Little City, Big Voices
Little City, Big Voices
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Sharing the real stories of people who love, empower and champion children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
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Focuses on stories of empowerment, advocacy, and community support, featuring episodes that explore themes like parenting children with I/DD, mental health awareness, and the impact of legislation on families, with examples including conversations about effective advocacy strategies and personal journeys of resilience.

Sharing the real stories of people who love, empower and champion children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
On this episode of Little City, Big Voices, we’re joined by Kathy Carmody, CEO of the Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities. With more than 40 years of advocacy experience, Kathy shares her insights on Medicaid cuts, new federal requirements, and the policy issues shaping the future of Illinois’ IDD community. In this first part of our two-part conversation, we dive into why these issues matter and why advocacy is more important than ever.

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