Innovative technology is revolutionizing the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, empowering them toward greater independence and inclusivity.

In this episode, Bradley Dick, a prominent healthcare leader and advocate for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), discusses his work with zerodivide.ai, a company dedicated to leveraging technology to support the I/DD community.

Bradley shares his journey from a healthcare CIO to founding zerodivide.ai, a company with a mission to bridge the digital divide for individuals with I/DD. He emphasizes the importance of creating accessible and user-friendly technology solutions that empower individuals with I/DD to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Throughout the conversation, Bradley explores the unique challenges faced by the I/DD community, including access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. He also discusses the importance of inclusion and normalizing such diagnostics in daily life and how technology can be a powerful tool in addressing these challenges.

Tune in to learn more about how Bradley and his team at zerodivide.ai are making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with I/DD!

The U.S. has the highest incarceration rates globally, impacting millions of individuals and their families.

In this episode, Melissa Denino, the Senior Director of Market Access at Innsena, talks about the profound impact of incarceration on health in the United States. She discusses the high rates of chronic and infectious diseases, mental health issues, and the lack of adequate healthcare in prisons.

Thanks to her personal connection to the cause, Melissa is deeply passionate about her work with the Realness Project and her efforts to leverage Medicaid to support justice-involved individuals. Throughout this conversation, she touches on the challenges of reentry, the need for habilitation rather than rehabilitation, and the role of technology and telemedicine in improving inmate care.

Melissa further explores the contentious issue of privatization in the prison system and stresses the importance of reducing the stigmatization of the incarcerated. She also emphasizes how stigmatizing incarcerated individuals harms the community and suggests ways to support these individuals through volunteering and donations.

Tune in and learn about the crucial intersections of health and justice and how we can support those impacted by the incarceration system!

Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone!

In this episode, Jill Squire, an esteemed author, podcast host, and devoted cancer survivor advocate, shares invaluable insights on navigating the cancer journey and highlights resources for credible, cancer-type-specific information and clinical trials.

Jill discusses the importance of fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, the necessity of asking questions, and the necessity of documenting every step of the process. She underscores the significance of self-advocacy, mental health, and self-care as pivotal elements during treatment and beyond.

Jill also introduces her practical, supportive book, “Cancer Journey Guide and Journals: Empowerment in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Beyond,” which is designed to aid cancer patients in self-advocacy and retaining their benefits. The book includes guided journals for tracking crucial interactions.

Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and a dose of hope.