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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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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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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

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Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Integrated Schools Podcast

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public discourse about critical topics because it allows them to learn with and from others. Andrew

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Do words even mean anything anymore?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often misrepresented, but as inclusionists, we know the path to true inclusion has always faced challenges. In this edition of the Weeklyish, we share stories from fellow educators who are making a real impact through inclusive practices in public education. Hello Inclusionists,  I love getting the weekend newspaper. I’ve

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Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Sexual Health Education

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With extensive experience advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Connie plays a

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Who’s afraid of Douglas Fuchs?

What happens when groundbreaking research supporting inclusive education meets fierce resistance from within the field itself? The answer reveals a deeper struggle about how we serve learners with disabilities. Hello Inclusionists, I thought, somewhat naively, that when Cole et al. published their study in 2022, The Relationship Between Special Education Placement and High School Outcomes,

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