Accessible
By UMKC - Institute for Human Development (Missouri UCEDD)
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Accessible is a podcast from Missouri UCEDD and LEND that brings disability leadership, issues, and impact into focus. Hosted by UMKC-Institute for Human Development’s George Gotto and Amelia Reighard, it features leaders sharing their journeys, advocacy, research, policy, and lived experience. Designed for professionals, families, self-advocates, and anyone curious about disability, Accessible makes complex systems and ideas understandable, highlighting how people and communities work together to create meaningful change.
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HOT TOPICS: Rural Health & Disability with Libby Trammell, Missouri Rural Health Association
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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HOT TOPICS: Medicaid & The Future of Disability Services in Missouri with Sheila Wunning, MO-DMH Division of DD
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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HOT TOPICS: Show Me Special Education with Mark Wheatley, DESE
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May 20, 2026 |
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HOT TOPICS: Federal Changes to Special Education with Robyn Linscott, The Arc of the US
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May 06, 2026 |
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Next Gen Leaders: Mizzou’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program [Student Showcase: Part 2]
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Next Gen Leaders: Mizzou’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Program [Student Showcase: Part 1]
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Lessons from Being Heumann: Accessible Podcast Book Club
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Advocate for Access with Samantha Montgomery, St. Louis Office for DD Resources
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Lived Experience to Policy Change with Christina Ingoglia & Dr. Tony Taylor, Missouri DD Council [Advocacy in Action Series]
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Advocacy at Work with Ann Simon, Mercy Kids Autism Services [Advocacy in Action Series]
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Family Voices with Heather Lytle, Family Advocacy & Community Training (FACT) [Advocacy in Action Series]
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Policy of the Network & the Fight for UCEDD Funding with Lillie Heigl, AUCD
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Community Connections with Jacy Farkas, University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities (Voices of the Network Series)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Bridging the Gap in Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Eric Kurtz, University of South Dakota (UCEDD/LEND) (Voices of the Network Series)
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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(Re-Release) Thinking Boldly on Community Integration with Dr. Amy Hewitt, Minnesota UCEDD
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Start with Connection with Dr. Marcia Moriarta, UNM Center for Development & Disability (Voices of the Network Series)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Integrated Advocacy & Interdisciplinary Collaboration at the Kennedy Krieger Institute with Maureen van Stone (Voices of the Network Series)
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Empathy in Action: How UCEDDs Build Stronger Communities with Dr. Chris Murray (Voices of the Network Series)
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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A Web of Support: The Kansas LEND Model with Dr. Jess Schuttler & Emma Watson (Voices of the Network Series)
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Lessons from LEND: Training with Impact from Mizzou with Dr. Rosie Kaemmerer & Carson Miller, DPT (Voices of the Network Series)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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University Centers 101 with Sandy Root-Elledge, AUCD (Voices of the Network Series)
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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S4 E4 Belonging is Personal with Maggie Rollwagen, Abilities First
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May 21, 2025 |
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S4 E3 Ubuntu in Disability Systems Change with Dr. Makhaya Malema, University of Western Cape - South Africa
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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S4 E2 Thinking Boldly on Community Integration with Dr. Amy Hewitt, University of Minnesota UCEDD
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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S4 E1 Advocacy for Violence Prevention with Julie Petty, Arkansas UCEDD
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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S3 E12 Advocating for Disability Rights with Lisa Sutherland, Missouri Protection & Advocacy
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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S3 E11 Self Determination & Inclusive Research with Dr. Karrie Shogren, KUCD
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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S3 E10 Disability Advocacy & Public Policy with Emily Hartley, Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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S3 E9 Magic Moments in Assistive Technology with David Baker, Missouri Assistive Technology
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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S3 E8 Humor in Caregiving with Pam Merkle, Association on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (AADD)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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S3 E7 Setting the Bar of Excellence with Kim Riley, Transition Academy
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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S3 E6 Family-Professional Partnerships with Dr. Meghan Burke, Vanderbilt University
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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S3 E5 Aging & Natural Support Networks with Sharon Williams, Missouri DD Council
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May 22, 2024 |
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S3 E4 Sibling Bonds & Disability Advocacy with Dr. Katie Arnold, UIC
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May 08, 2024 |
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S3 E3 Raising a Self Advocate with Karen and Candace Cunningham, Mother-Daughter Duo
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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S3 E2 Peer Support Network with Colette Canchola-Cox, Missouri Family to Family
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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S3 E1 The Family Factor: Impact on Disability Outcomes with Dr. Sheli Reynolds, UMKC-IHD
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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S2 E11 Navigating Brain Injuries with Maureen Cunningham, Brain Injury Association of Missouri
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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S2 E10 Disability Advocacy in Public Policy with Erika Leonard from Starling Missouri
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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S2 E9 Sexual Health & Self Advocacy with Briana Conley & Stephanie McDowell from Paraquad Independent Living
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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S2 E8 Disability & Community Organizing with Christopher Worth
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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S2 E7 Supported Decision Making & Guardianship with Jane St. John, Parent & Lead Product Development Specialist for LifeCourse Nexus
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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S2 E6 Inclusive Higher Education with April Regester, UMSL Succeed
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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S2 E5 Strategies for Support and the SB40 Board Network with Nancy Pennington, Executive Director of MACDDS
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May 24, 2023 |
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S2 E4 Patient Driven Innovation with Dr. Christina Gurnett, Neurologist & Director of Washington University IDD Research Center
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May 10, 2023 |
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S2 E3 Finding Your Worth with Susan Parker, Easterseals Midwest
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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S2 E2 Pathways to Inclusion with Derrick Willis, Director of Iowa UCEDD & President of AUCD
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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S2 E1 Family Centered Autism Treatment with Dr. Rose O'Donnell, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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S1 E7 Getting Involved in the National Disability Network with John Tschida, AUCD Executive Director
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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S1 E6 Providing Supportive Services through the Missouri Division of DD with Jessica Bax, Director
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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S1 E5 Understanding the School-to-Prison Pipeline and Other Equity Issues with Self-Advocate Jeff Johnson
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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S1 E4 Ensuring Meaningful Life, Work, and Play for People with Disabilities with George Gotto, Missouri UCEDD Director
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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S1 E3 Understanding Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council and Emergency Preparedness with Vicky Davidson, Executive Director
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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S1 E2 Using Occupational Therapy to Build Community Inclusion with Lea Ann Lowery, LEND Faculty
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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S1 E1 Training Future Leaders in the Field with Connie Brooks, Missouri LEND Director
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Feb 03, 2022 |