The Sound of Acceptance: Noah Jack’s Journey Through Music and Advocacy ~ 604
Watch the episode on YouTube. The Sound of Acceptance: Noah Jack’s Journey Throu | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Noah Jack is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from Park Ridge, Illinois. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Noah’s unique journey in music began when he could hum at age four before he could speak. Currently studying […]
Exploring the Link Between PBIS and ABA with Rob Horner ~ 603
Watch the episode on YouTube. Exploring the Link Between PBIS and ABA with Rob H | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Dr. Rob Horner is a Professor Emeritus of Special Education at the University of Oregon and the Director of the Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). He boasts a […]
Zachary Fenell Discusses Marathon Journey and Disability Advocacy ~ 602
Watch the episode on YouTube Zachary Fenell Discusses Marathon Journey and Disa | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Zachary Fenell is a speaker, marathoner, and author who actively champions disability advocacy. Fenell, known as the “Cerebral Palsy Vigilante,” uses multiple platforms to dispel misconceptions and inspire others to see possibilities beyond their circumstances. He […]
John Spencer Discusses Empowering All Students Through Design Thinking ~ 601
Watch the episode on YouTube. John Spencer Discusses Empowering All Students Thr | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) John Spencer John Spencer is a professor in Oregon, an accomplished speaker, and an author known for his works “Empower” and “Launch.” He has an extensive background in teaching middle school for over a decade and […]
The Lion League: Changing How Schools Build Inclusion ~ 503
Watch this episode on YouTube. The Lion League: Changing How Schools Build Inclus | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Arielle Hobbs is the founder of The Lion League, a nonprofit organization that focuses on promoting inclusion in schools. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and has dedicated her work to creating a […]
The Power of Inclusion: A Conversation with Emily Ladau and Kyle Khachadurian ~ 502
Watch the episode on YouTube. The Power of Inclusion: A Conversation with Emily | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, public speaker, writer, and digital communications consultant. She is the editor-in-chief of a blog for an organization called Rooted in Rights and has worked on various projects […]
Inclusion, Exclusion, Segregation, and Integration: How are they different?
Explore the power of social media and how a single image can have different interpretations. We also discuss the United Nations' definitions of inclusion, exclusion, segregation, and integration, and how they differ from current practices in most school districts in the United States.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network: Shifting from Awareness to Acceptance ~ 501
Watch the episode on YouTube. Autistic Self Advocacy Network: Shifting from Awar | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Julia Bascom is the Executive Director at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). She has extensive experience in disability rights advocacy and has served on various boards and councils related to disability equality. Julia is autistic […]
Why Person-First Language Doesn’t Always Put the Person First
By Emily Ladau I vividly remember the first time I learned about person-first language (PFL). I was listening to a professor of special education speak to a group of students on disability “etiquette.” He handed out a sheet with rules on how to address or refer to a person if they had a disability. While […]
Preparing Teachers for Special Education: Insights from Educators and Authors ~ 401
Watch the episode on YouTube. Preparing Teachers for Special Education: Insights | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Audri Gomez has been in the field of special education since 2000. She has worked as a resource specialist and in self-contained classrooms in the K-12 setting for the Newport Mesa Unified School District. Currently, she is […]