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ASK DR. APPLEWHITE Radio Talk Show (formerly STUDENT2TEACHER) is sponsored by White Apple Institute. The show is hosted by Danita Applewhite, PhD, CRC. She is a Counselor, Educator, and Army Veteran. Since 2009, the show has helped thousands "accept the challenge to change the perception of 'dis-abled' to 'differently-abled". The show focuses on ways Adult Students/Learners and Employees, including Veterans, can effectively manage disability, pain, emotional stress, learning and motivation issues, independent living, and vocational rehabilitation challenges. HEAR "down to earth”, controversial discussions, and success stories with professionals in education, health care (mental and physical), and employment (Human Resources) that will improve performance and success at school and work! Your tax deductible DONATIONS at www.whiteappleinstitute.org helps pay operating costs and provide financial resources and outreach to underserved persons with disabilities. Learn more about Dr. Applewhite’s Self-Rehabilitation Program™ at www.askdrapplewhite.com

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Much of the violence we are experiencing in schools is blamed on students diagnosed with a mental disorder. However, society must take on some responsibility for the exposure to violence in early childhood. Join Professor... more

This episode will help Listeners understand 1)what services are available for students diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities in post-secondary education, 2) what accommodations mean, 3) how to ask for accommodations,... more

Communicating our needs to others is not common in the workplace, specifically with persons diagnosed with disabilities that can't be seen. It is difficult for many adults to deal with aging in the Western world and even more difficult when a... more

What does a ?disabled person? look like? With so many symbols and pictures displaying a wheelchair icon it is difficult for many to visualize a person standing, walking, talking, etc who may need an accommodation at work or college.... more

The number of women veterans with disabilites has doubled in the last decade, specifically related to PTSD (post-traumatic Sress Disorder) and MST (Military Sexual Trauma). Learn about possible discriminatory practices by joining... more

Listen to encouraging stories of women, even mothers who work and attend classes with visible, as well as many non-visible disabilities. David Carey joins us from ABIL. Professor Applewhite and guests discuss gender roles in... more

Professor Applewhite and guests define some of the differences in dealing with disabilities as a child versus a working adult. Special guest Larry Wagner from Arizona Bridge to Independent Living shares encouraging words and an... more

This is an intense look at what adults deal with in the world of being "labeled as disabled". Depression, anxiety, PTSD are among the issues presented in these most enlightening episodes. A guest from the Veterans Administration medical... more

The shootings and killings are increasing and many people are blaming this on broken mental health and education systems. Hear both sides of the story as guests discuss this dilemma with Professor Applewhite. You are invited to share... more

It is important to ask why violence has increased among students. However ,it is more critical that we ponder the answers before we get into pointing fingers at parents, school administrators, students, and teachers. Take a look at startling... more
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