Think Inclusive

Show Notes About the Guest(s): Danny Whitty is a non-speaking autistic advocate who uses spelling to communicate. He has gained attention for his insights into living as a non-speaker and his advocacy for disability rights. Danny is a co-host of the podcast “All Our Brave Hearts” along with his sister, Tara. Their podcast aims to […]

Show Notes About the Guest(s): Tim Villegas is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). He is also the founder of Think Inclusive, which is the blog, podcast, and social media handle of MCIE. He has 16 years of experience in public education as a teacher and district support specialist. […]

Show Notes About the Guest(s): Margo Gross: Margo serves as the Supervisor of Equity for Calvert County Public Schools. Her work focuses on identifying and dismantling barriers to inclusion within educational environments, advocating for equity, and ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to thrive. Lisa Quinn: A former special education teacher, Lisa is now […]

This week, we bring you a feed drop by our friends at the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE), the Inclusion Think Tank Podcast with Arthur Aston. In this episode, Vikas, a parent advocate, shares his family’s journey toward inclusive education for his daughter with Down syndrome, emphasizing the importance of effective communication between […]

In a collaborative effort between Club 21 and the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education, we are excited to present this unique blog post highlighting podcast episodes focused on inclusive early childhood education. This post features six episodes from the Think Inclusive podcast, each accompanied by a summary and thought-provoking reflection questions. Our goal is to […]

Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but in the meantime, enjoy this feed drop from our friend Savitha Sundar. Host Savita Sundar, a school-based occupational therapist, welcomes guest Dr. Debbie Taub to discuss the Inclusive Education Roadmap. They delve into the benefits of starting students in general education, the importance of inclusive practices, and […]

Think Inclusive is off for the summer, but we have feed drops from some of our podcasting friends in the meantime! In this episode of Inclusive Occupations, host Savitha Sundar engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Diane Ryndak, an esteemed scholar and advocate for inclusive education. Dr. Ryndak discusses her personal journey and the […]

Show Notes About the Guest(s): Ashlynn Rich: Ashlynn Rich is a recent high school graduate with Down syndrome. She graduated with honors and earned the title of scholar-athlete for her involvement in the school’s swim team. She also owns her own small business, Pop Queen Baked Goods. Ashlynn advocates for including students with disabilities in […]

Show Notes About the Guest(s): Bari Levin is a retired special educator with over 34 years of experience, predominantly working with middle school students with learning differences. She is actively involved with the I Am Able Foundation, focusing on storytelling to remove the stigma associated with neurodiversity. Bari co-leads the We All Learn Differently campaign […]

Join us in Annapolis, Mayland on August 6 & 7 for the second annual MCIE Summer Institute. The 2-day institute is designed to provide valuable insights on inclusive school leadership, team collaboration, and specially designed instruction for educators, families, and partners on the journey towards inclusive schooling.