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The Hidden Workforce's favorite local news person Fox 23's Julia Gorman joins host Lisa Toth this weekend. We discover Julia's connection to THW and her successes as a journalist and television personality! Join us at 9am Saturday on Groovy 1057fm.  #tulsa #developmentaldisabilities #abilities #thehiddenworkforce #okdhs  #oklahoma #okdrs #okddsd #fox23

This week on THW, World Baseball Outreach Sports Center.  Batting Cages & Turf Area, Private Lessons, Facility Rental, Birthday Parties, Screen Printing & Embroidery. Ministry Baseball Equipment Donations Worldwide Education Scholarships All of this and more this weekends Hidden Workforce, join host Lisa Toth as she welcomes Jerry Jacobson founder of World Baseball Outreach. Learn more about WBO on their website: worldbaseballoutreach.com

This week on The Hidden Workforce we visited Samantha Galloway, a really good friend to THW through her work as an advocate. Listen as Samantha talks about her journey from being a direct support professional to Oklahomans with developmental and other disabilities all the way up to becoming the Deputy Director of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. This interview shows how a person with a passion can rise in the ranks to get things done for her people. I mean often we see people rise to power and forget where they came from. Not Samantha Galloway, she stays true to her support and advocacy for Oklahomans with different abilities. Welcome Samantha to The Hidden Workforce. https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs.html

Love joins the Hidden Workforce this weekend. Morgan Jones is the lady in charge of Love Jones services and has really impressed me. Last spring when she helped me with gardening tasks through an app, called task, rabbit listen to Morgan explain her passion for what she does, how to contact her, and get her working for you in this gig economy. You can find Love Jones Avenue at taskrabbit.com and on Facebook facebook.com/Lovejonesave

Schlitz Masheleni joins us on this week's Hidden Workforce, listen as he shares about growing up in Zimbabwe and what He's up to in the United States particularly in Tulsa Oklahoma.  You won't believe the product Schlitz will be sharing with you listeners. It is a resource for the new workforce we are currently experiencing.  Work?  Guess what? There's an app for that, it's called LABR.  Find out how you can get paid right away and inside information as to how Rise Staffing is using this app. APP STORE LABR

Lisa goes on site at the McDonalds on 71st St and Yale to interview Shelby her job coach Stephanie and  Micco Carter, Christy Castrejon, Nicole Tanzy US Food,  Bob Wagners McDonald's franchise. Learn why everyone is happy that Shelby is part of the McFamily.

Amy Jenkins, she is a process improvement consultant at ONE Gas in OKC who has Muscular Dystrophy. She worked her way up from an entry-level, temporary job to the top of ONE Gas with help twice from OK Dept. of Rehabilitation Services’ employment program. Now she’s a taxpayer who no longer needs government services. She is also an example of how Oklahomans from all over the state can benefit and change their lives with DRS’ help.

Go behind the scenes of school lunch

Direct support professional Brooke Andrews takes on her journey with Teri Burnstein.

Hooray Frankoma is open ! Now you can go to the retail store 17117 S Union Ave, Glenpool, OK 74033 to fill your stocking with fabulous Frankoma Pottery. Owner Denis Glasscock takes on a verbal tour of the store.  ou can  listen to Frankoma History find out about what they are doing now and how to your piece of Frankoma Pottery. Trela and Katie will be there making and glazing special designed just for Frankoma , Orville Knight vases. Come out this Saturday December 17 at 11am to meet artist Orville Wright and purchase a signed Frankoma Vase.

Buckle your seat belts listeners, we are in for an exciting ride.  Come along with me to A little town south of Durango Colorado to visit my Sister.   That's right it's gonna be a sister show plus guest stars with my niece nephew and brother in  law Garrey Hillyer.  Gary is going to take us behind the scenes of Southwest Ag his family Kabota dealership. My niece will take us to her college campus and make sure that I get a Fort Lewis T-shirt on my 1st day so hang tight again it's going To be a monkey and fun fun ride.

This week on THW: Justin Chase NSU RiverHawk Scholar Program and Renee Sansome Briscoe with Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation. Briscoe Is transition coordinator for Transition Services, a statewide career training and employment program serving 3,500 Oklahoma youth with disabilities. Lisa likes to call her the transition magician! We get the details on and how the whole scholar project came together. https://www.facebook.com/RiverHawksScholarProgram?mibextid=ZbWKwL Listen live on success1057.com on Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe to her new Anchor Channel: anchor.fm/lisa-toth4 Subscribe to her SoundCloud Channel at soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce #SoundCloud #tulsa #developmentaldisabilities #abilities #thehiddenworkforce #anchor #oklahoma

Happiness in a jar? Well, why wouldn't it be? Food artist and scent creators Mother and Daughter team Angela and Elyssa Davis take us into their very interesting world of realistic food candles. Elyssa said the concept came up during her home school chemistry project. The Hidden Workforce caught up with these ladies at The Affair of the Heart last weekend. The booth was full of realistic looking and smelling candles. They travel around and sell their candles personally at craft fairs visit them online. For more information on these wonderful candles see their fb page at. facebook.com/Angeladavissanchez?mibextid=ZbWKwL Listen live on success1057.com on Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe to her new Anchor Channel: anchor.fm/lisa-toth4 Subscribe to her SoundCloud Channel at soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce #SoundCloud #tulsa #developmentaldisabilities #abilities #thehiddenworkforce #anchor #oklahoma

This week on THW Mr. C. Neil Sleeger takes us  behind the scenes as he employs Rise Staffing to assist him with job search and on the job training. We started out thinking we had identified the perfect position for Neil. That was in process, but Neil had no idea that a new opportunity was headed his way. Listen in as we take you on the job hunt, to an interview and then learn about the job Mr. Sleeger landed. Laurie Winiecke reports from the Tulsa Sate Fair, this time in the Animal Birthing Center. Dr. Vicky Guilfoil with The Oklahoma Veterinary Medicine Association Birthing Center at the Tulsa Sate Fair. Dr. Guilfoil has plenty of timely informative facts about farm animals, the new piglets just born at the fair and why she is out here talking to the public. Laurie and I definitely enjoyed meeting Dr. Guilfoil and her cute newborn piglets.

Reporters from the hidden workforce were out in force this past Tuesday election day in Oklahoma.  Left voice messages video messages and whatever else they could to let us know what they found at the polls, accessibility and maybe a little advice on how to continue to Rev Up The Vote Oklahoma. Lisa's favorite message was first thing on election day from Kelsey O'Halloran.  Listen to this and more. The Hidden Workforce goes  to the Oklahoma school for the blind in Muskogee Oklahoma to find out all about cane quest. Cane Quest is an annual event sponsored by a lot of businesses and people who really care about teaching educating and mobilizing people who are blind at an early age through sponsorship of cane quest and the Oklahoma school for the blind. Orphan from Tulsa lions club, Garrett  and his Mom also many Oklahoma school for the blind employees, students, volunteers are taking g us along with them on 2022 Cane Quest.

This week on THW Lisa talks with Executive Director of Programming and Development for Blessings to Share Foundation. Maggie was born and raised in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She is a quadruplet, and among her three brothers, Tyler and CJ live on the autism spectrum. “They are the heart behind my purpose, passion, and advocacy,” Maggie said. As the Executive Director of Programming and Development, Maggie is responsible for overseeing and growing club memberships, implementing professionally developed programs, and always prioritizing the quality of programs and member experience as well as work on fundraising activities. She will also oversee  C.A.R.E.S. Coaches, Club Coordinator, Volunteer Instructor, and others. The concert is going to be great. CARES programs are even better! Save the Date! November 10, 2022! Get your ticket(s) today! blessingstoshare.org

First Up Colleen O'Reilly Vaughn joins us and shares what it means to be an employment consultant and all the advocacy work that is involved.  Colleen is a long-time employment provider and I have learned so much from her.  Enjoy this passionate and informational interview as I have had making it.  Colleen is an active board member of OK Association of People in Supported Employment, and she hopes APSE will soon become a go to place for job seekers and families to get information and support for vocational training. We are live at the Oklahoma Governors Mansions Phillips Pavilion for the 35th Annual Governors Disability Employment Awards.  The exemplary employees and employers are going to inspire you.  Our friends at Not Your Average Joe surprised attendee with refreshments including coffee and ice cream floats.  Thanks NYAJ and all participants in this Interview !.

Kelsey OHalloran joins The Hidden Workforce to tell us about her route to independence. Adventures going to Oklahoma People First meetings with her Uncle Steve and all about her work and why she believes everybody out there should get out and vote.

Ellyn Hefner mother and disability advocate tells us why she is running for OK House District 87. She is a disability advocate, but listeners Ellyn is more than that.  Today she shares how her years as an advocate have trained her to district 87's representative in the Oklahoma House .  Ellyn has knocked the doors of her district and learned the different struggles, wonderfully enriched lives of the district and their ideas and input for her to take to the OK House of Representatives . ellynhefner.com

This week the Hidden Workforce celebrates Direct Support professional Audrey Gilliland for over 15 years employment with Rise Staffing. Audrey and her long time friend and customer Susan join us for some good girl talk.  Susan thanks listeners who supported her trip to Disney, Audrey describes what it's like doing the work and how she came to the profession.

The Sunday show reminds listeners to Rev up the Vote!  Our open features Jody Harlan with OKDRS, Laura Stutsman and Nancy Ward brings us home with her personal voting experience. Dr. James Rankin from Sand Springs OK discusses his candidacy for Oklahoma House District 66.  He has a lot to share. https://www.jamesdavidrankin.com/ Adam Martin an energetic young man we mat the Tulsa State Fair Stopped by to discuss his candidacy for congressional district 1. Adam is giving up his pursuit of a law degree to run for this office.  We enjoyed listening to all the things he has to say. https://www.martinforcongress.com/ The Hidden Workforce is not endorsing or opposing any candidates we are just simply letting you know who's out there and what they have to say.    The main thing we're telling you is getting out and voting listeners.

Jessica Cargill of Downtown Dog In The Country, explains how to train dogs for pets and the process of training a service dog.  Tips and tricks to save you time and money. For more information on Downtown Dog In The Country see their website: downtowndoginthecountry.com

Author and exceptional woman Raitta Rogers takes us on a short trip through her troubled childhood, incarceration, abuse, drug addiction and how she found the courage and strength to change the course of her life. Not only has Raittia succeeded, she is spreading the word to EVERYONE. Find out how to get her book and meet her. https://www.facebook.com/raittia.rogers

We have been having a blast at the Tulsa State Fair! Jason Bennett the owner of success105.7 takes over the Hidden Workforce radio show for an excellent interview with Claude. After the "work" was done Laurie and Claude had time to enjoy the fair. Thank you for listening to the Hidden Workforce on Success1057.com

Throwback at The Tulsa State Fair.   Earl Snow and his family stopped by The Success 105.7 Booth at the 2022 Tulsa State Fair. Earl immediately agreed to an interview for The Hidden Workforce.  Earl makes an excellent guest as we reminisce, Earls many talents, vocational experiences and great stories emerge.  Join Lisa and her friend Earl Snow as they discuss Earls journey and successful independence.  The road was tough, but Earl persisted and purchased his home, has just celebrated 30 years of marriage, is loved by his two stepsons, being a "carney" to working at Bells Amusement park this episode is packed full of entertainment and heartwarming stories.   Earl and Lisa in 2014 when Earl served as our Official Santa!

Jody Harlan established the DRS Communications office in 1994. She has worked as marketing director for Starsearch talent competition, the FAA and ABC TV. She has worked as a scriptwriter-producer, university English instructor and Sound Warehouse regional marketing manager. She earned a master's degree in English from Lamar University and has received governor's commendations, Telly Awards and recognition from Oklahoma disability organization partners.Jody Harlan the Communications Director for The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services. Contact Jody at 405-203-1318 or JHarlan@okdrs.gov Karrie Jordan- Vice President and CEO of The Bridges Foundation stops in to The Hidden Workforce to say hello.  Plus listeners  it's almost an exclusive for you! Karie and The Bridges Foundation have dreamed about incredible vocational program that includes education and competitive wage jobs for EVERYONE!  Want to know what that means ?  Tune in to this weekend's Hidden Workforce to learn more. Contact Karie Jordan at The Bridges Foundation 1813 North Ash Street Jenks, OK 74037 918-299-2656 kjordan@thebridgesfound.org

Justin Chase from the RiverHawk's scholar program He's going to talk all about what it is how you can be involved and exciting news about an open house next Friday September 23rd 3 PM we're going to see you there!

We are celebrating direct support professional awareness week and that leads me to Angel Balenti a wonderful HTS with Rise Staffing for over 15 years.  Angel and her customer Makayla Wilson are going to let us peak into their lives in this great little interview.

We are so excited to be working with Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation services and The Oklahoma election board to Rev the vote Oklahoma.  Michelle Desario and Laura Stutsman will join us from the Oklahoma people 1st meeting talking about everything going on there plus voting.

Valyncia has been employed with the State of Oklahoma for 13yrs. For the past 10yrs she has served as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and now Programs Manager with the Oklahoma State Department of Rehabilitation Services. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) in the field. Valyncia holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. In addition to full-time employment with OKDRS, she is employed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Counselor Supervisor (LPC-Supervisor). She is committed to being a practitioner for persons with mental, physical and health disabilities and is an ally for individuals of marginalized groups/populations.

Rosanne Duplan and Nancy Ward join Host Lisa Toth discussing Voting rights, accommodations, and responsibility for Oklahoma Self Advocates.  We'll wait a minute this information is for everyone.  Even if you have a small disability there is an accommodation for your privacy at the Voting booth. Poll workers are all educated and trained to assist. The ballot can even be read to you with headphones for privacy. Learn More Voting Rights and Accessibility http://okdlc.org/what-we-do/

Here are some of our favorite laborers!

Listen as Host Lisa Toth asks all the questions you have always wanted to know about a buying a new car.

Your Host is out getting a cup of Joe at Not Your Average Joe with Tyler Bond and assistant Manager Brady Drake.  Listen in as the Hawaiian Wave  the two barista's prepare a Hawaiian Wave drink for listener's of The Hidden Workforce. #tulsa #developmentaldisabilities #abilities #thehiddenworkforce #anchor #oklahoma #notyouraveragejoe #coffee #risestaffing

A partnership between Project SEARCH, Tulsa Tech, Saint Francis, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services and the University of Oklahoma Outreach, is offering new opportunities for students at Tulsa Tech with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Welcome Melissa Paulus a woman truly inspired by potential. Melissa goes into detail about Project Search and why she wants all of The Hidden Workforce listeners to support Project Search. The Tulsa Parrot Head Club joins THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE . Tulsa Parrot Head Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to gather like-minded people in the celebration and appreciation of the tropical attitude depicted by the music and books of Jimmy Buffett, to assist in our local community and environmental concerns, and most importantly, to have a great time! Hear all about the fun and funds at this year's Parrot Head Golf Tournament . June 18th – 27th Annual Golf Tournament at Page Belcher Golf Course NOTE – the tournament is officially full. Donations, hole sponsors, silent auction items and drink items are still needed for the tournament. Proceeds benefit Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association and Special Olympics. Welcome Cathy Boley and Jan-Wollenschlager to the hidden workforce. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Dawn Buckner, otherwise known as Autumns Mom. Tune in to listen to her interview, and see why Lisa calls her a Super Mom! UPDATE in the days since recording: Autumn has officially moved into the academy, Dawn can be seen driving her sporty car!

This week on the Hidden Workforce learn how to invest and make money with Allen Fudge. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Claude Elliott takes us on a tour behind the scenes at his new job at Hilton Garden Inn 420 W Albany Dr Broken Arrow OK.

We think Project Search is such a great program we want to make sure the word gets out. Meet Elena Morales as we learn about this employment training opportunity we have all been waiting for in Tulsa. Listen to her two shows now. https://soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/project-search-part-1 https://soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/elena-morales-project-search-and-culinary-cert Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

On this weekend's episode of The Hidden Workforce, tune in to hear Lisa interview Rick Elder otherwise known as Rick fixit. Rick will tell us some amazing home renovations he's done for physically disabled customers, including a garage door in house? Find out more about this unique and awesome trick, interesting stories and some cool home maintenance tips. And much more as usual! Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Did you know all people do not have access to use public restrooms.

Oklahoma State Representative Jeff Boatman joins Host Lisa Toth this week on The Hidden Workforce to discuss many issues the Oklahoma Legislature is working on for us. This work includes much thought and consideration for the people that mostly make up the hidden workforce, including adult changing spaces, education, and community involvement.  Representative Boatman sits on the following committees: Government Modernization and Efficiency, Chair Special Investigative, Vice Chair Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding - Government Transformation and Collaboration Working Group, Co-Chair Appropriations and Budget A&B Human Services Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief Funding Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) State and Federal Redistricting Tulsa County Subcommittee Hometown Tulsa, Representative Boatman represents District 67 which includes, Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Bixby.

On this week's episode of THW Lisa welcomes Christopher Hobbs -Director of Vocational Services, Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities shares his vision for the OKDHS/DDS Vocational Program. Hint, it's all about people working in meaningful and productive jobs! Chris is a CMV Dad and explains how Cytomegalovirus affects his son and how his family supports and lives with the rare disability. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe #thehiddenworkforce #tulsa #OKDHS #okdds #okdrs

You DON"T want to miss this show‼ We are extremely honored and grateful to have Beth Scrutchins; Division Director of DDS on this weekend's episode of THW. Beth will be discussing DD AWARENESS Month and SO more! Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

This week's hidden workforce features Daniele Hillyer emotional and grief Counselor talking about coping with the loss of three St. Francis employees and one Tulsa resident in the senseless shooting on June 1, 2022, in Tulsa's St. Francis's Natalie medical building. Daniele walks host Lisa Toth through her grief, fear and anger stemming from this tragedy. We are sharing this talk in hopes others will find something of value they can use to help themselves during such times. Our hearts are hanging for everyone affected by this and all the other senseless mass shootings in our country. We cry with you, stand with you and believe in our right to lobby lawmakers for stricter gun laws now. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe to her SoundCloud Channel at soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce

On this weekend's episode of THW HB3015 and Max's Law HB1579 Introduced in the 2nd Session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature Sponsored by Representative Mickey Dollens. Did you know that service animals have a Federal Law that makes sure they have a place to go potty at all airports? Yep, the Federal Service Animal Relief Act. Audra Beasley Mom to Max found out about this when her friend landed a job at OKC Airport to lay the turf for service animal relief stations. So if Max is using a service animal while traveling, that animal has a place to relieve itself. Max? Maybe not. Listen to Audra Beasley talk about Max's Law seeking private safe changing spaces for her son and the many others that need changing spaces. Representative Mickey Dollens facebook.com/MickeyDollensOK Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. https://soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/maxs-law-audra-beasley-part-1 Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Lindsey is the vice president of Tulsa people first. Lindsey shares what it is to be a self advocate, some of the great projects she’s involved in

Join Laurie, Katy, Terri and Kyle as share the stories that make up The Hidden Workforce.  Each of these people have paved the way for the new generations of differently abled people in Oklahoma with their inspiring advocacy.  A special guest Brooke Anderson a real Hero as a Direct Support Professional Brooke has more inspiration to share.  

Melissa Gituma and Coleen Vaughn are discuss the second Annual OKAPSE and People First

Episode 1 Host Lisa Toth talks to Teri Bernstein and Autumn Kincaide.   Autumn is just about to enter the New Leaf Transition Academy Academy and Teri has been independent for quite some time.    Join these two Lovely ladies as they talk about living outside of their parents home the fun scary and all the rest of it. Episode 2 Women Exulted by God.   Hear from Autumn Kincaide and Elle Jewel as they share their faith in a show, they titled Women Exalted by God, it’s a new concept show we are trying out here On the Hidden Workforce. Listen and let us know what you think.

Help Autumn get a job!! We love Autumn's story so much, we want everyone to hear it. Survivor of Cerebral Palsy Autumn has been recognized with numerous awards and has publicly spoken at dozens of events. soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/tulsa-cerebal-palsey-association soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/autumn-kincaid Learn more about Autumn at autumnkinkade.com/ Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe #tulsa #thehiddenworkforce #disabilityawareness #cerebralpalsy #autumnkinkade

We are SO impressed with NYAJ, that we are rerunning their show this weekend; because after-all who doesn't love coffee?!☕ Not Your Average Joe is a nonprofit coffee shop that intentionally hires people with different abilities, a perfect fit for The Hidden Workforce. For more information on Not Your Average Joe see their website nyaj.coffee/ soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/not-your-average-joe Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe #notyouraveragejoe #coffee #abilities

Lisa Turner CEO of The Arc of Oklahoma joins us on this weekend's edition of The Hidden Workforce. Hear all about the new developmental disabilities waiting list information. Lisa will share what you should be on the lookout for if you're involved in possibly receiving services for their loved one or themselves. There are excellent training opportunities coming up too. Of course, we will learn about Lisa her family, and passionate advocacy for people with developmental and other disabilities.

Talks advocacy with Jerylidine Schutte-Pouge and Michele Disario from Oklahoma People First. These two ladies have been friends for over 30 years and have navigated the Oklahoma service system that supports Oklahomans with developmental and other disabilities.

Briscoe Is transition coordinator for Transition Services, a statewide career training and employment program program serving 3,500 Oklahoma youth with disabilities. serving 3,500 Oklahoma youth with disabilities. Listen as Renee shares the many opportunities for students with disabilities to get involved with the workforce.

Lisa talks with Audra Beasley and Representative Mickey Dollens concerning Max's Law and adult changing tables in public restrooms. Because EVERYONE deserves a safe private place to do personal business! Audra Beasley, Public restrooms at present can only accommodate babies. Audra and her family want to change that, thats why you need to pay attention to the need for universal changing stations in restrooms that allow for older children and adults who need their attendants to attend to their personal hygiene needs for them during the workday to be able to do so with cleanliness and dignity.  Currently, those who need that level of care and weigh more than a baby just have to lie on the floor of a public restroom for the process. Audra shares how she began a partnership and foundation to make this big accessibility issue a priority for her son Max and everyone else who needs a safe private place to do personal business most of us take for granted. Representative Mickey Dollens was one of the 208 Oklahoma City Public Schools teachers laid off in 2016 due to the budget cuts set forth by the Oklahoma legislature. Instead of searching for alternative employment or moving out of state, Dollens chose to focus his energy on winning election and reforming the Oklahoma Legislature. He launched his campaign in April 2016. Showing what a hard worker he is, In the summer of 2016, Dollens knocked on around twenty thousand doors, which led to winning the Democratic Primary.  Representative Dollens serves on the following committees: Tourism, Vice Chair A&B Education Health Services and Long-Term Care Transportation Send locks and keys to support Max's Law and equal public restroom access to Representative Dollens.  Let him know you appreciate his efforts for equitable changing  spaces. Mickey@MickeyDollens.com P.O. Box 893160 OKC, OK 73159

Lisa and Darryl reunite behind the microphone, this time at the studios of the Hidden Workforce!  Lisa explores Darryls "hidden" work in detail. Darryl is not just the real estate agent and radio personality you love.  Darryl is extremely well rounded, well known and quite a humble man.  He has his hands full, yet you would never know that because he gives you, his complete attention. Never heard him say a bad word about anybody or anything.  That is the kind of man you we at the Hidden Workforce are glad to call a friend. "Tulsa Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinic Tickets, Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite" https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tulsa-sensory-friendly-vaccine-clinic-tickets-354000173047

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On This week's hidden workforce, we're hearing from a super professional habilitation training specialist Brook Andrews. Let's listen to Brook tell us how she got into the field and why she loves it and has stayed in it as her career. Also, we're going to hear from the person that Brooke has been working with,  Terri Burnstein these girls are everything.  Listen to find out why the second segment is called Brooke and Teri are Everything!

Hannah Chaboya, The ARC  as she uncovers the multitude of services provided through The ARC of Oklahoma Family Support Program.

Shawna Keizor, Sapulpa’s Special Education Job Coach to discuss her excellent program. In Shawna’s program the students run a farm seed to table program and they also a wonderful art gallery.

Kristi Bush discuss her unique customized fitness training. Kristi has worked with Rise Staffing customers to keep fit via her Kickstart with Kristi program.

Camille Stottlemyre, today she shares what it is like to an able bodied cart pusher for disabled athletes who participate in Ainsley’s Angels.

Brenda Lundy is a graphic/web designer with over seven years’ of experience in creating new websites and revamping existing ones. Check out her website at ziadigitalmediadesigns.com

Christi White who is employed by FirsTitle in the scanning and Abstract Tying departments tells her how much she loves her job. Cheryl Roberts explains FirsTitle and All Title news and Lauryn Cherrington and Tristy Fryer discuss the process and benefits of hiring people with different abilities.

Kyle Miller goes deep, holding nothing back to describe her dedication to providing the best life she could for her son despite him needing extra care than his classmates. Listeners you may have a tear in your eye as I did while you listen to Kyle tell parts of her story of motherhood to our favorite podcaster Sean Lewis “Rolling with Sean Lewis”.

Colleen Byrne Sean Cunnane Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association. Hear from Colleen and Sean about what an important program Tulsa Cerebral Palsy Association is and why YOU want to join today.Hydrants for Hope.

Michelle Waters Director of Operations at Soaring on Hope Therapy and Autism Center “Where Hope takes Flight.

Jason George of Entrusted Transport. Jason tell us about how is company specializes in providing people using wheelchairs, walkers and even stretchers non emergency scheduled ride service. entrustedtransport.com

Erin Wombold of Shining Honor Project. Honoring our nation’s veterans by providing patriotic employment opportunities to adults with developmental challenges.

Judith Nole from Tulsa Public Radio stops in to the studio to share with us what it like to work at KWGS along with amusing stories only Judith can share. For more information on Tulsa Public Radio visit their website at publicradiotulsa.org.

This week the hidden workforce brings you to an actual job site, we are recording in the field. Listen to Mr. DJ Young as he works and explains his job and why he loves it. We also hear from Alec Link and Jennifer Baker DJ's job coach and Employment Coordinator.

Laurie and her Father Alex Winiecke make a pretty great team. Hear from Alex about being a mostly single dad raising a beautiful daughter who is on the autism spectrum and from Laurie about how it has turned out so far.

I'm a married mom of three sons. I live in a frat house! Two are teenagers living exceptional lives with autism. My oldest is experiencing puberty, autism, and was recently diagnosed with DMDD so I am experienced in some components of mental health as well. My sons are the reason I became an advocate. I was experiencing a breakdown in communication with the school, I didn't know my parents' rights, and I often felt overwhelmed and alone at IEP meetings. I googled a free conference one day and found the Oklahoma Parents Center. I also joined a local support group here in Muskogee called Autism Muskogee, under the larger statewide umbrella of Autism Oklahoma. I went on to later be recruited as a trainer for the Oklahoma Parents Center and trained parents and attended meetings as an advocate for four years. I then became the support group leader of Autism Muskogee after my mentor retired about six years ago. I have a strong background in working with and advocating for children. I am a former CASA volunteer turned coordinator, I served on the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council while I worked for OPC, and now I serve on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Disability Law Center. I went into private practice as an educational consultant because parents kept finding me via Facebook and would direct message me for help. I continued to help families and decided to make it official by starting my own business. Most of my clientele is in Tulsa or the surrounding districts but I cover the entire state of OK and have assisted families in other states as well. www.facebook.com/RAInterventions

 Therap services aims to help people who work for those who have intellectual disabilities make their documentation to where they do their job by giving them the tool where they can have all the information they need. They provide documentation where you can have the information you need wherever you want to. They support those people who collect data and documentations in making those information safe, secure and accessible.

Tom Clifford, cofounder of Clifford Power Systems, shares to us the story of how Luxa was born. Due to the need of attention to the other aspects of business where a lot of entrepreneurs and business mens lost focus, Luxa was made to fill up that gap. It aims to help those entrepreneurs who do great on their business but fails to handle accounting and other aspects of the business. He also shared about The Global Garden, Global Garden is a local Tulsa based profit organization which aims to partner with Tulsa public school to teach students how to grow a garden. They basically involve underprivileged childrens to learn about nutrition and also how to grow their own food. They also teach peace initiatives to childrens to resolve conflicts through peaceful resolution. You can go check on the Global Graden website at www.global-garden.org.

Ramona Roberts a force for students with special needs at Jenks High school. Listen to all the out of the Box ideas she has come up with to give her students real life experience and vocational training.

The month of February is all about feeling the love.💜 Here at The Hidden Workforce we’re embracing all the love as we highlight February being Rare Disease Month. Join Lisa and her special guest Regina Bogar as we learn more about Rare Disease month on this weekend's episode of THW. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. https://soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/regina-bogar-ultra-rare-disease Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Join Lisa and Elle Jewell on this weekend's episode of THW. Listen as Elle shares with Lisa how excited she is about publishing her new book, When Love Blooms. The message is that love can be seen in everything around us and that Love is the most excellent way! 💜💐 Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe Elle's book is available now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Blooms-Elle-Jewell/dp/1511994703/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JDW0N8AVW22V&keywords=when+love+blooms&qid=1648211868&sprefix=when+love+blooms%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 #tulsa #thehiddenworkforce #disabilityawareness #whenloveblooms #ellejewell

Autism Awareness for Employers On this weekend's episode of THW Lisa met Laura on an Autism chat page and found a mutual interest in helping employers understand neurodiverse people who apply to them for jobs. Laura has an excellent take on the subject as a parent to two people on the spectrum as well as well-being the Circulation Supervisor for the Hardesty Regional Library. Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe

Join Lisa and Elle Jewell on this weekend's episode of THW. Listen as Elle shares with Lisa how excited she is about publishing her new book, When Love Blooms. The message is that love can be seen in everything around us and that Love is the most excellent way! 💜💐 Listen live on success1057.com Saturday 9am and Sunday 3pm. Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe to her SoundCloud Channel at soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce Elle's book is available now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/When.../dp/1511994703/ref=sr_1_1... #tulsa #thehiddenworkforce #disabilityawareness #whenloveblooms #ellejewell

"Sisters are different flowers from the same garden." "THE SISTER SHOW" 👭 Join Lisa as she interviews her Sister Daniele Hillyer or does her Sister interview her⁉ soundcloud.com/thehiddenworkforce/danielle-hillyer-lpc-and-sister Want more of Lisa's great interviews? Subscribe #thehiddenworkforce #tulsa #sisters #TulsaJobs #autism

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