Save As: Ability – Details, episodes & analysis

Discover how focusing on ability—not disability—is transforming workplaces and breaking barriers. 🌍 David D’Arcangelo reveals data, trends, and solutions shaping a more inclusive employment future. 💪

✅ David celebrates over two years and 100+ episodes of Save As: Ability!

✅ A viewer’s question sparks this deep dive into employment and opportunity.

✅ The show’s mantra: “You can’t have a disability without ability.”

✅ Data-driven insights reveal a wide employment gap—and the progress made.

✅ Telework and hybrid models open new doors for accessibility and independence.

✅ Barriers like bias, transportation, and the benefits cliff still block progress.

✅ The gig economy and self-employment are rising among people with disabilities.

✅ Inclusive companies report higher retention and stronger workplace cultures.

✅ David calls on employers, policymakers, and advocates to commit to action.

✅ The future of work is flexible, inclusive, and built around human potential.

When we lead with ability, we unlock opportunity—for workers, businesses, and society alike. 🚀

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Two years, 100+ episodes, and countless stories of strength. 💪

Join David D’Arcangelo as he celebrates milestones, gratitude, and the incredible community behind Save As: Ability! ✨

✅ David celebrates two years of Save As: Ability and its 100+ empowering episodes.

✅ Shoutout to producer Terlonzo and PodPro Entertainment for their technical mastery.

✅ Reflection on the podcast’s origins, starting with solo episodes before welcoming guests.

✅ Special mentions of guests like Neil Romano, John and Mark Cronin, and Dr. Keith Ablow.

✅ Appreciation for listeners, subscribers, commenters, and silent supporters alike.

✅ David discusses the show’s focus on disability diversity—vision, hearing, mobility, and mental health.

✅ Behind-the-scenes research and listener feedback that shape episode topics.

✅ Insights drawn from David’s advocacy roles and personal experiences as a person who is legally blind.

✅ Emphasis on empowerment: focusing on ability over disability to foster opportunity.

✅ A call to action for continued connection through SaveAsAbility.com and social platforms.

Celebrate ability, gratitude, and growth—because every story shared brings us closer to inclusion. 🌍 💙

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A broken system is leaving millions without help. 🛑

Let’s rethink pay, policy, and innovation to rebuild caregiving into a win for all. 💡

✅ The U.S. faces a mounting shortage of caregivers for people with disabilities.

✅ Nearly 42 million Americans live with disabilities, many aging into greater need.

✅ Medicaid HCBS waitlists top 700,000 individuals in urgent need of care.

✅ Wages remain stuck around $15/hour—insufficient to attract and keep workers.

✅ High turnover not only disrupts care but also drives hidden organizational costs.

✅ Current models overly rely on government funding, creating market distortions.

✅ A “GI Bill”–style approach for DSPs could attract and retain a strong workforce.

✅ Market-based solutions can drive competition, higher wages, and better services.

✅ Leveraging technology can slash administrative burdens and focus on direct care.

✅ This is an opportunity to transform caregiving into an economic growth engine.

The future of caregiving depends on innovation, choice, and empowering workers—families can’t afford to wait any longer. 💪

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Join David D'Arcangelo in this inspiring episode as he delves into the transformative force of perseverance. Sharing personal experiences and insights, he emphasizes how the path to prosperity is genuinely paved by perseverance.

Discover the inherent problem-solving abilities within people with disabilities and the challenges they triumph over.

A must-listen for those seeking motivation and a fresh perspective on overcoming life's obstacles.

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠

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David D'Arcangelo and guest Neil Romano discuss disability employment, explore the importance of assessing individuals based on their abilities and fostering workplace inclusivity & highlights the significance of recognizing untapped potential and shifting the perspective to create an inclusive workplace culture.

Mr. Neil Romano has dedicated his career to the marketing of ideas. As president of The Romano Group LLC, he developed some of the most visible and effective public health programs in United States history.

Neil’s extensive background includes tenure in The Reagan Administration as Director of Communications for the White House Office of Drug Abuse Policy, where he worked on campaigns such as “Just Say No” and “America Responds to AIDS.”

Website: ⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠

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Dave D'Arcangelo continues the discussion about discrimination faced by people with disabilities, especially in employment. We delves into the significance of employment as the first title in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and presents a compelling field study showing discrimination in hiring.

David calls for a shift in focus from disability to ability, aiming to bring more individuals with disabilities into the workforce and promote inclusivity.

Website: ⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions

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In the debut episode of Save As: Ability, host David D'Arcangelo celebrates the abilities of people with disabilities. He emphasizes the positive impact of employment and its role in fostering independence. The episode sheds light on the challenges faced by a significant portion of the disabled population who are not part of the labor force. It's an inspiring discussion that highlights the untapped potential within this group and the need to bring them into the workforce.

Legally blind from a young age, David D’Arcangelo, is a passionate leader and advocate for people with disabilities and underserved populations.  He has built successful and meaningful careers in both the public and private sectors.

David’s distinguished career includes serving as a Council Member of the National Council on Disability (NCD), Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB,) Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD,) and being elected three times as City Councilor At-Large.  David is currently the President of Arc Angel Communications a Limited Liability Corporation that is a Certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise.  

As a Presidential appointee, David served NCD, which is an independent federal agency that plays a leading role in crafting disability policy, and advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on disability policies, programs, and practices.  As a Gubernatorial appointee, David served MCB & MOD and led both agencies through extensive modernization and innovations that produced positive results for people with disabilities. 

Website: ⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions

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Information regarding disability employment issues. David D'Arcangelo is a disability policy expert.

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AI is shaping the future, but what happens when people with disabilities are left out? 🤖

Let’s uncover how bias in AI impacts fairness and inclusion. ⚖️

✅ Explore how AI and large language models influence daily life and access to information.
✅ Learn why disability is often misrepresented or missing in AI training datasets.
✅ Understand how “garbage in, garbage out” applies to representation in technology.
✅ Discover findings from Penn State on learned disability bias and its real-world impact.
✅ Hear how conflicting government disability definitions confuse AI models.
✅ See how hiring algorithms and proctoring software penalize disability-related traits.
✅ Find out why fairness frameworks prioritize race and gender while sidelining disability.
✅ Get insights from Harvard Gazette reports on missing disability protections in AI.
✅ Learn why over-simplified AI fairness rules hurt inclusion.
✅ Discover why we must challenge AI tools to better represent all abilities.

AI isn’t neutral—its fairness depends on the data we feed it. We must fight bias to build a truly inclusive future. 🌍

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Empowerment knows no borders. 🌍 Dive into how the Braille Institute is changing lives through innovation, literacy & international reach. 🔠 ✨

✅ Meet Rachel Antoine, Senior Director of International Programs.

✅ Explore the mission to empower individuals at every stage of vision loss.

✅ Learn about the international expansion of Braille Institute services

✅ Discover the impact of free virtual services for blind communities worldwide.

✅ Understand the Braille Challenge: 25+ years of educational transformation.

✅ Braille literacy = academic achievement, independence & employment.

✅ Dive into the shortage of Braille teachers and the response.

✅ Celebrate community heroes like the Braille Teacher of the Year.

✅ Access tools like the Atkinson Hyperlegible font & full-service programming.

✅ Get involved: volunteer, donate, or refer someone to life-changing support.

Braille is more than literacy—it's a gateway to freedom, confidence, and global connection. 🌐 ✨

Braille Institute of America: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/

Braille Challenge: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/braille-challenge/

Rachel Antoine is the Senior Director of International Programs at the Braille Institute, where she leads the global expansion of programs and services to reach communities in need. With a background in political science, she began her public service career in Massachusetts state government. It was her role at the MA Commission for the Blind that first introduced her to the blindness field and ignited her passion for this work.

An active volunteer in Los Angeles, Rachel has dedicated her time to various community initiatives. She's also served on multiple advisory committees and was recognized as a 2021 APH honoree. Originally from Boston, she remains a passionate fan of Boston sports, loves to travel, and enjoys hiking the scenic trails around SoCal in her free time.

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