On this program:
Mark Hughes
Introducing Co-Host Mike Chevrett!
Mark introduces the newly revamped Disability Viewpoints with new co-hosts who will rotate every month. Each new co-host will bring their expert contributions from many different backgrounds, bringing you a fresh angle on disability related matters. Mike Chevrett will present important information about traveling with a disability. 

Exciting International Program involves Azerbaljan
Mark welcomes Murad Mammadov, an international intern working at the Minnesota State Council on Disabilities, from Azerbaljan. He shares his experiences in Minnesota and how it will help people with disabilities in his home country.

Mike Chevrett - Air Travel Tips
Co-Host Mike Chevrett talks about his website dedicated to providing important travel information for people with disabilities. This month Mike goes through all the steps necessary to travel by air and gives vital tips to help make the trip go smoothly.

Mike Gude - Legislative Update
Mike Gude, Communications Director for The Arc Minnesota, brings us up-to-date about the Minnesota state budget and its impact on the disability community.

On this program:
Mark Hughes
Introducing Co-Host Nikki Villaviencio!
Mark introduces the newly revamped Disability Viewpoints with new co-hosts who will rotate every month. Each new co-host will bring their expert contributions from many different backgrounds, bringing you a fresh angle on disability related matters. Nikki Villavicencio, Advocate, discusses her recent appearance in City Pages. 

Helping Disabled Individuals Find Work
Greg Murray, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Development at Opportunity Partners, Nancy Wagner and her son Matt, who use their services, join Mark to find out how you can find job opportunities and benefit the community through their programs.

Nikki Villavicencio - Finding Success for Businesses and Employees
Dan Meyers, Associate Director of Vocational Services at Opportunity Partners, Duane Duguay, Director, Employee Relations & Diversity at Kraus-Anderson, and Bryce Larson, Kraus-Anderson office assistant join Nikki to hear about a story where both the business and the employees find the program successful and rewarding.

On this program:
Bruce Nelson - Legislative Update
Bruce Nelson, CEO of Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota, gives a primer on the State Budget, and outlines the issues that will be addressed in the 2013 Legislative Session. Get a nuts-and-bolts walk-through of all the budget related items that directly affect the disability community in Minnesota. This is an extended segment from the Disability Viewpoints March 2013 episode.