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The Next
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THE NEXT FRONTIER, the first Vermont autism and disabilities weekly
radio program from http://www.theradiator.org/ is airing
Wednesdays 10:00 am -11:00 am on
WOMM-LP 105.9 FM Burlington
photo credit: Karen Dawson
Anne Barbano (in white) interviewing Andrea Marcotte (left) and
her mother Donna during the May 14, 2008 show. In the back
is engineer Nick Malutama. Engineer Karen Dawson is
taking the photo.
If you would like to underwrite the production of this show
please contact me at abarbanovt@juno.com or use the form at The Radiator
This first show followed autism parents on the day the Autism Plan
Report was presented at the VT Statehouse. I want to thank Nancy
Richards, Gail Africa, Claudia Pringles and Linda Luxenberg for before-
and after-presentation remarks, as well as George Africa who was
my live on-air guest on Wednesday, February 6.
Listen to February 6 Show
The second show features the talents of Bill Gallant and Bernie Looby
of Howard Mental Health.
Listen to February 13 Show
The third show is entitled "Why Can't I Work?" and features
Kathy Andrews and her son Andrew Sollace discussing issues
around supported employment for people with disabilities.
Listen to February 20 Show
The fourth show features Kim Mason, a cognitively-disabled adult who
had run as a candidate for the Burlington City Council the previous day.
Listen to March 5 Show
The fifth show features a conversation between Anne Barbano
and fellow radio host Harold Frost, who has the diagnosis
of Asperger's Syndrome.
Listen to March 12 Show
In the sixth show Anne speaks to two autism parents working hard on
the developing historic Vermont Autism Plan. One developes a petition,
the other works from the inside. The complexity of the autism world
goes beyond the diagnosis.
Listen to April 2 Show
Anne speaks with Randy Lamberti of the Vermont Autism Puzzle
Foundation, Carol Ortlip of the Inspire School for Autism, and Jess Levi,
a parent of a child with autism using alternative medical treatments.
Listen to April 9 Show
In the eighth show Anne speaks with a landscaper with a child with
autism, follows up on the third show by checking in with Andrew Sollace
at his current job, and speaks with author and autism spokesman
Sean Barron.
Listen to April 16 Show
Anne talks with Laurie Tedeshe, co-founder of the on-line autism
support group Autism Support Daily, and an advocate for reductions
of mercury.
Listen to April 30 Show
Anne talks with Marilyn Mahusky of the Vermont Disability Law Project
and Karen Schwartz of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities
Council regarding Vermont being out of compliance, waivers,
and EPSDT federal regulations for people with autism.
Listen to May 7 Show
Listen to a discussion between Anne and Colchester High School
senior Andrea Marcotte about Andrea's challenges with cerebral palsy.
Listen to May 14 Show
Anne talks with Larry Lewack of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) and consumer Sarah Robinson, who suffers from Bipolar II.
[program note: recorded ending of the show was lost due to a
transmission problem at WOMM-LP]
Listen to May 21 Show
10 years...6 shows a month...Meet Gigi Weisman, a community member
who has been performing for children for at least a decade!
But did you know she also wears another hat?
Working/playing in disabilities.
Music CD introduced too!
Listen to May 28 Show
Horse rescuer, logger, single mom of 4, twins with autism, one with
diabetes: Vermont renaissance woman Terry Holden talks
Skinner on the farm with Anne Barbano.
Listen to June 4 Show
One man's courage coming back to "normal" life. Meet disabled
veteran Ronnie LaBounty, who tells Anne about reentry into civilian life
and why its crucial for a veteran to "help a vet".
Listen to June 11 Show
Where the Two Shall Meet: Behavioral Medicine and
Augmentative Learning and Movement Center.
Listen to July 16 Show
Autism 911 Data Base. What is it? And it's not just for autism.
Guests Heidi Wener and VT Police Academy trainer Cindy Taylor.
Ben McCarty of the Be4Now band introduces charity single
Too Late To Wait to benefit the Red Cross.
Listen to July 30 Show
Discussion of controversial film 'Tropic Thunder' with autism and
downs syndrome parents, Claudia Pringles and Pat Powell. Surprise
guest, author / inspirational speaker Sarah Howell and her book
Ringo's Gift.
Listen to August 20 Show
Two young men with Aspergers, one is able to disclose it and
the other "keeps it in the closet". A very interesting conversation.
Listen to August 27 Show
Do you have children experiencing puberty for the first time? Did you
think sexuality was lost once your child was diagnosed? Listen to
"Train the trainer" and peer sexuality educators as they discuss myths
and teachings regarding individuals with disabilities. This and more
on the Sexuality Show topic. The Next Frontier autism and disabilities
radio program.
Listen to September 17 Show
"What an interesting guy!" the dj/programmer from another show said to
me as he was listening to this interview. I think you'll agree. Author of
the New York Times bestseller LOOK ME IN THE EYE, aspergian,
inventor, engineer John Elder Robison really gives one insight into the
possibility about what is happening in the autism brain and heart.
Truly delightful listening.
Listen to September 24 Show
Its highly controversial and yet practiced every day. Meet the area's
well known facilitator Pascal Cheng and two men who live by it ,
John McGinley and Mark Utter.
Listen to October 1 Show
Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation http://www.nlmfoundation.org/grants/communication.htm
Summary of studies with positive outcomes
http://www.inclusioninstitutes.org/index.cfm?catID=59&articleID=122
YOU TUBE 60 minutes facilitated communication controversy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay3nn2Eipm8
Demonstration of facilitated communication (UK)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyzvt-yDrwo
Amanda Baggs Burlington, VT
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/the-language-of-autism/?apage=2
Three panelists who have autism talk about their work situations as
young adults . Recorded at the Creating Employment Opportunities training.
Listen to October 15 Show
We have two shows:
1. Bereavement: Find out how to tell your child...Ginny Fry
2. Build Your Family: A guide...Angela Timpone
Listen to October 22 Show
Timely Piece. Can you take 1/2 hour to Listen?
Key to understanding just what's going on and your own advocacy. Timely
piece with former legislator and executive director Ed Paquin of
Vermont Protection and Advocacy.
Additional four-minute piece on DD ACT. Write, give feedback its your
democracy . If the .mp3 file doesn't load quickly give it a few minutes.
Listen to November 19 Show
TALENTS AROUND US
Listen to music talent from the I.N.S.P.I.R.E for Autism School,
and Nate Taves with Non-Verbal Learning Disability as he talks
about his ability to create a production for a benefit for
Learning Disabilities Worldwide.
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Listen to December 3 Show
Dr. Jeffrey Wulfman Vermont's first DAN (Defeat Autism Now) physician.
Recording sounds a bit
like we're on the moon but hang in there good
stuff! Contact info embedded in interview to give to your physician for
dialogue
of this treatment with Brandon's Dr. Wulfman. who is employed
by hospital,
NOT private
practice.
Listen to December 10 Show
One parent's personal
concern about looming budget cuts on the developmentally disabled
Meet parent Jim Charbonneau
of a young child with the Vermont
Deaf/Blind Census who is still trying to get a diagnosis of cause.
Its
the personal stories that drive the point of what fiscal
responsibility
means. Take a listen for 35 minutes.
Listen to December 17 Show
Guest Linda Luxenberg speaks
about opening the first autism center
in
Vermont next month. This adult center will be utilized primarily
to
support employment as well as life skills. Find out more.
Listen to January 7 Show
Same Child, Different Day
January 14, 2009
Rutland, VT parent
Jon says he wrote this
litttle booklet to share,
and perhaps help others during their initial
diagnosis of autism.
This program was not recorded, but comments by
folks who listened in
on our conversation have offered perspectives, including one who
has
been in the trenches for a little bit now (me) and one newly
indoctrinated (Jon).
It is insightful from that perspective.
Jon can be
reached at his blog:
http://thesamechild.blogspot.com/search/label/Welcome
Friend Nick Morewood, 93
years young, self taught lawyer of Syrian
descent, father of adult child with a disability reflects on life.
Thank you, Nick. 31 minutes.
Listen to January 28 Show
Listen to mom and 8-year-old sister of a boy with autism and (long
diagnosis) obsessive compulsive anxiety avoidance behavior
describe their treatment plan, their thoughts, their fun. I mean using
the bathroom as an elevator - wow! 36 minutes.
Listen to
February 11 Show
What happened after the vigils and rallies? Find out how those that
participated tried to SOS (Save our State) from Human Services
program cuts! 60 minutes.
Listen to
February 25 Show
Come , take a walk with Todd Darling into this very hopeful
conversation as he talks about the door that opened up his daughter
Maleia's life. Fascinating story. When Maleia was born the Autism
Puzzle Foundation http://www.vtautismpuzzle.org/ was not a thought.
See how its grown , right along with Maleia!
Listen to
March 18 Show
Enthusiastic Parents from Rutland CELEBRATE THE SPECTRUM
with Free Events all month long.
Listen to what its like for mom to be away in basic training in the
National Guard for three long months from her son with autism.
Catch again this lovely melody from Inspire School for Autism
in Brattleboro! The talent among us!!
Listen to
April 1 Show
You can't miss this one. Bet you didn't know the importance of Special
Needs Trusts. Listen with pencil and paper in hand to Attorney
Claudia Pringle. Then listen to Hocus Pocus Focus sung by next week's
guest Parent's Choice Award winner Cathy Bollinger!
Listen to
April 29 Show
You'll be humming or singing these tunes to your kids . Delightful
listening from Cathy Bollinger who tells us how her songwriting
/educational CD's came about from her music therapy career.
Listen to
May 6 Show
1990 American Disabilities Act. 2009 - Still working on it. Vermont
prides itself on inclusion. Why do we still have issues around physical
access into our public buildings... Listen in on a conversation with
Michael Wood - Lewis regarding this daily reality.
Listen to
May 13 Show
"Inclusion can't be the reason we decide things for my son." Meet
Kathleen Demeritt, mom to son Chris with Angelman Syndrome. Her
fight to keep her one-on-one school position working with him raises
questions about values that will challenge your thinking.
Listen to
May 20 Show
You will learn more about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a conversation
with Pat Furlong and be riveted not only by her knowledge but also by
her experience.
Listen to
June 17 Show
Go to www.parentprojectmd.org after you listen to this
show for more information. And watch the 50 minute video here:
www.joost.com/02000df/t/Duchenne-The-Death-Gene#id=02000df
"Duchenne -The Death Gene". Pat's two sons, Christopher
and Patrick, died from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Please contact me as events happen. This program will also showcase
talents from the disability world. Thanks to all of you. The
world is ready to listen.
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