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Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity

Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity - 6:18

The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is 7.2%, compared to 3.6% unemployment among the general population.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss how people with disabilities can overcome barriers to employment.

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Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology

Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology - 6:18

According to the CDC, approximately 12 million American adults ages 40 and over live with some form of limited vision, from mild impairment to blindness. Visual impairment can present unique challenges, including when using in-home medical devices like select glucose monitors.

Clark Rachfal of the American Council of the Blind discusses advocacy efforts to ensure medical devices are designed to be both inclusive and accessible.

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Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap

Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap - 6:50

In 2017, 53% of deaf people were employed. What accounts for this employment gap, and how can employers ensure deaf and hard-of-hearing workers are afforded a comfortable — and accessible — working environment?

Eric Kaika of TDI, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inc., discusses the un- and under-employment of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

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Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm

Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm - 7:16

In 2018, the unemployment rate for those with a disability was more than twice the rate of those without. How can employers build a more inclusive workforce?

Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses efforts to ensure people with disabilities live a well-rounded life, including access to meaningful employment.

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Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities

Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities - 6:07

According to the Brookings Institution, 6 in 10 working-age adults with disabilities are jobless. To close the gap, employers are turning to apprenticeships.

Josh Christianson of the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT), discusses the advantages of apprenticeships — providing employees of all abilities the opportunity to learn while they earn.

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Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition - 6:03

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the United States. Disability — whether apparent or nonapparent — can impact anyone, of any age, at any time.

Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, shares how her organization is improving the lives of people with disabilities through political and economic advocacy.

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Campaigning Against Domestic Violence

Campaigning Against Domestic Violence - 6:16

Every minute, approximately 20 people experience domestic violence. What are the warning signs, and what resources are available to men and women seeking help?

Farzana Safiullah, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, provides an in-depth look into this issue, and discusses an initiative to encourage each American to help change the narrative of domestic violence.

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Pioneering America's Gay Rights Movement

Pioneering America's Gay Rights Movement - 7:27

The 1969 Stonewall riots are widely recognized as a catalyst of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Fifty years later, what is the status of LGBTQ rights?

Mark Segal, LGBTQ activist, journalist and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, reflects on the history of the LGBTQ equality movement and the status of LGBTQ rights today.

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The Sciences That Shape Our World

The Sciences That Shape Our World - 4:35

If your kids have ever wanted to launch into space as an astronaut, or hand feed stingrays in the ocean, then one place is providing them the next best thing. The IMAG History and Science Center delivers an educational experience using the sciences that shape our world. Center Director Matt Johnson talks about their work.

Inside The Minds Of Edison & Ford

Inside The Minds Of Edison & Ford - 4:20

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford have enduring legacies of technological and business acumen. During their heyday in the 19thcentury, they spent their Winters in Southwest Florida, where tourists can now experience what they were thinking at the time. Lisa Wilson with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, chats about some unique experiences guests can discover.

The Edison Ford Winter Estates

The Edison Ford Winter Estates - 4:14

The light bulb ... the phonograph … and other major electrical systems are the brainchild of one fascinating American, Thomas Edison. The famous inventor called Southwest Florida his home during the Winter, and even shared the space with another iconic businessman, Henry Ford. Mike Cosden, Vice-President of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, chats about this unique museum experience.

Giving Students A Chance At Success

Giving Students A Chance At Success - 4:23

Every student deserves a chance to succeed, and that’s exactly what one educational nonprofit is providing in Southwest Florida. Susan McManus, Executive Director of Champions for Learning, discusses their program.

175 Years of Calvert Hall College High School

175 Years of Calvert Hall College High School - 5:02

Since 1845, Calvert Hall College High School has educated the young men of the Baltimore region. School President, Brother John Kane joins Elena Russo to discuss their history, current mission, and how they are celebrating their 175^th Anniversary.

Employment Training for People with Disabilities

Employment Training for People with Disabilities - 4:21

One of the missions of Chimes is to help provide employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. Their President and CEO Terry Blackwell joins Elena Russo to discuss their evolution as an organization and highlight their employment programs.

Youths Arts Program

Youths Arts Program - 3:33

Jill Horner speaks with Jaclyn Wood, Education and Community Engagement Coordinator from The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, about their Youths Arts Program. Interview recorded 10/10/2019.

H Street Community Development Corp.

H Street Community Development Corp. - 5:33

H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC) is a private, nonprofit organization, established in 1984 by residents, business owners, financial institutions, and government, to restore the riot-torn H Street corridor and residential neighborhood by developing vacant land and attracting new business.Elena Russo sits down with Meta Renee Williams, Chief Communications Officer for H Street Community Development Corp. They talk about the organization and their mission to the community. For more information on H Street Community Development Corp., visit their website.

Improving Education Experience

Improving Education Experience - 4:53

Education involves not only teachers, but families and support professionals, all engaged to help improve the school experience. Host Eric Clemons’ guest is Dr. Gwen Bass, Director of Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership at Mount Holyoke College.

Expanding Mental Health Services

Expanding Mental Health Services - 4:23

Jill Horner speaks with Laurie Goganzer, President and CEO from the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, about Expanding Mental Health Services. Interview recorded 10/2/2019.

Tech Training for the Visually Impaired

Tech Training for the Visually Impaired - 3:36

Jill Horner speaks with Judi Tolchin, County Director from the Monmouth County Library, about Tech Training for the Visually Impaired. Interview recorded 10/2/2019.

$1 Million Endowment Established to Support Detroit Youth Choir

$1 Million Endowment Established to Support Detroit Youth Choir - 5:15

A group of Detroit-based foundations and members of the business community announced a $1 million endowment to recognize the Detroit Youth Choir following their tremendous accomplishment on NBC's American's Got Talent. Mariam Noland, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of helping kids forever.

Defining E-Cigarettes as Tobacco Products

Defining E-Cigarettes as Tobacco Products - 5:14

According to the Cancer Action Network, almost 30 percent of cancer deaths in Michigan are attributed to smoking. Andrew Schepers, Michigan Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network discusses the importance of stopping addiction to tobacco.

Homelessness in Early Childhood

Homelessness in Early Childhood - 5:13

Estimated 15,565 children under age 5 are experiencing homelessness based on the educational definition. Sarah Ostyn, Kids Count Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy discusses the some of the negative outcomes associated with homelessness from birth through 4.

Funding Research for Self-Driving Technologies

Funding Research for Self-Driving Technologies - 5:13

The University of Michigan is part of a collaborative of Michigan organizations that won a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund research, development, and testing of self-driving technologies at U-M’s Mcity Test Facility, the American Center for Mobility (ACM) in Ypsilanti, and in the City of Detroit. Greg McGuire, Associate Director of Mcity talks with Laurel Hess about the importance of public trust in development of technologies.

Providing Basic Human Needs

Providing Basic Human Needs - 5:14

There are more than 600,000 foreign-born individuals in Michigan, 70 percent of whom who live in southeast Michigan. Michigan is ranked fourth in the country for the number of refugee acceptances since 2012. The number of refugees entering Michigan has declined by 85.7 percent since fiscal year 2016. Mariam Noland, President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan discusses the importance of coming together as a community to make a long term difference.

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