LEND an Ear Podcast

03/04/2025

Please check out Robin Selavy’s arts based project about their lived experience as an adult with autism

https://robinselavy.com/about/

05/26/2024

SUNY Downstate

10/26/2023

https://youtu.be/ALJ3CFRRZpo?feature=shared

Signup for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/aT5j30s6YJIThe neurodiversity movement has been around for some time, but what exactly is it? In th...

10/20/2023

Stanford University is looking for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and caregivers of children/adults with IDD to participate in a research study about their experiences in the emergency department. The purpose of the study is to understand the health care experiences of people with IDD.

If you want to participate in this study, please complete this form and a member of the research team will contact you: https://redcap.link/0k4n6ayg

10/18/2023

https://youtu.be/oMOHUyp3BTU

New updates from the podcast and get to meet our editor!

Plus, the age old debate: Dinosaur BBQ vs Mighty Quinn’s… which is better?

Kayla shares some BIG UPDATES! Alyssa, the LEND an Ear Editor, joins us today with some news of her own! Winston also makes an appearance!

08/23/2023

Register today! “My College Life: Students with Intellectual Disability Share Their Lived Experience,” on Aug 24, 3:30 PM ET.

➡️ Discuss lived experiences with a panel of college students from .
➡️ Watch the “Think Higher. Think College.” Campaign video.
➡️ Get access to resources for students, families, and educators.

Register today: bit.ly/MyCollegeLife.

06/10/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97xa74nnf7A

THE LATEST EPISODE of LEND AN EAR IS UP!

Thank you to Pip for coming on and being a fantastic guest! Insightful, fun, and honest. And he came prepared for trivia! Check out the newest episode here

Our special guest Pip shares his insights and perspective as a person with autism. Pip and Kayla expand on some topics from a self advocate panel they were r...

06/01/2023

Happy Birthday to Kayla!

Kayla - you are an inspiring woman and you are only on the beginning of your journey as a self-advocate! Wishing you a great year filled with happiness and success!

05/01/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt7t_r8lNQY

Thank you to Annie and Francesca for joining us to talk about their role as transition coordinators and sharing some resources for supports and advocacy!

Today's episode features Annie and Francesca, transition coordinators at the Cooke Transitions program in Manhattan. They talk about supporting individuals a...

04/19/2023

Kayla will be on this Self-Advocate panel discussion on April 28th!
You can attend in-person at SUNY Downstate or register for the link to attend virtually via Zoom.

04/17/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4GMDShYHKU

On today's episode:

Kayla shares more about her journey in finding the right supports to fit her needs, Matt and Kayla discuss important qualities of a good therapist/counselor, and... ballroom dancing!

On today's episode: Kayla shares more about her journey in finding the right supports to fit her needs, Matt and Kayla discuss important qualities of a good ...

04/16/2023

Welcome to the Brooklyn LEND an Ear Podcast! Your co-hosts are Kayla and Matt.

Kayla Williams is a Self-Advocate LEND trainee in the Brooklyn LEND program. She is passionate about expanding her skills and sharing her story in order to support others with disabilities in speaking up and to help educate students and professionals by sharing her lived experience.

Matt Brady is a music therapist and licensed creative arts therapist. He is a graduate of the Brooklyn LEND program and is currently on faculty of the LEND program as a clinical training supervisor. Matt is passionate about collaborating with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to find meaningful ways to express themselves, share their voice, and engage within the community.

Special Thanks to our amazing editor Alyssa Ahrens!