Advocacy

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Advocating for Independent Living at the Missouri State Capitol
The Whole Person advocates at the Missouri State Capitol for Independent Living services, highlighting MOCIL Day, budget progress, and the importance of continued disability support funding.
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Advancing Communication Access in Missouri: Advocating for the CAS Bill
The Whole Person advocates for Missouri’s CAS bill to improve communication access for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind individuals statewide.
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A Mother’s Fight for Change | Twila Foley and the Story Behind Topher’s Law
Twila Foley joins The Whole Podcast to share the story behind Topher’s Law and the personal journey that inspired her advocacy for guardianship reform in Missouri. After experiencing the devastating...
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From Advocacy to Action: How Consumers Can Get Involved in 2026
Learn how to get involved in disability advocacy in Missouri in 2026, including Day at the Capitol and independent living advocacy opportunities in Kansas City.
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Ableism and Inclusion: Kelly Narowski on Everyday Stigma
Ableism often shows up in quiet, everyday ways, and many people do not even realize it. In Part 2 of our conversation on The Whole Podcast, disability rights advocate and professional speaker Kelly Narowski...
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Disability Etiquette: Why It Matters and Why Kindness Is Not Optional
Disability etiquette is about respect, dignity, and equal treatment. Learn how small actions and everyday interactions can create inclusion and remove barriers.
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From Sidewalks to City Hall: Improving Safety for the Blind Community
For several months, I have been working with the city to help improve what is called the truncated domes. These are the raised domes that are utilized for the blind community. Their primary use is to tell...
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S02 EP11 PT2: Accessible City Planning and Policy with Michael Kelley
Accessible City Planning and Policy with Michael Kelley - Part 2
In Part 2, Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC dives deeper into city planning and the specific ordinances that have helped make traffic flow, sidewalks, and crosswalks more accessible for people with disabilities...
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S02 EP11 PT1: Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC on Thriving Without Driving
Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC on Thriving Without Driving - Part 1
In Part 1, Michael Kelley of BikeWalkKC talks about how advocacy, community outreach, and policy work come together to shape a more accessible Kansas City.
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S02 EP10: Howard on AlphaPointe: Rehabilitation, Employment, and Advocacy in Action
Howard on AlphaPointe: Rehabilitation, Employment, and Advocacy in Action
From innovative training programs to life-changing services, hear how AlphaPointe empowers individuals to live with greater independence.
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