The new year is a time when many decide to find a new job. In this episode, we hear from Will Gallup, former Cuyahoga DD Good Life Ambassador, who recently began a new job at the Great Lakes Science Center.

We also hear from Jared Daly, Regional Coordinator for Workforce Development, about how Cuyahoga DD supports both job seekers with disabilities and employers looking for talent in making the right match.

During this episode, we dive into a new Cuyahoga DD program called Let's Get Together -- which creates a safe space for adults with disabilities to come together and learn about socialization and dating. You'll hear from organizers and participants as we learn more about this incredible new program.

For more information on the program, contact Morgan in Community Development at Forsythe.Morgan@cuyahogabdd.org.

On this episode, we spend time with customer service expert John Hanson. We talk dealing with stress in the disability field, navigating distractions, and moving towards goals.

During this episode, we'll chat about the Lending Library with Krissy Vanderwall, OT-PT Manager for Cuyahoga DD, and Boris Brezo, Equipment Assistant.

Here are a few links from this episode:

• Boris' email: brezo.boris@cuyahogabdd.org
• My Turn, Cuyahoga DD's web based inventory system: https://cuyahogabdd.myturn.com/library/login/auth

For this episode, we're joined by Amy O'Neal, senior director of health strategies for Special Olympics Ohio. We chat about the Healthy Athletes program and how families can get involved in the Special Olympics.

On this month's episode, we chat with Chris Garr, the CEO of Youth Challenge, and a member of the Northeast Ohio Coalition of Disability Organizations. Learn more about their rebranding and Disability Pride Night at Wade Oval.

On this month's episode, we meet Bonnie Makrai, Cuyahoga DD's Service Excellence Administrator. Learn more about what Bonnie does at the Board, how she can help you get answers and solutions, and how she works with staff to improve customer service.

After listening, if you'd like to contact Bonnie, you can reach her at her email: Makrai.Bonnie@cuyahogabdd.org

Workforce Development is an important focus for the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. On this episode, we speak with Regional Coordinator of Workforce Development Jared Daly. He tells us what he does, why it matters, and gives us the details on an upcoming job fair (to be held April 13). Anyone interested in the job fair can contact Jared at daly.jared@cuyahogabdd.org.