Podcast Episodes

Watch the episode on YouTube.  Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com 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 […]

Watch the episode on YouTube.  Empowering Advocacy with AI: Charmaine Thaner’s In | RSS.com 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,

Watch the episode on YouTube. Rethinking Behavior Support: Ending Restraint and | RSS.com 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

Watch the episode on YouTube.  Transforming Schools with Truly Inclusive Leadersh | RSS.com 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

Watch the episode on YouTube. Empowering Neurodivergent Students Through Storyte | RSS.com 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

Watch the episode on YouTube. Transforming Inclusive Education Through Inclusion | RSS.com 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

Watch the episode on YouTube. Empowering Inclusion: Advocates Share Stories and | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Brilly Semenova: Brilly is a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, having started her advocacy journey during her middle school years. She is based in Maryland but operates nationally, providing resources and support to families and individuals.

Watch the episode on YouTube. Empowering Educators: Navigating Inclusive Educati | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Nicole Eredics is a seasoned expert specializing in inclusive education, boasting over 25 years of experience in the field. Armed with degrees in elementary and special education, Nicole began her career as an inclusion teacher in British Columbia,