Meet Your Hosts
Join Vernae Gallared (left) and Sharon Jones (right) for The Arc SF's Speaker Series. Together, they explore topics that empower and educate people with disabilities. They interview professionals who have a unique understanding of what it means to advocate, exist, and live in a world that is still learning inclusion.
Entrepreneurship for People with Disabilities
With Kat Paz
Turning Your Hobby into a Business
Sharon Jones and Vernae Gallaread interviewed Kat Paz about how people with disabilities can start their own businesses. Kat wrote a book called Trailblazing and Transforming: Success Stories of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities. She shared stories about people with disabilities who turned their hobbies into successful businesses. Kat showed how your skills and interests can help you make money doing what you love.
Advocating for our Community
With Ivanova Smith
Nothing About us Without Us
Join Vernae Gallaread and Sharon Jones for a talk with Ivanova Smith. In this video, Ivanova shares her life story and how she became a leader for people with disabilities. She talks about how she helped pass a new law to protect her community. She also explains the famous saying, "Nothing About Us Without Us." Watch this recording to learn how speaking up can make a real difference.
Advocating for your Health
With Marieflor Bauzon and Dr. Clarissa Kripke
Taking Charge of Your Health
Join Marieflor Bauzon and Dr. Clarissa Kripke as they talk about taking charge of your healthcare. They explain what a good doctor’s appointment should look like and what you should bring with you. They also share tools and resources to help you speak up for your needs. Watch this recording to feel more ready for your next visit.
Government Benefits and Working
With Donna Feingold
Keeping Your Benefits and Your Job
Gaby Carcamo leads this important conversation about what happens to your benefits when you get a job. Many people worry that they will lose their support if they start working. In this recording, they explain the rules about earning money and keeping your benefits. Watch this video to learn the facts so you can feel safe about earning a paycheck.
Relationships
With Robin Wilson-Beattie and Shauna Farabaugh
Navigating Your Relationship on Your Terms
Kerry Yee and Brian Hayes sit down with Robin Wilson-Beattie and Shauna Farabaugh to talk about love and dating. They discuss what many people get wrong about relationships when you have a disability. They also talk about how to set healthy boundaries and what responsibilities you have to a partner. Watch this recording to hear an honest conversation about navigating real connections.
Conservatorship and Alternatives
With Zoe Brennan-Krohn
Supported Decision Making and You
Heather Ostrau interviews Zoe Brennan-Krohn, a lawyer from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). They explain what a "conservatorship" is and how it can take away a person’s right to make their own choices. Zoe shares important information about other options, such as "Supported Decision-Making," that allow people to get help without losing their freedom. Watch this recording to learn how to protect your rights while getting the support you need