See Us Hear Us Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:51:58 -0500 https://seeushearus.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 See Us Hear Us yes 885483d0-8776-55ab-8e82-1386ea4e48aa Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3q9tmrdz541nzflc0k3tmepadxfv?.jpg See Us Hear Us Dr. Christopher Long Bradley K Lifting Limits: Angel Athenas on Breaking Records & Defying Odds Lifting Limits: Angel Athenas on Breaking Records & Defying Odds We are joined on this episode with Angel Athenas! Angel won 4 gold medals in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Prior to her feats at the World Games, Angel broke the women’s deadlifting record at the 2018 New York Special Olympics in Albany. She speaks on her huge list of achievements as well as what motivates her to keep going. 

]]> We are joined on this episode with Angel Athenas! Angel won 4 gold medals in powerlifting at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Prior to her feats at the World Games, Angel broke the women’s deadlifting record at the 2018 New York Special Olympics in Albany. She speaks on her huge list of achievements as well as what motivates her to keep going. 

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-16598127 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 1180 full false The Importance of A Lifetime of Learning with Marsha The Importance of A Lifetime of Learning with Marsha Join us for a conversation about the importance and benefits of continuing education with Marsha, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) Inc. Marsha has a graduate degree and recently completed a new micro-credential program available at SUNY Farmingdale. Listen on to hear her experience with returning to the classroom and her advice for new and returning students.

]]> Join us for a conversation about the importance and benefits of continuing education with Marsha, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) Inc. Marsha has a graduate degree and recently completed a new micro-credential program available at SUNY Farmingdale. Listen on to hear her experience with returning to the classroom and her advice for new and returning students.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-16399088 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1707 advocacy,disability,healthcare 3 1 full false Season 2 - Demystifying Mental Health Services with Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo Season 2 - Demystifying Mental Health Services with Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo We are privileged and honored to have Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo on See Us, Hear Us! Assemblyman Gandolfo represents the 7th Assembly District on Long Island, and is the ranking member on the Committee of Mental Health. Listen on to hear more about services for mental health in schools, staffing challenges faced in our industry, and the integration of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports into mental health services. 

]]> We are privileged and honored to have Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo on See Us, Hear Us! Assemblyman Gandolfo represents the 7th Assembly District on Long Island, and is the ranking member on the Committee of Mental Health. Listen on to hear more about services for mental health in schools, staffing challenges faced in our industry, and the integration of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports into mental health services. 

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-14408270 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1747 2 5 full false Season 2 - Speaking About Solutions with Jake Blumencranz Season 2 - Speaking About Solutions with Jake Blumencranz We are so thankful to be speaking with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz about issues currently facing our community! On this episode, we speak about employment for those with disabilities, employment issues facing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), housing on Long Island, and more. Assemblyman Blumencranz represents New York's 15th State Assembly district.

]]> We are so thankful to be speaking with Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz about issues currently facing our community! On this episode, we speak about employment for those with disabilities, employment issues facing Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), housing on Long Island, and more. Assemblyman Blumencranz represents New York's 15th State Assembly district.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-14356501 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1715 2 4 full false Season 2 - Keep Pushing On with Angelo Season 2 - Keep Pushing On with Angelo This week, we meet Angelo, a TBI survivor due to an arterial vein malformation. Angelo had begun feeling sick, passed out after a night out, and was quickly brought to the hospital by his family, unsure of the cause. Once the cause was determined, 2 liters of blood was drained from his brain and he had awoken from his coma, Angelo had been transported to multiple hospitals and facilities that would be able to accommodate his needs, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, cognitive therapy and speech therapy. Through this process Angelo experienced sadness, but knew he had to push through for his family. His goal was to leave his last facility walking with a cane, no wheelchair, and he did just that, making his promise to his mother come true.

]]> This week, we meet Angelo, a TBI survivor due to an arterial vein malformation. Angelo had begun feeling sick, passed out after a night out, and was quickly brought to the hospital by his family, unsure of the cause. Once the cause was determined, 2 liters of blood was drained from his brain and he had awoken from his coma, Angelo had been transported to multiple hospitals and facilities that would be able to accommodate his needs, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, cognitive therapy and speech therapy. Through this process Angelo experienced sadness, but knew he had to push through for his family. His goal was to leave his last facility walking with a cane, no wheelchair, and he did just that, making his promise to his mother come true.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-13620140 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1380 2 3 full false Season 2 - Advocating For Our Community with Taylor Darling Season 2 - Advocating For Our Community with Taylor Darling This week on See Us, Hear Us, we are speaking with Taylor Darling, NYS Assemblywoman for the 18th District located on Long Island. Taylor is both passionate for helping those with disabilities, as well as becoming an advocate for those in her community. Her  passion for helping those with disabilities shines through her work as she sits on the Committee for People with Disabilities, and recognizes the inequities within the community of people with disabilities. Taylor Darling will discuss her views on streamlining access to resources, training needed to work with people with disabilities, and the importance of paying the proper wages for those who work with those with disabilities and their families.

]]> This week on See Us, Hear Us, we are speaking with Taylor Darling, NYS Assemblywoman for the 18th District located on Long Island. Taylor is both passionate for helping those with disabilities, as well as becoming an advocate for those in her community. Her  passion for helping those with disabilities shines through her work as she sits on the Committee for People with Disabilities, and recognizes the inequities within the community of people with disabilities. Taylor Darling will discuss her views on streamlining access to resources, training needed to work with people with disabilities, and the importance of paying the proper wages for those who work with those with disabilities and their families.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-13500122 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1901 2 2 full false Season 2 - Ready For New Challenges with Sam Season 2 - Ready For New Challenges with Sam This week we talk to Samantha, a TBI survivor. Samantha went through a tragic car accident, being hit by an 18-wheeler. She was not breathing after being pulled from the car, technically dead. After being in a coma, followed by months of rehab, Samantha was able to begin what she calls her “rebirth.” Despite the obstacles placed in front of her, she shows what the true meaning of determination and perseverance is. She has been checking off goals that she has wanted to accomplish since before the accident, and today, Samantha says “I am ready for the next challenge to come my way.”

]]> This week we talk to Samantha, a TBI survivor. Samantha went through a tragic car accident, being hit by an 18-wheeler. She was not breathing after being pulled from the car, technically dead. After being in a coma, followed by months of rehab, Samantha was able to begin what she calls her “rebirth.” Despite the obstacles placed in front of her, she shows what the true meaning of determination and perseverance is. She has been checking off goals that she has wanted to accomplish since before the accident, and today, Samantha says “I am ready for the next challenge to come my way.”

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-13483839 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1555 2 1 full false Traumatic Brain Injury and Positivity 10 Years Later Traumatic Brain Injury and Positivity 10 Years Later This week is our season one finale and we wanted to end in a very special way. Our guest is Chris Whirl and he joins Dr. Christopher Long to discuss Traumatic Brian Injuries. It is a topic that he knows very well as he himself suffers from a Brain Injury. This episode was recorded as Chris was getting ready to celebrate ten years since the night of his accident. His ability to stay positive and rehab his way back from his injuries to re-enter the education system, have a job and be a role model for others is truly inspiring. 

Timestamps: 

00:30 - Chris Whirl Introduction

01:04 - What is a Traumatic Brain Injury

02:32 - Chris’ Injury

04:29 - How life changed after Chris’ injury

07:10 - The night of the injury

09:30 - Rehab and the journey back

13:59 - TBI Waiver Services and Goals 

17:08 - How to improve services

19:00 - Current Challenges for Chris

21:00 - Re-Entering the Education System

26:48 - Setting Goals/Using the SMART System

30:20 - Future Goals for Chris

35:10 - Chris on relationships and marriage

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> This week is our season one finale and we wanted to end in a very special way. Our guest is Chris Whirl and he joins Dr. Christopher Long to discuss Traumatic Brian Injuries. It is a topic that he knows very well as he himself suffers from a Brain Injury. This episode was recorded as Chris was getting ready to celebrate ten years since the night of his accident. His ability to stay positive and rehab his way back from his injuries to re-enter the education system, have a job and be a role model for others is truly inspiring. 

Timestamps: 

00:30 - Chris Whirl Introduction

01:04 - What is a Traumatic Brain Injury

02:32 - Chris’ Injury

04:29 - How life changed after Chris’ injury

07:10 - The night of the injury

09:30 - Rehab and the journey back

13:59 - TBI Waiver Services and Goals 

17:08 - How to improve services

19:00 - Current Challenges for Chris

21:00 - Re-Entering the Education System

26:48 - Setting Goals/Using the SMART System

30:20 - Future Goals for Chris

35:10 - Chris on relationships and marriage

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-11189318 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2450 1 8 full false We Just Need to be Loved We Just Need to be Loved This week’s guest is Tyler. Tyler has an amazing journey that has taken him from the Ukraine, to being adopted by an amazing family in the United States before accomplishing great feats while pushing himself harder than he ever thought possible. Tyler is fully employed, loves his life, helps others like him through advocacy and has even created his very own podcast and music library. 

Timestamps:
00:37 – Born, Adopted in Ukraine

01:11 – Getting used to living in America

02:46 – Deal with Parents

04:00 – A Personal Breakthrough

06:24 – Post-High School Transition

06:55 – Saddle Rock Ranch Arrival

07:41 – What’s life on the Ranch like?

08:31 – Advocacy and what it means to Tyler

10:28 – Advocacy leads to Employment Success

13:30 – Tyler’s Future Goals

14:35 – Tyler’s Own Podcast Efforts - Autism Circle

16:01 – Advocating for State Funding

16:35 – Access to Services and Employment

18:25 – Housing Options for those in Need

19:15 – Support from Family

20:30 – Tyler’s Mom Became an Author to Tell His Story 

23:08 – The Importance of Music and Podcasts

27:17 – What can Providers do to Improve Their Services

To purchase the book about Tyler's Life; He Just Needs to Be Loved; visit:
https://www.amazon.com/He-Just-Needs-Be-Loved/dp/150052042X

To listen to Tyler and Josh's podcast; Autism Corner visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-corner/id1633023396

To Find out more about Tyler and Josh's music studio visit:
https://www.stuartbroadcastingstudios.com

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

 

]]> This week’s guest is Tyler. Tyler has an amazing journey that has taken him from the Ukraine, to being adopted by an amazing family in the United States before accomplishing great feats while pushing himself harder than he ever thought possible. Tyler is fully employed, loves his life, helps others like him through advocacy and has even created his very own podcast and music library. 

Timestamps:
00:37 – Born, Adopted in Ukraine

01:11 – Getting used to living in America

02:46 – Deal with Parents

04:00 – A Personal Breakthrough

06:24 – Post-High School Transition

06:55 – Saddle Rock Ranch Arrival

07:41 – What’s life on the Ranch like?

08:31 – Advocacy and what it means to Tyler

10:28 – Advocacy leads to Employment Success

13:30 – Tyler’s Future Goals

14:35 – Tyler’s Own Podcast Efforts - Autism Circle

16:01 – Advocating for State Funding

16:35 – Access to Services and Employment

18:25 – Housing Options for those in Need

19:15 – Support from Family

20:30 – Tyler’s Mom Became an Author to Tell His Story 

23:08 – The Importance of Music and Podcasts

27:17 – What can Providers do to Improve Their Services

To purchase the book about Tyler's Life; He Just Needs to Be Loved; visit:
https://www.amazon.com/He-Just-Needs-Be-Loved/dp/150052042X

To listen to Tyler and Josh's podcast; Autism Corner visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-corner/id1633023396

To Find out more about Tyler and Josh's music studio visit:
https://www.stuartbroadcastingstudios.com

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

 

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-11107484 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1737 1 7 full false Bullying and Disabilities Bullying and Disabilities Bullying is something that feels like it’s gotten worse over the years than better. In this episode, Chris and Bradley talk about their experiences with bullying, the connection between bullying and people with disabilities and their ideas on how to make things better and possibly educate today’s youth.

Timestamps:
0:26 – Why is Bullying important?

01:30 – What might cause bulling?

02:53 – Bradley’s experience with Bullying

09:49 – Did Bullying ever get better?

11:05 – Overcoming challenges 

11:58 – The challenges of learning in school

13:21 – Navigating learning while being disabled and bullied

15:37 – Chris’s experience’s with his family

17:20 – How can we be proactive against bullying

19:23 – Educating all parties about bullying

20:20 – Creating a healthy environment in School

21:59 – How Bradley reached the bottom and overcame 

24:11 – Bradley’s closing advice

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> Bullying is something that feels like it’s gotten worse over the years than better. In this episode, Chris and Bradley talk about their experiences with bullying, the connection between bullying and people with disabilities and their ideas on how to make things better and possibly educate today’s youth.

Timestamps:
0:26 – Why is Bullying important?

01:30 – What might cause bulling?

02:53 – Bradley’s experience with Bullying

09:49 – Did Bullying ever get better?

11:05 – Overcoming challenges 

11:58 – The challenges of learning in school

13:21 – Navigating learning while being disabled and bullied

15:37 – Chris’s experience’s with his family

17:20 – How can we be proactive against bullying

19:23 – Educating all parties about bullying

20:20 – Creating a healthy environment in School

21:59 – How Bradley reached the bottom and overcame 

24:11 – Bradley’s closing advice

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-10890894 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1529 1 6 full false Painting the Provider Landscape Painting the Provider Landscape Keystone Human Services is an international human services provider that started in Pennsylvania. From there, the organization has stretched across the United States and across oceans to help create positive change for others. Chris hosts Charlie Hooker; Keystone Chief Executive Officer and Greg Wellems; Keystone Executive Director Intellectual Disability Services for a very informative discussion about where the human services industry is heading. 

Timestamps:
00:36 – Introductions

01:11 – What is Keystone and how did it start?

04:28 – Keystone expands in America

07:21 – Keystone expands Internationally

09:09 – Moldova and the Crisis in Ukraine

13:12 – Landscape changes due to the pandemic and crisis in Moldova

17:22 – Keystone and India

21:37 – How does Keystone allocate resources for such a large organization

25:28 – Workforce Challenges for Keystone and the Human Services Industry

28:47 – 3 Key Areas that contribute to Workforce Challenges

32:11 – How can technology help provide services differently? 

36:33 – The Future for Keystone

To learn more about Keystone Human Services, please visit https://www.khs.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.


]]> Keystone Human Services is an international human services provider that started in Pennsylvania. From there, the organization has stretched across the United States and across oceans to help create positive change for others. Chris hosts Charlie Hooker; Keystone Chief Executive Officer and Greg Wellems; Keystone Executive Director Intellectual Disability Services for a very informative discussion about where the human services industry is heading. 

Timestamps:
00:36 – Introductions

01:11 – What is Keystone and how did it start?

04:28 – Keystone expands in America

07:21 – Keystone expands Internationally

09:09 – Moldova and the Crisis in Ukraine

13:12 – Landscape changes due to the pandemic and crisis in Moldova

17:22 – Keystone and India

21:37 – How does Keystone allocate resources for such a large organization

25:28 – Workforce Challenges for Keystone and the Human Services Industry

28:47 – 3 Key Areas that contribute to Workforce Challenges

32:11 – How can technology help provide services differently? 

36:33 – The Future for Keystone

To learn more about Keystone Human Services, please visit https://www.khs.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.


]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-10878543 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 2360 1 5 full false The World of Self-Direction The World of Self-Direction A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model.  Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting. 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Show Opening

01:33 – Steve Introduction

02:22 – What is Self-Direction

02:48 – What makes Self-Direction so desired

03:32 – How is Steve Self-Directed

04:02 – Is Self-Direction the Best? 

04:34 – Challenges with Self-Direction

05:52 – Life Before Self-Direction

06:51 – Struggles in group home for Steve

07:51 – Finding staff for Steve 

09:49 – Streamline Process for Staff with Michelle Flood

10:06 – How do staff assist in Self-Direction

11:28 – Self-Direction allows for employment opportunities

13:55 – Steve and SANYS

14:29 – How involved are Steve’s parents

15:04 – Support Director Roles

15:44 – Expanding on Self-Direction Challenges

17:25 – Steve, Sports and Fun

19:54 – Mom and Self-Direction

21:17 –Self-Direction Recommendations

22:00 – Chris brings us home

22:38 – Steve’s final thoughts

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more. 

]]> A growing type of service for those that are able to be extremely independent is the service of Self-Direction. Steve Fleisher is an amazing member of the disabled community that is a voice for the Self-Direction model.  Chris and Bradley explore the world of Self-Direction and how it compares to a group home setting. 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Show Opening

01:33 – Steve Introduction

02:22 – What is Self-Direction

02:48 – What makes Self-Direction so desired

03:32 – How is Steve Self-Directed

04:02 – Is Self-Direction the Best? 

04:34 – Challenges with Self-Direction

05:52 – Life Before Self-Direction

06:51 – Struggles in group home for Steve

07:51 – Finding staff for Steve 

09:49 – Streamline Process for Staff with Michelle Flood

10:06 – How do staff assist in Self-Direction

11:28 – Self-Direction allows for employment opportunities

13:55 – Steve and SANYS

14:29 – How involved are Steve’s parents

15:04 – Support Director Roles

15:44 – Expanding on Self-Direction Challenges

17:25 – Steve, Sports and Fun

19:54 – Mom and Self-Direction

21:17 –Self-Direction Recommendations

22:00 – Chris brings us home

22:38 – Steve’s final thoughts

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more. 

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-10987399 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1470 1 4 full false Self-Advocacy and Breaking Barriers Self-Advocacy and Breaking Barriers A huge force for positive change for the disabled community is the Self Advocacy Association of New York State; also known as SANYS. Marisol and Michelle Flood discuss the importance of self-advocacy, how SANYS has created tremendous change in the state of New York and how SANYS is going to the front lines of change to promote self-advocacy.  

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction

01:05 – What is SANYS and their mission

03:53 – What is the relationship with Self-Advocacy and SANYS

04:25 – Progress made and progress still to go for Self-Advocacy

05:47 – Barriers that exist for people with disabilities 

07:57 – Could education help us create positive change?

10:22 – What can we do to teach students at an early age about being a self-advocate

12:26 – How does SANYS spread the word about their amazing work

16:02 – What are we advocating for in 2022?

19:03 – These priorities affect us all

21:51 – Human Services Staffing Crisis

24:14 – The importance of relationships with local legislators 

25:29 – How to create or re-energize a self-advocacy group

26:04 – How people can get involved in self-advocacy and SANYS


If you want to learn more about SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) please visit https://sanys.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more. 

]]> A huge force for positive change for the disabled community is the Self Advocacy Association of New York State; also known as SANYS. Marisol and Michelle Flood discuss the importance of self-advocacy, how SANYS has created tremendous change in the state of New York and how SANYS is going to the front lines of change to promote self-advocacy.  

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction

01:05 – What is SANYS and their mission

03:53 – What is the relationship with Self-Advocacy and SANYS

04:25 – Progress made and progress still to go for Self-Advocacy

05:47 – Barriers that exist for people with disabilities 

07:57 – Could education help us create positive change?

10:22 – What can we do to teach students at an early age about being a self-advocate

12:26 – How does SANYS spread the word about their amazing work

16:02 – What are we advocating for in 2022?

19:03 – These priorities affect us all

21:51 – Human Services Staffing Crisis

24:14 – The importance of relationships with local legislators 

25:29 – How to create or re-energize a self-advocacy group

26:04 – How people can get involved in self-advocacy and SANYS


If you want to learn more about SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) please visit https://sanys.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more. 

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-10869459 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1820 1 3 full false Owning My Independence with Jessica Owning My Independence with Jessica This episode sees Chris and Bradley bring on a special guest. Jessica Campbell is a self-advocate, a teacher at SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) and board member of a New York Provider Agency. Jessica discusses her amazing story and accomplishments with Chris and Bradley this week in a can’t miss episode. 

Timestamps:
0:20 – Jessica Intro and Show Mission

01:50 – Background about Jessica

03:12 – Jessica’s current employment

03:40 – Self Advocacy and SANYS

04:45 – Importance of Medicaid and Supports

07:36 – Staffing for disability services

08:43 – Bradley and the Speakers Bureau

10:04 – Jessica’s Self Direction Accomplishments

12:15 – Partners in Policy Course at Cornell University

13:08 – SANYS University

14:28 – Jessica and the Board of Directors at AHRC Nassau

15:46 – Importance of Supportive Decision Making

16:34 – What doesn’t Jessica do?

17:05 – Jessica’s Personal Hobbies

18:36 – What’s next for Jessica?

19:19 – Services for Adult Transition Services


If you want to learn more about SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) please visit https://sanys.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> This episode sees Chris and Bradley bring on a special guest. Jessica Campbell is a self-advocate, a teacher at SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) and board member of a New York Provider Agency. Jessica discusses her amazing story and accomplishments with Chris and Bradley this week in a can’t miss episode. 

Timestamps:
0:20 – Jessica Intro and Show Mission

01:50 – Background about Jessica

03:12 – Jessica’s current employment

03:40 – Self Advocacy and SANYS

04:45 – Importance of Medicaid and Supports

07:36 – Staffing for disability services

08:43 – Bradley and the Speakers Bureau

10:04 – Jessica’s Self Direction Accomplishments

12:15 – Partners in Policy Course at Cornell University

13:08 – SANYS University

14:28 – Jessica and the Board of Directors at AHRC Nassau

15:46 – Importance of Supportive Decision Making

16:34 – What doesn’t Jessica do?

17:05 – Jessica’s Personal Hobbies

18:36 – What’s next for Jessica?

19:19 – Services for Adult Transition Services


If you want to learn more about SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) please visit https://sanys.org to learn more.

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. Buzzsprout-10863496 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1369 1 2 full false A Little Bit About Us A Little Bit About Us Our debut episode is finally here! Join your hosts Chris Long and Bradley as they go over some of their history and their experiences from two very different roads in life. Bradley brings experiences as someone affected by a disability and Chris brings his experience as a service provider leader and father of multiple children. 

Timestamps:
00:36 – Chris’s First Experience in Human Services

02:58 – What makes Chris proud about his impact?

04:12 – Potential Future Accomplishments

05:54 – How can this Podcast impact others?

06:55 – Bradley’s Introduction

07:44 – Bradley’s Education History

09:34 – Experience Being Bullied

11:08 – Going to high school with challenges

12:36 – Bullying in High School

14:08 – How to combat bullying

15:38 – Graduating High School

17:01 – Bradley’s Behavior Challenges 

18:30 – Moving into a group home

20:30 – First Relationship Experiences and Challenges

22:14 – Creating New Roads in New York

24:48 – Exploring Bradley’s Turning Point

26:28 – Bradley’s First Employment Opportunity

28:23 – Exploring Advocacy

30:50 – Remembering the Speakers Bureau 

31:34 – Bradley’s hope for the podcast

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

]]> Our debut episode is finally here! Join your hosts Chris Long and Bradley as they go over some of their history and their experiences from two very different roads in life. Bradley brings experiences as someone affected by a disability and Chris brings his experience as a service provider leader and father of multiple children. 

Timestamps:
00:36 – Chris’s First Experience in Human Services

02:58 – What makes Chris proud about his impact?

04:12 – Potential Future Accomplishments

05:54 – How can this Podcast impact others?

06:55 – Bradley’s Introduction

07:44 – Bradley’s Education History

09:34 – Experience Being Bullied

11:08 – Going to high school with challenges

12:36 – Bullying in High School

14:08 – How to combat bullying

15:38 – Graduating High School

17:01 – Bradley’s Behavior Challenges 

18:30 – Moving into a group home

20:30 – First Relationship Experiences and Challenges

22:14 – Creating New Roads in New York

24:48 – Exploring Bradley’s Turning Point

26:28 – Bradley’s First Employment Opportunity

28:23 – Exploring Advocacy

30:50 – Remembering the Speakers Bureau 

31:34 – Bradley’s hope for the podcast

To learn more about the services that Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. offer, please visit https://www.familyres.org to learn more.

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