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Dreaming of America - A Survey of Social Safety Nets (Super Adaptables 2025)

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Social Safety Nets
Disability Advocacy
Disability Rights
Veterans Affairs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Healthcare
Education
Health Care Accessibility
American Dream
Veterans Benefits
Homelessness
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History Of VA Benefits
Social Security
Poverty
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Connecticut
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Dive into America’s social safety net programs with More Than Walking’s Super Adaptables limited series, “Dreaming of America.” Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth & Corey “Pheez” Lee unpack a new topic each month of 2025 — centering disability community voices, expert guidance, and real-world tips to advocate for change. bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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A Wrap-up Discussion on Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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An Expert Discussion on Accessible Democracy, featuring Silvia Yee, Public Policy Director at Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), Alexia Kemerling, Director of Accessible Democracy at AAPD, and Gretchen Knauff, Director of the CT De... more

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A Community Discussion on Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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An Introduction to Accessible Democracy. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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A Wrap-up Discussion on Independent Journalism. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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An Expert Discussion on Independent Journalism, featuring Ian Ruder, Editor-in-Chief of New Mobility Magazine, and Cara Reedy, Founder and Executive Director of the Disabled Journalists Association. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conve... more

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A Community Discussion on Independent Journalism. Get involved in disability advocacy, join the conversation, and listen/watch on other platforms! Go to: bit.ly/SuperAdaptables2025

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Amy Garcia
Works in education at an alternative school
Episode: Education: Imagine School’s Out Forever (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 15)
Heather Miller
Certified Benefits Counselor at SPINALpedia
SPINALpedia
Episode: Medicaid: A Closer Look with Experts (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 12)
Joe Shortt
Independent living advocate at Independence Northwest
Independence Northwest
Episode: Medicaid: A Closer Look with Experts (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 12)
Kathy Marchione
Bureau Chief of Vocational Rehab
Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services
Episode: VA Benefits: Vocational Rehab Beyond Service Connection (Part 3 of 4, Ep. 8)
Harley Draven
C7 incomplete quadriplegic, has a connection with veterans through family.
Episode: VA Benefits: The True Cost of War & Privatized Healthcare (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 7)
Scott Eugene Roberts
C2-C4 incomplete quadriplegic with family ties to the military.
Episode: VA Benefits: The True Cost of War & Privatized Healthcare (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 7)
Brandon Patterson
C4-C5 complete quadriplegic with extensive family military history.
Episode: VA Benefits: The True Cost of War & Privatized Healthcare (Part 2 of 4, Ep. 7)
Carol Scully
Director of Advocacy for the Arc Connecticut
Arc Connecticut
Episode: Social Safety Nets: Preserving Them in Connecticut or Your State (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 4)
Josh Basile
Founder and president of Determined2Heal Foundation and SPINALpedia.
Determined2Heal Foundation
Episode: Social Safety Nets: Under Scrutiny (Part 3 of 5, Ep. 3)

Hosts

Corey Pheez Lee
Co-host, C4 Complete Quadriplegic since 2005, advocates for disability awareness and inclusivity.
Jonathan Sigworth
Co-host, C7 Complete Quadriplegic since 2006, engaged in advocacy and discussions on disability rights.

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VA Benefits: A Model for Universal Healthcare? (Part 1 of 4, Ep. 6)
Q: If you get injured, if you are serving and you get injured, but it's not service-connected or it doesn't happen when you're in active duty, how does that impact your eligibility for VA benefits?
You may be able to apply, but you might be denied that type of coverage.
Social Safety Nets: Preserving Them in Connecticut or Your State (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 4)
Q: What kind of defense mechanisms are there for the most vulnerable?
Advocates should consistently communicate their dissatisfaction with changes on state and federal levels, making their voices heard to representatives.
Social Safety Nets: Preserving Them in Connecticut or Your State (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 4)
Q: What are other things that we should be looking at locally relating to social safety nets?
Need to monitor the Human Services Committee's response to funding for affordable housing and tenant rights, especially for those with disabilities.
Social Safety Nets: Preserving Them in Connecticut or Your State (Part 4 of 5, Ep. 4)
Q: What is on the agenda in Connecticut?
Discussion of the legislative session, including Medicaid reimbursement rates and potential federal cuts affecting the disability community.
Social Safety Nets: Under Scrutiny (Part 3 of 5, Ep. 3)
Q: What are the primary programs everyday Americans should be aware of?
Social safety nets like SSI and Medicaid are crucial for individuals facing challenges due to disabilities, providing essential support to prevent poverty.

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Topics center around the critical examination of America's social safety net programs, focusing on their impact on the disability community. Engaging conversations involve advocacy, educational journeys, healthcare access, and the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in navigating these systems. Co-hosts Jonathan Sigworth and Corey "Pheez" Lee not only share personal experiences but also invite guests who provide various perspectives, from healthcare professionals to educators and advocates. A highlight of the content is the commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that the voices of those directly affected by these policies are heard and prioritized, making it a unique platform for discussions on important societal issues.

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