Inclusion Matters - Advocates Incorporated
By: Advocates Incorporated
Language: en-us
Categories: Business, Non-profit
Inclusion Matters is a podcast featuring stories and news from Advocates Incorporated, a not-for-profit disability service provider organization in Central New York. Join co-hosts Executive Director Amy Dugliss and Self-Advocate Nicholas Courgi to be inspired by the people with disabilities, families, and Mentors who are making a difference in the Advocates community. Advocates offers this podcast as an accessible format for our Inclusion Matters newsletter. To subscribe to our e-newsletter, please visit us at www.advocatesincorporated.org.
Episodes
1: Our Perfect Family - Featuring the Yudikaitis Family
Jan 08, 2026Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 3 Episode 1: Our Perfect Family - Featuring the Yudikaitis Family
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13: Artie Bennett - Easy Going, Yet Hard at Work
Dec 21, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 13: Artie Bennett - Easy Going, Yet Hard at Work
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Duration: 00:05:3712: Victoria Smith - From Trauma to Triumph
Dec 11, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 12: Victoria Smith - From Trauma to Triumph
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Duration: 00:08:0311: Marissa Madrid - Mother, Mentor, and Mission-Driven Advocate
Nov 06, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 11: Marissa Madrid - Mother, Mentor, and Mission-Driven Advocate
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Duration: 00:05:2010: Sujit Kurup - A Voice Beyond Words
Oct 02, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 10: Sujit Kurup - A Voice Beyond Words
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Duration: 00:05:349: Monica Petrus - Big Sister, Bigger Impact
Jul 24, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 9: Monica Petrus - Big Sister, Bigger Impact
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Duration: 00:07:178: A Conversation with Self-Advocate Tina Fitzgerald
Jul 10, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 8: A Conversation with Self-Advocate Tina Fitzgerald
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Duration: 00:25:10Mentor Spotlight: Tora Ryder - A Career Full of Compassion
Jun 26, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 7: Mentor Spotlight: Tora Ryder - A Career Full of Compassion
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Duration: 00:05:286: Tina Fitzgerald - An Advocate for Empowerment and Change
May 29, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 6: Tina Fitzgerald - An Advocate for Empowerment and Change
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5: Michael Novara - Home is Where the Heart Is
May 15, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 5: Michael Novara - Home is Where the Heart Is
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4: Eric Komar - Champion for Adaptive Sports and Advocate for Change
May 01, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 4: Eric Komar - Champion for Adaptive Sports and Advocate for Change
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3: Mentor Spotlight - Steve Boudreau
Jan 23, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 3: Steve Boudreau - The Best of Both Worlds
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2: Mentor Spotlight - Melvin Ocasio
Jan 16, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 2: Melvin Ocasio - The Man with the Recipe for Success
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1: Taylor Perkins - Taylor's Village
Jan 09, 2025Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Season 2 Episode 1: Taylor Perkins - Taylor's Village
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30: Clara Penaloza - Destined to Shine
Dec 19, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 30: Clara Penaloza - Destined to Shine
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29: Kevin Mulder - Embracing Change: A Journey Through Art, Connection, and Self-Discovery
Dec 12, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 29: Kevin Mulder - Embracing Change: A Journey Through Art, Connection, and Self-Discovery
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28: Nicholas Courgi - A Life of Distinction
Nov 21, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 28: Nicholas Courgi - A Life of Distinction
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27: Jared Cullen - A Mother's Love
Nov 14, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 27: Jared Cullen - A Mother's Love
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26: Andy Franz - The Show Must Go On
Oct 31, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 26: Andy Franz - The Show Must Go On
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25: Gina Segreti - Defying the Odds
Oct 24, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 25: Gina Segreti - Defying the Odds
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24: Jennifer Romano - Resilience in Bloom
Oct 03, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 24: Jennifer Romano - Resilience in Bloom
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23: Mentor Spotlight Featuring Elaine Sartwell - From a Life of Adversity to a Life of Advocacy
Sep 19, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 23: Mentor Spotlight - Elaine Sartwell - From a Life of Adversity to a Life of Advocacy
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22: Robert White - With a Voice Comes Choice
Sep 12, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 22: Robert White - With a Voice Comes Choice
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21: Meghan Buckley - Living Her Best Life
Aug 01, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 21: Meghan Buckley - Living Her Best Life
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20: Jacob and Monica Dominguez - the Ties That Bond
Jun 13, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 20: Jacob and Monica Dominguez - the Ties That Bond
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19: Katie Love's Courageous Karate Conquest
Jun 06, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 19: Katie Love's Courageous Karate Conquest
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18: Mentor Spotlight - Featuring Caitlin Tessier
May 30, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 18: Mentor spotlight featuring Caitlin Tessier
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17: Featuring Bobby Pangborn
May 16, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 17: Featuring Bobby Pangborn
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16: Featuring Derek Curtis
May 02, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 16: Featuring Derek Curtis
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Featuring Josh Miner: Comedian and Historian
Apr 25, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 15: Featuring Josh Miner
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14: Featuring David Tait
Apr 11, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 14: Featuring David Tait
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13: Mentor Spotlight - Kristy Rinaldo - A Superwoman in Street Clothes
Apr 04, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 13: Featuring Kristy Rinaldo
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12: A Love Story Featuring Terry and Jamir Reaves
Mar 07, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 12: A love story featuring Terry and Jamir Reaves
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11: Featuring John Lidster
Feb 28, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 11: Featuring John Lidster
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10: Scott Floyd and Mark McKeon - Where Experience Meets Opportunity
Feb 21, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 10: Scott Floyd and Mark McKeon - Where Experience Meets Opportunity
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9: Greer Gavan - A Boyfriend for Christmas
Feb 14, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 9: Greer Gavan - A Boyfriend for Christmas
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8: Featuring David Kirchoff
Jan 24, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 8: Featuring David Kirchoff
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7: Jay Gelormini - The Sky is the Limit
Jan 17, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 7: The Sky is the Limit - Jay Gelormini
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6: Mentor Spotlight - Curt Tonrow
Jan 03, 2024Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 6: Mentor Spotlight - Curt Tonrow
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6: Mentor Spotlight - Curt Tonrow
Dec 20, 2023Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Episode 6: Mentor Spotlight - Curt Tonrow
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5: Upcoming Events November 2023
Nov 08, 2023Advocates Incorporated's November 2023 Upcoming Events
Through the month of November- Gratitude Wednesdays on Facebook
11/25/23 - Advocates Night at the Syracuse Crunch Hockey game (7pm)
Discount tickets ($18) can be purchased by contacting Annika Tyson: (315) 473-4444 ext. 126 or online at: www.syracusecrunch.com using promotional code: ADVOCATES
12/3/23 - Advocates' Holiday Party at Driver's Village (2pm - 4:30pm)
Registration: Email recreation@advocatesincorporated.org or call (315) 469-9931
For more information on any of our upcoming events, email info@advocatesincorporated.org
4: Two Incredible Journeys - Deb and Cindy Kantak
Nov 01, 2023Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters podcast Episode 4: Two Incredible Journeys - Deb and Cindy Kantak
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3: Mentor Spotlight - Melissa Crowe
Oct 25, 2023Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Podcast Episode 3: Mentor Spotlight - Melissa Crowe
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2: Upcoming Events - October 2023
Oct 04, 2023Advocates Incorporated's October 2023 Upcoming Events
Training Events:
10/18/23 - Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers virtual event (6pm)
10/24/23 - Estate Planning in-person at Advocates' Liverpool office (6pm)
Recreation Events:
10/20/23 - John Wolford Coffeehouse Dance (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
10/30/23 Trick or Treating at Advocates' Liverpool office (1:30p - 3:30p)
November- Gratitude Wednesdays on Facebook
12/3/23 - Advocates' Holiday Party at Driver's Village (2pm - 4:30pm)
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1: Like Father, Like Son - Featuring John and Mikey Miranda
Sep 21, 2023Advocates Incorporated's Inclusion Matters Podcast Episode 1: Like Father, Like Son - Featuring John and Mikey Miranda
Duration: 00:08:41