097: Access NRG –‘Create Connections’ – Matt Kosak/Kerry Bates - Part 2

This Humana Life

ACCESS NRG Co-Presidents, talk passion! Their passions are; learning and speaking up and that is no surprise to This Humana Life Podcast Team. During our hour-long conversation, we could hear it, sense it, and feel it. Matt Kosak and Kerry Bates talks about who and what have made a big impact in their life. Kerry responds with a heartfelt perspective of her son with Autism and speaks on acceptance. Matt speaks on books and other media that has helped shape his thoughts. What can we do to help advocate for those with disability’s you ask? Well, let’s start with Disability Etiquette. ACCESS NRG has a Computer Based Training (CBT) course where we can learn the language. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions of these Co-Presidents as they appreciate those who ‘come from curious.’ Invisible disabilities are all around us. Do you know what one is? Would you be able to identify an invisible disability of your peer? You will hear examples that you may not be aware of. So tune in and learn more about ACCESS NRG. Things You Will Learn: • Spark an idea. • There is always something else to fix. • Access is here to speak up for those that cannot always speak up for themselves. • Have you heard of mask extenders? • October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). • Mental health became a priority during COVID. • Be curious and ask questions…it’s ok. • Invisible disability – not readily known by just looking at a person (ex. depression).