In this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with Chris Helfrich, a dedicated nurse and an integral member of the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association, live from the DDNA annual conference in New Orleans. Chris shares…
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, Tony Stuart dives into the importance of emotional intelligence in the field of developmental disabilities (DD) and beyond. He explores how self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability play a crucial role…
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Stevie Wonder, a musical legend who defied the odds and reshaped the industry despite being blind. From his early days as a child prodigy to his groundbreaking use…
In this dynamic episode of the IDD Health Matters Podcast, Dr. Craig Escude sits down with Bob Sattler—whose extensive experience and passion for person-centered care have transformed developmental disability services. Recorded live at the NASD…
In this candid episode of Friends for Life with Tony Stuart, Tony dives into one of the most challenging decisions in workforce management—terminating employment for Direct Support Professionals and administrators. Drawing on over 20 years of…
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, we dive into the alarming news that over 700,000 people in Ohio could lose Medicaid due to proposed budget cuts. For individuals with developmental disabilities, Medicaid isn’t just…
In this episode of the IDD Health Matters Podcast, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with John Silfies, keynote speaker at the Kansas InterHab Conference and founder of Silfies Media, a company dedicated to making the developmental disabilities (DD) field…
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, host Tony Sttuart, CEO of Friends for Life, tackles a tough question: Is the disability field doomed? With ongoing political shifts, threats to Medicaid funding, and the inconsistent distribution of…
In this episode, we explore the incredible life and legacy of Stephen Hawking, one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Despite being diagnosed with ALS at just 21, Hawking defied all odds, revolutionizing our understanding of black holes,…
On this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with Johnathon Crumley, Chief Operations Officer of IntellectAbility, to discuss his unexpected journey into the field of intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) support….