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This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Claudia Heritage and Mia DiFrancesco, both medical students at SUNY Upstate Medical University. The soon to be physicians have been volunteering at the ARISE adaptive design workshop. Both were astonished by the impact adaptive design brings to its patients, families and to one day, their own practice. Related Recommended Podca...

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Ben Verdi, Regrants Program Officer, CNY Arts, ARISE Foundation Board Member and UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine judge. Ben tells us about his connection with the disabled community and the extraordinary experience local artists can have by participating in the UNIQUE Magazine program.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Bridget Theobald. Both women have children with disabilities and discussion centers on their child’s transition to adult independence.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Jeremiah Cullen of Cleveland, NY.  It was nearly 10 years ago that the 41-year-old was involved in a horrendous motorcycle accident that resulted in the loss of his eyesight and leg. Cullen struggled for years before discovering how ARISE can help secure benefits and help him to live an independent life.  

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with Scott Pecoy, Ramp Coordinator about expansion of the ARISE Ramp program into Cayuga County.  Scott discusses community outreach designed to create awareness about the program.  Some volunteer groups have already come forward to build ramps in the community. Recommended Podcasts: The Ramp Program Volunteering for...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, has a conversation with  Mary Donegan, a volunteer ski instructor with the ARISE & Ski program and Laura Pecori, a participant in the program. These two woman met 22 years ago for a  skiing lesson and developed a close friendship that has gone beyond the slopes. This is a wonderful story of how their relationship has grown throughou...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Michael Collins, Syracuse Commissioner of Neighborhoods and Business Development about recent funding and code changes made to support affordable and accessible housing in Syracuse.  Commissioner Collins reported that recent New York State funding will make it possible for construction to begin on new housing units. In addition...

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE,talks to Dr. Nienke Dosa, Developmental Pediatrician at Upstate Hospital. Dr. Dosa, who specializes in neurodevelopmental disabilities says patients benefit medically from adaptive design devices by strengthening arms, legs and core muscles. Dosa says adaptive design solutions also help children enter their peer community through play and...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Tanisha Wiggins, a Transition Specialist in the Open Doors program. Wiggins' story is very special, despite challenges she never gave up her dream to improve her life and that of her family.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Ashanti Frank, our receptionist at the ARISE Offices in Syracuse.  Frank's duties go way beyond just the greeting of visitors to our office. For some of our clients coming to ARISE for the first time can be difficult. Frank shares how she makes each person feel at ease and welcomed to our offices.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Demetria Wynn, Lead Housing Specialist in the ARISE Rapid Transition Housing program. Central New York is in the middle of a housing crisis. Wynn describes how her program finds housing for people who are in immediate need of a home.

Podcast- This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Janice Vitale, ARISE at the Farm Business Manager. Vitale gives us an update  about what’s new at the farm and a reminder to make sure to complete a new application for horseback riding lessons for 2024! Click here for more ARISE at the Farm Podcasts: Adaptive and Therapeutic horseback-riding

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Amy Schiminske, a clinician at the ARISE Fulton Mental Health Clinic. This podcast episode deals with holiday grief and how the mental health clinic can help.

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Lindsay Miller, Executive Director of the New York Association of Independent Living or NYAIL. Discussion centers on the 41 Independent Living Centers (ILC's) in the state of which ARISE is one. Miller talks about the core services provided by all ILC's and how they are meeting the individual needs of the community they...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Michelle McIntrye,  Art Explorers Club Coordinator. Discussion centers on the activities club artists participate in. Their painting, sculpting, mixed media, and photography often finds its way into public exhibitions.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Lauren Canorro, Assistant Director of Consumer Directed Services. Veteran Directed Services is a new program in collaboration with the Veterans Administration Hospital. Canorro says the program is for Veterans who need skilled services, case management, and assistance with activities of daily living.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Stephen Butler, Executive Director of CNY Arts. Discussion centers on artwork created by people with disabilities. CNY Arts opened an exhibit called "Expressive Inclusion" on November 25, 2023 at the Atrium building at 201 E. Washington St. Syracuse, NY. The exhibit is selected works from ARISE’s “UNIQUE Art & L...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Krista Beebe, a coordinator in the Community Habilitation program about National Family Caregivers Month. Beebe who is a family caregiver discusses caring for a loved one with a disability, caring for an aging parent, and the importance of self-care. Recommended Podcasts: Community Habilitation

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Peyton Sefick who is the Project Coordinator of the Fitness Inclusion Network at Syracuse University. He is a power wheelchair soccer athlete,  plays for and has captained CNY United in Syracuse and is on the United States National World Cup Team. Sefick’s story is one you won’t want to miss. Recommended Links: Adaptive Design...

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Mary Schwanke, Manager of Respite and Family Support Services. Skiing applications, volunteering and donations are discussed as preparations for the 2024 ARISE & Ski program get underway. Recommended Podcasts: ARISE & Ski 2023 with Chris Arnold 2023 Summer Recreation Program

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Walter Vanderzee who has a traumatic brain injury and is turning his life around with the help of ARISE programs and services.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Connor McGough, Adaptive Design Coordinator. Discussion focuses on adaptive design's child power chair project which recently received a major donation that will change the lives of many Central New York children over the next two years. Recommended ARISE Podcasts: Adaptive Design at ARISE - Designing and Building Tools for Inclusi...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Rebecca Alder, manager of the Ombudsman program. Discussion centers on Residents Rights Month and the need for more volunteers to take part in this vital program.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Scott Pecoy, coordinator of the ramp program. This successful program averages 2 to 3 ramp builds a week. Discussion focuses on need for more volunteers and benefits of volunteering for the program.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Amanda Chen, clinical supervisor in our Mental Health office in Fulton. Amanda tells us about the services our mental health clinic provides and describes how our clinicians are helping people cope.