Different Brains betters our society
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Dr. Hackie Reitman: doctor, boxer, neurodiversity advocate, and founder of Different Brains - talks with us about his program and how important it is for society to learn to embrace those with different abilities ..read more
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What is love? It is that which shapes our actions!
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Lillieth Grand - a music therapist, business owner, educator, and mother from Oregon - shares her experiences and how they have shaped the way she treats others and how she finds strength in herself ..read more
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All about Autism
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Hosts Kayla and Emily talk about their experience and insights from the 2018 US Autism Conference. April is Autism Awareness Month -- learn about different ways to connect with those on the spectrum ..read more
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A Veteran's Continuing Battle
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Our interview with Navy veteran Jenna Weathers gives us a comprehensive insight into life with Ehlers Danos Syndrome, PTSD, working while disabled, and navigating the VA system ..read more
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Demystifying Dyslexia
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Dean Bragonier, founder of NoticeAbility Inc., tells of his own journey with dyslexia, how a dyslexic mind works and what advantages dyslexics posses, and how he is helping other dyslexics learn with individually tailored curricula ..read more
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Music Made for Me: How Chloe Adapts an Instrument
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Chloe Short was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita which limits her movements. However Chloe did not let her condition stop her from playing music and joining the high school band. Chloe plays the euphonium, a large brass instrument, which is adapted specifically for her to play...and trust us, she plays it well ..read more
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Alternative Baseball
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Let's (all) play ball! Taylor Duncan, a young man with Autism, founded and operates the rapidly growing non-profit Alternative Baseball Organization. ABO provides teens and adults with Autism and special needs an accepting yet competitive place to play the beloved game of baseball. Taylor has some exciting news about ABO, how it was started, and is an example of determination and hard work despite the many obstacles he faced in his youth ..read more
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Let's get wheel - increase accessibility already!
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Have you ever wondered what it's like to use a wheelchair in a city like New York? For that matter - getting where you want to go in a wheelchair at all? Marissa Meleske, a life coach, author, and protaganist of increased accessibility tells us what it's like living in Long Island using a wheelchair, her challenges with spina bifida, and urges everyone to petition for people of all abilities to have access to the places they want to go. Featuring the music of Devin Larue ..read more
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All about Angela's House: The Blind Leading the Blind
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Jean Peyton has been involved with helping those with vision impairments in Las Vegas for many years. She is the president of Blind Connect, which has a great program called Angela's House that she tells us all about. The staff there have vision impairments also, giving them unique qualifications to help those navigating their vision loss for the first time ..read more
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Takeaways on Taking Away the "Dis"
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by Emily Rawlings
4y ago
Emily and Kayla review what they've learned from all of their guests summarizing key points that were emphasized in every interview and the impact that this podcast has had on them as hosts, therapists, and human beings ..read more
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