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06/07/2024

John’s Crazy Socks! Pt. 1 & Adventures with Alex- Kathy Shorter Ep. 135

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

We have the MOST FUN treat for our listeners this week and NEXT!

We are so very thankful and excited to share our interview with none other than John and Mark Cronin with John's Crazy Socks! 🥳🎉🧦

John and Mark share their story of entrepreneurship! We hear all about how they started John’s Crazy Socks, why they started it, the importance of Inclusion in the workforce, John’s natural entrepreneurial spirit, and more! We could write a novel on these 2 but we’ll just let you tune in to hear for yourselves how amazing they are! You don’t want to miss this episode!

Then we venture to Duncan, Oklahoma as our remote reporter Alex Weddington sits with Kathy Shorter to discuss the Tanner Shorter Memorial Scholarship Car Show they host locally every year!

This is certainly an episode that will pull on your heart strings in every way.

(Photo and Video credits: John’s Crazy Socks)

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Four reasons to celebrate the 4th: food, family, fun, and FREEDOM.🇺🇸Have a wonderful 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙
04/07/2024

Four reasons to celebrate the 4th: food, family, fun, and FREEDOM.🇺🇸
Have a wonderful 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

So much Learning and Fun.
02/07/2024

So much Learning and Fun.

Another huge congratulations to our founder, CEO of Rise Staffing, and award-winning author, Lisa Toth, for being featur...
01/07/2024

Another huge congratulations to our founder, CEO of Rise Staffing, and award-winning author, Lisa Toth, for being featured in Tulsa People Magazine!

Thank you TulsaPeople Magazine for sharing Lisa’s story, book, and showcasing the importance of inclusion for people with different abilities!

You can check out the full story and magazine here:
https://www.tulsapeople.com/city-desk/works-like-a-dream-rise-staffing-connects-adults-with-disabilities-to-meaningful-career-opportunities/article_091ddacc-33d6-11ef-a775-8f03645edcd2.html

https://www.tulsapeople.com/digitaledition/

Oilers We Street Ice Center Presents adapted hockey. Our own Maggie Bond is taking the ice and joining The Warriors  Hoc...
29/06/2024

Oilers We Street Ice Center Presents adapted hockey. Our own Maggie Bond is taking the ice and joining The Warriors Hockey Team in an exhibition game with the Dallas Stars Adaptive Sports team.
Come see us.

28/06/2024

The Transition Magician with OKDRS’s BEST STEP Program Final- Part 3 & Adventures with Alex- Angie Tune! Ep. 134

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

First, we will hear the 3rd and final part of our series with Renee Briscoe and Jody Harlan with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- in this series they have been highlighting their summer program through OKDRS’s Transition Services called “BEST STEP!” In this part, we’ll hear about the multiple programs and benefits participants experience through them, the value these programs serve back to the community through participants, the ‘Next Steps’ after “Best Step” so to speak, who the program is looking for to recruit more Career Techs so their programs can grow, and some special final thoughts from this brilliant team. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Then we venture to Duncan, Oklahoma where our remote reporter Alex Weddington gives us the inside scoop to a local treasure with store owner, Angie Tune!

(Video credit: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- check out their youtube page for more. Additional Video Credit: Johns Crazy Socks team)

Tune in this weekend! You won’t want to miss this fun and unique episode!

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Keep going Alex!! We are so excited for you! 6 more counties! Okie School of Adventure
27/06/2024

Keep going Alex!! We are so excited for you! 6 more counties! Okie School of Adventure

Will you be there this Saturday? We will!Join us as we attend this super special community event hosted by Westreet Ice ...
26/06/2024

Will you be there this Saturday? We will!

Join us as we attend this super special community event hosted by Westreet Ice Center!
The event runs 10am-7pm!

Tulsa Warriors Hockey Club will be hosting ADAPTIVE ice skating equipment 11:30-12:30!

You don’t want to miss out on the fun!

The Hidden Workforce and award-winning author Lisa Toth will be there to share more about our radio show/podcast, Lisa’s book, and more! ❄️

With Okie School of Adventure – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
24/06/2024

With Okie School of Adventure – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Route 66 Festival at Tulsas Expo Square Come See us at The Groovy 1057 booth location 10 S
22/06/2024

Route 66 Festival at Tulsas Expo Square
Come See us at The Groovy 1057 booth location 10 S

Did you know there is an ALL inclusive theme park in San Antonio? "The One and Only Ultra-Accessible™ Theme Park". Morga...
21/06/2024

Did you know there is an ALL inclusive theme park in San Antonio? "The One and Only Ultra-Accessible™ Theme Park".
Morgan's Wonderland

Gordon Hartman of Texas built a theme park for his daughter, who has the cognitive understanding of a five-year-old. He was inspired after seeing her struggle to fit in on a family vacation. When Morgan joined other kids at a pool, they left because they weren't sure how to interact with her disability. Unable to find an inclusive holiday destination, Hartman decided to create one himself.
In 2007, the former property developer started work on Morgan's Wonderland, aiming for a place where everyone, regardless of ability, could play together. With input from doctors, therapists, and families, the park was built on a 25-acre site in San Antonio, Texas. Opened in 2010 at a cost of $34 million (£26 million), it features attractions like a fully accessible Ferris wheel, an adventure playground, and a miniature train.
Unique to Morgan's Wonderland is a carousel designed for wheelchair users, enabling them to move up and down alongside animal figures. The park stands as a testament to Hartman's commitment to inclusivity and providing a joyful experience for all visitors.
Credits: morganswonderland.org
mindset.therapy

21/06/2024

The Transition Magician with OKDRS’s BEST STEP Program Part 2 & Ready Workers at Inverness! Ep. 133

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

This week on The Hidden Workforce we are highlighting ready workers as well as those who help prepare our friends and loved ones who live with different abilities for the workforce!

First, Lisa takes us out in the field with a special group of interviews at Covenant Living at Inverness! Our ready workers are on top of their work every day and accomplish so much to create a beautiful and safe space for their residents!

Then we hear part 2 of our series over the next couple weeks with Renee Nicole Briscoe and Jody Harlan with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- they share with us and highlight a summer program through OKDRS’s Transition Services called BEST STEP! In this part, we’ll hear all about the benefits an employer gets to experience when they hire differently abled employees through the BEST STEP program, how it’s important to provide inclusive employment and how it can benefit our economy, and more! You don’t want to miss this episode!

(Video credit: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- check out their youtube page for more)

Tune in this weekend! You won’t want to miss this fun and unique episode!

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

Alex is making major progress catching a fish in every county of Oklahoma.
19/06/2024

Alex is making major progress catching a fish in every county of Oklahoma.

With Sean Lewis – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉
17/06/2024

With Sean Lewis – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

With Okie School of Adventure – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉
17/06/2024

With Okie School of Adventure – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

14/06/2024

OK District 25 Senate Candidate Jeff Boatman- Supporting People Who Live with Different Abilities, The Transition Magician with OKDRS’s BEST STEP Program Part 1, & Adventures with Alex- Kyle McCain Ep. 132

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

This week on The Hidden Workforce we are highlighting people who support as well as prepare our friends and loved ones who live with different abilities for the workforce!

First, we hear from Oklahoma State House Representative Jeff Boatman on how he supports the community of people who live with different abilities for their health, accessible transportation, inclusive opportunities, and more! He shares his personal connection that makes him a great advocate for this community we work so hard to serve, as well as his aspiration to land District 25’s Senate seat!

Then we hear part 1 of a special series over the next couple weeks with Renee Briscoe and Jody Harlan with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- they share with us and highlight a summer program through OKDRS’s Transition Services called BEST STEP! In this part, we’ll hear all about the program and how much it has grown since its launch in 2021!

And lastly, we’ll venture to Duncan, Oklahoma with Alex Weddington as we meet Kyle McCain with Think Ability Community Garden and the amazing work Kyle is doing with them.

(Video credit: Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- check out their youtube page for their commercials and more)

Tune in this weekend! You won’t want to miss this fun and unique episode!

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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Youtube: ​⁠-4321

You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

Check out award-winning author, Lisa Toth’s “The Secrets of The Hidden Workforce” for free! Today and Tomorrow only!Link...
13/06/2024

Check out award-winning author, Lisa Toth’s “The Secrets of The Hidden Workforce” for free! Today and Tomorrow only!

Link is in the attached post!

Fantastic news! Claim your free copy of "The Secrets Of The Hidden Workforce" during our 2-day ebook promotion on June 13-14. Don't miss this chance—visit https://tinyurl.com/4fbf5hvd now!

The Hidden Workforce

Don’t forget! This Saturday at Barnes and Noble in OKC off May Ave. award-winning author, Lisa Toth, will be hosting a b...
13/06/2024

Don’t forget!

This Saturday at Barnes and Noble in OKC off May Ave. award-winning author, Lisa Toth, will be hosting a book signing for her book “The Secrets of The Hidden Workforce.”

Details are below!

07/06/2024

Okie School of Adventure and Charm- Adventures throughout Oklahoma, Finding Joy in the Journey, Mike Rowe, and More! Pt. 2 & Adventures with Alex- Micah Miller Ep. 131

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

If you LOVED Alex and Neil last week- then you surely do not want to miss this week’s episode!

We have Alex and Neil Turner- founders of Okie School of Adventure on part 2 of this amazing conversation. Neil and Alex dive deeper with us into their adventures all over Oklahoma, the amazing people they have met along the way, the journey of navigating Alex’s autism diagnoses- and what does Mike Rowe have to do with their merchandise endeavor?! You can find out all this and more in this week’s episode!
You can check out their videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUsfKENPJhOhmRT85KFU7g?sub_confirmation=1

Then we venture down to Duncan, Oklahoma as Alex Weddington interviews Micah Miller who chats with us about Think Ability Inc.’s Market!

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

(Footage Credits: Neil and Alex Turner)

06/06/2024

Enjoy the magic of the movies every month in an environment that’s a little quieter and a little brighter with AMC Theatre.

Sensory Friendly Films are offered on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Wednesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.

Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with .

https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films

Taking care of business!
06/06/2024

Taking care of business!

Celebrating the strength and resilience of Rise Staffing’s women who stand up, speak out, and take on the system. Here's to the warriors who inspire us all to be bold and fearless. 💪✨

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30/05/2024

Okie School of Adventure and Charm! The Coolest Homeschooling Around Pt. 1 & Adventures with Alex! Ep. 130

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

You do not want to miss this weeks episode!

We have Alex and Neil Turner- founders of Okie School of Adventure! This is one of the coolest homeschooling programs. They created their school of adventure balancing a core curriculum and venture all around the state of Oklahoma and the USA to learn all about different jobs, programs, careers, and more.
You can check out their videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUsfKENPJhOhmRT85KFU7g?sub_confirmation=1

Then we venture to Duncan, Oklahoma as Alex Weddington interviews Susan Scott who chats with us about Sooner Mobile X-Ray!

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

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(Footage Credits: Neil and Alex Turner)

‼️ATTENTION‼️Do you have friends, colleagues, or students interested in exploring media careers - TV, film, documentarie...
30/05/2024

‼️ATTENTION‼️
Do you have friends, colleagues, or students interested in exploring media careers - TV, film, documentaries, news, theatre, advertising, interactive (including social media and video games) and journalism - either in front of or behind the camera/keyboard?

LCA and Women's eNews has an excellent opportunity for you to attend our on-line disability-inclusive diversity orientation for two career development programs:

** Sign up for our Orientation at this link - Tuesday June 4th from 10:00 - 11:00 am PT:

June 4, 2024:
https://forms.gle/7KacXZge1HjNYnG9A
Lights! Camera! Access! (LCA) - a career exploration/career incubator six-month Academy on Zoom (July - December 2024);
And
Women’s eNews - The 2024 Loreen Arbus Accessibility is Fundamental Fellowship for aspiring journalists who identify as female.

During our combined orientation, learn how the media industry works - and how it is a viable career option for your clients or students with disabilities to “take back the disability narrative" and reframe the debate to increase employment and improve disability portrayals.

The next LCA cohort begins on July 9, 2024 with preliminary pre-employment and skills building workshops, and will continue through December 10, 2024.

LCA takes place on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 noon to 3 pm PT.

LCA application deadline is Monday, June 24, 2024 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.

The next Women’s eNews Loreen Arbus Accessibility is Fundamental Fellowship begins in October 2024.

Women’s eNews application deadline is Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.

Thank you for featuring us, Sand Springs Leader!
29/05/2024

Thank you for featuring us, Sand Springs Leader!

Lisa Toth of Rise Staffing has recently published 'Secrets of the Hidden Workforce', where she talks about netting jobs for folks with disabilities.

Hot off the press‼️📰Our founder, CEO of Rise Staffing, and award-winning author Lisa Toth was featured by the Sand Sprin...
29/05/2024

Hot off the press‼️📰

Our founder, CEO of Rise Staffing, and award-winning author Lisa Toth was featured by the Sand Springs Leader and the article is live on their website now! Tulsa World members will also be able to view the article in their upcoming edition!

“Meet people where they are, not where you want them to be.” -Lisa

We are so proud of all you have accomplished in such a short amount of time with your book release- and how your life time of work has inspired this success. Keep it up, Lisa!



Link to the article is below! ⬇️

https://tulsaworld.com/news/community/sand-springs/secrets-of-the-hidden-workforce-talks-job-seeking-with-disabilities/article_d4127456-1958-11ef-bf03-bbd8f766f521.html

Enjoy the day with your loved ones, and don't forget to think about those who served and sacrificed. Happy Memorial Day!...
27/05/2024

Enjoy the day with your loved ones, and don't forget to think about those who served and sacrificed. Happy Memorial Day!❤🤍💙🇺🇸

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Hey friends! We have officially rescheduled this book signing for June 15, 12:00-4:00! Same time. Same location. Differe...
25/05/2024

Hey friends! We have officially rescheduled this book signing for June 15, 12:00-4:00!

Same time. Same location. Different date!

We can’t wait to see you next month!

24/05/2024

Griffin Promise Autism Clinic Capital Campaign & Adventures with Alex- Carl and Jitters! Ep. 129

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

This week we have our friend Lori Beth Frederick with The Griffin Promise Autism Clinic! We hear all about how their fundraisers went in April during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month as well as diving much deeper into their Capital Campaign for their new building! 🧩

You don’t want to miss this episode. The work GPAC is doing is unparalleled- if you would like to support their mission and the many who live with Autism they serve- visit their website at https://www.thegriffinpromise.com!

Then we venture to Duncan with Adventures with Alex! Alex chats with Jitters Coffee Shop owner, Carl! ☕️

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

16/05/2024

Not Your Average Joe Coffee with a Purpose! Ep. 128

Welcome Listeners! Join Lisa Toth as we venture through The Hidden Workforce, a show about the positive impact people who live with different abilities bring to the workforce and our world.

Who doesn’t love coffee with a purpose?

Tune in for the full interview of Broken Arrow’s location of Not Your Average Joe coffee shop. One of our favorite hidden workforce gems!

We hear from Craig- the store’s manager, Brady- their Co-Manager, Sam- one of the store’s new managers, and Kate- one of the store’s baristas! They share all about what their store is up to, their mission, how to support them, and the impact their shop is having on their workers and the community!

You don’t want to miss this heart-warming, inspiring interview!

Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe!

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You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 3pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts.

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