The Inclusion Project Podcast

In this episode of The Inclusion Project Podcast, we explore what true mental health inclusivity looks like for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County, Kim McDevitt, and Excentia Human Services Behavioral Lead, Corey Dolan, sit down with us to talk about the realities of accessing mental health care, navigati...

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, The Inclusion Project Podcast welcomes Dr. Kerry Magro, an award-winning autistic professional speaker and leading voice in the autism community. In this episode, Dr. Magro shares his personal journey, the power of storytelling in changing perceptions, and practical ways we can build more inclusive communities for autistic individuals and their families. Tune in...

In this episode of The Inclusion Project’s “A Voice for Advocates” series, host Karen Fitzgerald sits down with Kelly Harnish, founder of Hope Served, for a conversation that is both professional and deeply personal, mother to mother. Together, they explore how Hope Served began, what it looks like today, and how it is creating meaningful work and a sense of belonging for adults with intellectual...

In this episode of The Inclusion Project Podcast , we delve into how personal connection shapes and leads our Board through a candid conversation with Board Chair Lucy Dowd. We explore what inclusion truly means in our community, what resources and supports are available for parents, and where we still have work to do together. Listeners will hear honest reflections on how our community supports p...

In this first episode of Excentia Human Services’ Inclusion Project Podcast, Chris & Karen sit down with Abby Morris, Executive Director of The Arc Lancaster Lebanon, to talk about what inclusion really means in Central Pennsylvania. Together, they unpack everyday inclusion in our communities and some of the hard realities of the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) system in Pennsy...