Aspen & Tenley Balthazor
Tenley entered this world 11 weeks early to save 3 lives, her twin brother Camden, myself and her own. On November 1st, 2010, the ultrasound tech was taking much longer than usual to get the images Dr. Kuhlmann requested daily.
How VR and AR can be used to help support students with Neurodiversity.
Ange Anderson open and led an innovative specialist school in North Wales for 10 years, introducing over 25 different therapeutic and technological interventions to support students with learning differences. She is the author of several books published by Routledge, including VR, AR, and AI in SEN, which is the UK abbreviation for special educational needs.
Bonus Episode with Rachel Townsend and Sara Alley
The Spirit of Volunteerism is an indelible part of being part of community and belonging. In todays episode 2 friends with similars hearts but different missions meet up on the podcast to tell about the organizations and events were they volunteer.
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.
Friends Life Community
In this episode, we chat with Waverly Ann Harris who has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families for over 15 years. She has been the CEO of Friends Life Community since 2016 where she has developed programs that provide opportunities for adults with IDD to grow personally, develop socially, and be actively involved in the community. She is a sociologist with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis and enjoys solving systemic issues and collaborating with others to create meaningful change.
Changing Spaces Tennessee
In today's episode, I chat with Chrissy Beasley Hood. Chrissy is a Governor-appointed member of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities, Co-chapter Lead for Changing Spaces TN, and founder of Connecting the Journey: Special Needs Support Group.
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.
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.
"On The Avenue" Nashville TN
In this episode, we chat with Tom Woodard who together with his brothers Matt and John have created a unique workplace in Nashville TN that specifically employs persons with disabilities. On the Avenue is located in the Gulch. It is part distribution center that provides drug testing kits to the State of Tennessee and part advertising studio where the participants known as "citizens" have the opportunity to produce branded content including artwork, videos, podcasts, etc.
Tom Woodard states: " citizens can come to a safe place to build community and confidence."
Interview with Alli Manning
In this episode, we chat with Ali Manning: food scientist, food educator, author, and founder of Umami Food Consulting. With over ten years in the food industry, she utilizes her passion for food, science, and community to help food entrepreneurs tackle issues beyond the kitchen. Ali is the Program Consultant for Project Green Fork and the creator of Food Science 4 Kids, a program that teaches grade-school children food science.
She recently published her first children’s book, entitled “Can I Play with my Food?” a book that explores food and science through the eyes of two sisters, Nema and Lexi.
Inclusive functional fitness and training
Sergio Calderon is the founder of Valiant Fitness. He provides an all-inclusive functional training program for individuals of all abilities. His program was created after awareness that community-based fitness programs were not available to serve individuals with IDD and Mental Health needs. Sergio lives in Murfreesboro, TN but grew up in a small town named Fillmore in Southern California.
Workplace Initiatives and the Disability Rights Movement
I am truly honored to have you with us today, Colleen Starkloff. She is one of the founders together with her husband, the late Max. They founded the Starkloff Disability Institute, which is based in St. Louis, Missouri. The institute is described as a workforce workplace disability advisor.
Stand up Paddle Boarding
Today we chat with Alyssa Walz from Tender Ones Therapy Services, and coming soon we will be talking as well with Colleen Stark from the Stark Off Disability Institute where she chats about the disability rights movement, as well as some of the camps coming up through the institute.
Powered height adjustable adult changing tables.
As the mother and primary caregiver of a special needs child, Carla Christensen has spent over 20 years navigating the world of special education and medical advocacy. She's brought that hands-on experience to her role as Marketing Director for MAX-Ability, where she relishes the opportunity to work with groups like Changing Spaces, Universal Changing Places, Love Hope & Autism, The On-Air Advocate, and now Raising Kellan to increase awareness of a variety of special needs, particularly restroom accommodation for all.
Limb Loss and Limb Difference
Hillary Saman is both a physical therapist as well as an author of the Adventures of Roxy book series whose core underlying message is to embrace limb loss and other differences. Welcome to the show Hillary and I cannot wait to hear more about the Adventures of Roxy.
Autism with Cynthia Slomowitz, DPT
Cynthia Slomowitz is an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist and an expert in the treatment of autism including generalizing skills during gross motor play. She graduated from Temple University with Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is presently a Ph.D. student working with mentors Dr. Briano Di Rezze & Dr. Melissa Tovin on an independent study on ASD. Cyndi is also a mom to 5 wonderful adults!
She has an amazing course offering written from a parent<>physical therapist perspective titled: Setting the Stage for Success in the Treatment of Children with Autism.
Accessible Travel
In this episode, we chat with Julie Jones. Julie is mom to Braeden, a 26-year-old young man who lives with cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user.
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability
In today's episode, I chat with Cathlyn Smith and Emma Shouse of the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disability about the work done at the Council as well as the free upcoming leadership program "Partners in Policymaking".
Tennessee Disability Day on the Hill- Tennessee Disability Coalition
I chat with Carol Westlake and Jeff Strand of the Tennessee Disability Coalition. TDC is a group of 40+ organizations that come together to support the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. The 4 domains that makeup TDC are public policy, brain links, family voices, and small grants.
Entrepreneurship, innovation and the social determinants of pediatric healthcare.
"Ten years ago, I established Therapeutic Focus (TF). TF is my heart: a passionate, outpatient pediatric therapy clinic located in West Memphis, Arkansas. TF provides occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to predominantly impoverished children with disabilities while focusing on improving their overall functional performance in the areas of fine and gross motor skills and speech" - LaTeasha Gaither Davis, OT/Owner of TF