OCALI’s Inspiring Change
Stories and connections from OCALI’s ongoing work of inspiring change and promoting access for people with disabilities.
OCALI’s Inspiring Change
Latest Episodes
Quest for Curiosity: Bringing Interoception to Life
This episode of Connecting the Dots takes listeners inside a panel discussion recorded during OCALICONLINE, OCALI’s annual conference. Hosts Megan Trowbridge and Simon Buehrer explore what truly happens after professional development b...
Everyone’s Game: Rethinking Accessibility in Sports Venues
Live sports are about more than the game; they’re about connection, excitement, and shared community experiences. In this episode of Connecting the Dots, OCALI hosts Megan Trowbridge and Simon Buehrer sit down with Tim O’Connell, Senior Vice Pr...
This Music Will Continue to Play: A Conversation with Autism Center Program Director Amy Bixler Coffin
Megan and Simon are joined by Amy Bixler Coffin, program director of the Autism Center at OCALI and program manager of the Multi-System Navigation Center at OCALI. It’s a big and bittersweet moment as Amy retires after a 20-year career at OCALI...
We Know What Works: Jim Taylor on Learning Styles, Community, Football, and 45+ Years in the Field of Autism
In this episode of Connecting the Dots from the Autism Center at OCALI, hosts Megan Trowbridge and Simon Buehrer sit down with long-time friend and autism expert Jim Taylor from Stirling, Scotland. With over 45 years of experience in t...
It’s Not a Celebration of Ohio if All Ohioans Can’t Come: Building a More Inclusive Fair Experience
Join us for the debut of Connecting the Dots, a new podcast series from the Autism Center at OCALI, aimed at raising awareness about autism and empowering communities. In our first episode, we explore how the 2024 Ohio State Fair is ad...
