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On the ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO and Amy Schiminske, ARISE Mental Health Counselor discuss suicide prevention as suicide rates are at an all-time high. In this informative conversation, Anderson and Schiminske discuss risk factors, protective factors, warning signs and safety planning. Call or Text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Transcription

In this ARISE Podcast episode, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with Bruce Drake, CEO of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR), about the decision to merge the two organizations. Discussion centers on the strengths both ARISE and EFR bring to the partnership and their similar philosophies regarding community-based and person-centered service delivery and recruiting and retaining high-...

On this week’s ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Teresa Martinez, a Disability Rights Advocate and NY Connects Coordinator in ARISE’s Cayuga County Office. Martinez, who is a certified Family Peer Advocate helps parents through her own life experience, she is raising two children with disabilities, find the services, skills and voice to advocate for their families. Martinez says many p...

On this week's podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE talks with Hillary Warner, the Justice Coordinator for the 5th judicial district of the NY State Courts in Onondaga county. Their conversation centers on the program called Access to Justice which is about making the court system more accessible and less intimidating for everyone. For more information: Main page: NYCOURTS.GOV - New York Stat...

On this week's ARISE podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE has a conversation with Qiana Williams, program officer for community engagement at the Central New York Community Foundation. Williams discusses her role in fostering trust-based philanthropy and community engagement and highlights a participatory grant program aimed at marginalized communities including those with disabilities. The p...

On this week’s podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE talks with Courtney Bennett, a 4th grade teacher and mother of two children with disabilities. They discuss the challenges in identifying and seeking support in the education system. Bennett also encourages families to utilize educational advocacy services. Transcription Recommended Podcasts: A Journey with 3 Siblings with Disabilities

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Kate Pollack, a Disability Rights Activist about her experiences with being DEAF, discovering DEAF culture and the DEAF community. Pollack also talks about her September 2024 Syracuse Peacemaking Project presentation about the History of Disability Rights in America. Transcription Link to Syracuse Peacemaking Project September 12, 2024...

Jessica Meicht has been published in ARISE's UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine for the past 8 years. 2024 marks a milestone in her writing career as she gets ready to publish a poetry collection on mental illness and moods called “Swallowed Whole: By Emotion”. Tania Anderson, ARISE CEO talks with Jessica about her journey as an ARISE Mental Health Clinic client and her achievements with her...

This week on the ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Piper Cooper, who is an Excelsior Service Fellow for the New York State Fair. This year the Fair is adding to it's accessibility with a new sensory room. The conversation deals with how the Fair built the room, where it is located and what it offers. Transcription

This week on the ARISE Podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE talks with Chayna Short, Founder of Women Overcoming Obstacles Together (WOOT). This Syracuse-based group focuses on helping mothers of children with autism, access and navigate the resources they need to ensure success in life and education for their families. WOOT Website Upcoming Events Podcast Transcription

This week on the ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Monu Chhetri, founder and CEO of DEAF New Americans Advocacy Inc. The organization established just two years ago empowers the Deaf New American community in Central New York through education, advocacy, access, and life skills without limitation in a way that honors their culture and traditions. Podcast Transcription

This week, Tania Anderson, ARISE CEO and William Myhill, Director of Disability Access & ADA Coordinator at Syracuse University discuss the importance of ensuring inclusive and accessible experiences for all individuals when visiting public libraries. Transcription of Podcast

This week on the podcast, Tania Anderson, ARISE CEO talks with Jennifer Parker, an ARISE Disability Rights Advocate in Madison County describes what a day on the job is like. Parker does more than just help people find housing, Medicaid benefits or food stamps, she helps them find independence.

This week on the ARISE Podcast Tania Anderson, CEO has a conversation with an Employment program participant Vinny, who works for the Oswego City Department of Public Works. The ARISE Employment program has mentored Vinny since graduating from high school 4 years ago.  He successfully landed a full-time job two years ago with the City of Oswego. Recommended Podcasts: Finding Your Place in the Work...

In this week's podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Edina Osmanovic, Community Engagement Librarian & Volunteer Coordinator at the Liverpool Public Library. Discussion centers on inclusive programs for people of all abilities.

The Sennett Meadows Senior Apartments is designated to facilitate the housing needs of moderate to low income seniors age 55+. ARISE offers its services to a number of residents at the newly built facility. Tania Anderson, ARISE CEO and Lindsay Weller, Care Coordinator discuss how our programming is helping disabled seniors build a more independent life and community at Seneca Meadows.

On this podcast Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Sora Kasuga from the local group the FaceOut Project. Their conversation is about the stigma associated with people with facial differences. 

The Open Doors Transition Center assists people in nursing homes to access the services they need to return to the community. Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Holly Aldrich, Regional Transition Manager about how ARISE transition specialists work with people to receive individualized home and community-based services so they can live a more independent life.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Christine Wassel, Clinical Supervisor and Crisis Services Program Coordinator at the ARISE Mental Health Clinic. Christine discusses some of the factors that play a role in mental illness such as, brain chemistry, stress, trauma, or life transitions. 

This week on the ARISE podcast Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Sister Barbara Jean Donovan , a volunteer Ombudsman for ARISE. The conversation centers on Barbara Jean’s background and how her experiences resulted in her recognition for being 1 of only 2 people in New York State to be named Long-term Care Ombudsman of the year. Recommended Podcasts: Long Term Ombudsman Program

On this week’s podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Matthew Szwejbka, Customer Experience Manager at Hancock Airport. The conversation focuses on a program that provides support to travelers with disabilities called The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program . The initiative allows individuals who self-identify as having a non-visible disability to discreetly indicate this information to...

On this week’s podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Tricia Malowney, the Chief Accessibility Advocate for the department of Transport in Victoria, Australia. Malowney is visiting the U.S. on a fact-finding mission to discover innovative transportation systems and devices for people with disabilities.

This week on the podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Gail June, an ARISE client and Cathy Almodovar, an Independent Living Advocate for ARISE.  June came to ARISE seeking help about 2 years ago. She was living in fear, looking for work, an education, and a place to live.  Her story of how she got to where she is today is truly an inspiration. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Elisabeth Downing, mother of two boys who benefit from the ARISE SibShops program. It took a long time for the medical community to come up with 6 year old Jax's diagnoses of Angelman. His 8 year old brother Jace has always doted on his baby brother. Protecting him and playing with him.  Elisabeth says the SibShop program...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Judy Aguirre, President of the Syracuse Spinal Association (SSA).  14 years ago, Judy fell down a flight of  stairs resulting in a C5 C6 incomplete quadriplegic disability.  Following the accident, she joined a support group which became the SSA.  The Association provides  resources, knowledge, advocacy, and support to enhance...