Best Northeast Arc Podcasts (2024)

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Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Jackson Skane) 16:38

18d ago16:38

16:38

This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all fa…

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Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Robert Herlich) 12:02

1M ago12:02

12:02

This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all fa…

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Northeast Arc at 70 – Pioneers Then & Now (Mike Goodstein) 19:48

3M ago19:48

19:48

This year, Northeast Arc is celebrating 70 years of changing lives and discovering abilities. And to celebrate that anniversary we are speaking to the agency’s early leaders who helped pave the way for the work we do. Our organization was founded by people who challenged the status quo for people with disabilities and pushed for inclusion in all fa…

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The Power of Film to Promote Inclusion: Dan Habib 30:57

9M ago30:57

30:57

Dan Habib is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and is currently director of the Inclusive Communities Project at the Westchester Institute for Human Development. Dan's films include Who Cares About Kelsey?, Including Samuel, Intelligent Lives, and his most recent film, My Disability Roadmap, which Dan produced along with his son Samuel, who ex…

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Forget Me Not: Fighting for Inclusive Education 31:14

1y ago31:14

31:14

New York City is the most segregated school system in the country for students with disabilities. The documentary "Forget Me Not" shines a light on this system and the battles many parents fight to get an inclusive education for their children. The film, released in 2021, follows parents and filmmakers Olivier and Hilda Bernier after their son, Emi…

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Representation Matters: Emily Perl Kingsley 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

In this week's episode Emmy-award winning writer Emily Perl Kingsley shares insights from her decades-long career as a writer on Sesame Street. After Emily's son, Jason, was born with Down syndrome in 1974, she pushed to make the show more inclusive, producing a variety of episodes focusing on a range of disabilities. Emily has written more than 20…

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Community Inclusion: Steven Eidelman 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

Steven Eidelman says that we've undersold what people with intellectual disabilities are capable of doing. In this conversation he explains how we achieve the goal of making sure people with disabilities are fully included in our communities. Steven is the H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Human Services Policy and Leadership at the University of Delawa…

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Inclusion Around the World: Sue Swenson 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

44:30

Sue is President of Inclusion International, a global organization that advocates for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities into their communities as valued neighbors and citizens. Prior to that, Sue served as the director of the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and twice served as the acting secretary …

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Inclusion Through Athletics: Matt Millett 18:01

1+ y ago18:01

18:01

Matt Millett is a Special Olympics in multiple sports, a self-advocate, and a regular judge for Northeast Arc's Arc Tank competition. In this week's episode, Matt speaks about how his experiences through Special Olympics have made him a stronger self-advocate while increasing his confidence. Watch Matt's viral shot at the Special Olympics World Gam…

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Advancing Health Equity: Dr. Steven Perlman 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

35:52

Dr. Steven Perlman is Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He's also the Adjunct Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Dentistry for persons with Disabilities and is recipient of the Academy's Harold Burke award i…

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Raising a Child With Down Syndrome: Stefani Buonopane 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

In 2017, Felicity Buonopane was born with Down syndrome. Since then, her parents have embarked on a journey focused on supporting their daughter and creating inclusive opportunities for her. In this week's episde you'll hear from Felicity's mother, Stefani. Stefani has a master's degree from Lesley University in dance movement therapy and is a cert…

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Nothing About Us Without Us: Liz Weintraub 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

34:54

In this week's episode Jo Ann Simons is joined by Liz Weintraub. Liz is a senior advocacy specialist for the Association of University Centers on Disability and the host of the YouTube series, Tuesdays with Liz-- Disability Policy for All. In 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Liz to serve on the president's committee for people with intellectu…

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A Lifetime Fighting for Inclusion: Jim Brett 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

Jim Brett has spent more than 50 years fighting for inclusion for people with disabilities. Inspired by his brother, Jack, Brett has worked tirelessly to advocate for rights and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Brett is the President and CEO of the New England Council and is Chairman of the President’s Comm…

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Coming Soon: All Things Disability 2:31

1+ y ago2:31

2:31

In each episode of All Things Disability we’ll speak with a leader in the disability space to learn how they promote inclusion and opportunities for people with disabilities. Listen to this short trailer for a taste of what you can expect in our first episodes. All Things Disability is recorded at PeabodyTV and is made possible through the financia…

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AAFCPAs' 2019 Nonprofit Seminar - Keynote Speaker Northeast Arc CEO Jo Ann Simons 31:52

5y ago31:52

31:52

AAFCPAs' 2019 Nonprofit Seminar - Keynote Speaker Northeast Arc CEO Jo Ann SimonsBy AAFCPAs

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Personal Financial Health Check - Carmen Grinkis 7:55

5y ago7:55

7:55

Personal Financial Health Check - Carmen Grinkis by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Nonprofit Tax Update - Josh England 13:12

5y ago13:12

13:12

Nonprofit Tax Update - Josh England by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Eye On Cyber - Jumes, Kontoglis 23:45

5y ago23:45

23:45

Eye On Cyber - Jumes, Kontoglis by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Employee Benefit Health Check - Davide Villani 12:43

5y ago12:43

12:43

Employee Benefit Health Check - Davide Villani by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Donor Advised Funds - Jonathan Bloom 6:48

5y ago6:48

6:48

Donor Advised Funds - Jonathan Bloom by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Continuous Improvement Of The Finance Function - Kelley, Ripianzi, Leet 20:57

5y ago20:57

20:57

Continuous Improvement Of The Finance Function - Kelley, Ripianzi, Leet by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Anticipating The Fraudster - John Buckley 20:02

5y ago20:02

20:02

Anticipating The Fraudster - John Buckley by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Accounting Standards Update - Leases (ASU 2016-02, Topic 842) 6:47

5y ago6:47

6:47

Accounting Standards Update - Leases (ASU 2016-02, Topic 842) by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Accounting Standards Update - Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities 8:00

5y ago8:00

8:00

Accounting Standards Update - Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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ASU - Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Guidance for Contributions Received 21:25

5y ago21:25

21:25

In this session, AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Audit Leaders Matt Hutt, Katie Belanger, and Olga Yasinnik will provide key considerations and best practice recommendations related to the implementation of new accounting standards, including: Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities (ASU 2016-14, Topic 958); Leases (ASU 2016-02, Topic 84…

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Nonprofit Executive Panel: Creativity in the Pursuit of Sustainability 35:20

6y ago35:20

35:20

There’s nothing like being in a room full of like-minded peers to inspire creativity! In this closing panel session, we will take advantage of this unique opportunity to leverage the collective expertise and experiences of peers to curate new ideas to help nonprofit clients improve their approach to sustainability. AAFCPAs Co-Managing Partner Carla…

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Keynote Speaker: Marylou Sudders, Massachusetts Secretary of Health & Human Services 45:57

6y ago45:57

45:57

Marylou Sudders leads the largest executive agency in state government, overseeing a $22 billion state budget, twelve agencies and 22,000 public servants. EOHHS services directly touch the lives of slightly more than 1 in 4 residents of the Commonwealth.Sudders’ responsibilities include the state’s MassHealth (Medicaid) program that provides health…

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Cybersecurity in 2018 19:00

6y ago19:00

19:00

AAFCPAs Cyber Security Pros Vassilis Kontoglis and Peter Sebilian take a look back at Cyber incidents in 2017, including: Equifax, WannaCry, Campaign Hacks, etc. Vassilis and Peter discuss what went wrong, and how nonprofits may mitigate these risks. Additionally, we share insights on cybersecurity trends, what to expect in 2018 and beyond, and rec…

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CFO Survey Report: Behind Every Thriving Organization is a High-Functioning CFO 9:28

6y ago9:28

9:28

In this podcast, AAFCPAs' Matthew Boyle, Partner reveals the key findings from the 2017 survey, and shares insights about what the future looks like.By AAFCPAs

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2018 Regulatory Update: Accounting Standards 46:26

6y ago46:26

46:26

AAFCPAs Nonprofit Assurance Practice leader Matt Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Partner and Amanda Pelcher, CPA, Manager provide attendees with specific implementation guidance for new major standards.By AAFCPAs

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How to Right-Size Your Finance Function 16:32

6y ago16:32

16:32

AAFCPAs Partner Janice O’Reilly CPA, CGMA, a former CFO, provides best practices recommendations for right-sizing your finance function to efficiently address evolving organizational needs.By AAFCPAs

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Regulatory Update: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and What Nonprofits Need to Know 17:42

6y ago17:42

17:42

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, known officially as H.R. 1, (The Act) represents a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. tax code, and includes widespread changes to the tax rules affecting charitable nonprofits.By AAFCPAs

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Employee Benefit Plan Costs 23:05

6y ago23:05

23:05

AAFCPAs Wealth Management’s Kelli Grew, CFP®, Wealth Advisor and AAFCPAs' Davide Villani, CPA, CGMA, Managing Director provide insight into how to identify plan expenses, comply with fiduciary responsibilities, and minimize risks.By AAFCPAs

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Rethinking Your Budget 40:06

7y ago40:06

40:06

Leading your organization through a more comprehensive financial planning processBy AAFCPAs

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Fiduciary responsibilities for plan sponsors 11:50

7y ago11:50

11:50

Fiduciary responsibilities for plan sponsors by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Dashboarding & KPIs for Nonprofits 46:23

7y ago46:23

46:23

Dashboarding & KPIs for Nonprofits by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Revenue Recognition Update 10:28

7y ago10:28

10:28

Revenue Recognition Update by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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AAFCPAs 2017 ASU 33:58

7y ago33:58

33:58

AAFCPAs 2017 ASU by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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PFP for Executives 12:07

7y ago12:07

12:07

PFP for Executives by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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Tax Laws Affect Charitable Contributions 10:50

7y ago10:50

10:50

Tax Laws Affect Charitable Contributions by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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AAFCPAs 2017 IT Security Update 17:38

7y ago17:38

17:38

AAFCPAs 2017 IT Security Update by AAFCPAsBy AAFCPAs

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AAFCPAs Seminar Keynote - Martha Coakley 51:19

7+ y ago51:19

51:19

Martha Coakley is former Massachusetts Attorney General and current of counsel in Foley Hoag's Litigation Department. In this insightful keynote, Attorney Coakley provides perspective and insight on the MA nonprofit regulatory landscape, including: coventuring, conflicts of interests, executive compensation, charitable solicitations online, and div…

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Risk Management Panel 47:14

7+ y ago47:14

47:14

Carla McCall, CPA Moderates - A panel of AAFCPAs partners and operations & finance executives from nonprofit clients provides practical advice and guidance from their first-hand experiences on managing risks, and shares exclusive insight into their organizations’ risk assessment and risk management programs. This is an educational podcast session r…

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Regulatory Update: Uniform Guidance – Required Policies 11:44

7+ y ago11:44

11:44

Matt Troiano, Partner, provides guidance for nonprofits on 8 “must-have” written policies and procedures required under the new Uniform Guidance.By AAFCPAs

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Regulatory Update: Affordable Care Act Compliance Update, Donna Angelico 6:10

7+ y ago6:10

6:10

Donna Angelico, AAFCPAs Director of Talent Management, provides an update on the Affordable Care Act, and what nonprofits need to know in 2016.By AAFCPAs

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Department of Labor: Fiduciary Rule Changes Impacting Retirement Accounts 13:52

7+ y ago13:52

13:52

The DOL’s new fiduciary rule requires financial advisors to put their clients’ best interests ahead of their own when providing investment advice. Carmen Grinkis, Wealth Advisor, AAFCPAs Wealth Management provides perspective on the ruling and what it means to be a fiduciary.By AAFCPAs

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Strategic Management of Net Assets for Nonprofits, John Buckley, Phil Christiano 43:38

7+ y ago43:38

43:38

John Buckley, Partner, advises nonprofits to include an analysis in their Strategic Plans of what is needed for working capital, reserves, long term investments, and a proactive plan to build them. Each of these “buckets” has its own unique investment strategy, time horizon, and risk tolerance.By AAFCPAs

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Cyber Security & Fraud for Nonprofits, James Jumes 45:50

7+ y ago45:50

45:50

In this session, James Jumes, Partner, AAFCPAs Business & IT Advisory, warns of some of today’s most prevalent and damaging IT security risks and cyber threats, and provides advice on how organizations can take steps to protect themselves.By AAFCPAs

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Regulatory Update: The IRS is Taking a Data Driven Approach to Audits 12:21

7+ y ago12:21

12:21

Jeanie Gorlovsky-Schepp, Manager, provides insight into how the IRS is now taking a data-driven approach to reviewing the Form 990 to scrutinize governance, accountability and oversight of exempt organizations.By AAFCPAs

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