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Disability Voices

A podcast from Ability Montana

Amplifying the disability experience through the voices of individuals, organizations, and advocates in Montana and beyond.

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Barb and Natalie

01 | LET'S TALK DISABILITY

We hope you enjoyed the pilot of the new series Let's Talk Disability. Each episode will feature conversations between people with disabilities about all aspects of life. The good, the bad, and the funny. In this episode, Barb and Natalie talk about the history of the Let's Talk Disability Production. They also explore some of the ways they have coped with their own disabilities.

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Blind & Low Vision Services

06 | Get Connected Series

On this episode of Get Connected Cassie and Kendra sit down with Lindy and Amy with Montana's Vocational Rehabilitation Blind and Low Vision Services (BLVS). They discuss how BLVS provides services through three programs to assist individuals in finding or maintaining employment, learning to live with low vision or blindness, and increasing independence for Montanans with blindness or visual disabilities. Listen to learn more about the details of these programs and how to qualify for them.

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Unraveling Obstacles: Occupational Therapy Workshops

05 | Get Connected Series

On this episode of Get Connected Cassie and Kendra sit down with Dr. Janna Sherrill, founder of Unraveling Obstacles in Butte, MT. Unraveling Obstacles features a series of occupational and physical therapy workshops that cover a different topic each week including: safe lifting, transferring, low vision, post partum and more.

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Occupational Therapy

04 | Get Connected Series

On this episode of Get Connected Cassie and Kendra sit down with Tawni Harper, an Occupational Therapist at Lone Peak Physical Therapy in Butte, MT. They discuss the misconceptions of what occupational therapy is and what folks can actually expect from this type of support.

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Ability Montana: Veteran Directed Care

03 | Get Connected Series

On this episode of Get Connected, Cassie and Kendra sit down with Sean to talk about the Veteran Directed Care Program at Ability Montana. They discuss the requirements to receive personal care through the VA and what can be expected of people who would want to become caregivers.

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Ability Montana: Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services

02 | Get Connected Series

On this episode of Get Connected, Cassie and Kendra sit down with Allison to talk about the Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services at Ability Montana. They discuss the requirements to receive personal care and what can be expected of people who would want to become caregivers.

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Ability Montana

01 | Get Connected Series

On the pilot episode of the series Get Connected, Cassie and Kendra talk about Independent Living Services at Ability Montana. They cover what a Center for Independent Living is and describe some of the programs they offer.

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Disability Voices

Trailer | Get Connected Series

Subscribe now to be the first to listen to Ability Montana's new podcast, Disability Voices. Here is a preview of what's to come...

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About Disability Voices


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This podcast is brought to you by Ability Montana, where we amplify the stories that deserve to be heard in this space. We're dedicated to exploring the diverse and empowering narratives of individuals with disabilities.

Each episode will dive into the lives of remarkable people sharing their triumphs, challenges, and unique perspectives. We'll also sit down with service providers, advocates, and experts who are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and accessible world.

So join us as we embark on a journey of empowerment, education, and inclusion. Disability Voices is more than just a podcast. It's a platform for connection and a testament to the incredible strength within the disability community.

Our Hosts

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Cassie Weightman

Independent Living Specialist III


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Kendra Brown

Independent Living Specialist II


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