CP State(d)

Building the Future Together: CP State, Affiliate Impact, and 80 Years of Advocacy

How do state associations and local agencies work together to drive real progress for individuals with disabilities? In this episode of CP State(d), host Laura Beth Malk

Seeing the Right Side with Derrick Tennant

In this episode, Tim Ferguson, Director of Partnerships and Training and Kelsey Massyk, Communications Specialist at CP State, sits down with the keynote speaker of the C

Innovation in Accessibility: The Future of Adaptive Design

In this episode of CP State(d), Layla Hazlett, Director and Clinical Coordinator of Adult Services at Pathfinder Village, sits down with Connor McGough from Arise Adaptiv

GameU: STEAM Education & Gaming Development in the I/DD field (Video)

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GameU: STEAM Education & Gaming Development in the I/DD field (Audio)

Welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explorethe people, ideas, and innovations powering progress for individuals with disabilities in New York State and beyo

Leveling the Playing Field: Gaming, Accessibility, and Inclusion with SpecialEffect

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SUNY Microcredentials for NYS Direct Support Professionals

Happy Holidays and welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explore the people, ideas andinnovations powering progress for individuals with disabilities in New Y

Radiant Abilities: Empowering Self-Esteem in Dating and Sexuality - Part 2

Welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explore the people, ideas and innovations powering progress for individuals with disabilities in New York State and beyo

Radiant Abilities: Empowering Self-Esteem in Dating and Sexuality - Part 1

Welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explore the people, ideas and innovations powering progress for individuals with disabilities in New York State and beyo

CP State(d) Live at the 2025 Annual Conference

Welcome to a special live edition of CP State(d) — recorded at the 2025 CP State Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs! This year’s theme, Powering Progress, is all about

Building Digital Resiliency in Nonprofits

How can nonprofits build digital resiliency in a rapidly changing world? In this episode of CP State(d), CP State Technology Specialist Kelsey Massyk interviews Adam Eads

Human Connection in a Digital Age

In this episode of CP State(d), we preview the keynote address from communication expert and author Tim David at the CP State Annual Conference on October 9. Tim shares

Building Opportunities: Jawonio’s Brick It Again and Brick-A-Palooza

In this episode of CP State(d), we sit down with Sara Trowers from Jawonio to talk about Brick It Again,  an innovative LEGO resale shop that provides job training and em

Breaking Barriers in Disability Healthcare

Dr. Maria Kansas Devine, Chief Medical Officer at theCenter for Disability Services, joins CP State(d) to discuss what it takes to deliver better medical care for people

Diabetes in Disabilities: Causes and Management

In this Short Stated episode, Dr. Maria Kansas Devine, Chief Medical Officer at the Center for Disability Services, offers a brief but vital look at how diabetes uniquely

Person-Centered Progress Through Technology

In this episode of CP State(d), we sit down with Constance Harrington, Director of Education and Accreditation for Tech First SHIFT, to explore the real-world impact of e

Pathfinder Village Farmstead Market

Layla Hazlett is the Director and Clinical Coordinator of Adult Services at Pathfinder Village, a community in Otsego County, New York for people who have Down syndrome a

CP State(d) Episode 1 - Emerging Leaders Talk Work/Life Balance & The Future of the Field

Welcome to the first episode of CP State(d). Huge thanks to our guests for kicking things off with such heart and honesty. Their reflections on what drives them - whether