S2, Ep 2 - Interview with Linda Carmona-Bell

Subtitle: Parent / Advocate / Educator

Recording Date: November 15, 2022

Summary: In this episode Gerry interviews Linda Carmona-Bell, a member of PEAC (Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition). Linda serves as president of PEAC, and has worked for over 30 years for the New jersey Department of Education. She has experience in bi-lingual education, educational technologies, and more. Linda shares the journey of her and her daughter, Sienna, as they navigate Sienna's journey through school, to the job search and more.

Keywords: Transition, Disability, Our Parallel Paths, Geralyn Arango=Deely, Linda Carmona-Bell, C2P2, PEAC, PATH, transition planning, personal futures planning

Topical Index:

• Opening [00:00]
• Introductions [01:18]
• Exhaustion, Worry, Pride [02:31]
• Two Visions [03:09]
• Confidence & Competence – Partners in Policy Making (C2P2) [04:04]
• What Do You Need? [06:13]
• the vision drives the planning [09:25]
• Let her be her [10:57]
• Transition planning at age 5 [12:13]
• Customized Employment – schedules and planning [14:29]
• what it looks like for me, the parent [17:24]
• taking care of myself [18:57]
• asking for help [20:46]
• what I wish I knew… [21:31]
• Language matters [22:44]
• We are a team – my voice matters as well [25:30]
• I did/can create change in the system [29:24]
• Good intentions [31:49]
• next steps [34:58]
• closing [38:51

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Letting Go is Hard to Do...

An update from Gerry and Nick

Recording Date: February 3, 2023

Transcript: Transcript available for download HERE

Keywords: Gerry Arango, Geralyn Arano Deely, dignity of risk, letting go, hover mother, Eric Gall, transition, parallel paths, independence, inter-dependence, adulthood, disability, EmpoweringAbility.org, Ultimate Guide to Independence

Summary: Gerry shares an update as Nick's 25th birthday approaches. Discussed are issues of independence vs. inter-dependence, dignity of risk, letting go, and more.

Topical Index:

• Introduction [00:00]
• Celebrating Milestones [01:01]
• Happy Birthday Prefrontal Cortex! [02:30]
• Hover Mother [03:14]
• Friends along our paths [04:47]
• Ultimate Guide to Independence [05:22]
• -- Believe the Impossible [06:11]
• -- Get Out of the Way [07:48]
• -- Get Comfortable with Broken Plates [08:49]
• -- Look Out for the Hero... or she-ro [09:57]
• Closing [13:40]

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Gerry's Angels - 5 Tips for Managing Supports

part of the Our Parallel Paths series

Recording Date: April 4, 2023

Transcript: Download transcript here

Keywords: Our Parallel Paths, Managing Supports, Disability, Geralyn Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deely, Gerry Arango, Gerry Arango-Deely, letting go, promoting independence

Summary: Gerry discusses the transition of roles all caregivers go through as their loved ones become adults, and their supports are shifted to other caregivers. What are the challenges of managing supports for our adult loved ones while providing room for growth and independence?

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• Gerry's (aka "Charlie's") Angels [00:55]
• Who's the Boss? [03:32]
• You have to love checklists! [04:02]
• Gerry's Top Five checklist [05:25]
• Communicate [05:55]
• Delegate [09:45]
• Check In [12:30]
• Acknowledge their work [13:27]
• Understand [15:06]
• Closing [16:48]

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More on Managing Supports - A Conversation with Bradley Beck

part of the Our Parallel Paths series

Recording Date: May 1, 2023

Transcript: Download transcript here

Keywords: Our Parallel Paths, Managing Supports, Disability, Geralyn Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deely, Gerry Arango, Gerry Arango-Deely, Hiring support staff, Bradley Beck, supports broker

Summary: Gerry continues her discussion of managing the supports for your loved one as roles change. She invites Bradley Beck, a support broker, to join in the conversation and share his perspectives from the "outside looking in". This conversation spans two episodes. Don't forget to listen to part two as well.

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• What is a supports broker [02:00]
• Releasing of roles. [03:33]
• Clear expectations! [04:34]
• Giving feedback [11:17]
• Trust and Empowerment [15:44]
• Building relationships [19:05]
• Closing / continuing the conversation [22:34]

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More on Managing Supports - A Conversation with Bradley Beck Part Two

part of the Our Parallel Paths series

Recording Date: May 1, 2023

Transcript: Download transcript here

Keywords: Our Parallel Paths, Managing Supports, Disability, Geralyn Arango, Geralyn Arango-Deely, Gerry Arango, Gerry Arango-Deely, Hiring support staff, Bradley Beck, supports broker

Summary: Gerry continues her discussion of managing the supports for your loved one as roles change. This is part two of Gerry's conversation with Bradley Beck, a support broker, who shares his perspectives from the "outside looking in".

Topical Index

• Introduction [00:00]
• Continuing the Conversation [01:04]
• Feedback - Self-assessment. [02:31]
• Providing feedback! [04:45]
• Tying feedback to raises [06:35]
• Building a diverse team [11:02]
• Providing acknowledgement that matters [12:54]
• Training and resources [16:26]
• Team building - an ongoing process [19:49]
• Patience [23:44]
• Closing [25:08]

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