Nov 29, 2021
CVS vs Section 504 McCartney Hagar breaks down the case going to the supreme court where CVS is trying to gut 504 protections for people with disabilities.
Nov 08, 2021
The Little Witch Who Waits
Nov 02, 2021
A Walk To End Epilepsy Alabama. Hannah Wilson with Sara Franklin, Author at the Epilepsy Foundation
Nov 01, 2021
Updates to the Community Waiver Program and expanded Supported Employment
Oct 28, 2021
A Very Special Fall Festival
Oct 23, 2021
National Center of Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
Oct 21, 2021
National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Employment for People With Disabilities
Oct 20, 2021
Disability Employment Issues and Celebrating Workers with Disabilities
Oct 18, 2021
The Britney Act
Oct 14, 2021
Cast For Kids Fishing Event
Oct 08, 2021
Gone For Good Document Disposal/Recycling Program
Oct 07, 2021
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Oct 05, 2021
A Little Something Extra Ice Cream Truck
Sep 29, 2021
United Ability's First Annual disAbility Hiring Expo
Sep 23, 2021
An Introduction to ADMH Infant and Early Childhood Special Programs (OIECSP)
Sep 23, 2021
Recreation and Athletics at Lakeshore Foundation
Sep 21, 2021
New school year adjustments for those receiving services
Sep 15, 2021
Tonya Frankum and Yolanda Spencer ADRS Project SEARCH
Sep 14, 2021
The Role of Counselors Work in a VR Consumers Life. Career Services and Supported Services
Sep 13, 2021
Team Agreements and the Legislative side of Supported Decision Making
Sep 10, 2021
McCartney Hagar talks about her experience after the first week of college at University of Alabama Birmingham
Sep 04, 2021
Hannah Wilson and Charlie Mae, Mom and Author Charlie Mae's Frist Day, on the new book and family life.
Aug 31, 2021
Bob Lujano, Bronze medalist/paralympic rugby player and Information Specialist at NCHPAD & Gary Pate, a USAWR staff member & NBC announcer for wheelchair rugby during the 2016 Rio Games on Paralympics
Aug 26, 2021
Katie Dumais, United Ability Director of Employment Services, on Employment for Individuals with disabilities.
Aug 24, 2021
Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Attorneys, on What is an Ethical Will?
Aug 19, 2021
McCartney Hagar with Matt Rickman, Director at Camp ASCCA, on an introduction to Camp ASCCA
Aug 18, 2021
McCartney Hagar with Ashley McLeroy, Engineer Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, on Assistive Technologies.
Aug 13, 2021
Sarah Williams with George Neal, Director the Office of Self Advocacy Services, on Self Advocacy.
Aug 10, 2021
Lorenzo Brown with Kathy Boswell and Amy Rauworth, on the 2022 World Games in Birmingham Alabama
Aug 09, 2021
Karen Baggett, SLP with Homewood Children's Rehabilitation Service, on augmented communication devices.
Aug 06, 2021
McCartney Hagar with Virginia Rediker, MSW/MPH, LICSW Social Work Administator and transition specialist Children's Rehabilitation Services, on self advocacy at home, in school and at work.
Aug 03, 2021
McCartney Hagar on an introduction to The Uninspiring Group, being a freshman at UAB in the fall, and fundraising in the Philippines.
Jul 29, 2021
Joe Ray, Executive Director Adaptive Aquatics, on the introduction, teaching and advancement of adapted water sports.
Jul 28, 2021
Windy Lujano and Emily Mallard, the Lakeshore Foundation, on the Aquatics Program.
Jul 27, 2021
Supported Decision Making in Action. Meet Colby's Supported Decision Making Team Members! The Dream Team
Jul 22, 2021
Derek Greer, Alabama Department of Mental Health Region 1 Employment Specialist, on supported employment and new employment programs.
Jul 13, 2021
Susan Sellers, the new CEO of United Ability, on an introduction to United Ability and the services they provide.
Jul 08, 2021
Sarah Williams with Heather Sims, Information and Referral Specialist DRR, and Nicky Watkins, Peer Advocate DRR, on information referral services and independent living skills training.
Jun 30, 2021
Betsy Hopson, Children's of Alabama, and Virginia Rediker, MSW/MPH, LICSW social work administrator, transition specialist Children's Rehabilitation Services, on the STEP Program and transitioning to
Jun 29, 2021
Colby and Kim Spangler on Creating Colby's Team and The LifeCourse Tools followed by questions for Alex on his family members long term care
Jun 28, 2021
Dr. Julie Preskitt, Associate Professor Health Care Organization and Policy at the UAB School of Public Health: evaluating the effectiveness of programs providing services to people with disabilities
Jun 24, 2021
Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan and Anita Kelley Director of Savings Division on the New Alabama ABLE Savings Plan
Jun 23, 2021
Jennifer McInerney on Preparing for back to school, IEPs and steps to take for a successful school year
Jun 22, 2021
John Wood with Cameron Jewell, teacher of holistic arts, from St Augustine, Florida.
Jun 17, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director The Is-Able Center, on a brief history of The Is-Able Center, reopening of the center, services provided and how individuals can get involved.
Jun 14, 2021
Lakeshore Foundation with Lori Watkins, Coordinator of Recreation and Athletics, and Emily Mallard, Coordinator of Aquatics, on summer camps, youth aquatics and summer programs.
Jun 11, 2021
Kim Spangler, Colby Spangler and James Tucker, Director Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program ADAP, on decoding the legal jargon for supported decision making.
Jun 04, 2021
Antwain Jordan, Medical Equipment Review, Concentrator, Suction, and Feeding Pump.
Jun 02, 2021
Elizabeth Patton, Program Coordinator DRR, on Employment Services
May 28, 2021
Jack Carney, Carney Dye Attorneys, on what is probate. -
May 20, 2021
Dr. Jim Rimmer, Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences & Alex Yates, Project Coordinator for the UAB - Lakeshore Collaborative.
May 20, 2021
Sonia Cleckler, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Dr. Carrie Overschmidt, Audiology Specialist, on Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 19, 2021
Antwain Jordan on a Medical Equipment Review with a Vent and Pulse Ox
May 18, 2021
Sarah Williams, John Wood and June Weedon Dorough on YMCA Field of Dreams and other events
May 13, 2021
Jeffrey Williams, Director of Dually Diagnosed Programs, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Division ADMH, on National Mental Health Awareness Month
May 11, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director the Is-Able Center, on My Mental Health.
May 10, 2021
Leslie Dawson, Business Relations Programs Manager ADRS, on how Covid has impacted the workplace
May 03, 2021
Disability Rights and Resources Monthly Broadcast
Apr 29, 2021
Sarah Williams, John Wood and Cindy Ragan - Miracle League
Apr 27, 2021
Meet Colby! Colby is a student at the University of Alabama. Join Colby and his mother Kim to hear about his adventures in life and how he made it possible. Part 1 of a 5 part series.
Apr 27, 2021
Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Attorneys, on Special Needs Estate Planning with Antwain Jordan
Apr 22, 2021
Helen Baker, Executive Director Alabama's Assistive Technology Resource (STAR), on access to and acquisition of assistive technology.
Apr 20, 2021
Dr. Laura K Vogtle, Program Director Department of Occupational Therapy UAB, and Dr. Sarah C Tucker, Professor Department of Occupational Therapy UAB, on understanding Occupational Therapy.
Apr 12, 2021
Anna McConnell, State Autism Coordinator ADMH, and Jerimie Goike, ADRS Welcome Desk, on Navigating Autism Spectrum Disorder
Apr 06, 2021
Elizabeth Patton, Programs Coordinator at Disability Rights and Resources, and Nicole Watkins, Peer Advocate, on Advocacy
Mar 31, 2021
March is Social Worker Awareness Month! Bernita Wardlow and Pamela Melton, Social Workers at Children's of Alabama
Mar 29, 2021
Antwain Jordan on an introduction to service animals.
Mar 26, 2021
Michael Papp, Program Manager Rehab Engineering & Assistive Technology Services at ADRS, on finding and developing assistive technologies.
Mar 24, 2021
Jeff Underwood, President The Lakeshore Foundation, on an introduction to Lakeshore
Mar 22, 2021
Housing and Moving Resources in Alabama
Mar 18, 2021
Jennifer McInerney, Attorney Carney Dye LLC, on supported decision making, guardianship and alternatives
Mar 18, 2021
Sarah Williams, John Wood and Matt Williams on having a sibling with a disability.
Mar 17, 2021
Kevin LaPorte, Director of Community Waiver Program
Mar 16, 2021
Dustin Chandler, father and advocate on family advocacy and his work in the community.
Mar 12, 2021
Antwain Jordan with Tracy Cieniewicz, Sustainability Director Alabama Lifespan Respite, on respite care.
Mar 10, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director Is-Able Center, with Bob Lujano, Inclusion Specialist for National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability, on overcoming obstacles and available resources
Mar 08, 2021
Antwain Jordan on Managing Stress Parenting Special Needs Children
Feb 26, 2021
Sarah Williams and Jordan Bates discuss life with autism and accomplishments.
Feb 24, 2021
Dr. Graham Sisson, Executive Director of the Governor's Office on Disability (GOOD), on its history, mission and work in the community.
Feb 23, 2021
Antwain Jordan and Alanna Burke, Mateo's Nurse, on a nurse's relationship with the family and caring for a child with special needs.
Feb 19, 2021
Jack Carney, Carney Dye Attorneys, on the basics of Elder Law planning: How to protect our parents, our children, and ourselves.
Feb 19, 2021
Dan Kessler, Executive Director of Disability Rights and Resources, and Christie Stanley, on an introduction to DRR and activities through the CARES Act.
Feb 19, 2021
Legislative Session and Advocacy
Feb 19, 2021
Sarah Williams with her mother, Mrs. Halbert, on family advocacy.
Feb 19, 2021
Amy Kirby, Special Needs Minister, and Sharon Little, Associate Special Needs Minister, at Shades Mountain Baptist Church
Feb 19, 2021
Antwain Jordan on being a single father of a child with special needs and navigating the move to Alabama.
Feb 19, 2021
Antwain Jordan, single father, Mateo, son, and Mateo's mother on co-parenting and meeting Mateo.
Feb 19, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Executive Director The Is-Able Center, on "the end of something can be the start of something new!"
Feb 19, 2021
Angela Fisher Hall, Regional Librarian and Program Director, and Tim Emmons, Read Adviser, Alabama Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Feb 19, 2021
Jennifer McInerney, Attorney at Carney Dye Law Offices, and Erin McInerney Senior at Mountain Brook High School on using an "about me" document for teachers in the school system
Feb 19, 2021
Let's hang out with Sarah Williams, Courtney Adams, and John Wood: Accessibility Chat
Feb 19, 2021
Robbie Lee, Public Relations Director the Exceptional Foundation, on their programs and services.
Feb 19, 2021
Mathew Haynes, Program Manager Older Alabamians System of Information and Services (OASIS), and Jane Bush, Vision Rehab Therapist, on assisting persons 55 and older and visually impaired
Feb 19, 2021
Shannon Dye, Carney Dye Law Office on choosing the best option for a trust.
Feb 19, 2021
Lisa Alford Director State of Alabama Independent Living (SAIL) Service. Serving Alabamians with the most significant disabilities.
Feb 19, 2021
Sarah Williams and Courtney Adams, CRS Youth Advisory Consultants, on the college experience.
Feb 19, 2021
Kimberly Boswell, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health ADMH
Feb 19, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Founder The Is-Able Center, on A New Year, A New Mind.
Feb 19, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Director of The Is-Able Center, on 2020 in review. How individuals living with a disability were affected, what we have learned from it, and how we move forward.
Feb 19, 2021
Vera Lewis Spinks and daughter Kylie and Mattisa Moorer and daughter Kerstin, founders of The Alabama Special Needs Parents - Support Group, on families helping families.
Feb 17, 2021
Jack Carney, Carney Dye LLC Law Office, on guardianship and supported decision making.
Feb 17, 2021
Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer, on the Coronavirus.
Feb 17, 2021
DeAnna Ferguson, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs at Volunteers of America (VOA) and founder of Alabama Service Providers Association (ASPA), on legislative advocacy.
Feb 17, 2021
Lorenzo Brown, Director The Is-Able Center, on what is self advocacy, why is it important, and how to advocate for yourself.
Feb 17, 2021
Maia Fleischman, Voting Rights Fellow at ADAP, on voting accessibility and rights.
Feb 17, 2021
Secretary of State John H. Merrill on the voting process and accommodations
Feb 17, 2021