Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
84%
Hosting
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About This Podcast

The official podcast for the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) housed at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University. This podcast brings peer reviewed research to an accessible and engaging format for all audiences

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Ep. 20 Christine Pisani & Libby Oseguera - DD Councils in Idaho & Utah

Feb 24, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode, Matt interviews two more directors of Developmental Disabilities Councils, in our series about DD Act programs. Our guests are, Christine Pisani, who is Executive Director of the…

Ep. 19 Talley Wells - Disability Network Highlight: Disability Councils

Dec 21, 2025 56m

In another special episode about the Developmental Disabilities Network, Matt interviews Talley Wells about his experience with a state disability council. Along with UCEDDs, and Protection &…

Ep. 18 Derek Nord and Randall Owen - University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Sep 29, 2025 1h 30m

In this special episode, Matt interviews Derek Nord and Randall Owen about something they all have in common - their jobs as Directors of University Centers on Excellence in Developmental…

Ep. 17 Disability Education in Medical Schools

Aug 27, 2025 50m

In this episode we hear from three of the authors (Hannah, Sahana, and Shelly) about their article titled "Disability Education in Medical Schools: A Paradigm Shift for Inclusive Care" published in…

Ep. 16 - Megan Best, Amanda Johnston, Sarah Demissie - Civic Engagement and Youth with Disabilities

Jun 17, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode, Matt talks to Megan Best, Amanda Johnston, Sarah Demissie, coauthors on the article, "Conducting a Pilot Evaluation of a Civic-Engagement Program for Youth with Disabilities" which…

Ep. 15 Barriers to Health Care Among Adults with Disabilities with Mary Beth Bruder and Tara Lutz

May 07, 2025 55m

In this episode, Matt interviews Drs. Mary Beth Bruder and Tara Lutz from the University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UConn UCEDD); Leadership Education in…

Ep. 14 Addressing Ableism in Mental Healthcare for Patients with IDD - Micah Peace Urquilla

Oct 23, 2024 57m

In this episode, we hear from Micah Peace Urquilla (they/them) about the Person Experiences Interview Survey (PEIS), a tool developed to engage patients with IDD in their own care. We talked about…

Ep. 13 Joan Beasley and Luke Kalb - MHIDD Special Issue

Aug 05, 2024 56m

Our Winter 2023-2024 special issue was dedicated to the wellbeing and mental health aspects of persons with IDD. We were interested in all facets of this topic, with a particular focus on engagement…

Ep. 12 - Reimagining Disability, a Call to Action - with Julia Pappageorge & Paritosh Joshi

Jul 10, 2024 1h 14m Transcript

In this episode Matt interviews Julia and Paritosh about their recent article entitled "Reimagining Disability, a Call to Action" Published in the 2023 open issue of DDNJ. In this article and in the…

Ep. 11 Richard Chapman and Jessica Schuttler - Self-Determination and Mental Health

Apr 10, 2024 44m

In this episode, Matt Wappett interviews Drs. Richard Chapman and Jessica Schuttler about their recent article, Applying the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction to the Psychotherapeutic…

Ep. 10 Shari Cooper - Loving My Skin: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective from Dayton, Ohio

Feb 14, 2024 32m Transcript

In this episode, we hear from Shari Cooper self-advocate and author of Loving My Skin: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective from Dayton, Ohio.  Shari has worked in the disability field a very long time,…

Ep. 9 Tawara Goode: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Oct 02, 2023 53m

In this episode, Matt interviewed Tawara Goode about the article she coauthored in the special issue of DDNJ focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This article was entitled, "Advancing…

Ep. 8 Ida Winters and Elizabeth Morgan - Paths to Equity

Jul 27, 2023 58m

In this episode, we hear from two of the authors of the article titled, "Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum" which…

Ep. 7 Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka - Disability Decolonized

Apr 19, 2023 58m

In this episode, Dr. Matt Wappett interviews Nathan Rabang and Vanessa Hiratsuka about their recent article in the Developmental Disabilities network journal special issue on diversity, equity, and…

Ep.6 Jacy Farkas and Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenburg, Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 11, 2022 46m

For this episode of the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (DDNJ) Author Insights podcast, we are bringing our listeners something a little different. We've had the immense privilege to have…

Ep. 5 Tabitha Pacheco and Bob Morgan ” Collaboration between Secondary Special Education Teachers and Community Rehabilitation Service Providers: A Focus Group Analysis”

Sep 27, 2022 47m

In this episode, we talked to Tabitha and Bob about their recent article in DDNJ titled, " Collaboration between Secondary Special Education Teachers and Community Rehabilitation Service Providers: A…

Ep. 4 Dr. Sarah Behrens Family Perspectives on Developmental Monitoring

Jul 26, 2022 39m

We interviewed Dr. Sarah Behrens about her recent article in the DDNJ Family Perspectives on Developmental Monitoring: A Qualitative Study Dr. Behrens is a recent University of Kansas Medical Center…

Ep. 3 Dr. Parthenia Dinora and Molly Dellinger-Wray, The Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) Program

Mar 10, 2022 45m

In this episode we interviewed Dr. Parthenia "Parthy" Dinora and Molly Dellinger-Wray to learn about the Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP) program which is an abuse prevention…

Ep. 2 Dr. Samantha Ross and Bridgette Schram ”Promoting Inclusion of Adults with Disabilities in Local Fitness Programs: A Needs Assessment”

Feb 07, 2022 47m

This episode is an interview with Dr. Samantha Ross and her coauthor, Bridgette Schram, about their article entitled "Promoting Inclusion of Adults with Disabilities in Local Fitness Programs: A…

Episode 1 Interview with Dr. Heather Church and Dr. Jackie McGinley

Dec 14, 2021 35m

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the DDNJ Author insights podcast. We are excited to welcome you to this new series of interviews with authors published in the Developmental Disabilities Network…

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DDNJ Author Insights has published 20 episodes since December 2021, covering topics in Science, Social Sciences.

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DDNJ Author Insights is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 52m.

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