From Useless to Useful Redefining DEI

Disability and other Organizations Coping with Fear Right Now

Disability organizations can. Succeed if we are ready to engage in understanding. The fears we are dealing with. And their impacts as discussed in the. Episodes described below. This episode of Failure to Thrive starts a series of three practical and philosophical episodes presenting a intensive look at fear. Many "Purpose based" tax payer supported organizations face significant and immediate changes given the current political and cultural setting. Critical decisions are needed and are being approached in an atmosphere dominated by fear. The set of episodes outlines three topics. 1. How do people with specific roles in organizations view fear and what are some implications for their management or leadership tasks? 2. How does the "root cause of the fear being encountered shape the stance and actual actions taken by organizations. 3. What are some techniques and timelines that can be effective in this time of change? One consideration in encountering fear is often discounted if not overlooked completely. Marianne Williamson's poetic offering featured repeatedly in this series can be seen in the movie "Coach Carter" by clicking the link below or by a simple YouTube search. https://youtube.com/shorts/Jagh5cGwYUc?si=Ekjbc_l6SNFHD80Z

From Useless to Useful Redefining DEI

This episode offers a very brief "disability related"definition of DEI. So much of what we hear on this topic is an argument about a social narrative. The argument is useless unless we settle on a reasonable definition that can serve as a foundation for the discussion and since the disability community is falling squarely under the umbrella it is time we suggest a very reasonable framework for the social narrative of DEI

Sections 504 a closer look at how advocacy efforts evolve

Welcome back to failure to Thrive… This episode features a description of the principles, processes, purposes , and protests connected to section 504 of the Rehab. Act of 1973. We discuss how the select, connect, infect, and collect formula can be seen in this advocacy effort. The episode promotes the notion that disability rights efforts have historically featured the youth and "new" advocates. We wrap up the episode by talking about how featuring Mike Beers at a programming or performing event can be beneficial. In short, how can Mike help you this critical time. Links described in the show . These two inks highlight the conditions at a "school" where people with disabilities were warehoused and shut away from other students, any specific training etc. The link collection also contains a video of "the Power of 504. The video presents highlights of an advocacy effort. Willow Brook, 1972 https://youtu.be/5F7CrMAwCw4?si=-HwHKeH9_2AsauPD [https://youtu.be/5F7CrMAwCw4?si=-HwHKeH9_2AsauPD] The Power of 504. https://youtu.be/52XqupjXHIM?si=IMidOwejIQtzBqgD [https://youtu.be/52XqupjXHIM?si=IMidOwejIQtzBqgD]

Philosophies recipes Destinies

This episode is a bridge episode starting ideas about advocacy, selecting goals, connecting to partners, infecting others with your idea and collecting on your purposes it also talks about the flat tire philosophy these ideas will evolve and be expanded in the future episodes

We Are NOT Failing to Launch Failure to Thrive

This is the introduction episode of a podcast that examines the social narrative about disability, some ideas about how to advocate for leadership and becoming the leader you want to see. The evolution of this show starts with the notion that philosophy, skills, and vision for the future are important