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Elizabeth Bonker: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication and Education

Watch the episode on YouTube. Elizabeth Bonker: Empowering Nonspeakers with Comm | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Elizabeth Bonker is a passionate advocate and spokesperson for non-speaking individuals. Known for her work in promoting typing as a communication method for non-speakers, she has authored the book and album “I Am in Here.” Elizabeth gained […]

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Transforming California Education: EmbraceAbilities Drives Inclusive Change

Watch the episode on YouTube. Transforming California Education: EmbraceAbilitie | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Marcia Reily is a Coordinator III with the EmbraceAbilities Grant Project at the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Her career focuses on developing inclusive educational systems for students with extensive support needs. With experience as a site administrator,

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Exploring Play’s Role in Inclusion and Personal Growthย 

Watch the episode on YouTube. Exploring Play’s Role in Inclusion and Personal Gr | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Dr. Leah Kelley is a distinguished neurodivergent education consultant, author, activist, educator, and parent. With 25 years of experience as a public school teacher, her roles have included primary teacher, inclusion resource teacher, and SEL

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Voices of Change: Inside the EALA Community of Action

Watch the episode on YouTube. Voices of Change: Inside the EALA Community of Act | RSS.com Show Notes Episode Summary:  In this bonus episode of Think Inclusive, hosted by Tim Villegas, listeners are invited to relive a dynamic and innovative event organized by the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA). The December 2024 retreat featured 22

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From Vision to Action: The Collaboration Behind Inclusion Today

Watch the episode on YouTube. From Vision to Action: The Collaboration Behind In | RSS.com Show Notes Episode Summary:  In this insightful bonus episode of the Think Inclusive podcast, host Tim Villegas and the Inclusion Today team explore the collaborative journey embarked upon with the Educating All Learners Alliance. Igniting an ambitious national campaign, their

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Unveiling The Deaf Experience: Rachel Zemach’s Identity Transformation Journey

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Rachel Zemach is a deaf author and former educator with a passionate career centered around advocating for deaf students. Her profound experiences in mainstream education as a deaf teacher culminated in the writing of her book, “The Butterfly Cage: Joy, Heartache, and Corruption Teaching While

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Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Challenges and Misunderstandingsย 

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

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Empowering Advocacy with AI: Charmaine Thaner’s Insightsย 

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

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Rethinking Behavior Support: Ending Restraint and Seclusion in Schoolsย 

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

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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

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