Season 1, All Episodes

YAFC Podcast Series

In late 2022 the RAISE Youth Advocates for Change (YAFC) began recording podcasts on topics important to them as youth with disabilities. Below is a listing of the episodes in the series so far. The YAFC hopes that this podcast highlights the youth voice and supports parent centers as they continue to engage with youth and their families.

Episode 1: Pilot Episode-The Power of Personal Stories

Published Date: November, 2022
Members of the YAFC talk about the importance of youth telling their personal story as it relates to their disability. A youth sharing their story can be empowering and challenging at the same time. How can a youth sharing their story help them grow as a person and advocate?

Hosts & Guests

♦ Everett Deibler, Host
♦ Carly Dolan, Guest
♦ Erin Thomson, Guest

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Episode 2: Invisible vs. Visible Disabilities

Published Date: December, 2022

Some disabilities are visible to the public and others can be hidden in plain sight. In this episode YAFC members talk about how transition and life in general can be different for those with hidden and visible disabilities.

Hosts & Guests

♦ Everett Deibler, Host
♦ Jennifer Siegel, Guest
♦ Carly Dolan, Guest

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Episode 3: The impact of NOT having Accommodations in Place

Published Date: December, 2022
A youth having the accommodations they need in place on the job and at school, can make a huge difference in the amount of success that youth experiences. In this episode YAFC members talk about the importance of getting the accommodations someone needs to level the playing field.

Hosts & Guests

♦ Everett Deibler, Host
♦ Erin Thomson, Guest
♦ Jennifer Siegel, Guest

Use the closed captioning feature by clicking the “CC” or “settings” icon within the video once you press the play button.