Quillo Pod
A podcast supporting the Quillo Connect App.
Episodes
Research suggests that three out of four adults with an intellectual disability will experience sexual abuse in their lifetime. Yet it remains widely underreported, misunderstood, and underprepared for by the very organizations and families meant to provide support.
John and Cynthia break down three essential areas every f...
Special guest Lisa Drennan joins John Dickerson and Cynthia Morraz to discuss the importance of inclusion and community.
“Inclusion is not a destination it's a journey.”
Connect with Lisa Drenan on LinkedIn or Facebook
Learn more about the Merge Inclusion Project or visit her website
Pathway to Friendship Project :
www.mergeconsulting.orglisadrennan@merge...
You might have heard the term "natural supports" in meetings or in IDD spaces — but what does it actually mean in everyday life? In this episode, Cynthia and John break down the concept of natural supports: what they are, where the term comes from, and why they matter for people with IDD and their families.
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In this episode of Quillo Pod, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson sit down to reflect on a powerful webinar conversation with families, self-advocates, and professionals from coast to coast. They dig into what people said worries them most right now — and more importantly, how they're choosing to feed hope anyway. From hiking groups to theater tro...
In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson have a conversation about mainintaining a positive outlook and keeping hope alive. Tune in to learn more about their upcoming webinar with Special Guests Dr.Karyn Harvey and Dr. Robert Naseef.
📅 Webinar Date: March 3rd | Afternoon & Evening Sessions Available 🔗 Register below:
Register Here - Afternoon Session ➡️ bit.ly/overwhelm1pm
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In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson have a conversation about what that overwhelm looks like on the ground — and why, even in the hardest of times, hope and community are still within reach.
John shares a powerful reminder that budget cuts don't just reduce dollars — they reduce hope. And hope, for families who have never had an easy road, is everything. Cynthia and John also explore why words matter, why joy i...
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia celebrate Black History Month by remembering Betty Williams, a self-advocate leader in Indiana.
Learn more about Betty Williams
Early Leaders: Betty Williams · Self-Advocates of Indiana
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In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson explore the high school transition years for students with IDD and their families. This period brings big decisions and even bigger questions: Who will help? What do we do? How do we get ready for what comes next? Cynthia and John discuss how to build community, find your circle of support, and u...
Big news from hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson: My Quillo is here! The app is now available nationwide to anyone who wants to build their circle of support—no waiver required.
✨ Why Families asked for MyQuillo
✨ The story behind the name
✨ How to try it for FREE for a month
In this episode, hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson talk with Nate Beers, founder of IDD Leader, about why communication skills matter for frontline supervisors in the IDD field. Direct support professionals and supervisors play a vital role in supporting people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives, making strong leadership and retention essential.
Big news from hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson: My Quillo is here! The app is now available nationwide to anyone who wants to build their circle of support—no waiver required.
✨ Why Families asked for MyQuillo
✨ The story behind the name
✨ How to try it for FREE for a month
This episode was originally published in 2022. In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are doing something different for November. They explore the topic of gifts all people have and how we can help them use those gifts in building a good life.
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Big news from hosts Cynthia Morraz and John Dickerson: My Quillo is here! The app is now available nationwide to anyone who wants to build their circle of support—no waiver required.
✨ Why Families asked for MyQuillo
✨ The story behind the name
✨ How to try it for FREE for a month
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss community gathering and its impact.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Benefits of Community
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In this week's episode, John and Cynthia chat with Kathy Hardy about discovering hidden superpowers in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and shifting from deficit-based thinking to strength-based perspectives. Kathy shares her personal journey as a mother of a son on the autism spectrum and her work helping overlooked talent find meaningful career opportunities thr...
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the power of words and their impact on the disability community, exploring how language can both harm and heal.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- To learn...
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of community engagement with DeAmon Harges.
Learn more about DeAmon’s work
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In this week’s episode, John and Cynthia reflect on the tradition of capturing portraits at the Self-Advocates of Indiana picnic and the powerful impact these photos have in celebrating smiles, memories, and joy within the IDD community. They share stories of how a simple photograph can open doors to connection, highlight individual gifts, and create lasting keepsakes that honor each person’s life.
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