The Nonprofit Leader's Guide by Boundless

Why does the I/DD community struggle with access to dental care and what are some of the challenges facing the next generation of dentists? All of this and more as Dr. Stephen Beetstra, program director for Ohio State's Nisonger Center for Dental Services and Boundless Health's interim dental director, sits down with Scott Light.  Send us Fan Mail

What do COSI, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and The Ohio State Fair have in common? They're all committed to offering sensory-friendly experiences. On this episode, Samantha Banks (Boundless), Becky Nellis (Columbus Zoo & Aquarium), Katherine Davis (COSI), and Alicia Shoults (Ohio Expo Center and State Fair), join Scott Light to discuss how Central Ohio's most popular attractions ar...

On this episode of the podcast, Boundless moms Patti Cain and Sue Hall join Boundless lead speech and language pathologist Tessa Subler and host Scott Light to discuss how speech therapy builds bridges, why you shouldn't be afraid of a diagnosis, and why it's just as important for parents to find their voices.  Send us Fan Mail

On this episode, we're diving into Boundless Health. Our guests, Dr. Cindy Ripsin, Boundless Health medical director, and Mac and Jessica Smith, a Boundless Health family, join host Scott Light to talk about the importance of person-centeredness, why consistency is the key, and how fifteen minutes can make a world of difference for patients with special needs. Send us Fan Mail

Father's Day is almost here, and we're celebrating by talking to Dallas Fletcher, father of two Boundless students, and Matt Lofy and Shaun Ditty of the Dadass Podcast. Join Dallas, Matt, and Shaun, along with host Scott Light as they discuss what it means to be a dad in 2022, how to be vulnerable, why presence beats presents, and discover just how many dads it takes to screw in a lightb...

For people and families with special needs, the transition to adulthood can be especially challenging. Thankfully there are resources available to help people with autism and behavioral health challenges successfully make the leap. Angela Bellin, Max program coaching specialist,  and Nathan Edwards, Boundless IT specialist and Max program graduate, join Scott Light to discuss the benefits of inter...

Camps are as synonymous with summer as fireworks and BBQs, but for people with I/DD or behavioral health challenges finding the right one isn't always a day at the beach. On today's episode, Kelli James (Boundless Jumpstart program leader), Dr. Emily Newton (clinical psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders), and Melissa Lawrence (pro...

This week on Well-Being, we're feeling the burn and talking all things swim, gym, and play! Peggy Mills (Valemee Fitness), Jennifer Welday (Volunteer with City of Reynoldsburg, Superhero Adaptive Sports), and Lisa Armitage (Goldfish Swim School) join Scott Light to discuss fun, fitness, and adaptive sports opportunities for members of the I/DD and autism communities. So listen in to find out...

Alicia Boreman, Boundless senior quality assurance manager and licensed professional clinical counselor, and Andrea Ryan, Boundless behavioral therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor, join Scott Light to discuss trauma-responsive care, fight, flight, and freeze mode, and why when neurons fire they rewire. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Marc J. Tassé, director of the Ohio State Nisonger Center, and Dr. Sheldon Retchin, former commissioner, Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission,  join host Scott Light to discuss a grim milestone—the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guests this week discuss the pandemic's continuing impact on people and families with I/DD, speculate on how technology might play a larg...

For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Scott Light talks with Kimberly Hauck, the new director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, about what she's learned over her years as an advocate for people and families with I/DD and what she sees as the challenges ahead. Where is Ohio leading and what lessons can we learn from other states? How might technology help solve th...

Host Scott Light continues his conversation with Barbara Merrill, CEO of the America Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), and Chris Wolf, Boundless executive vice president, on the hiring crisis and its impact. How has the pandemic exacerbated the shortage of frontline workers, and what does it mean for the I/DD community and Disability rights?   Listen in to learn how to get involv...

Well-Being is back for a second season. To kick things off, host Scott Light sits down with Barbara Merrill, CEO of the America Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), and Chris Wolf, Boundless executive vice president, to talk about the hiring crisis and its cascading impact on health and safety. How did things get this bad and what can we do to change course? Don’t miss out on this a...

Stress. It's as much a part of the holidays as pumpkin pie and Christmas carols. For our last episode of the year, host Scott Light and his panel of guests discuss strategies for maximizing holiday magic while minimizing the risk of COVID-19 and seasonal burnout. Discover what separates a hilarious anecdote from a catastrophe and how you can keep things fun and festive. Joining us this week w...

COVID-19 hasn't just put a strain on our physical and mental health—it's put pressure on how businesses operate. So, how have business leaders responded to the changing needs of their employees, clients, and customers? Join host Scott Light for a conversation with Nikki Ballinger, general manager of human resources of Worthington Industries, Vince Parisi, president and COO of Columbia Ga...

What do Tina Turner, Green Day, speed toilet flushing, and Boundless all have in common? Passionate providers adapt to serve in creative ways. Listen to learn the unexpected benefits of virtual programming and why it’s here to stay. On this episode, three experts from Boundless join host Scott Light to answer these questions and more. Guests include Kristen Messer, a board-certified behavior analy...

A new school year is here, and so is the Delta variant. So what challenges should teachers, students, and parents expect as they head back into the classroom, and what can they do to make it as positive an experience as possible?  On this episode, four experts join host Scott Light to answer these questions and more.  Guests include Kristen Messer, a board-certified behavior analyst with Boundless...

We bring together clinicians, counselors, and parents to talk about the last 18 months and the effects of a global pandemic:  stresses both known and unknown from life at work, home and with your kids.   At Boundless, we especially focus on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges such as autism. We also talk about simple ways to improve your today a...