Autism Corner

Relationship conflicts and communication strategies James and Heather paused their friendship with Ian after he joked about causing a heart attack. Joshua recommended using the STAR method to stop, think, and respond during emotional conflicts. Heather emphasized that close friends function like family and lifelong bonds withstand arguments. Halloween plans and holiday season timing James and Heat...

James emphasized treating partners well to avoid being featured in radio breakup songs. Tyler highlighted communication as a crucial element for managing successful online relationships. James shared past relationships with Elizabeth and Sabrina before dating Cookie. Joshua and Heather noted remaining together for 13 years after overcoming past breakups. Heather discussed her fiancé facing control...

We had a good time talking to each other about relationships and stuff

We introduced ourselves as the new team behind Autism Corner.

We discussed about how the CDC has announced the numbers of Autism Cases in America. We also touched up on Updates to Medicaid.

We discussed The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has officially been reintroduced in Congress! For the first time in nearly 40 years, this bipartisan bill would raise the outdated asset limits for SSI, allowing disabled people and older adults to save for the future without risking their benefits. It would: 1) Raise savings limits from $2,000 to $10,000 2) Raise savings limit with inflation mo...

We talked advocacy concerns with the administration and the possible cuts to Medicaid, SSI, SSD, SSDI.

We talked about diverse equity and inclusion that includes the staffing crisis. Special Guests: Bridget Cariello

We discussed discussed three topics of 2024 Elections, We discussed the 501c3, we also discussed statewide funding.

Tonight Victor and I discussed the topics around unfair DSP wages and how he loves special olympics. We also asked each questions about certain topics. We finished off with a prayer.

Tonight we discussed the update on the New York Budget for the OPWDD.

Tonight we discuss how the New York State government has failed us again. We asked for 3.5% (C.O.L.A.) and we got 1.5%

Tonight Joshua Stuart, Tyler Havlicek, Victor Colon and Dean Weber have talked about how New York's delays in funding is bad for Non Profits and other Disability Services. We also discussed how people shouldn’t judge us or deny themselves as a person with disabilities.

Tonight Victor and I discussed the dsp wages and so much more that needed to be talked about.

We are excited to be podcasting from Albany, NY where we had the privilege of interviewing Bridget Cariello and getting her intake on questions Tyler and I both had for her. We thank her for her time.

We discussed the upcoming budget delay and how it is much harder for us to move into apartments and live independently

We discussed the New York State Budget Update on the COLA.

Tyler and I discussed the Statewide rally that he went to and how important it is to secure a 8.5% or higher COLA for people with disabilities.

We discussed future partnerships with different agencies. We talked the history and struggles of becoming the advocacy group and organization we are today.

We discussed the expansion of SSD and SSI as well as Medicaid services for individuals with disabilities who live in residential services. We also discussed about the able services. We discussed about the living wages possible living wages increase for DSP's as well as all New York. We discussed about getting more training for DSP's.

We discussed about the 2023 Statewide budget

We discussed a wide array of topics and Information about the upcoming elections and how important it is to vote.

Tonight we discussed about the importance of the upcoming elections and how it could affect us. We also discussed partnerships.

Today Joshua Stuart interviewed his Program Manager Dan and discussed about his experience as a DSP and how he worked his way to Program Manager.

Josh and Tyler recapped yesterday’s episode and discussed the history of their business partnership over the past 8 years.