Focus on the Future

A podcast of The Arc Minnesota

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 aims to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.

A new episode of Focus on the Future is released twice per month. Subscribe on your favorite podcast streaming service to stay up to date!

Episode 0

In the introductory episode, host Allycia Wolff introduces her hopes for the podcast. She also talks about what future planning is and why it's important to you.

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Episode 1

In this episode, hear from the Kadwell family as they share the highs and lows of future planning.

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Episode 2

Attorney Jason Schellack discusses legal planning, including trusts and wills, that will help you create a secure future.

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Episode 3

Learn about the structures that create a good quality of life for everyone, including people with disabilities.

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Episode 4

Explore financial planning, one of the key pieces of future planning, with Financial Planner Roger Grumdahl.

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Episode 5

Learn about how ABLE Accounts help keep people with disabilities financially secure and living the life that they choose.

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Episode 6

The Thayer family discusses how they take care of themselves while also caregiving to their child with cerebral palsy.

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Episode 7

Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons discusses how we can plan for a safer future for people with disabilities. In this conversation, she challenges our idea of what safety means.

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Episode 8

Guest Angela Amado shares her knowledge on the importance of building lasting friendships and relationships with people with disabilities.

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Episode 9

Honoring Choices Minnesota joins the podcast to talk about the importance of health care directives.

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Episode 10

Learn about guardianship, supported decision making, and other options for people with disabilities.

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Episode 11

Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Project joins the podcast to discuss how siblings can be empowered to be a part of planning for the future.

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Episode 12

Barbara is from Minnesota & loves martial arts. She is also a self-advocate. Learn from her about why self-advocacy matters & what her vision for the future is.

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Focus on the Future is a podcast of The Arc Minnesota, a non-profit organization advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We depend on your support to make Focus on the Future happen. Your support helps The Arc Minnesota connect people with educational resources, advocacy support, and public policy change.

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