BoggsCast

Description: Amy Hewitt, PhD, Director, and Susan O’Nell, BA, Director of Curriculum Development, from the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota discuss the evolution, challenges, and progress of the direct support profession. Interviewer: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, Co-Director, The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcript of Episode 46

Description: Adrienne Robertiello, ACDS, Specialized Health Care Educator and Interim Autism Program Coordinator at Children’s Specialized Hospital, Caroline Welch, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor in the Doctoral of Occupational Therapy Program at Rutgers University, and Colleen Roche, BS, Chair of the NJ Statewide Independent Living Council, discuss empowering people with disabilities through inc...

Description: Bill Gaventa, MDiv, Consultant, Educator, Author, and Speaker, discusses supporting people with developmental disabilities to participate, connect, and contribute within faith communities. Interviewers: Jaime Zahid, BA, Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development and Steve Gruzlovic, Advocate & Consultant Click for Full Transcript o...

Description: Lara Palay, LISW-S, Psychotherapist and Co-founder of Aldridge Palay Consulting, discusses trauma, grief, and the power of connection for those with dual diagnosis and the workforce that supports them. Interviewer: Melissa Cheplic, MPH, NADD-CC, Senior Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development  Click for Full Transcript of Episode 43

Description: Kelli Crane, PhD, Co-Director and Assistant Research Professor, and Makenzie Allison, MA, Faculty Specialist, from the University of Maryland Center for Transition and Career Innovation, share strategies to support seamless transitions from high school to competitive integrated employment for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interviewer: Robert Kimmel, EdD, BCBA...

Description: Sara Woods, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at the University of Washington Autism Center and Discover Psychology Services, shares a neurodiversity-affirming approach to understanding autism. Interviewer: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJLEND Director, and Co-Director of The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Develop...

Susan Havercamp, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Director of Health Promotion and Healthcare Parity at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, discusses health and healthcare access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interviewer: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Associate Professor Pediatric at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJLEND Director, an...

Andy Arias, social impact advocate and disability policy and accessibility subject matter expert, discusses the critical importance of competitive, integrated employment and economic advancement for people with disabilities. Interviewer: Robert Kimmel, EdD, BCBA, CESP, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcript of Episod...

Aaron Kalinowski, Self-Advocate and Podcaster, Nathan Gerhard, Associate Executive Director at Keystone Human Services, Martin Noah, Senior Director of Information Technology at The Arc of Essex County, and Meghan O'Sullivan, Sales Director at SimplyHome, discuss how enabling technologies are expanding independence and choice for people with disabilities.  Interviewer: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, Co-...

Description: New Jersey Partners in Policymaking graduates Fanny Ochoa, Millie Gonzalez, Colleen Roche, Nicky Samuels, and Jenn Boyle discuss their advocacy journeys and the transformative impact of the program. Interviewer: Jaime Zahid, BA, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcript of Episode 37

Description: Julie Moran, DO, Geriatrician and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Consultant at Tewksbury Hospital and Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, discusses aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Interviewer: Bethany Chase, DSW, LSW, CESP, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development C...

Description: Lindsay Shea, DrPH, MS, Director of the Policy and Analytics Center at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and Associate Professor, discusses data-driven approaches to autism policy. Interviewer: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Director of Preservice Training and NJLEND at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human D...

Description: Susanna Miller-Raines, MSW, Program Manager with Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston, discusses post-secondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Interviewer: Bethany Chase, DSW, LSW, CESP, Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcri...

Description: Jan Lampman, Owner & Consultant of Community Drive, shares both personal and professional experiences to illustrate the impact of Supported Decision Making as an empowering alternative to guardianship. Interviewers: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, UCEDD Director and Deputy Director of The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development, and advocate Pam King    Click for Full Transcript...

Description: Karyn Harvey, PhD, psychologist, author, and speaker, discusses the role of relationships in trauma prevention and recovery. Interviewer: Melissa Cheplic, MPH, NADD-CC, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcript of Episode 32

Description: Sara Murphy, MS, Senior Training Associate for TransCen, discusses supported and customized employment.  Interviewer: Bethany Chase, DSW, LSW, CESP, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development Click for Full Transcript of Episode 31

Description: As part of Rutgers Disability Awareness Month, this episode features a discussion on disability awareness in higher education with Javier Robles, JD, Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of the Center for Disability Sports, Health and Wellness in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Rutgers University. Interviewer: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at...

Description: Joe Macbeth, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), John Raffaele, NADSP’s Director of Educational Services, and Brian McCrystal, Direct Support Professional for Royal Community Support, celebrate the dedication, skill, and impact of DSPs. Interviewer: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, Associate Director at The Boggs Center on Disability and Human...

Description: In celebration of The Boggs Center’s 40th anniversary, Deborah Spitalnik, PhD, founding Executive Director, explores the Center’s rich history, enduring contributions, and areas of focus for the future. Interviewers: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Pre-Service & NJLEND Training Director at The Boggs Center on Developmenta...

Description: Jeanne Farr, MA, CEO of NADD, discusses promoting best practices in mental health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Interviewer: Melissa Cheplic, MPH, NADD-CC, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Click for Full Transcript of Episode 27

Description: Kelly Nye-Lengerman, PhD, Director of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire, discusses systemic challenges in the field of developmental disabilities, potential solutions, and strategies for partnering with people with disabilities and families to create change.  Interviewer: Rob Kimmel, MAT, BCBA, CESP, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Cent...

Description: Laura Vegas, MPS, Director of Quality Initiatives and Supporting Families at the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, and Lindsay DuBois, PhD, Research Associate at the Human Services Research Institute, discuss using National Core Indicators to measure and improve the quality of services and supports. Interviewer: Colleen McLaughlin, MEd, As...

Description: Gina Brelesky, MPA, Founder and Lead Coach at Experience Human, discusses person-centered supervision of Direct Support Professionals. Interviewers: Jessica Short, BA, CESP, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist and Joyce Jelley, BA, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Click for Full Transcript of Episode 24

Description: Jill Harris, PhD, psychologist and Autism Advancement Ambassador, and Pat O’Hanlon, Family Faculty Manager at Children’s Specialized Hospital, discuss transition from pediatric to adult health care and share their experiences as parents of young adults with developmental disabilities. Interviewer: Carrie Coffield, PhD, Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School,...

Description: Alixe Bonardi, OTR, MHA, FAAIDD, Vice President – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Kate Brady, PhD, ABD, Project Manager for the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) and HCBS Setting Rule Engagement at the Human Services Research Institute, discuss moving toward an authentically person-centered system of supports and services for...