Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Challenges and Misunderstandings
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Emily Ladau is an eloquent activist, writer, and speaker, known for her relentless advocacy for disability rights. With a decade of experience, Emily serves as the editor of Able News, a digital newspaper amplifying the voices and stories of New York’s vibrant disability community. Her […]
Empowering Advocacy with AI: Charmaine Thaner’s Insights
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Charmaine Thaner is a seasoned educator and advocate with over 30 years of experience, who has dedicated her career to supporting families and children with special needs. As a mother to a son with Down syndrome, she blends personal experience with professional expertise to guide […]
Rethinking Behavior Support: Ending Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Guy Stevens is a nationally recognized expert and advocate for ending restraint and seclusion in schools. He is the founder of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a nonprofit organization focused on reforming punitive discipline practices in educational settings. Guy is also a board […]
Transforming Schools with Truly Inclusive Leadership and Practices
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Toni Barton is a leader in education innovation and the founder of Speligent. She is a recognized authority on transforming schools through inclusive, equity-driven, and tech-enabled learning models, having gained vast experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader. Toni initiated the Inclusive Schools Leadership […]
Empowering Neurodivergent Students Through Storytelling and Advocacy
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Riley Mulcahy is the founder and Executive Director of The Riley Project, a nonprofit organization focused on storytelling and community building for individuals with learning differences. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of California with a background in English and Creative Writing, Riley is also […]
Transforming Inclusive Education Through Inclusion Indicators
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alissa Rausch is a dedicated advocate for inclusive education rights, especially for young children with disabilities and various intersectional identities. Based at the University of Denver, she has extensive experience as a provider, program leader, educator, and technical assistance provider, notably developing inclusive programs and […]
Rebellions are built on hope
Instead of dwelling on the numerous challenges our world faces, we choose to spotlight small (and big) acts of rebellion. Hello Inclusionists, Everywhere you look, there are reasons for despair. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things I’ve read or watched that are keeping me hopeful. …imagine what it would be like if half or […]
Changing Perspectives About Disability
Welcome to our podcast learning pathway, designed for educators and stakeholders interested in fostering an inclusive mindset; here, you’ll find thought-provoking clips to help create a shared understanding of inclusive practices with your school team. These clips are part of series of blog posts that align with our Mindset & Beliefs Podcast Learning Pathway. See, […]
Unlocking Inclusive Strategies: Empower Every Child to Fly
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jani Kozlowski is a renowned early childhood professional, boasting over 30 years of experience. She is an accomplished author and speaker, serving as a technical assistance specialist and consultant. Jani focuses on supporting the development of young children and their families, with expertise in early […]
Why We Need to Blend General and Special Education Teacher Training
Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jen Newton is an Associate Professor at Ohio University with a dedicated career in inclusive education spanning 25 years. Her expertise encompasses anti-racist, anti-ableist education, early childhood inclusion, and inclusive teacher preparation. Beginning her career as an early interventionist and inclusive pre-kindergarten teacher, Dr. Newton […]