Jim Copeland and Edward Kaul
Recorded
April 5, 2023
Archived
April 5, 2023
34:53 minutes
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Id:
mby022598
Description
Colleagues Edward "Ed" Kaul (64) and Jim Copeland (70) discuss their careers working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They reflect on the changes they have seen in the way people with disabilities are treated and the changes that still need to be made.Subject Log / Time Code
J and E share how they came to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
J and E discuss the evolution of treatment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and reflect on the changes that are still needed.
J and E reflect on issues related to guardianship and the challenges of preserving the autonomy of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while still providing needed services.
J and E discuss shifts in funding and laws pertaining to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also talk about the challenge of educating lawmakers.
J and E reflect on what defines a good life and what it means to have others define that for you.
J remembers a client who greatly impacted his life.
Participants
- Jim Copeland
- Edward Kaul