Blind Navy Veteran Brad Snyder, 2012 London?Paralympic Games?two time Gold Medalist?for Team US Para Swimming?and Fidelco Guide Dog recipient is at the 2016?Rio Games. Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation President and CEO, Eliot Russman, discusses the need for Fidelco Guide Dogs and the training process for the German Shepherds. Statistics show that every 7 minutes someone in the United States becomes blind or visually impaired.
The Open Hearth provides a temporary residential community environment to serve homeless men in Greater Hartford. Executive Director, Marilyn Rosetti, joins Eric Clemons to discuss the challenges men face integrating after incarceration or addiction.
The Bristol Boys and Girls Clubs provides a plan for a healthy mind and body as a way to develop the whole person. Clubs are safe havens so youth reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens; and have school based programs. Chief Professional Officer, Michael Suchopar discusses these programs.
Interview recorded?June 20, 2017. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
Coltsville National Historic Park Superintendent, James Woolsey, discusses the Park's status in the Coltsville Historic District where Samuel Colt pioneered precision manufacturing and the production of firearms during the industrial revolution.
People living with developmental and intellectual disabilities face mental and physical barriers, as well as social ones. Many fight for independence and acceptance as they travel the road to inclusion. The Arc New London County advocates for change. Kathleen Stauffer joins Newsmakers.
Interview Recorded on June 20, 2017 at the University of Hartford. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
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