Episode 14: Rewriting the Narrative with Andrea Zuber, CEO
In the final episode of season 1 of Focus on the Future, we are joined by Andrea Zuber, CEO of The Arc Minnesota. Andrea has devoted her career to pro...
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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.
Episode 13: A person-centered approach for today & tomorrow with Dr. Dan Baker, DHS
In Episode 13, learn what it means to be "person-centered" and why it is so important. Dan Baker from the Minnesota Department of Human Services joins...
Episode 12: Self-Advocacy & the Future with Barbara
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-ad...
Episode 11: Supporting & Empowering Siblings with Emily Holl
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 t...
Episode 10: Guardianship, Decision Making, & Other Options
In episode 10 of Focus on the Future, we talk about decision making and guardianship. In Minnesota, there are many options, including supported decisi...
Episode 9: Health Care Directives with Honoring Choices Minnesota
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 regardin...
Episode 8: Building Friendships and Community with Angela Amado
Episode 8 of Focus on the Future highlights the importance of building friendship within the community. Guest Angela Amado shares her knowledge on the...
Episode 7: Safer Future Planning with Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
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 inter...
Episode 6: Self-Care as Caregivers with the Thayer Family
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...
Episode 5: Reach Financial Goals with ABLE
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 disabil...