April 2, 2026 | Dr. Laurie Carter (Lawrence University), My Housing Voice, Fox Valley Memory Project
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Focus Fox Valley delivers a rich, community-focused hour on April 2, 2026, spotlighting three major local initiatives. The episode opens with a conversation with Dr. Lori Carter, President of Lawrence University, about the upcoming event 'The Art of Leadership' featuring Broadway legend Audra McDonald, who will discuss her creative journey and entrepreneurial mindset in a public Q&A at Lawrence’s Memorial Chapel on April 10th. The show then shifts to World Autism Acceptance Day, highlighting the 'My Housing Voice' project led by pediatrician John Edwards, which is gathering input from families and caregivers of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities across Northeast Wisconsin through a national survey to inform future housing policy. The final segment features Carissa Paul of the Fox Valley Memory Project, promoting their upcoming 'Living Life' fundraiser on April 21st, which supports expanded dementia care programs, including a new respite service, memory cafes, and educational workshops. The episode emphasizes community engagement, advocacy, and the power of listening to lived experience.
Audra McDonald will speak at Lawrence University on April 10th about the art of leadership, blending creativity and entrepreneurship.
The My Housing Voice project is collecting community input on housing needs for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities via a survey at myhousingvoice.org.
The Fox Valley Memory Project’s Living Life fundraiser on April 21st supports expanded dementia care, including respite programs and community education.
Volunteers are essential to both the My Housing Voice and Fox Valley Memory Project initiatives, with flexible opportunities for all skill levels.
Community-driven data collection is key to shaping inclusive housing and care policies in Northeast Wisconsin.
Opening Segment & Weather Update
Haley Ten Pass opens the show with a weather update, discussing tree damage and power outages due to recent storms, while promoting local sponsors and setting the tone for community-focused content.
Audra McDonald & The Art of Leadership
“This is an opportunity to think about how creativity can inform so many different aspects of life. It will be a really delightful conversation, learning more about who she is, how her art informs her life, but also about how her life informs her art and her work.”
My Housing Voice: Advocating for Autism & Disability Housing
“We need to take some steps back, back off the edge of our skis and recognize what information can we help gather to, as you say, try to do this in the right sequence to bring data to bear.”
Fox Valley Memory Project & Living Life Fundraiser
“We have our own respite space that we don't have to move materials. We can put couches in. There's a sensory corner and we have some really, really big plans for this space.”
“We know that when we can have people in a setting that optimizes their success and function, that they end up saving a lot of money to the system over the course of their lifetime. And we're talking about millions and sometimes millions and millions of dollars over the course of their lifetime.”
“When words fail, music speaks. And how, oh goodness what a powerful connection that is for families who are walking this journey and know that there's a long road ahead but sometimes when you don't have the right words maybe it's just song that can help in a situation or a moment or with a memory.”
“This is an opportunity to think about how creativity can inform so many different aspects of life. It will be a really delightful conversation, learning more about who she is, how her art informs her life, but also about how her life informs her art and her work.”
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Guests
WHBY
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Audra McDonald
person
Fox Valley Memory Project
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Lawrence University
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My Housing Voice
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Dr. Lori Carter
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John Edwards
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Carissa Paul
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Jonathan Krause
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First Place Global
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Focus Fox Valley • 1h 0m • 3/31/2026
March 31, 2026 | New Voices Choir, Community Clothes Closet, Community Foundation & Fox Valley Tech
Focus Fox Valley • 1h 3m • 3/31/2026
April 1, 2026 | Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center
Focus Fox Valley • 12m • 4/1/2026
April 3, 2026 | Travel Wisconsin (Birding + Dining Icons), Authors Among Us event
Focus Fox Valley • 33m • 4/3/2026
April 6, 2026 | LU's Ascent Summer Program, Brian Rasmussen, REACH Counseling, History Museum at the Castle
Focus Fox Valley • 1h 9m • 4/6/2026
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