On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, Advocates Personal Care hosted the third meeting of the new Disabilities and Conditions of Aging Network. This month our agenda featured an “in-depth” introduction of PrimeLife Enrichment, Inc followed by a speed round of introductions, updates, and organic Question & Answer based conversation. The goal of the Disabilities and Conditions of Aging Network is to …

On Thursday, July 28th, 2022, Advocates Personal Care hosted the second meeting of the new Disabilities and Conditions of Aging Network. With a loose agenda, topics ranged from education for children with disabilities to managing assets to meet eligibility for support services as conditions of aging present themselves, and several others in between. The goal of the Disabilities and Conditions …

During a recent rehearsal for an upcoming international webinar on Disability Advocacy Leadership, the following spontaneous conversation took place. While the US Supreme Court’s decision to strip women of the right to an abortion is not a topic on the agenda for the webinar, the issue was raised by the panelist from India, who pointed out the potential international ramifications …

As a result of the rise of violence from the war in Ukraine to mass shootings in schools, grocery stores, and public places across the United States, and natural disasters across the globe Episode 3 of World Disability Matters is a spontaneous conversation about how trauma from violence creates people with disabilities and adds new complexities to the lives of …

Yesterday, with the support of my client, Advocates Personal Care, we launched the new Disabilities & Conditions of Aging Network! A zoom-based network focused on improving the lives of People with Disabilities &/or Conditions of Aging in central Indiana and beyond, through improved consistent communication, coordination, and celebration amongst those who support these communities. Here is the recording of our …

Today I had the honor to be the guest speaker at the May 2022 meeting of the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana. The topic was Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from a Disability Lens which expands on the revelation that disabilities, which are tremendously diverse in and of themselves, do not discriminate. Disabilities cross all demographics…cultural, racial, economic, etc. People with …

The next episode of the Podcast Word Disability Matters is now available. The podcast, which is offered by the Rotary Disability Advisers Group, is hosted by Rotarians Jeremy Opperman, South Africa and me, Jeremy Warriner, USA. This episode features an interview with District Governor Elect, D 7190 Denise DiNoto. She was the first wheelchair using student to complete the Rotary …

I’m thrilled to be both the first guest and co-host for the new podcast, World Disability Matters! This is a project associated with the Rotary Disability Advisors Group, an international group of diverse people committed to improving access and growing equity for people with disabilities at an international level. It’s an honor to work on this podcast with my “name …

I’m thrilled to have an article published on the Indiana Disability Justice Website! Did you know that people with disabilities and conditions of aging are among the most vulnerable populations to both domestic and sexual violence? Please click the link below to read my article about how Supported Independence for people with Disabilities and Conditions of Aging can help prevent …

As I mentioned in my last blog post, Walking Spirit has begun working with a new client, Advocates Home Health Care. Part of the joy of providing Outreach Consulting and Support services is the thrill that comes from working with organizations whose mission aligns with Walking Spirit’s! Advocates mission is to improve the quality of life of their clients by …