AIR 4 VR Counselors

Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Oertle, a rehabilitation professional,  shares her personal experience with disability and her insights about “protective discrimination.” Listen in to learn more!

Dr. Jessica Martin, a rehabilitation professional, shares her insight as a woman of color helping black youth with disabilities explore careers and acquire the soft skills necessary to maintain a job.

Mike Beers, a professional comedian and advocate, shares his experience and insights growing up as a youth with a disability. Mike teaches self-advocacy to youth with disabilities through a unique approach: improv!

Mustafa Rfat, a student of neurodevelopmental disabilities, shares insights gained from his personal experience as a refugee with a disability trying to assimilate into a new culture. Mustafa has dedicated his life to helping other refugees with disabilities find the services they need to live productive lives.

Stevi Shepard, a  Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, shares her insights on helping youth with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep jobs through job-seeking skills instruction, customized employment services, and job coaching assistance.