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WOA - Advocacy in Motion
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jimmy Parnel is a self-advocate for Waves and a graduate of the Advocacy in Motion (AIM) program. Through training, education, and advocacy, AIM transforms lives and cultivates independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Jimmy has put in the hard work to have graduated from the program and has now provided himself with opportunities to obtain meaningful employment and sustainable income with his desired level of independence. Jimmy talks about the training he leads for AIM and how he receives income for doing so. Listen along as Lance, Matt, and Trent learn more about AIM and about Jimmy’s celebrity status in Fairview! This podcast is made possible through partnerships with Spread the Positive, TN's Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and the Community Foundation of Middle TN. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend and leave a review on this streaming service. Got an idea for a guest, email us at podcast@wavesinc.com.
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (78)
WOA - We Launched a Podcast!: Welcome to Waves of Awareness. The podcast bringing the voices and personalities of those with disabilities the community. Join host, Eric Wilson and Trent Denson (Spread the Positive) as they talk to Lance Jordan (Executive Director) and Staci Davis... by Waves of Awareness - WOA it's A Podcast