Owning My Independence with Jessica

This episode sees Chris and Bradley bring on a special guest. Jessica Campbell is a self-advocate, a teacher at SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) and board member of a New York Provider Agency. Jessica discusses her amazing story and accomplishments with Chris and Bradley this week in a can’t miss episode. 

Timestamps:
0:20 – Jessica Intro and Show Mission

01:50 – Background about Jessica

03:12 – Jessica’s current employment

03:40 – Self Advocacy and SANYS

04:45 – Importance of Medicaid and Supports

07:36 – Staffing for disability services

08:43 – Bradley and the Speakers Bureau

10:04 – Jessica’s Self Direction Accomplishments

12:15 – Partners in Policy Course at Cornell University

13:08 – SANYS University

14:28 – Jessica and the Board of Directors at AHRC Nassau

15:46 – Importance of Supportive Decision Making

16:34 – What doesn’t Jessica do?

17:05 – Jessica’s Personal Hobbies

18:36 – What’s next for Jessica?

19:19 – Services for Adult Transition Services


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