Independent Idaho

For a transcript of this episode, click here. Our guest today is Ian Bott. Ian is an Idahoan who loves the outdoors and being an advocate for social change. A self-described painter outside the lines, we talk with Ian about growing up with autism, his time in college, and life lessons for young people. 

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Marilyn Sword about the Idaho Caregiver Alliance, family caregivers, and more. For more information on the Idaho Caregivers Alliance, go to https://idahocaregiveralliance.com/.

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with the Vice President of Molina Healthcare of Idaho, Marnie Packard, and Molina Healthcare of Idaho's Senior Community Engagement Specialist, Mary Mlot. Marnie and Mary share with us the work of MolinaCares Accord serving under and unserved communities in Idaho. For more information on MolinaCares Accord, go to https://molinacares.com/.  

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we visit with Dana Ard, Affiliate President of the National Federation of the Blind. Dana shares her experience growing up as a person who is blind and her recent work advocating for Idaho's blind community. To learn more about the National Federation of the Blind in Idaho, go to https://nfbidaho.org/. 

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Griselda Camacho who helped found, and now works with, Las Senoras. Las Senoras is a community-based group helping families navigate disability services and resources. Griselda shares her personal story, as well as the experiences of Idaho families trying to overcome barriers in order to secure support for family members with disabilities. To donate to Las Senoras, donate here and in the comment section note it is for Juntos Creando Cambios. 

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Jen Grush-Dale, President of the Snake River Valley Chapter of Little People of America, about life as a little person, the national organization Little People of America, and much more. To learn about Little People of America, go to https://www.lpaonline.org/.

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, with talk with Lorraine Poor who leads accessible birding events in the Boise area with the Golden Eagle Audubon Society. Learn more about accessible birding at www.birdability.org and sign-up for an accessible birding trip with the Golden Eagle Audubon Society at www.goldeneagleaudubon.org.

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Erik Kingston about creating visitable single family homes and neighborhoods. You can find more information on Visitability at www.visitability.org. Other resources include www.rampupidaho.org and www.fairhousingforum.org.

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Kelly Buckland, Disability Advisory with the Department of Transportation, about his work making public transportation more accessible. We discuss changes in rules to the commercial airline industry, rail systems like Amtrak, and how rideshare and e-scooters have changed our landscape, good and bad. 

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we talk with Germán Parodi, Co-Director of the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership), about living with a disability and being prepared for a disaster or emergency. We also discuss how disaster response has fallen short when it comes to issues of access, and what the impact has been from past and current disasters, such as Hurricanes Katrina, Maria, and Harvey. Finally, we take a look at the impact on people with disabilities from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. The Partnership is the only U.S. disability-led organization with a focused mission of equity for people with disabilities and people with access and functional needs throughout all planning, programs, services and procedures before, during and after disasters and emergencies. For more information on The Partnership, go to www.disasterstrategies.org. For more information on being prepared for a disaster, or to get involved in local emergency planning activities, contact LINC. 

For a transcript of this episode, click here. In this episode, we'll talk with Mark Leeper, Executive Director of Disability Action Center Northwest about independent living history, philosophy, movement, and programs. For more information on the Disability Action Center Northwest, go to https://www.dacnw.org.