Disability Talk with Marianne - Howie Monahan - Episode 5

Understanding Disabilities: An Interview with Howie Monahan | Disability Talk with Marianne

 

In this episode of 'Disability Talk with Marianne,' host Marianne Mahoney, a 25-year-old from the Boston area with spina bifida, interviews Howie Monahan, a staff member at Beaverbrook STEP in Belmont, Massachusetts. They discuss Howie's experiences working at a day program that supports adults with disabilities, his background, the supportive work environment, and the joys and challenges of working in the disability field. They also delve into communication strategies with individuals who have different needs and share advice for those interested in entering the field.

 

00:00 Introduction to Disability Talk with Marianne

00:34 Meet Howie Monahan: A Staff Member at Beaverbrook STEP

01:15 Experiences and Insights from Working at Beaverbrook

02:24 Challenges and Rewards of the Job

05:45 Personal Connections and Background

15:27 Advice for Aspiring Disability Support Workers

16:19 Marianne's Perspective and Conclusion