Bringing DEI to Rotary (Aired On February 19, 2023)

                    

Radio Rotary welcomes Rotarians Boe Loendorf (Cairo Durham Rotary) and Elena Mosley (Hudson Rotary), part of the eight-member Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Rotary District 7210. The members of this committee are fanning out through District 7210, helping Rotary Clubs increase their commitment to DEI. Rotary was once an international club whose
members were primarily wealthy male businessmen or government leaders, which might still describe Rotary in some nations. But in the United States, Rotary has been growing more diverse to reflect the local community. No longer does Rotary include primarily professionals—people of all vocations are welcome. Since 1987, when Rotary clubs in the United States began to admit
women as members, the clubs in this country have become more devoted to service without abandoning fellowship. Clubs actively change their meeting schedules and practices to attract younger members and members of all community groups. From this program, you can learn about some of the ways to make DEI happen.

Learn More:
What is DEI? https://www.inclusionhub.com/articles/what-is-dei
DEI in District 7210: https://rotarydistrict7210.org/page/dei-home
Hudson Rotary Club: https://rotarydistrict7210.org/clubinfo/hudson-2
Cairo Durham Rotary Club: http://www.cdrotaryclub.org/

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March 5, 2023 · Posted in New Generations, Rotary District 7210, Rotary Membership, Vocational  

Serving People with Disabilities (Aired on July 6 and 7, 2019)

In Flight, Inc. for over sixteen years has provided housing in group homes, day
habilitation in locations in Ulster and Columbia Counties, person-centered
services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and training
for transition to independent living in the community. RadioRotary interviews Bob
Lang, a Direct Support Professional who helps resolve the specific needs of the
persons he supports, and David Kitchings, Jr., who is one of the persons Mr.
Lang supports. Mr. Lang helps Mr. Kitchings and others live independently and
work in the community. The other interviewee on the program is Teresa Stivala,
Director of Human Resources for In Flight, who explains some of the other
programs that In Flight runs and also describes two important fundraisers for the
nonprofit, a golf tournament and the annual Holiday Formal for the people
supported. In Flight is happy to train individuals for roles as Direct Support
Professionals.

Learn more:
In Flight: https://www.inflightinc.org/
COM-HAB: https://www.inflightinc.org/community-habilitation/
I-SAIL: https://www.inflightinc.org/isail-flights-success-academy-independent-living/
Hudson Valley Service Providers: https://www.hvspllc.org/
New York State Office of Developmental Disabilities: https://opwdd.ny.gov/
Developmental Disabilities: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/facts.html

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September 16, 2019 · Posted in Developmentally Disabled, Events, Service Organizations, Vocational  

The ARC Westchester (Aired On December 15 & 16, 2018)

The ARC Westchester supports more than 2,000 children, teens, and adults who
cope with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including (but not limited to)
autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. Millie Gaines, one of the 800 or so
employees who works with clients at The ARC Westchester, visits the
RadioRotary studios to describe some of the programs, which range from testing
infants and young children through to residential services for independent living.
Programs can be grouped into six categories: early childhood, day services,
career and employment, family support, staying healthy, and living at home.
Some clients volunteer to help other charitable programs, while some volunteers
become interns who help the clients. It is a fascinating story.

Learn more:
ARC of Westchester: https://www.arcwestchester.org/
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: https://report.nih.gov/nihfactsheets/ViewFactSheet.aspx?csid=100
Autism: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml
Cerebral Palsy: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html
Down Syndrome: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/down-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355977

 

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December 26, 2018 · Posted in Developmentally Disabled, Hudson Valley, Service Organizations, Vocational  

Dutchess BOCES Plans and Programs (Aired On December 8 & 9, 2018)

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) for Dutchess Country
serves students from the 13 school districts in the County at its Salt Point
Turnpike Campus with career and technical education, adult education, and
special-needs education. It also provides an Alternative High School in an
industrial park off the Dutchess Turnpike. But all of that is scheduled to be
improved or changed after the December 11, 2018, vote in which 84% of
Dutchess voters supported a $36.8 million capital improvement plan, the first in
50 years. In this RadioRotary program, BOCES District Superintendent Dr.
Richard Hooley describes the current programs and plans for the future. Among
other projects, BOCES will consolidate all its K-12 programs on one campus,
improve campus security, address compliance with the American Disabilities Act,
and enhance the existing facilities. Listen to the program to find out about
everything available from adult nursing education to welding training.

Learn more:
Dutchess Country BOCES: https://dcboces.org/
New York State’s BOCES Programs: https://www.boces.org/
Career, Technical, and Adult Education: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html

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December 16, 2018 · Posted in Dutchess County, Education, Literacy, Vocational  

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