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Basic Block Hiring™ Podcast

Basic Block Hiring™ Podcast

Written by: Gena Sikorsky Mitchell
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 The Basic Block Hiring™ Podcast is the business conversation for employing individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). We invite our listeners to join our collaborative discussions with educators, employers, legislators, self-advocates, and community members that dive into the many topics within special education, transition, and employment to acknowledge that there is an economic impact connected to employing and/or not employing Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Special thanks to @CassellCommunication and @SammyStrent for your graphic design and music talents!© 2025 Copyright © 2022- Basic Block Hiring Podcast Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Episode 7: Welcome Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO GDSF

    Episode 7: Welcome Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO GDSF
    Oct 26 2022

    In episode 7, Gena Sikorsky Mitchell is joined by Michelle Sie Whitten, President & CEO of Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GDSF). Based out of Denver, CO, GDSF is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy. Together Michelle and Gena discuss the range of topics related to the employment of individuals with Down syndrome that are connected to their improved medical care, life span, and quality of life that is directly related to GDSF’s mission and work.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 6: A Closer Look at the Hiring Process

    Episode 6: A Closer Look at the Hiring Process
    Sep 12 2022

    In episode 6 Gena Sikorsky Mitchell takes a closer look at the hiring process from the perspective of employment as an industry. She explores how skillsets and criteria drive the typical process and that to disregard this established process is a disservice to both employers and individuals with developmental disabilities.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 5: Welcome, Jade Gingerich, Director Employment Policy

    Episode 5: Welcome, Jade Gingerich, Director Employment Policy
    Sep 12 2022

    In episode 5, Gena Sikorsky Mitchell is joined by Jade Gingerich, Director of Employment Policy, Department of Disabilities for the State of Maryland. Together they discuss how to incorporate the lifespan of individuals with developmental disabilities for the employment IDD.
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    45 mins
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