Adaptive Climbing
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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.

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MAPs
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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…

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Special Fathers Network, Dad to Dad Podcast
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Special Fathers Network, Dad to Dad Podcast

In today's episode 74, we chat with David Hirsh. David is founder of the Illinois Fatherhood Initiative, as well as host on the Dad to Dad podcast, which is part of the Special Father's Network. David's work is centered on breaking the cycle of father absence, so put your feet up, grab a cup of coffee, and get ready for some awesome conversation.

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Demystifying Disability with Emily Ladau
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Demystifying Disability with Emily Ladau

Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability.

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Special Education Advocacy Podcast
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Special Education Advocacy Podcast

Ashley Barlow graduated Magna Cum Laude from Miami University with a BS in German Education (K-12) and received her JD from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2006. In a former life, she was a German teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools and Cincinnati Public Schools, having taught nearly every grade from K to 12. She also taught Real Estate and Business Law at Miami University. Her areas of practice now include special education, family law, estate planning, and probate.

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What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?
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What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?

The Katie Beckett Waiver is a Tennessee program that is evolving and in its infancy. Its purpose is to give some financial relief to parents raising children with complex medical needs but whose income often excludes them from state funded programs.

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