Best Disability Research Center Podcasts (2026)

SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode of the Spartan Nurse Podcast, Mike Martel and Crista Reeves sit down with Joshua Winowiecki, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, an MSU alum, and Director of the Center for Practice Transformation. Josh shares his path from critical care nursing to academia and delves into the power of academic-clinical partnerships, such …

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Supporting Regulation: A Leveled-Up Approach with Dr. Jacquelyn Fede and Dr. Amy Laurent 46:40

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When your Autistic clients have trouble identifying the emotions inside of their bodies, emotion-based regulation systems aren't always helpful. This episode is all about how regulation can be guided by energy levels. Specifically, how we help our Autistic clients match their energy level to what’s needed for the things they need or want to do. Our…

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Documentation vs. Connection – Balancing audit-proof paperwork with authentic caregiving. 3:49

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CSU research shows areas of Colorado most vulnerable to wildfires, Man dies in pedestrian car crash on East Mulberry, Tina Peters to remain in prison following appeal 21:52

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Researchers at Colorado State University have discovered areas within Colorado that are more vulnerable to wildfires, A man was killed on East Mulberry St. while attempting to cross, Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters' appeal has been rejectedBy KCSU

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Strengths-Based Language – Moving away from deficit-focused models in disability services. 4:03

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CSU named a top school in mental health resources, Missing Northern Colorado woman's body found, Northern Colorado and the Western slope experience high wind speeds 19:17

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Colorado State University has been named one of the top 30 schools in mental health resources by Princeton, Kaylee Russel's body has been found by authorities, Northern Colorado and the Western slopes experience exceedingly high wind speeds this weekBy KCSU

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Episode 4: Dr. Tim Tansey, Research Study Three Principal Investigator 29:25

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On episode four, we catch up with the principal investigator of Research Study Three, Dr. Timothy Tansey, about his team's study: Inspiring and Preparing Disempowered Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Pursue Technology Training and Careers: Scaling up the TECH-Prep Intervention.…

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CSU President Amy Parsons addresses free speech policy on campus, Endangered missing alert issued for missing Northern Colorado woman, Colorado awarded $420.6 million for rural internet connection 22:45

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CSU President Amy Parsons addresses the university's free speech policy along with the controversies surrounding it, An endangered missing alert has been issued for a missing Northern Colorado woman, Colorado has been awarded $420.6 million for the development of internet services in rural areas of the state…

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ADALive! Episode 148 : Housing, Disability Rights, and Planning Accessible Communities 36:09

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Archive, Bios, Description, and Transcripts for Episode 148: Housing, Disability Rights, and Planning Accessible Communities available at https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-148/Professor Robin Malloy and Dr. Peter Blanck discussed the complexities of housing rights for people with disabilities, emphasizing the intersection of the Americans with D…

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Reclaiming Disabled Kids' Futures: A Planning & Visioning Process for Every Provider with Joyner Emerick 50:10

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We all know that the plans and goals that we write deeply impact what our students and clients get access to learning. Joyner Emerick – a parent and openly Autistic school board director - has completely transformed the planning process in the best possible way. Joyner has a 10 year old who is minimally speaking with high adaptive and communication…

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Family Empowerment – Helping caregivers advocate effectively within complex systems 3:10

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CSU expands behavioral health services, Missing Utah girl found in Northern Colorado, Colorado Senator dies in I-25 crash 29:12

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Colorado State University set to expand its behavioral health workforce services, A missing girl from Utah was found safe and reunited with her parents, Colorado Senator Faith Winter dies in an I-25 multi-car crashBy KCSU

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Episode 63: Lifelong Quadriplegic Alex Jackson, South Carolina Disability Advocate & Public Affairs Specialist at Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic 32:53

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Paralyzed at just 9 months old, Alex Jackson, a C5-6 quadriplegic from South Carolina, has lived nearly his entire life from a seated perspective, and that has greatly influenced his advocacy. Becoming both a disability advocate for improved accessibility as well as improved accessible transportation, he also works as a Public Affairs Specialist at…

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How to Support Autonomy in Regulation and Reduce Burnout for Autistic PDAers with Sorcha Rice 4:08

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This conversation with Autistic OT Sorcha Rice covers regulation for Autistic PDAers from absolutely every angle. The theme Sorcha kept bringing us back to is how we can provide more autonomy for our clients in how they identify their regulation needs and how they access their regulation tools. Sorcha walks us through a case study detailing how she…

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New Larimer County sales tax approved to support child care costs, Shoe technology for people with disabilities devolved at CSU, President Trump signs bill to release Epstein Files 24:48

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A new $28 million sales tax has been approved by Larimer County voters to help with child care costs, New shoe technology has been developed to help those with disabilities at Colorado State University, President Trump has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act to officially require the DOJ to release the files…

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Practices that Deeply Respect Children with Mick Olds 56:24

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Have you ever thought about what it would look like to put respect for the Autistic children who are your clients – respect for them as full human beings – front and center in your work? This episode goes deep into what that looks like in practice. Mick Olds (The OccuPLAYtional Therapist) helps us learn how to translate therapy goals into kids’ nat…

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Breaking Barriers in Employment: Disability and the Workplace 3:44

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Frustrations grow following Black Lives Matter mural vandalization at CSU, Larimer County Sheriff's deputy shoots at suspect, House and Senate vote to release the Epstein files 27:50

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Following a lack of acknowledgement from CSU frustrations grow after the vandalization of a Black Lives Matter mural on campus, A Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputy opened fire on a suspect following a high-speed chase, The House has overwhelmingly voted to release the Epstein filesBy KCSU

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CSU students protest on campus for freedom in higher education, Largest dam in U.S. has delayed completion in Northern Colorado, Longest government shutdown has ended 31:20

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Colorado State University last week banded together to protest for freedom in higher education, In Northern Colorado the completion of the largest dam in the U.S. has been delayed due to traces of uranium, The longest government shutdown in history comes to an end but its impacts will still be feltBy KCSU

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Your New Favorite Authentically Autistic Characters in Kids' Pop Culture - BONUS EPISODE with Britton Payne 41:16

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This isn't one of our normal podcast release days, and it isn't one of our typical topics, but this conversation is just too good not to share. This bonus episode is all about Autistic representation in media. In this episode, you’ll learn what comic books, TV shows, and more you should be recommending to your Autistic clients of all ages. Our gues…

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How to Reduce Aggressive Behaviors by Centering a Child's Worthiness with Rabecca Hand (NEW PATREON SERIES) 10:16

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So many of us feel unsure how to best support Autistic kids who have aggressive behaviors. But often, what we are missing in the most foundational need for all humans: to feel worthy and to feel loved. In this powerful interview, Autistic educational consultant Rabecca Hand shows us how to examine the environment and adult interactions - before loo…

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When Communication Looks Different: AAC and Nonverbal Voices 3:48

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SNAP benefit cuts impact CSU students, Hughes Stadium site decided on by voters, Government shutdown comes one step closer to ending 25:51

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SNAP benefit cuts are now impacting CSU students alongside the organizations designed to help students in need of extra food, The site of former Rams football Hughes Stadium has finally been decided on by voters, The Government shutdown comes one step closer to ending after Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement.…

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CSU Career Center recognized as one of nation's best, Northern Colorado extends power partnership, Airspaces set to close in U.S. 24:30

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Colorado State University Career Center recognized as the winner of the Handshake Career Spark award, New power agreement extensions in Northern Colorado ensure power for 50 years, As the government shutdown carries on airspace in the U.S. may soon be forced to closeBy KCSU

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Episode 3: Alissa Brooke, Research Study Two Principal Investigator 24:10

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On this episode, we talk with the principal investigator of Research Study Two, Alissa Brooke, about her team's study: The Impact of CIE on the Lives of People with IDD: A Mixed-Methods Intervention Development Study Across Multiple Businesses.By VCU-RRTC

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Practices that Center Regulation, Cultural Identity, Authentic Communication, and Dignity with Christina Schmidt 48:40

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SLP Christina Schmidt strives to work in a way that centers a client's regulation, their identity, and their dignity. If that resonates with you, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Christina shares in detail how we can best support our clients with communication needs, our AAC users, non-speakers, kids who communicate through delayed echolal…

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Understanding Sensory Processing Differences 3:46

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Award winning photojournalist set to visit CSU, Fort Collins butcher gives as food benefits suffer budget cuts, Trump administration announces reduction to SNAP benefits 23:47

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Coming to CSU is award-winning photojournalist Leah Millis who will speak to students about her work, Friendly Nick's Butcher has decided to give to the community in need as food benefits see large cuts from the federal budget, The Trump administration announced SNAP benefits will see a 50% cut following two federal judges who blocked a complete cu…

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Episode 147: Top Technical Assistance Questions with the Southeast ADA Center 25:52

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In this episode, we talk about some of the most common questions that the Southeast ADA Center received this year related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the legal rights of people with disabilities. We have received over 1,600 questions this year. As a team, we focus on each request for information and send specific resources to h…

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Spartan Nurse Podcast - Raising Awareness for Invisible Disabilities 14:59

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SEND US FAN MAIL In this episode, Dr. Mike Martel and Dr. Crista Reaves sit down with Alexa Andersen, PhD student at Michigan State University’s College of Nursing, to talk about her journey into nursing and her research on invisible disabilities. Alexa shares how her own health experiences inspired her to return to nursing school and pursue resear…

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Episode 21: Long COVID: An Emerging, Essential Research Area 38:07

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Vidya Sundar and Debra Brucker, co-principal investigators of the University of New Hampshire’s new Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) on Living and Working with Long COVID and Disabilities, funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDLRR), discuss their proposed research ac…

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Episode 20: Long COVID and Disability Employment Policy 54:21

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Sharon Rennert, senior attorney with the ADA Division of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has played a leading role in the development of their policy interpretations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. In this podcast, Sharon explains the protections for people with disabilities in employment and how they…

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Episode 19: Accommodations in the Era of Long COVID 38:40

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Professor Yana Rodgers, Rutgers University and Professor Jennifer Cohen, Miami University discuss their collaborative research about Long COVID, disability and accommodation. Their research examines the prevalence of Long COVID across different demographic groups, and the extent with which workers with impairments associated with Long COVID have be…

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Episode 18: Advocating for Long Haulers 39:31

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Pandemic Patients founder Andrew Wylam discusses the reasons he created the organization, and his vision for future national efforts to address issues facing individuals with disabilities with Long COVID. The organization also manages a COVID 19 Advocacy Center to connect individuals with Long COVID with policy makers in support of legislative prop…

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Episode 17: Disability and Telework: An Encouraging and Concerning Trend 37:39

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Mason Ameri, associate professor at the Rutgers University Business School, describes how the pandemic has transformed the outlook of disability employment. Tight labor markets have demonstrated an increased willingness by employers to have remote workers, and people with disabilities are helping meet this demand. However, the growth of telework is…

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Episode 16: Advancing Disability Inclusion in Apprenticeship Programs 34:01

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Nicholas Wyman, executive director of the Institute for Workforce Skills and Innovation, describes the value that apprenticeships offer in addressing disability employment disparities. In doing so, he describes the obstacles that people with disabilities face in seeking employment, whether outright discriminatory assumptions or longstanding practic…

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Episode 15: Unraveling Disability Employment Statistics: Impact of COVID 41:11

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Ari Ne’eman, doctoral candidate in health policy at Harvard University, says that the numbers demonstrate the extraordinary impact the COVID-19-induced shift to expanded telework had on the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, but even those don’t tell the complete story regarding what remote work means for disability employment. …

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Episode 14: Envisioning a Future of Disability Inclusion 50:56

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Lydia Brown, director of public policy at the National Disability Institute, discusses two issues preventing people with disabilities from excelling in the workforce and in general: policies that trap them in poverty and artificial intelligence that discriminates. Antiquated Social Security rules with asset and income limits create a poverty trap t…

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Episode 13: Re-Evaluating Support Systems for People with Disabilities 32:36

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Zach Morris, Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University School of Social Work, calls for a re-evaluation of the systems in place to support people with disabilities. We must recognize that people with disabilities not only earn less than people without disabilities. They also face extra expenditures to cover disability-related out-of-pocket costs.…

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Episode 12: Increasing Employment Outcomes 34:29

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Lisa Mills, Owner, Moving to a Different Drum, Disability Policy and Services Consulting, discusses opportunities to increase employment outcomes by braiding and blending resources across funding sources such as vocational rehabilitation, Medicaid, and Ticket to Work.By Southeast ADA Center

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Episode 11: Modernizing the AbilityOne Program 45:36

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Chai Feldblum, Vice Chair of the AbilityOne Commission and former EEOC Commissioner, discuss the importance of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and describe the strategic plan to modernize the AbilityOne program. She also talks about the recent rule that prohibits payment 14(c) subminimum wage on contracts within the AbilityOne Program.…

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Episode 10: Disability-Owned Business Enterprises 37:16

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Jay Burks, Director of Supplier Diversity at the Comcast Corporation, shares about the importance of ensuring that large companies like Comcast buy goods and services from diverse suppliers, including Disability-owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs).By Southeast ADA Center

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Episode 9: Four Principles of Disability Inclusion 44:26

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Jim Sinocchi, Former Head, Disability Inclusion JPMorgan Chase, lays out four principles of disability inclusion in the workplace: attitude, assimilation, accommodations, and accessibility. He notes that these are principles that extend to life itself, where people with disabilities have lives that cost more and are deemed socially inferior.…

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Episode 8: Increasing Disability Inclusion 46:38

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Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses how companies are interested in increasing disability inclusion but struggle with how to encourage employees to disclose their disability.By Southeast ADA Center

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Episode 7: Advancing Opportunities for Autistic People of Color 37:12

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Finn Gardiner, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Autistic People of Color Fund, talks about intersectionality from personal and professional perspectives. He explains why single-identity politics are problematic. It is important to recognize how race, disability, gender, and sexual orientation work together as policies and practices marginaliz…

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Nuance Chocolate remains committed to local mission under new owner, CSU celebrates 10 year anniversary of bison returning to Colorado, Northern Colorado student arrested for bringing gun to school 27:44

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KCSU reporter Robert Sides interviews the new owners of Nuance Chocolate after they take over the business. The 10-year anniversary of bison returning to the state of Colorado was celebrated recently as the animal's return was helped by CSU efforts, A Northern Colorado high school student was arrested for bringing a handgun to school…

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Transportation Troubles: Getting Around When the World Isn't Built for You 3:39

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