CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST 2024
As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for children with disabilities can be both challenging and rewarding. In our latest podcast episode, host Marsh Naidoo sits down with pediatric occupational therapist Vanessa Naidoo to explore a curated list of thoughtful and developmental gift ideas
Scaling the Wall!
Mia Fox, is a yoga teacher, physical therapist, and rock climber. Mia talks about how she got started in rock climbing and the therapeutic benefits it provides.
Adaptive Climbing
In our latest episode of the Raising Kellan Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mia Fox, a multifaceted individual who is a yoga teacher, physical therapist, and avid rock climber. Mia shared her journey into the world of rock climbing, the therapeutic benefits it offers, and her involvement in the adaptive climbing program at Memphis Rox.
Beyond Six Seconds Podcast
Carolyn Kiel’s podcast teaches people about the real-life experiences of neurodivergent people, as told by neurodivergent people. You can listen to Beyond 6 Seconds on (beyond6seconds.net), YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
CP Awareness Day
Listen in to hear what’s going on with Levi, Drake ,and Kellan on their annual meetup honoring cp awareness day.
Priority TN Disability Bills
Jeff Strand Coordinator of Government and External Affairs from the Tennessee Disability Coalition will discuss the Priority Bills for Part 2/2 of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly. Here is a link to what we discussed last year (2023) on Episode 78
Navigating Possibilities: A Year of the Raising Kellan Podcast, 2023
Review of 2023 Highlights on the Raising Kellan Podcast
Our Place Nashville
Jordan Collins is the associate Director at Our Place Nashville, an organization that partners with nonprofits to provide brick-and-mortar housing solutions for persons with disabilities in the Nashville area.
#NDEAM
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM. In this podcast episode, Naveh Eldar, host of The Landscape Podcast chats about his experience with Disability First Employment and the Project Search program. He highlights the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace and the progress that has been made in raising awareness and promoting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME WALK
Marsh interviews Lori Green, the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South. Their mission is to empower and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. Lori also talks about the various programs and services they offer, such as self-advocate classes, tutoring, and social events. She mentions their upcoming fundraiser, the Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, which will take place on October 29, 2023.
Day At The Lake
Our first live parent-led event focused on disability was held August 26, 2023, in Dyersburg TN.
Adaptive Fashion Wond’ry
In episode #98 of the Raising Kellan podcast, host Marsh Naidoo is joined by Professor Alex Capps and four students from the Fab Lab at the Wond’ry Vanderbilt's Center of Innovation. They discuss their work in adaptive fashion and the impact it has on the disability community and beyond. The students share their experiences and the skills they have gained through their work at the Wond’ry, highlighting the importance of collaboration and problem-solving. They also discuss the future of adaptive fashion and its potential to create a more inclusive world. The episode concludes with closing remarks from the students, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the Wond’ry and their excitement for the future of their work.
Eagle Access Program
Today we are joined by an esteemed panel from Dyersburg State Community College to chat about Eagle Access, a program for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Joining me today is Nikki Erickson, who is the current director of the Eagle Access Program; Dr. Brigham Scallion, who is a co-founder of the program, as well as the Northwest Representative of the Tennessee Council for Developmental Disabilities; Dr. Jimmy Barham, who is the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Technology and part of the Planning and Implementation Committee at Eagle Access Program going at DSCC; and Dr. Amanda Walker the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the College.
MAPs
Jay Camperlino is the current Youth and Transitions Director with the State of Tennessee at the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Jay is charged with developing and overseeing the implementation of Maps which is the Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence program…
Diversity & Inclusion
In today's episode number 93, I interview Debra Run a global disability inclusion strategist. She is CEO of Ruh Global Impact, as well as the nonprofit Billion Strong. I consider her the ideal candidate to interview to commemorate Disability Pride Month in July. We chat about self-identifying as a person with a disability(PWD) and “Discoverability” to position your talents as a PWD to prospective employees
Adaptive Fashion
Today I chat with Alex Sargent Capps, Allie Schmidt, and Stella Barron about Adaptive Fashion. Alex has served on the Vanderbilt University Theatre faculty since 2001. She is currently the director of the Fiber Arts Build (FAB) Lab at Vanderbilt’s Wond’ry Center for Innovation. Allie Schmidt is the owner of Disability Dame Consulting, where she works with businesses to help create products and marketing campaigns that are accessible to the disability community.
True North Disability Planning
Eric Jorgensen is the Founder of True North Disability Planning, the go-to resource for families who have children with intellectual/developmental disabilities and the professionals who serve them. He is the host of the “ABCs of Disability Planning” podcast which introduces listeners to organizations and resources they may have never heard of or weren’t sure how to use. And he is the author of Waypoints – a monthly deep dive into disability planning topics.
Developmental Therapy
In today's episode, I chat with Kirst Nordstrom who is a Developmental Therapist in Nashville TN. Kirsti talks about the Family Guided Routines Based Intervention framework which she uses to coach families to help their children with developmental delays or disabilities maximize function with strategies to promote feeding, reading, play, movement, speech, and other milestones of development. Most states have a free voluntary Early Intervention Program available to families who are concerned about their child's development. In the State of Tennessee, this program is called TEIS and is part of the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disability.
Project Search
Erin Riehle is the founder and director of Project SEARCH. This is a work program for high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn the job skills needed to carry over to the workplace.
Disability EmpowHer Network
In today's episode, we chat with Sophie Poost, Director of Programs at Disability EmpowHer Network, an organization that empowers girls and young women with disabilities through skills building, community, and mentorship.