Discrimination. It’s an uncomfortable word, but one that several lawmakers in Tallahassee are still fighting against every day.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, State Representative Tracie Davis talks to us about several measures she’s sponsoring looking to tackle this issue.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
Hosted by: Nathalia OrtizProduced by: Florida Newsmakers Team
Empoderar a las personas con discapacidades para alcanzar su más alto nivel de logros: esa es la misión de una organización que satisface las necesidades de la comunidad de personas con discapacidades en el sur de la Florida.
Maria Rodriguez con el Centro para la Vida Independiente en el sur de Florida, explica cómo logran acceso, igualdad y independencia.
Entrevista grabada: 25 de Junio de 2018
For years the Dan Marino Foundation has been on the cutting edge of autism research, giving young adults with developmental disorders a chance at a better life.
Santiago Bolivar, Tech Team Leader with the Dan Marino Foundation, discusses their popular educational program.
Interview recorded: June 25th, 2018
Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of achievement -- that’s the sole mission of one nonprofit that is meeting the needs of the disability community in South Florida.
Peter O’Connell, CEO of the Center for Independent Living in South Florida, explains how they achieve access, equality, and independence.
Interview recorded: June 25th, 2018
Por años, The Dan Marino Foundation ha estado a la vanguardia de la investigación del autismo, dando a los adultos jóvenes con trastornos del desarrollo una oportunidad de una vida mejor.
Santiago Bolivar habla sobre la popular programa educativo.
Entrevista grabada: 25 de Junio de 2018
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a life-long dream for many South Floridians. Now, one organization is making the path to citizenship a little bit easier to achieve.
Evgeniya Nechyparenka, Program Coordinator at Hispanic Unity, talks about how their program has been so impactful for many immigrants looking for a better life.
Interview recorded: June 25th, 2018
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says more than 4 children die every day as a result of child abuse or neglect.
Rosa Maria Plasencia, CEO of Amigos for Kids, is working on reducing that number through various methods.
Interview recorded: June 25th, 2018.
"There are plenty of ways to support your favorite charity, but one former NFL player is proving he has a winning recipe to "feed the need" of those in crisis.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, restaurateur and former Miami Dolphins player, John Offerdahl, talks about the Gridiron Grill-Off.
Interview recorded: December 1st, 2017"
More than 4 million low-income Americans are now connected to the internet thanks to Comcast's Internet Essentials program. This milestone achievement was announced at a press event at Big Brothers Big Sisters in Miami.
With millions of households gaining access online, Florida now ranks behind California among the states for the number of Internet Essentials connections. The Sunshine State now has almost half a million low-income residents in more than 120,000 households now connected to internet.
Interview recorded on August 15, 2017.
"Women living in fear because they're involved in a toxic or violent relationship have a chance to break the cycle thanks to one South Florida organization.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Mary Riedel, President and CEO of Women in Distress, talks about their comprehensive plan to help victims of domestic abuse.
Interview recorded: December 1st, 2017"
Elder abuse is an unfortunate reality the state of Florida is dealing with at the moment, but one State Senator wants to change all that and keep them safe.
In this edition of Comcast Newsmakers, Senator Audrey Gibson talks about how she hopes to change this issue.
Interview recorded: January 24th, 2018
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