ARISE - EFR
The theme of the podcast is independent living and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Podcasting since 2022 • 115 episodes
ARISE - EFR
Latest Episodes
Guiding Families Through Special Education: A Conversation with Education Advocate Beth Clark
In this episode of the ARISE – Exceptional Family Resources Podcast, CEO Bruce Drake speaks with Beth Clark, Lead Education Advocate at ARISE & EFR. Beth shares her journey from classroom teacher and parent of three children with disabiliti...
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18:49
Growing Up Together: Siblings, Support, and the Power of Inclusion
In this heartwarming episode, CEO Bruce Drake sits down with 10-year-old Jace Downing, one of ARISE–EFR’s youngest participants, volunteers, and natural advocates. Joined by Jen Barkley, Community Inclusion Supervisor, this conver...
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Season 2025
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Episode 114
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16:24
Igniting Possibility: How Employment Services Opens Doors for People with Disabilities
In this powerful and inspiring episode, CEO Bruce Drake sits down with Lawton Williamson, Director of Employment Services at ARISE & Exceptional Family Resources, to explore the transformative work behind meaningful employment for people wi...
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Season 2025
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Episode 113
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15:33
Inside Advocacy: How Change Happens from the Ground Up
Join host Bruce Drake of ARISE – EFR as he sits down with statewide systems advocate Phil Phren to unpack how meaningful systems-change happens in the world of disability rights and independent living. In this episode, we explore:<...
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Season 2025
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Episode 112
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14:53
Building Access: The Ramp Program that Keeps People Home
Join host Bruce Drake of ARISE – EFR as he sits down with Scott Pecoy, Ramp Coordinator for their community mobility program. Discover how this incredible volunteer-driven initiative designs, builds and installs modular access ramps so in...
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Season 2025
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Episode 111
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14:33