Podcasts by Focus on the Future
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future will help get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person. Focus on the Future is a podcast of The Arc Minnesota, a non-profit organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Episode 13: A person-centered approach for today&tomorrow with Dr. Dan Baker, DHS from 2020-03-31T11:00
In Episode 13, learn what it means to be "person-centered" and why it is so important. Dr. Dan Baker from the Minnesota Department of Human Services joins us. He shares how focusing on...
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Episode 12: Self-Advocacy&the Future with Barbara from 2020-03-17T10:00
In episode 12 of Focus on the Future, we are joined by Barbara. Barbara lives in Minnesota and is passionate about martial arts. She is also a self-advocate. Self-advocacy is about using your vo...
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Episode 11: Supporting&Empowering Siblings with Emily Holl from 2020-03-03T10:00
In Episode 11 of Focus on the Future, learn about the role that siblings play in future planning. Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Project joins us to discuss how siblings can be empowered to b...
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Episode 10: Guardianship, Decision Making,&Other Options from 2020-02-18T10:00
In episode 10 of Focus on the Future, we talk about decision making and guardianship. In Minnesota, there are many options, including supported decision making, full & limited guardianship, ...
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Episode 9: Health Care Directives with Honoring Choices Minnesota from 2020-02-04T11:00
Creating a health care directive is an important step in planning for the future. It's a gift that lets your family know what choices to make regarding your health care if you are unable to...
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Episode 8: Building Friendships and Community with Angela Amado from 2020-01-21T12:00
Episode 8 of Focus on the Future highlights the importance of building friendship within the community. Guest Angela Amado shares her knowledge on the importance of building lasting friendships ...
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Episode 7: Safer Future Planning with Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons from 2020-01-07T10:00
What role does safety play in future planning? Can we really plan for a safer future? In this episode of Focus on the Future, host Allycia Wolff interviews Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons. Dr. Fitzsimons i...
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Episode 6: Self-Care as Caregivers with the Thayer Family from 2019-12-17T10:00
As a caregiver, you are often focused on the care of others. But what about caring for yourself? In this episode, join host Allycia Wolff as she talks with the Thayer family about self-care. Bri...
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Episode 5: Reach Financial Goals with ABLE from 2019-12-02T11:00
In 2014, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, better known as ABLE. The ABLE Act allows for people with disabilities to save money without disrupting their...
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Episode 4: How to Make Financial Planning Powerful, Not Painful with Roger Grumdahl from 2019-11-19T10:00
In future planning, we talk about the three-legged stool: legal, financial, & quality of life. In episode 4 of Focus on the Future, we are talking about financial planning. Listen as host Al...
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Episode 3: The Power of Choice in a Good Life from 2019-11-05T11:00
Episode 3 of Focus on the Future is about quality of life. In this episode, host Allycia Wolff talks with Tori Hickenbotham-Westeren. Tori is The Arc Minnesota's Chief Planning & Progra...
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Episode 2: Understanding Special Needs Legal Planning with Jason Schellack from 2019-10-22T12:00
In Episode 2, host Allycia Wolff talks with attorney Jason Schellack. As Executive Director of the Autism Advocacy & Law Center, Jason shares his expertise on special needs estate planning. ...
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Episode 1: Starting Future Planning with the Kadwell Family from 2019-10-22T11:00
In Episode 1, host Allycia Wolff interviews the Kadwell family from New Brighton, MN. Worried about what it would mean when their son Micah became a legal adult, Nicole and Frank came to The Arc...
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Episode 0: One Small Step Towards Future Planning from 2019-09-12T14:00
“My hope is that this podcast will give people the information that they need to take that step forward … Because future planning doesn’t have to be scary and paralyzing. It can be hopeful a...
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Episode 0: One Small Step Towards Future Planning from 2019-09-12T14:00
“My hope is that this podcast will give people the information that they need to take that step forward … Because future planning doesn’t have to be scary and paralyzing. It can be hopeful a...
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