Focus on the Future
Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future will help get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person. Focus on the Future is a podcast of The Arc Minnesota, a non-profit organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Podcasting since 2019 • 14 episodes
Focus on the Future
Latest Episodes
Episode 14: Rewriting the Narrative with Andrea Zuber, CEO
In the final episode of season 1 of Focus on the Future, we are joined by Andrea Zuber, CEO of The Arc Minnesota. Andrea has devoted her career to protecting the human rights of people with disabilities. Over the years, she has fostered a visio...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: A person-centered approach for today & tomorrow with Dr. Dan Baker, DHS
In Episode 13, learn what it means to be "person-centered" and why it is so important. Dr. Dan Baker from the Minnesota Department of Human Services joins us. He shares how focusing on someone's strengths, interests, and dreams can change not o...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12: Self-Advocacy & the Future with Barbara
In episode 12 of Focus on the Future, we are joined by Barbara. Barbara lives in Minnesota and is passionate about martial arts. She is also a self-advocate. Self-advocacy is about using your voice to make your own decisions and be your own adv...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Supporting & Empowering Siblings with Emily Holl
In Episode 11 of Focus on the Future, learn about the role that siblings play in future planning. Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Project joins us to discuss how siblings can be empowered to be a part of planning for the future. Siblings know...
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Episode 11
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38:34
Episode 10: Guardianship, Decision Making, & Other Options
In episode 10 of Focus on the Future, we talk about decision making and guardianship. In Minnesota, there are many options, including supported decision making, full & limited guardianship, authorized representation, and more. Tune in to he...
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Episode 10
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