Episodes

  • Katie Wolf Whaley: Employment First and Supported Employment
    Sep 7 2021

    Katie Wolf Whaley is the Project Director of the Kentucky Supported Employment Training Project at the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute.

    Katie coordinates training and technical assistance for service providers and presents on personalized employment support for people with disabilities across the state of Kentucky and nationally. Katie serves as the president of the Kentucky Chapter of APSE and sits on the national board of APSE.

    Katie holds a bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a master of social work from the University of Kentucky.

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    28 mins
  • Gordon Homes: Life Care Planning
    Jul 10 2021

    Today's guest, Gordon Homes continues his four-part series focusing financial and estate planning for families who have a child or dependent with special needs.

    Join us as we discuss part four of the series, Life Care Planning .

    Gordon has a unique perspective through his experience both as financial professional and parent. He assists with Financial and Government Benefit issues faced by families including access to legal professionals, Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, Social Security, and Medicaid.

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    27 mins
  • Gordon Homes: Special Needs Trust
    Jul 5 2021

    Today's guest, Gordon Homes continues his four-part series focusing financial and estate planning for families who have a child or dependent with special needs.

    Join us as we discuss part two of the series, Special Needs Trust.

    Gordon has a unique perspective through his experience both as financial professional and parent. He assists with Financial and Government Benefit issues faced by families including access to legal professionals, Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, Social Security, and Medicaid.

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    27 mins
  • Gordon Homes: Government & Benefits
    Jul 1 2021

    Today's guest, Gordon Homes begins his four-part series focusing financial and estate planning for families who have a child or dependent with special needs.

    Join us as we discuss part one of the series, Government and Benefits.

    Gordon has a unique perspective through his experience both as financial professional and parent. He assists with Financial and Government Benefit issues faced by families including access to legal professionals, Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, Social Security, and Medicaid.

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    21 mins
  • StudioZ: David Allgood, Center for Accessible Living
    Apr 21 2021

    Join StudioZ host Melissa Marvel and co-host Tom Mabe, with their guest David Allgood, Director of Advocacy, Center for Accessible Living.

    At 16 years of age, David's life changed forever. David graciously tells his story and how his journey has lead to advocacy for all persons with disabilities.

    Many thanks to David and the Center for Accessible Living, Louisville, KY.

    Casual dialogue about important topics.

    Disability Empowerment: Real People, Real Lives, Real Purpose

    StudioZ brought to you by Marvel Enterprises for Zoom Group, Inc. To learn more or checkout upcoming episodes, check out studioz.space and zoom group.org.

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    37 mins
  • StudioZ: Gordon Homes Intro
    Apr 15 2021

    StudioZ welcomes Gordon Homes to the show. Gordon Homes is a father of a son with autism and a financial advisor focusing in special needs planning.

    Gordon will be joining StudioZ with aSpecial Needs Series, topics include:

    • Government Programs and Benefits
    • ABLE Accounts and Guardianship
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Life Care Planning

    We hope you enjoy meeting Mr. Homes.

    The series will launch April 15, 2021.

    Casual dialogue about important topics.

    Disability Empowerment: Real People, Real Lives, Real Purpose

    StudioZ brought to you by Marvel Enterprises for Zoom Group, Inc. To learn more or checkout upcoming episodes, check out studioz.space and zoom group.org.

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    20 mins
  • StudioZ - Intro to Why?
    Apr 15 2021

    StudioZ is hosted by Melissa Marvel, a CEO, CPA, a mother, and an advocate for individuals with differing abilities.

    Have you ever said to yourself, “If I’d only known this then?”

    As a parent, I’ve said it to myself and others too many times.

    Please join Tom Mabe and Melissa Marvel as they launch the inaugural episode of StudioZ and share the Why, StudioZ was created.

    Casual dialogue about important topics.

    Disability Empowerment: Real People, Real Lives, Real Purpose

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    10 mins