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Inclusion Matters is a podcast featuring stories and news from Advocates Incorporated, a not-for-profit disability service provider organization in Central New York. Join co-hosts Executive Director Amy Dugliss and Self-Advocate Nicholas Courgi to be inspired by the people with disabilities, families, and Mentors who are making a difference in the Advocates community. Advocates offers this podcast as an accessible format for our Inclusion Matters newsletter. To subscribe to our e-newsletter, please visit us at www.advocatesincorporated.org.
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7: Tammy Sterpe: Fostering Community, Independence, and Friendship
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Jul 30, 2026 |
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6: Mentor Spotlight Featuring Taliah Hibbler - Built on Compassion, Driven by Purpose
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May 08, 2026 |
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5: Anthony Canestrare - The Piano Man
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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4: Carolyn Engel - Living Fully, Loving Fully
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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3: Heath Schaffer - Transforming Challenges into Strengths
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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2: Mentor Spotlight Featuring Frank Vair - Living a Calling Through Connection, Commitment, and Community
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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1: Our Perfect Family - Featuring the Yudikaitis Family
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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13: Artie Bennett - Easy Going, Yet Hard at Work
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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12: Victoria Smith - From Trauma to Triumph
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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11: Marissa Madrid - Mother, Mentor, and Mission-Driven Advocate
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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10: Sujit Kurup - A Voice Beyond Words
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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9: Monica Petrus - Big Sister, Bigger Impact
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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8: A Conversation with Self-Advocate Tina Fitzgerald
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Mentor Spotlight: Tora Ryder - A Career Full of Compassion
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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6: Tina Fitzgerald - An Advocate for Empowerment and Change
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May 29, 2025 |
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5: Michael Novara - Home is Where the Heart Is
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May 15, 2025 |
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4: Eric Komar - Champion for Adaptive Sports and Advocate for Change
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May 01, 2025 |
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3: Mentor Spotlight - Steve Boudreau
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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2: Mentor Spotlight - Melvin Ocasio
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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1: Taylor Perkins - Taylor's Village
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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30: Clara Penaloza - Destined to Shine
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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29: Kevin Mulder - Embracing Change: A Journey Through Art, Connection, and Self-Discovery
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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28: Nicholas Courgi - A Life of Distinction
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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27: Jared Cullen - A Mother's Love
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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26: Andy Franz - The Show Must Go On
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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25: Gina Segreti - Defying the Odds
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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24: Jennifer Romano - Resilience in Bloom
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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23: Mentor Spotlight Featuring Elaine Sartwell - From a Life of Adversity to a Life of Advocacy
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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22: Robert White - With a Voice Comes Choice
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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21: Meghan Buckley - Living Her Best Life
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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20: Jacob and Monica Dominguez - the Ties That Bond
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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19: Katie Love's Courageous Karate Conquest
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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18: Mentor Spotlight - Featuring Caitlin Tessier
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May 30, 2024 |
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17: Featuring Bobby Pangborn
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May 16, 2024 |
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16: Featuring Derek Curtis
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May 02, 2024 |
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Featuring Josh Miner: Comedian and Historian
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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14: Featuring David Tait
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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13: Mentor Spotlight - Kristy Rinaldo - A Superwoman in Street Clothes
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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12: A Love Story Featuring Terry and Jamir Reaves
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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11: Featuring John Lidster
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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10: Scott Floyd and Mark McKeon - Where Experience Meets Opportunity
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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9: Greer Gavan - A Boyfriend for Christmas
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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8: Featuring David Kirchoff
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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7: Jay Gelormini - The Sky is the Limit
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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6: Mentor Spotlight - Curt Tonrow
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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5: Upcoming Events November 2023
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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4: Two Incredible Journeys - Deb and Cindy Kantak
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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3: Mentor Spotlight - Melissa Crowe
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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2: Upcoming Events - October 2023
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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1: Like Father, Like Son - Featuring John and Mikey Miranda
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Sep 21, 2023 |