
ARISE - EFR
The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Podcasting since 2022 • 107 episodes
ARISE - EFR
Latest Episodes
Inside Self-Direction: Featuring Laurie Penney-McGee and Sarah Brittenham
In this powerful episode of the ARISE-EFR podcast, we’re proud to spotlight two incredible voices from our community: Laurie Penny-McGee, a passionate advocate and leader at ARISE-EFR, and Sarah Brittenham, a talented artist and p...
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14:21

“From Stage to Service: Max Smith’s Journey of Inclusion”
In this episode of the ARISE - Exceptional Family Resources podcast, CEO Bruce Drake sits down with Max Smith, the Community Inclusion Senior Supervisor at ARISE. They discuss Max’s unique path—from his early days in theater and educat...
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Season 2025
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Episode 106
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14:13

Breaking Down Barriers
ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources CEO, Bruce Drake and COO, Dan Kelley talk the agency services for people with disabilities and Dan's role as both an employee and parent of two adult children with developmental disabilities.
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Season 2025
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Episode 105
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15:24

Oswego Holiday Food Drive
Welcome to another episode of the ARISE Podcast! Today, we have a special holiday message for you as our CEO, Tania Anderson, sits down with Josh Solazzo, Local Systems Advocate and Disability Rights Advocate, and Jim Cronk, Independent Living ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 104
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8:49

The Benefits of the VDC Program
Welcome to our podcast! We are coming up on the first anniversary of the Veterans Directed Care program at ARISE. Join us as Tania Anderson, our CEO, chats with Judy Wirt, the wife of Air Force Veteran Karl Wirt, and Gabrielle VanDuser, a Perso...
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Season 2024
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Episode 103
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14:36
