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Linda Bertolozzi – Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College

PODCAST March, 2024

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Linda Bertolozzi. Linda is the Director of Office of Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College (DCC). Anderson and DCC are long time partners and friends, collaborating on many projects over the years. Linda joins us to discuss the many different ways the Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) departments helps students, including the Think Ahead program. OAS is committed to providing equal access and an inclusive campus community by providing accessibility services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Tune in to learn more about Linda and the OAS department, or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/

Don’t forget!
DCC is hosting a FREE Transition to College workshop on March 19th
Time:  8:45 am – 1:00 pm
The James and Betty Hall Theatre, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Dutchess Community College
This workshop is for high school students with an IEP or 504 Plan; their parents/guardians; school personnel and any others involved in the college planning process.

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Linda Bertolozzi – Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College

PODCAST March, 2024
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This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Linda Bertolozzi. Linda is the Director of Office of Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College (DCC). Anderson and DCC are long time partners and friends, collaborating on many projects over the years. Linda joins us to discuss the many different ways the Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) departments helps students, including the Think Ahead program. OAS is committed to providing equal access and an inclusive campus community by providing accessibility services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Tune in to learn more about Linda and the OAS department, or visit www.sunydutchess.edu/

Don’t forget!
DCC is hosting a FREE Transition to College workshop on March 19th
Time:  8:45 am – 1:00 pm
The James and Betty Hall Theatre, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Dutchess Community College
This workshop is for high school students with an IEP or 504 Plan; their parents/guardians; school personnel and any others involved in the college planning process.

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Beth Poague – Westchester Institute for Human Development

PODCAST March, 2024

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Beth Poague. Beth is a family and community educator for early childhood special education at Westchester Institute for Human Development. She is also a parent advocate for families with children with disabilities. Beth holds a master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies at SUNY New Paltz, focusing on disability advocacy, inclusion and anti-racism work, and is a graduate of the Certified NYS Partners in Policymaking. Tune in to learn more about Beth, or visit the links below:

The NYSED OSE Partnership (New York State Education Office of Special Education Partnership), which includes the Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) centers in each region in New York: osepartnership.org

WIHD’s link to Family and Community Engagement: wihd.org/

Parents and caregivers can sign up to receive emails from WIHD, and be notified of trainings: wihd.org

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Beth Poague – Westchester Institute for Human Development

PODCAST March, 2024
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This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Beth Poague. Beth is a family and community educator for early childhood special education at Westchester Institute for Human Development. She is also a parent advocate for families with children with disabilities. Beth holds a master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies at SUNY New Paltz, focusing on disability advocacy, inclusion and anti-racism work, and is a graduate of the Certified NYS Partners in Policymaking. Tune in to learn more about Beth, or visit the links below:

The NYSED OSE Partnership (New York State Education Office of Special Education Partnership), which includes the Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) centers in each region in New York: osepartnership.org

WIHD’s link to Family and Community Engagement: wihd.org/

Parents and caregivers can sign up to receive emails from WIHD, and be notified of trainings: wihd.org

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Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez – St. Christopher Fitness

PODCAST March, 2024

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guests are Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez. This husband and wife duo are the co-owners of St. Christopher Fitness (SCF)! They founded SCF in 2021, inspired by a family member who is diagnosed with ASD. Their mission is to provide adaptive and inclusive fitness for everyone. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle, regardless of ability or disability. They provide private training for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges including but not limited to Down syndrome, ASD, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and rare genetic conditions. SCF is located in Clifton Park, NY – tune in to learn more or visit https://www.stchristopherfitness.com/ 

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Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez – St. Christopher Fitness

PODCAST March, 2024
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This weekend’s 1 in 36 guests are Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez. This husband and wife duo are the co-owners of St. Christopher Fitness (SCF)! They founded SCF in 2021, inspired by a family member who is diagnosed with ASD. Their mission is to provide adaptive and inclusive fitness for everyone. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle, regardless of ability or disability. They provide private training for individuals with mental, physical, and cognitive challenges including but not limited to Down syndrome, ASD, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and rare genetic conditions. SCF is located in Clifton Park, NY – tune in to learn more or visit https://www.stchristopherfitness.com/ 

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Sarah McKeon – The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

PODCAST February, 2024

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Sarah McKeon. Sarah is the General Manager of New Jersey Airports for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Most recently, Anderson Center Consulting and Training collaborated with Newark Liberty International Airport on a new sensory room located in Terminal A. The 1,000 square foot sensory lounge for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities provides a calming oasis from the noise and visual stimulation of the airport. Tune in to learn more! 

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Sarah McKeon – The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

PODCAST February, 2024
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This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Sarah McKeon. Sarah is the General Manager of New Jersey Airports for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Most recently, Anderson Center Consulting and Training collaborated with Newark Liberty International Airport on a new sensory room located in Terminal A. The 1,000 square foot sensory lounge for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities provides a calming oasis from the noise and visual stimulation of the airport. Tune in to learn more! 

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Maggie Reilly – East Fishkill TOPSoccer Program

PODCAST February, 2024

This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Maggie Reilly. Maggie is the program coordinator for the East Fishkill TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/inclusive environment. Registration is FREE and always open! Tune in to learn more about Maggie and this inclusive program, or visit: https://efsc.net/intramural/special-needs-tops

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Maggie Reilly – East Fishkill TOPSoccer Program

PODCAST February, 2024
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This weekend’s 1 in 36 guest is Maggie Reilly. Maggie is the program coordinator for the East Fishkill TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/inclusive environment. Registration is FREE and always open! Tune in to learn more about Maggie and this inclusive program, or visit: https://efsc.net/intramural/special-needs-tops