Bob host of Barrier Free Futures (BFF) interviews Katy Neas, CEO of The Arc of the United States

Topic:  Challenges confronting the disability community for 2024/25.

Contact:  https://thearc.org/about-us/

Transcript: https://bff.justwork.io/

Bob Kafka host of BFF interviews Colleen Flanigan, Founder Disability Action for America.

Topic:  People with disabilities in/running for local, state or national office.  Good, Bad, Ugly

Bob interviews live the Leadership Team for a Vigil targeted toward Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his ignoring critical community integration issues confronting people with disabilities and older Texans.  THE Vigil was organized by ADAPT of Texas, Desert ADAPT and the Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas (PACT).  Greg Abbott has used a wheelchair since July 1984.  He was elected Governor in 2014. 

Leadership Team:  Cathy Cranston - Josue Rodriguez - Kristi Lai

 Topic:  Anatomy of Direct Action

Contact:  www.adaptoftexas.org

Transcript:  https://bff.justwork.io/

Bob Kafka host of Barrier Free Futures interviews Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Topics:  History of AAPD;  Coalition Building:; AAPD Programs; The Disability Vote;                                         New 504 Rules; Challenges 2024/25

Contact:  https://www.aapd.com/      mtown@aapd.com

Transcript: https://bff.justwork.io/