Conversations With Al McFarlane: Recent Episodes
Al McFarlane
This week, Sam and Charlene welcome Kendra Davenport and Jenn Siffermann from Easterseals. Kendra is the president and CEO of National Easter Seals, while Jenn is the Vice President of programs for Easterseals Florida. They discuss Easterseals as it exits today, and also the sensory gift guide!
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined Drew Garza. Drew is the Blind Hockey Rep from USA Hockey and a player for the Chicago Blind and US National teams. He also founded and runs the Dented Puck Foundation. He will discussing Blind Hockey! What? does that even exist? Tune in and find out exactly how that is done! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! To give to KFAI in this holiday season, go to KFAI.org!
This week, Sam is joined by. Michael Kane, and Shannon Newman. They are from Courage Kenny. Michael and Shannon talk about the history of. Courage Kenny and their robust Sports and Rec programs.
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Curt Jones and Judy Messina. They are two golfers with various eye conditions. They will be teaching us all about blind golf! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! To give to KFAI in this holiday season, go to KFAI.org!
This week, Dr. Lucie Turcotte joins Sam and Charlene. She will speak with us about child-hood cancers. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Armando Contreras and Valerie Pieraccini from United Cerebral Palsy. We'll be speaking about Cerebral Palsy and the 7th anniversary of UCP! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam and Charlene talk to Jill Moore, Inclusive Play Specialist, about accessible playgrounds! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Dr. Humphreville. She is an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School as well as a transplant surgeon! We discuss all things Organ Transplants! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Keller Karlstrom. Keller is Community Engagement Specialist for Wingspan Life Resources. He speaks about Made in the Shade 2024 and also volunteer opportunities at Wingspan! To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback or guest suggestions, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com! Also support. KFAI at (612) 375 9030, or log on to kfai,org!
you ever wondered what it's like for a blind person to travel independently to many countries with out a guide? How does one get from one place to another if they are unsure of the layout of things. How accessible are things really, and how accepting are people to giving assistance? This week, Dr. Mona Minkara talks to Sam about how and why she decided to take on this challenge. She talks about her project Planes, Trains and Canes, and why she started it.. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam speaks with Andy Streasick and Sheila Holbrook-White about a new transit service in the Twin Cities, Metro Move.
This week, Sam welcomes a handful of guests on the show from the Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts. They discuss their program, The Penguin Project.
This week,Sam and Charlen speak with The Arc MN's Metro Regional Quality Council (MRQC), about affordable Housing for People with Disabilities.
This week, Sam and Charlene talk with. Dr. Coral Hoh. Dr. Hoh, who is a leading expert in clinical linguistics will discuss how AI can fix Dyslexia. Also, we will speak with Dawn Bentley. Dawn is the Executive Director for the Minnesota Fringe.
This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Sci Fi author Paul Martz. Paul is an award-winning science fiction author, technology blogger, and former punk rock drummer. Along with Linda Ditchkus, he is the editor of the 2024 RMFW anthology, Without Brakes, Fingers Crossed
Rocky Batzel joins us this week to discuss accessibility with opening medication bottles. Rocky is CEO of SnapSlide, which is dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Dr. Joshua Hou and Jolie Schmid from Lions Gift of Sight are our guests. They discuss the importance of eye donation and how it works.
This week, Amos Miller from the company Glidance joins Sam and Charlene. He will be talking about the product Glide.
Robb Leer, the new head of Partners in Policy Making joins Sam and Charlene this week along with a handful of graduates of Class 41! They all will talk about their experience in learning and gathering resources to help advocate for People with Disabilities .
This week, Sam and Charlene are joined by Jon Skaalen and Celia Hughes. They will be on to talk about audio description training, captioning training, and other disability related workshops. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com!
This week, Sam and Charlene speak with Dr. Emil Lou about Colorectal Cancer. They discuss what it is and what your option are regarding treatment.
This week, Sam and Charlene talk with Wendy Fagan, Executive Director, of Envision Blind Sports. She discusses her new venture for kids! To send us comments, or guest re.commendations, or get on our weekly email updates, email disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com.
This week, Roger Khouri talks with Sam about Out-Of-Sight.net. It is a free gaming, chat and learning, website offered to the blind community. To provide feedback or to join the email list, shoot us a message at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com.. Also, PLEDGE, call us at (612) 375-9030! Or pledge at KFAI.org!
Melissa, a determined immigrant from Chillan, as she shares her 14-year journey to residency in Minnesota.
This week, Nic Novicki, Founder and Director of the Disability Film Challenge, talks to Sam about the project. He also talks about what a loop group is and how people wih disabilities can get involved with a loop group!! Feedback on this show is appreciated, tou can email us at disabilityandprogress@samjasmine.com.
Halima sat down with Zahra, a researcher, advocate, and alumna of the University of Mankato, Minnesota.
Tune in to Voices Unveiled for an inspiring episode featuring Patricia, a strong Venezuelan immigrant, mother, and advocate. Hear Patricia's powerful story as she shares her journey through immigration, education, and career.
This week Professor Joseph Gaugler from the U of M's Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, speaks with Sam and Charlene about Alzheimer's. They discuss questions such as, what do we know now about the disease? They also talk about if the disease has changed over time.
In the pilot episode for Voices Unveiled, Halima Hamud speaks with her mother, who has always been her guiding force. She share parts of her mother’s incredible story, brimming with strength and determination. Her mother shares her narrative in Somali.
Voices Unveiled is a weekly podcast hosted by Halima Hamud that delves into the stories and experiences of educated and skilled immigrants in our communities. Each episode features powerful voices sharing their resilience and wisdom, while challenging and changing the narrative surrounding working immigrants. Premieres on Friday, March 8th, 2024.