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Six athletes with disabilities — and with ties to Connecticut — represented the U.S. at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, bringing home four medals.

Fairfield University trained two medaling para swimmers, Colleen Young and Matthew Torres,  while Laura Goodkind,10th in the trunk and arms mixed double sculls in the 2016 Paralympics, most recently won the PR2 mixed doubles sculls at the 2020 Olympic Trials.

Children with disabilities are placed with integrated sports teams, designed by the Special Olympics Connecticut, in nearly all schools across the state.

GUESTS
Matthew Torres - Para-swimming Bronze Medalist, Paralympics Tokyo 2020; Junior at Fairfield University
Anthony Bruno - Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s, Swimming and Diving, Fairfield University 
Laura Goodkind - Two-time Paralympian, Para-rowing (2016, 2020). Graduate of The Forman School, Litchfield
Maggie Vanoni -Sports Reporter, Hearst 
Beau Doherty - President, Special Olympics Connecticut 

Six athletes with disabilities &mdash; and with ties to Connecticut &mdash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/article/Six-athletes-with-ties-to-Connecticut-will-16396315.php">represented</a>&nbsp;the U.S. at the Tokyo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paralympic.org/tokyo-2020">Paralympics 2020</a>, bringing home four medals.
<a href="https://fairfieldstags.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster">Fairfield University</a>&nbsp;trained two medaling para swimmers,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamusa.org/usparaswimming/athletes/Colleen-Young">Colleen Young</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teamusa.org/usparaswimming/athletes/Matthew-Torres">Matthew Torres</a>,&nbsp; while Laura Goodkind,10th in the trunk and arms mixed double sculls in the 2016 Paralympics, most recently won the PR2 mixed doubles sculls at the 2020 Olympic Trials.
Children with disabilities are placed with integrated sports teams, designed by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.soct.org/">Special Olympics Connecticut</a>, in nearly all schools across the state.
GUESTS
<ul>
<li>Matthew Torres&nbsp;- Para-swimming Bronze Medalist, Paralympics Tokyo 2020; Junior at Fairfield University</li>
<li>Anthony Bruno -&nbsp;Head Coach, Men&rsquo;s and Women&rsquo;s, Swimming and Diving, Fairfield University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Laura Goodkind&nbsp;- Two-time Paralympian, Para-rowing (2016, 2020). Graduate of The Forman School, Litchfield</li>
<li>Maggie Vanoni&nbsp;-Sports Reporter, Hearst&nbsp;</li>
<li>Beau Doherty&nbsp;- President, Special Olympics Connecticut&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

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As the year comes to a close we continue our tradition of re-airing some of our best Where We Live shows from 2021. They include conversations with explorers like NASA Astronaut Kayla Barron who is currently orbiting the earth, deep-sea explorer and Connecticut resident, Dr. Robert Ballard, and underwater ocean photographer Brian Skerry. We also talked to two amazing athletes, Paralympians Matthew Torres of Fairfield and Laura Goodkind. And before we say goodbye to 2021, our show December 31 reminds us to reflect on the winter season; it’s okay to slow down and take time to be gentle with yourself and others, some of what author Katherine May shares in our conversation about “Wintering.”

As the year comes to a close we continue our tradition of re-airing some of our best Where We Live shows from 2021. They include conversations with explorers like NASA Astronaut Kayla Barron who is currently orbiting the earth, deep-sea explorer and Connecticut resident, Dr. Robert Ballard, and underwater ocean photographer Brian Skerry. We also talked to two amazing athletes, Paralympians Matthew Torres of Fairfield and Laura Goodkind. And before we say goodbye to 2021, our show December 31 reminds us to reflect on the winter season; it&rsquo;s okay to slow down and take time to be gentle with yourself and others, some of what author Katherine May shares in our conversation about &ldquo;Wintering.&rdquo;

Where We Live: Best of 2021

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Grit And Games: Getting To The Paralympics, A Connecticut Story

Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits. Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering.

That’s where Makerspaces come in. Across the state, makerspaces are providing places where students of all ages can go and learn a new trade or craft with the help of some exceptional makers, and really advanced equipment!

Today, we hear from MakerspaceCT, a Hartford based skills development center. Later, we learn how libraries are becoming hubs for innovation as well.

GUESTS:
Samuel Ferri: coordinator with Studio 20 South, a digital maker studio at the West Hartford Library
Paul Lavoie: Chief Manufacturing Officer of the state of Connecticut
Cole Grosner: Education Director for MakerspaceCT
Devra Sisitsky: Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT
Care Verikas: co-founder Bristol Bazaar, an indoor makers market that is open year round

<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/28/well/mind/hands-mindfulness-typing-writing.html#:~:text=She%20sees%20some%20similarities%20in,in%20anxiety%20and%20depression%20symptoms.">Some studies show that working with your hands can have a lot of cognitive and emotional benefits.</a> Creating something with your hands can be a deeply satisfying process, and for some students, it can set them on a path for a real career in engineering.
That’s where Makerspaces come in. Across the state, makerspaces are providing places where students of all ages can go and learn a new trade or craft with the help of some exceptional makers, and really advanced equipment!
Today, we hear from <a href="https://makerspacect.com/join-the-movement/">MakerspaceCT, a Hartford based skills development center.</a> Later, we learn how libraries are becoming hubs for innovation as well.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Samuel Ferri: coordinator with <a href="https://www.westhartfordlibrary.org/services/studio-20-south/">Studio 20 South, a digital maker studio at the West Hartford Library</a></li>
<li>Paul Lavoie: <a href="https://manufacturing.ct.gov/?language=en_US">Chief Manufacturing Officer of the state of Connecticut</a></li>
<li>Cole Grosner: Education Director for <a href="https://makerspacect.org/">MakerspaceCT</a></li>
<li>Devra Sisitsky: Founder and Executive Director of MakerspaceCT</li>
<li>Care Verikas: co-founder <a href="https://www.thebristolbazaar.com/">Bristol Bazaar, an indoor makers market</a> that is open year round</li>
</ul>

Connecticut makerspaces act as hubs for creativity, innovation and lifelong learning 

A Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus.

Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to Disabled World, an independent Health and Disability news source.

This hour, we talk about why invisible illnesses are difficult to diagnose and how scientists are trying to change that.

GUESTS:
Michayla Savitt, State Government Reporter, Connecticut Public
Jennifer Crystal, Author of “One Tick Stopped the Clock”
Kelsi Carolan, Assistant Professor and licensed clinical social worker, University of Connecticut

A Connecticut lab is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to study endometriosis, a painful condition that impacts people with a uterus.
Endometriosis is just one of the many invisible illnesses that impact an estimated 10% of the American population, according to <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Disabled World</a>, an independent Health and Disability news source.
This hour, we talk about why invisible illnesses are difficult to diagnose and how scientists are trying to change that.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/michayla-savitt" data-cms-ai="0">Michayla Savitt</a>, State Government Reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jennifercrystal.com/home" data-cms-ai="0">Jennifer Crystal</a>, Author of “One Tick Stopped the Clock”</li>
<li><a href="https://socialwork.uconn.edu/person/kelsi-carolan-phd/" data-cms-ai="0">Kelsi Carolan</a>, Assistant Professor and licensed clinical social worker, University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>

'But you don’t look sick ' The struggles of living with an invisible illness

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?

39% of students have reported feeling lonely. Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.

Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.

GUESTS:
Nick Pinkerton:Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University
Alex Kafka:Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report Overcoming Student Loneliness
Krista Mitchell:Senior at University of Connecticut
Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut

Traditionally, college campuses are epicenters of activity, connection, and engagement. So why are students feeling so isolated?
<a href="https://www.gallup.com/education/509231/college-students-experience-high-levels-worry-stress.aspx#:~:text=Bar%20chart.,25">39% of students have reported feeling lonely.</a> Loneliness remains an ongoing health crisis throughout the nation. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has raised concerns about loneliness, <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/03/new-surgeon-general-advisory-raises-alarm-about-devastating-impact-epidemic-loneliness-isolation-united-states.html">sharing that a lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death.</a>
Today, we take a look at loneliness and isolation in the university setting, and hear how some colleges are working to address it. We also hear from students and learn about how they have addressed loneliness in their lives.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://inside.southernct.edu/counseling/meet-the-staff/nick">Nick Pinkerton:</a> Associate Dean of Counseling Services and Wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University</li>
<li><a href="https://www.chronicle.com/author/alexander-c-kafka">Alex Kafka:</a> Senior Editor, at The Chronicle of Higher Education and author of the report <a href="https://store.chronicle.com/products/overcoming-student-loneliness">Overcoming Student Loneliness</a></li>
<li><a href="https://creativekrista.com/">Krista Mitchell:</a> Senior at University of Connecticut</li>
<li>Bonnibel Lilith Rampertab: Sophomore at University of Connecticut</li>
</ul>

Grit And Games: Getting To The Paralympics, A Connecticut Story

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