ARISE
The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.
ARISE
Fighting Disability Stigma
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Bill Pfohl
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Season 2024
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Episode 95
On this week’s ARISE Podcast, Tania Anderson, CEO talks with Teresa Martinez, a Disability Rights Advocate and NY Connects Coordinator in ARISE’s Cayuga County Office. Martinez, who is a certified Family Peer Advocate helps parents through her own life experience, she is raising two children with disabilities, find the services, skills and voice to advocate for their families. Martinez says many parents who are coping with the stigma and embarrassment of a disability are looking for a person with a similar experience to guide them.
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