Welcome to ANCOR Links, a podcast produced by ANCOR, a nonprofit organization whose 2,000+ members work all across the country to make inclusion a reality for people of all abilities. There are intersections and connections everywhere, and through the Links podcast, ANCOR aims to connect the dots between a range of conversations. Join us as we examine topics related to disability and disability services in a more holistic way.
Advocacy, like anything else, evolves, and we have to evolve along with it. That's why ANCOR and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) partnered to develop the Case for Inclusion report. Now, the Case for Inclusion, which used to be an annual report, is a two-pronged report—the Data Snapshot and Policy Blueprint.
To discuss the switch, the latest Data Snapshot, and tips for using the reports in Federal and State advocacy, Diane Wilush, CEO of UCP, joined André for a thorough overview!=================Resources
Case for Inclusion 2026 Data Snapshot (https://caseforinclusion.org/publications/data-snapshots)
ANCOR Advocacy Toolkit (https://www.ancor.org/advocacy/toolkit/)
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This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. Views expressed during the podcast do not necessarily reflect the position of ANCOR.
To learn more, visit ancor.org (ancor.org).
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4 Mar 2026
Show & Tell: Representation vs. Inclusion
In this episode, André welcomes coworkers turned cohosts, Lauren Middleberg & Alli Strong-Martin for a revised version of Show & Tell!
The task was to each bring a show to spotlight and discuss that featured disability in some way. ***There are light storyline spoilers*** for Atypical, Special, and The Pitt. And a full spoiler for who won gold in the Women's Monobob event at the Winter Olympics, sorry for ruining that for you!
During the course of the discussion we highlight relatability, contrast representation and inclusion, and get some excellent show recommendations! Join us!
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This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. Views expressed during the podcast do not necessarily reflect the position of ANCOR.
To learn more, visit ancor.org (ancor.org).
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18 Feb 2026
Leadership, Challenges, and Camaraderie (w/ Liz Armentrout, Jordan Eddings, & Rachel Fuller)
The ANCOR Foundation launched the Leadership Academy on May 1, 2017 to nurture emerging leaders who are building their careers in services and supports for people with disabilities. Over the course of two years, the Foundation provides training and mentoring opportunities to support mid-career professionals in cultivating their areas of expertise and thought-leadership to build influence and reputation in the national I/DD community as the next generation of leaders.
In this episode you'll hear from three graduates of the program, Rachel Fuller (Skills, Inc.), Liz Armentrout (Systems Unlimited), and Jordan Eddings (LikeSkills, Inc.). They'll discuss what drew them to the opportunity, their experiences, learnings and challenges during the program, the camaraderie built with others in their class, and so much more.
Listen to how the council aims to help us collectively raise our voices in the worldwide human rights movement in support of people with I/DD!
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This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. Views expressed during the podcast do not necessarily reflect the position of ANCOR.
To learn more, visit ancor.org (ancor.org).
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Intro and outro music provided by YouTube Audio Library Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod
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