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According to a recent study by the CDC, “Obesity rates for children with disabilities are 58% higher than for children without disabilities.” Our two guests have taken action towards a solution. Host Pat Shoemaker speaks with Jared Ciner, the Executive Director and founder of Social Physical Interactive Respectful Inclusive Teamwork Club (S.P.I. R. I. T.), fitness for […]

Do you know of someone with special needs that will be transitioning from school into the workforce and independent living? This episode of Connecting Our Community is both inspiring and information packed with guests from different non-profits involved with the Transition Work Group. For half of the show, host Pat Shoemaker speaks with Nicolette Stearns, […]

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. On this episode of Connecting Our Community you will get some great information about the great […]

This is part II of the program featuring motivational speaker, performer and sign language professional, the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson with host Pat Shoemaker. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. Dr. Raymont Anderson and Pat Shoemaker continue their discussion about sign language and the hearing impaired community. On this episode the […]

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Pat Shoemaker discusses sign language and the hearing impaired with the Rev. Dr. Raymont Anderson. Dr. Anderson has multiple degrees and has specialized in sign language. His chorus group, Believe, performs all around the area for both the deaf and hearing communities.   The Center for Living the […]

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. 41,149 suicides were reported in the most recent full year of statistics available. Find out how two local women are turning their tragedies into something positive on this episode of Connecting Our Community. Host Karen Allyn speaks with Susan Rosenstock, one of the founders of […]

On this episode of Dialogando Con Polizia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling discusses the Crisis Center of Montgomery County and the upcoming Latino Mental Health Forum with guest and therapist, James Gilmore. The Latino Mental Health Forum will take place on September 21st at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 9008 Rosemont Drive, Gaithersburg […]

Learning to understand English or not being able to read and write can be an overwhelming challenge to recent immigrants and others.  On this episode of Connecting Our Community you can find out how The Literacy Council of Montgomery County is working with members of our community to help. Host Karen Allyn is joined by the Executive Director of the […]

There are 5 million victims of elder abuse in this country every year, but most people are not aware of this growing problem.  Learn more on this episode of Connecting our Community. Host Karen Allyn speaks with Bill Benson, the National Policy Advisor with the National Adult Protective Services Association. Besides having a whole host […]

On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Karen Allyn discusses the Community Action Agency with Sharon Strauss, the organization’s Executive Director. The Community Action Agency helps low income residents become more independent. On this episode of Connecting Our Community host Karen Allyn discusses The Community Action Agency with Sharon Strauss, the organization’s Executive Director. […]