For Many, Day Programs are a Second Family

The Hear I Am Podcast features stories and interviews from people with different abilities.

This episode, self-advocate Daniel discusses the lack of and need for funding for Minnesota day programs serving people with disabilities. He interviews staff and a client at Merrick, a Minnesota day program that is in danger of closing due to the lack of funding. Interviews include:
Brian Jensen- Self-Advocate
Joann Valenzuela- Direct Support Professional/ Parent Advocate
Donnally Moua- Self-Advocacy Facilitator

Check out Daniel's own website and podcast at www.hoodwave.org

The Hear I Am podcast is broadcast on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio. Hear I Am is sponsored in part by the the Metropolitan Regional Arts COuncil and the MN Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. More information can be found at www.heariam.org