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In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Jim Cronk, an ARISE Advocate who works with NY Connects. Cronk explains how this state program is a trusted place to go for free, unbiased information about long term services and supports in New York State for people of all ages or with any type of disability.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Becky Schafer, Inclusive Recreation Coordinator about ARISE at the Farm's new Therapeutic Recreaction program. This special program uses recreation or activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of an individual as a means to wellbeing. Becky says the farm's horses play a huge role in helping people wit...

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Nichole McGrath, Employment Services Coordinator. McGrath describes what our Employment Services Department does for people who are ready to enter or re-enter the workforce. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Michael Moss, an employment administrative assistant in our Oswego office. Mike tells us about his journey to land a job at ARISE, his work with the employment program that helps people with disabilities find work, his role on the Oswego Regional Advisory Board and his passion for acting with the Oswego Players!

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with  Emily Zaengle, CEO of Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia. Zaengle who is one of the UNIQUE Arts & Literary Magazine judges tells us the criteria she uses for judging submitted artworks and the inclusive benefits the program brings to artists with disabilities.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Josh Solazzo, Service Access and Assistance Coordinator from our Oswego office. Josh helps parents of children with disabilities and adults navigate through state and local organizations to find what services and programs are available for their specific needs. Josh who identifies himself as a person with a disability offers a...

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Anne Tindall, Human Resources Consultant. Discussion focuses on the misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities and the current workforce shortage.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Jen Kelsey, mother to Alayna who takes advantage of ARISE programs at the Farm and their 12 year journey together.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Beth Clark, an Education Advocate for ARISE. Clark discusses her personal journey with disabilities. Everyone in her family either has ADHD or autism. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Michael Collins, Syracuse Commissioner of Neighborhood and Business Development. Discussion centered on the city's new re-zoning efforts, accessible housing and the areas housing crisis.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Maria Musumeci, who is a Lead Regional Resource Development Specialist. ​Discussion centers on how the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver program accepts referrals, complete intakes, determines eligibility and approves community-based service plans.

In this week’s ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Joe Schumacher, who works in our Employment Services department. He also works in our Internet-Technology (IT) department, and on some days, you may find him behind the reception desk in the ARISE Lobby! Joe, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Le Moyne College and landed his first job with us has an amazing story! 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Richard Wood, an Independent Living Advocate and Coordinator of the ARISE Loan Closet. Rich embodies ARISE’s mission to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. Discussion also focuses on our Equipment Loan Closet.

In this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Vicki Affinati, Lead Education Advocate in Oswego county. Conversation focuses on our trained education advocates support students with disabilities and their parents by helping them navigate the complex special education system. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Connor McGough, adaptive design coordinator. They discuss the adaptive design programs underway in the Syracuse city school district and the great response to the project from students.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Colin Aberdeen the parent of a daughter with disabilities. Aberdeen talks about his remarkable daughter and the journey they have been on since her birth.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Janice Vitale, ARISE at the Farm's Business Manager. The Farm offers programs and services for adults with disabilities as well as children. Janice knows all too well about the services offered as her 60 year old brother has been a part of the adult horseback riding program for years!

On the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to NYS Senator Rachel May. Discussion centers on state legislation that benefits people disabilities.

On this ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to Bob Paganelli, Clinical Supervisor at the ARISE Mental Health Clinic. This week's conversation focuses on the increasing number of people who are taking advantage of mental health care. Paganelli also describes what a clinical session is like.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Jeff Parker, Assistant Director of Independent Living Services. Discussion focuses on what the Independent Living Services does to help people with disabilities in our 5 county region.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Julie Allen, Assistant Director of Human Resources about the agency’s efforts to strengthen corporate culture and engagement to the benefit of all employees.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Sara Douglas, Manager of Independent Living Services in Cayuga County. Discussion is centered on advocacy services from disability rights, housing, education and personal needs offered to Cayuga county residents.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Cathy Almodovar, an Independent Living Advocate located at our Madison county office.  Discussion focused on the Benefits Advocacy service and how advocates like Cathy can help you decide what benefits you are entitled to, complete application forms and help clients re-enter the community. 

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks to New York State Senator John Mannion who chairs the Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities. Discussion centers on the Senator's personal connection to the disability community.

This week on the ARISE podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO of ARISE, talks with Tracy Fleming, Adaptive Design fabricator about his many years of gadgeteering and  the fulfilling work of making devices that help people with disabilities find independence.