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This week, Bob interviews Jessica Podesva, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at the Natinoal Council on Independent Living.For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

Tom Olin, known for his photojournalism and involvement in the disability rights movements and campaigns for disability justice for over 40 years. He recently moved to Tucson, AZ, joining the board of directors of the Independent Living Center, “DIRECT”.

This week, Bob interviews David Goldfarb, Director of Long-Term Supports and Services Policy, at The Arc of the United States.For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week, Bob brings on Douglas Kruse & Lisa Schur, Professors at the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, and Co-directors of the Rutgers Program for Disability Research. Douglas & Lisa give an in-depth view of the successes and struggles of voting in the disability community. For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week Bob brings on Laura Van Tosh, a psychiatric survivor activist to talk about the Olmstead Decision Act, the ADA, and mental health. Click here to visit Laura's biography.For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

Managing Partner Powers Law Firm focusing on Health Care and RehabilitationFor a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week on Barrier Free Futures, Bob speaks with Erica McFadden, MSW, PhD, and Director of the Office of Independent Living Programs.To get in contact with Erica, email her at Erica.Mcfadden@acl.hhs.govFor a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week Bob brings on Darcy Milburn, the Director of Social Security and Healthcare Policy at The Arc of the United States.For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week, Bob interviews Scott Cooper, Director of Its Our Story. For more info, visit http://www.itsourstory.comFor a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/

This week on Barrier Free Futures, Bob brings on Nancy Salandra and Mike Oxford to have a conversation about the 20th Anniversary of ADAPT's March to Washington DC.Nancy is a National ADAPT Activist and Independent Living Specialist. Mike is a National ADAPT Activist and Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies Treasurer.For a transcript of this program, visit https://bff.justwork.io/