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Rise Up Rochester, Incorporated (RUR) works to interrupt violence and provides support to crime victims and their families.  RUR mediates disputes, mentors high-risk individuals, facilitates support groups for families of homicide victims, and provides case management and other wrap around services for victims, families and neighborhoods impacted by violence. RUR can be found in schools, on the streets, and at other community events to communicate, “It doesn’t have to end this way!”

Keyvo Owens is the CERV Coordinator for Rise Up Rochester. In this episode we discuss what brought Keyvo to RUR, the work they are doing now, and hope for the future.

Website: https://www.riseuprochester.net/

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Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Lindsay Jewett is the Director of Mission Advancement for the Rochester Office of Best Buddies. In this episode we discuss why she was drawn to working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how her personal mission has evolved over the years. We also spend time discussing the amazing work of the local, national, and international arms of this nonprofit organization.

Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/newyork/

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September is Early Intervention Awareness Month! On today's podcast Megan speaks with Tracey Taylor. Tracey is the co-chair of the Monroe County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council, an Occupational Therapist, and a parent. She is also the interim program director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Bryant and Stratton College.

Monroe County Website: https://www.monroecounty.gov/hdchild-ei 

Early Intervention Phone: 585 753-KIDS (585 753-5437)

Email Tracey Taylor:  tmtaylor@bryantstratton.edu

EI Awareness Month 2022 Info: https://www.monroecounty.gov/hdchild-ei-awareness-month

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In this episode Megan speaks with members of URMC's Sickle Cell Advocacy Team. This interdisciplinary group of physicians and patient advocates has come together to improve the quality of care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease, especially at the critical point at which they transition into adult care.

Our guests:
Dr. Suzie Noronha
Dr. Francis Coyne
Dr. Dan Sheehan
Sharee Turpin

Email Dr. Noronha: suzie_noronha@urmc.rochester.edu

Roc-City Sicklers Support and Advocacy Group Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Roc-City-Sicklers-693225020760644/ 

URMC Sickle Cell Anemia Webpage: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/complex-care-center/community-resources-support/sickle-cell-anemia.aspx

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Bill Moehle has served as Brighton Town Supervisor since January 1, 2012. On this episode he and Megan discuss his favorite things about Brighton, what it means to be a town supervisor, and some of the town's history in addition to his own!

Town Biography: https://www.townofbrighton.org/298/Biography-of-Supervisor-William-Moehle

Town Website: https://www.townofbrighton.org/

Brighton Farmer's Market: https://www.townofbrighton.org/668/Brighton-Farmers-Market

Twitter: @BillMoehle1

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This week Sarah is talking with Joe Di Fiore, Executive Director of City Roots Community Land Trust.  Confused about how a community land trust (CLT) works?  Listen in and find out how City Roots works to preserve and increase the number of homes, rental properties, and community opportunities that are permanently affordable for future generations of Rochester families.   

To learn more visit:  https://www.cityrootsclt.org/
FB, IG, and Twitter: @CityRootsCLT

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Heather is the Chief Executive Officer of NAMI Rochester.  NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and their mission is to: "provide support, education and advocacy to individuals and families of all cultural backgrounds who are living with mental illness." On this episode of the podcast Megan speaks with Heather about the services offered through NAMI and the current supports available for individuals struggling with mental illness and their families.

Website:  https://www.namiroc.org/

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On this episode meet Calvin Eaton, social entrepreneur and founder of 540WMain, a non-profit anti-racist platform.  Calvin founded 540WMain in 2016 as a grassroots community space in the Susan B. Anthony district of Rochester, NY.  He and his team work to engage the community through anti-racist, accessible, and compelling digital and virtual content, centering Black and Indigenous thinkers and creators.  Listen in as Sarah talks with him about how he's working to educate our community on social justice issues and make an impact.

To learn more:
https://540westmain.org/
Twitter:  @540wmain
FB & IG: @540WMain

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Amanda Ashley Rodriguez is originally from Long Island.  She began writing and composing at the early age of fourteen and was performing solo by the age of sixteen in local coffee houses. After graduating from SUNY Fredonia, Amanda found her way into the Rochester, NY community as a local performer and musician’s event coordinator. Amanda’s local musical work includes teaching privately, performing, hosting, and organizing a plethora of social opportunities which encourage growth, community, and education; all while providing a platform for artists to be showcased. Girls Rock! Rochester is dedicated to using music as a vehicle for personal growth and positive change for girls, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. This organization works to empower girls and LGBTQ+ youth in our community through music.

Website: https://girlsrockrochester.org/

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The Rochester office of the Western NY Lead Poisoning Resource Center is supported by the New York State Department of Health.

We provide:

• Education and support to medical providers and local health departments within the region. Our center works to improve lead testing and provide education and prevention activities.
• Consultation with medical providers on the medical management of children and pregnant women with lead poisoning
• Consultation with local health department staff on case coordination of children and pregnant women with lead poisoning
• Provision of lead poisoning prevention information and materials to medical providers and the public

Take Action!

• Make sure children are tested at ages 1 & 2
• Be aware of possible lead hazards in or near any buildings built before 1978
• Use lead-safe practices when renovating, repairing, or painting a building built before 1978
• If you are pregnant be sure to get tested for lead, avoid doing renovations yourself, make sure people doing renovations are EPA certified and use lead safe work practices, and test for lead dust when renovation is complete
• If your child has been exposed to lead, it is important to: 
  • Prevent further exposure.  Contact your county health department lead poisoning program for further advice.
  • Evaluate diet and correct nutritional deficiencies, especially in iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamins C, D, and E.
  • Be aware of potential attention, learning, and behavior management needs, and seek appropriate services. Younger children (less than three years old) may qualify for a referral to Early Intervention Services.  Parents can request an evaluation by their school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education for children 3 years of age and older who are not yet in school and may need additional support.  Children enrolled in school would be referred to the school district’s Committee on Special Education should specific needs arise.

Western NY Lead Poisoning Resource Center website
Resource Center Team

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