Vesper Moore, Board Member, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

In this episode of Disability Matters, Joyce Bender and her guests, Vesper Moore and Jennifer Mathis, discuss critical news and issues affecting the disability community. Vesper Moore shares his personal story and discusses the work of Kiva Centers, focusing on peer-run respite services and community support. Jennifer Mathis provides an update on the President's proposed budget, highlighting potential cuts to essential programs such as SAMHSA, IDEA, and HUD rental assistance, and urges listeners to contact their representatives to advocate for these vital services. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, advocacy, and resilience in the face of potential setbacks to disability rights.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Story

Part 2: Kiva Centers and Peer Support

Part 3: Budget Cuts and Advocacy

Part 4: International Work and Role Models

Part 5: Final Message

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Disability Matters

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Story

Introduction to Disability Matters and Guest Introduction

Vesper Moore's Personal Story: Autism, Challenges, and Advocacy

Part 2: Kiva Centers and Peer Support

Bender Leadership Academy, Kiva Centers, and Community Support

Kiva Centers' Operations and Outreach

Peer-to-Peer Services and Their Benefits

Part 3: Budget Cuts and Advocacy

Introduction to Mathis on the Mic and Discussion of President's Budget

Details of Leaked HHS Budget Draft and Impact on Disability Programs

Call to Action and Reflection on Potential Program Cuts

Part 4: International Work and Role Models

Peer-Run Respite Services and Vesper Moore's Work with the UN

Addressing International Perceptions and Role Models

Part 5: Final Message

Final Thoughts, Message to Listeners, and Closing Quote

Vesper Moore, Board Member, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Disability Matters

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Story

00:04Introduction to Disability Matters and Guest Introduction

Introduction to Disability Matters and Guest Introduction

03:16Vesper Moore's Personal Story: Autism, Challenges, and Advocacy

Vesper Moore's Personal Story: Autism, Challenges, and Advocacy

Part 2: Kiva Centers and Peer Support

07:59Bender Leadership Academy, Kiva Centers, and Community Support

Bender Leadership Academy, Kiva Centers, and Community Support

12:20Kiva Centers' Operations and Outreach

Kiva Centers' Operations and Outreach

17:30Peer-to-Peer Services and Their Benefits

Peer-to-Peer Services and Their Benefits

Part 3: Budget Cuts and Advocacy

20:39Introduction to Mathis on the Mic and Discussion of President's Budget

Introduction to Mathis on the Mic and Discussion of President's Budget

30:00Details of Leaked HHS Budget Draft and Impact on Disability Programs

Details of Leaked HHS Budget Draft and Impact on Disability Programs

37:34Call to Action and Reflection on Potential Program Cuts

Call to Action and Reflection on Potential Program Cuts

Part 4: International Work and Role Models

40:43Peer-Run Respite Services and Vesper Moore's Work with the UN

Peer-Run Respite Services and Vesper Moore's Work with the UN

47:25Addressing International Perceptions and Role Models

Addressing International Perceptions and Role Models

Part 5: Final Message

52:31Final Thoughts, Message to Listeners, and Closing Quote

Final Thoughts, Message to Listeners, and Closing Quote