Develop Abilities

Information Specialist, Eric Stoker, interviewed Representative Cheryl Acton from the Utah State Legislature, Hillary Hase from Utah State University’s IDRPP, Mirca Divercian from Camp Kostopulos and Andy Curry from Roads to Independence. They talked about what they were doing when the ADA was passed, how the ADA has impacted the work they are doing and so much more.

Information Specialist, Eric Stoker, interviewed Deanna Wall and Mindy Rivera from the Utah Parent Center to hear how the ADA has impacted their kids life and theirs along with hearing their stories about where they were when the ADA was passed.

Information Specialist, Eric Stoker, interviewed Jenna Mosher, Will Farrior and Robert Jones to hear how the Americans with disabilities act has impacted their life and what still needs to be improved.

In this episode Information Specialist Eric Stoker talks to the Advocacy Leadership Policy Success program alumni on their experience in the program, what they learned, and why others should sign up for the 2022-2023 ALPS cohort! 

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed Libby Oseguera, Olyvia Burbidge and Aurora Brinkman to learn about what happened at the Disability Policy Seminar they went to in March 2022. 

Today Eric talks with Rita Bouillon, Principal of South Valley School, about how she got started in advocacy and what South Valley School is all about! Fun fact, our host attended South Valley after he graduated from High School! 

Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviews DD council staff to learn more about what they do and also learn more about how they got into the dd council field. 

Eric let's listeners know that season 2 is coming up. 

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In this episode, Eric Stoker discusses healthy relationships with Jennie Ostermiller. They discuss how to recognize healthy relationship, and how to break down barriers and stereotypes that individuals with disabilities face when exploring relationship possibilities.  To learn more about healthy relationships and download a free workbook, visit the the Partnership 4 Safety webpage, a Program...

The history of self-advocacy starts many years ago, when cultural shifts pushed individuals who lived with differences into work houses, asylums, and institutions. Eric Stoker, UDDC Information Specialist, and Dr. Matthew Wappett, Director for the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University, explore how self-advocates have had to develop abilities to change this cultural norm, an...

Trailer Transcript: Good morning everyone! My name is Eric Stoker and I’m the  Information Specialist for the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, and welcome to the introduction of the UDDC’s new podcast called Develop Abilities. We chose this name because at the Utah DD Council we believe in developing abilities and focusing on living with disabilities. It’s even in the Council’s name!...