CP State(d)

CP State(d) brings you real conversations from the front lines of New York’s disability services field. Hear from professionals, advocates, and leaders about what drives them, what challenges they face, and where the field is headed. From funding to frontline stories, CP State(d) connects you to the people powering progress. Subscribe and stay CP State(d).

CP State(d) is a business podcast hosted by CP State, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CP State hosts CP State(d), a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Seeing the Right Side with Derrick Tennant

  Sep 8, 202625 min

  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 CP State 80th Anniversary Annual Conference, Derrick Tennant. Derrick is an inspirational speaker and a comedian, among many other talents. When a brain injury rendered him paralyzed on the left side, Derrick Tennant had every reason to give up. Instead, he chose to rise — seeing the RIGHT side, even when life went left.

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  Innovation in Accessibility: The Future of Adaptive Design

  Apr 15, 202637 min

  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 Adaptive Design in Syracuse, New York. Arise Adaptive Design is a community-based organization that creates custom, low-cost equipment to meet the specific functional needs of individuals with disabilities. As an Occupational Therapist, Layla is passionate about the intersection of clinical research and functional independence. Joining her is Connor, whose work at Arise proves that the most impactful assistive technology doesn't always come from a catalog. Together, they discuss the art of "Adaptive Design"—the process of building custom, low-cost, and highly effective equipment to ensure that every individual has the physical access they need to participate fully in their community and workplace. We hope you enjoy this look at how custom adaptive design and clinical expertise can work hand-in-hand to remove physical barriers and foster true independence. Don’t forget to catch all the CP State(d) and CP Short State(d) episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and several other platforms. We have a full slate of new and exciting topics coming your way as we continue to explore the cutting edge of the disability service field. From all of us at CP State(d), thank you for listening, and we look forward to having you with us next time!

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  Episode #15

  Innovation in Accessibility: The Future of Adaptive Design

  Apr 15, 202637 minS1

  <p>Welcome back to CP State(d), the podcast where we explore the people, ideas, and innovations powering progressfor individuals with disabilities in New York State and beyond. In this episode, Layla Hazlett, Director and Clinical Coordinator of Adult Services at Pathfinder Village, sits down with Connor McGough from Arise Adaptive Design in Syracuse, New York. Arise Adaptive Design is a community-based organization that creates custom, low-cost equipment to meet the specificfunctional needs of individuals with disabilities.  </p><p>As an Occupational Therapist, Layla is passionate about the intersection of clinical research and functional independence. Joining her is Connor, whose wor...

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  Episode #14

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

  Feb 18, 202646 minS1

  <p>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 beyond. We are excited to continue our tech series, kicking off 2026, where CP State(d) discovers how technology and innovation are enhancing the lives of the I/DD community.</p><p>In this episode, Brianne Flewelling from Racker sits down with three members of GameU, an organization that takes virtual learning to a whole new level! Their STEAM-based curriculum was developed by gaming & technology professionals and designed to turn your student’s scr...

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

  Feb 18, 202646 minS1

  <p>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 beyond. We are excited to continue our tech series, kicking off 2026, where CP State(d) discovers how technology and innovation are enhancing the lives of the I/DD community.</p><p>In this episode, Brianne Flewelling from Racker sits downwith three members of GameU, an organization that takes virtual learning to a whole new level! Their STEAM-based curriculum was developed by gaming & technology professionals and designed to turn your student’s screen time int...

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