EOCIL - Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living

A podcast centered on disability justice, accessibility, and independent living hosted by the Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living.

EOCIL - Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living is a education podcast hosted by EOCIL, with 46 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.

EOCIL hosts EOCIL - Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living, a education show with 46 episodes published.

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  Making Safe Spaces for LGBTQ2SIA+ Youth with Shauntay Toombs

  Jul 30, 202651 min

  Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Voices in Action Podcast, co-host Andrew Gurza, sits down with the Assistant Director LGBTQ2SIA+ Services Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living, Shauntay Toombs. We talk about how she got started in this work, her award-winning advocacy, using her privilege to uplift others. If you are an LGBTQ2SIA+ youth and want support in Oregon, e-mail Shauntay at Shauntay@eocil.org. To be on the show, e-mail andrew@andrewgurza.com

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  What is Harm Reduction? w/ Crescencia Witherspoon

  Jun 1, 202656 min

  Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary In this episode of Voices in Action, Andrew is joined by Crescencia Witherspoon , the Director of the Harm Reduction Program at the Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) . Crescencia shares her inspiring personal journey from moving from the bustling metropolis of New York City to rural Eastern Oregon, and how she unexpectedly found her life's true passion in harm reduction. Together, Andrew and Crescencia break down what harm reduction actually means—stripping away the stigma and showcasing it as a deeply compassionate, relationship-focused approach to healthcare. Crescencia also shares powerful personal reflections on how trauma impacts substance use and outlines the crucial services EOCIL provides to rural communities. If you want to learn more about the program, access services, or find out how you can support their mission, you can reach out directly: Email: crescencia@eocil.org Website: Visit eocil.org to find an office near you or to learn more about their multi-county independent living and healthcare services.

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  We're BAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCK Andrew Gurza is Our New Voices In Action Co-Host

  Apr 10, 202625 min

  Send us Fan Mail We are so excited to be bringing back EOCIL's Voices In Action Podcast! We've been really busy at EOCIL, and to help with all that transition, we asked Andrew to be our new co-host. Today, we talk to Andrew all about his work and what he wants to do with Voices in Action. All that to say, we're back baby! Stay tuned for new episodes every few weeks. Follow EOCIL's socials: www.eocil.org Follow Andrew Gurza: www.andrewgurza.ca

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  Voices in Action: Getting to know Randal Llanas and Four Rivers Recovery

  Mar 6, 202548 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Randal Llanas, and talk about his lived experience and the work he started at Four Rivers Recovery. Learn about their organization, the behind the scenes work, and the importance of what they do. Randal discusses their past experience and what led them to want to venture out on their own to start making a difference in their community.

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  Episode #28

  A Discussion Around the CRPD and the Importance of U.S. Ratification

  Dec 2, 20242h 12mS2

  Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk about the significance of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Featuring guest speakers who share their unique perspectives and experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of the CRPD on individuals and communities worldwide. Tune in to hear insightful discussions, and a deeper understanding of how the CRPD is shaping a more inclusive future for all.

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