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96. Handling Holiday Expectations Dec 01, 2020

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Covid-19 may have wiped out our December calendars, but let’s talk about the magic of a quieter holiday season.. Kids waking up in their own beds, playing in the snow without a care in the world, and actually making the gingerbread cookies you always said you would! Sounds a little bit better than going to a zoom holiday party doesn’t it?

This week we’re chatting all about the good and the hard of this holiday season. We’re also giving some advice (or trying to) about dealing with difficult family members and what to do when it’s celebration time and your child just isn’t having it. Tis the season for social stories and lots of breaks! Happy Holidays, friends!

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95. What Are You Thankful For? Nov 24, 2020

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As we head into the holidays and the end of 2020 (we made it!), we’re giving thanks for all the lessons learned this year. Let’s face it, 2020 hasn’t been easy and socially-distant holidays hold challenges of their own..But for now, we invite you to practice gratitude with us as we reflect on all the hard parts of this year that have opened our eyes to what we do have. We’re also chatting about why we’re thankful for Down syndrome, including the everyday moments with our kiddos that allow us (or force us) to pause and be grateful. And as always, we are thankful for all of you who listen and cheer us on. We love you, listeners!

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94. IEPs during Covid-19, ft. IEP Lawyers Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett Nov 17, 2020

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“There’s no way to make virtual learning fair for everyone…” Micha said it best but we’re all thinking it right?! Getting your child’s IEP needs met during virtual learning seems nearly impossible. And no one understands the legal battle behind a student’s disability rights quite like Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, two special education lawyers who created one of our favorite nonprofits: The Inclusive Education Project.

Let’s face it, there’s only so much learning that can be done through a screen and it’s all too easy for kiddos to regress. And with every school district handling IEP needs so differently, how do we begin to address this huge gap in services? We’re so grateful to have Vickie and Amanda on for an important conversation about IEP anxiety, disability education rights, virtual learning success stories (yes, they do exist!) and when to have your kiddo’s next distance learning IEP (the sooner, the better). Cheering you on, friends!

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Learn more about the Inclusive Education Project!

For extra educational support, learn more about Mrs. Terry Brown’s So Happy To Learn program.

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93. The (Older) Sibling Perspective, ft. Pat Valentine Nov 10, 2020

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You may have been one of the 5 million people (no big deal right?) to see Zach & Pat’s viral videos on tik tok. This brother duo has taken social media by storm with their Down syndrome advocacy, positivity, and of course - dancing! So naturally, we needed to meet them.. which is why we sat down to chat with Pat all about growing up with a younger brother who has Down syndrome, navigating social media, and watching Zach find his passion!

If you’re anything like us and you’ve wondered about your child with DS and their future relationship with their siblings, this one's for you.

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Follow Zach & Pat!

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92. Politics & Down Syndrome w/Kayla McKeon & Ashley Helsing Nov 03, 2020

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The last time we chatted with Kayla McKeon back in November 2018, she was lobbying for the ABLE to Work act that allows individuals with disabilities to save money without losing their benefits. Today, the act has passed, but Kayla (the first registered lobbyist with Down Syndrome) has certainly not stopped working hard!

Her and Ashley Helsing are part of the National Down Syndrome Society’s policy team that lobbies on capitol hill and advocates for Down Syndrome in DC! They’re telling us all about what matters most for people with disabilities in the current political world: Covid-19 relief packages, marriage equality, meaningful employment, virtual school, and so much more. Kayla and Ashley also have some practical steps we can take to shift the political narrative! It’s time to take notes and take action!

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SHOW NOTES

Follow Kayla McKeon on Instagram

Listen to our first episode with Kayla: Self-Advocacy in DC w/Kayla McKeon

Keep up with The National Down Syndrome Society

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91. Putting the "Social" In Social Distancing w/Jessica Hunter & Larkin O'Leary Oct 27, 2020

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Jessica Hunter and Larkin O’Leary may have started their advocacy journey as @justtwomomssr on Instagram, but they’ve now created their own nonprofit: Common Ground Society. And they're using their platform to put the “social” back in “social distancing” by creating a virtual buddy program for children with and without disabilities.

We love the work these ladies are doing and we know you will too! So friends, join us for another chat with Jessica and Larkin about friendship in the days of distance learning, creating connections during Covid-19, and resources to advocate in your own school district!

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Connect with Jessica and Larkin!

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90. How To Advocate Right Where You Are Oct 20, 2020

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Alright friends, you asked! And we’re answering.. What’s the most challenging part of advocacy for you? How do you advocate if you don’t have tons of followers? What do you wish people knew about your child with DS? And how do you keep from comparing yourself to other advocates?... We’re chatting about all of this + more today! Because let’s face it, advocacy is exciting and rewarding but also hard and messy. So let’s give each other grace and keep showing up. Wherever we are.

Check out some of our fave episodes on advocacy!

Listen to Nice White Parents on Apple podcasts

Learn more about owning your influence from Heather Avis!

Watch the Social Dilemma on Netflix.

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89. Let's Talk About Transitions. ft. Kenzie Clark Oct 13, 2020

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Kenzie Clark is a former special educator and the brains behind Able Transition Consulting, a service that equips individuals with disabilities with the resources to enter adulthood and thrive! The Able team is all about person-centered planning and making sure that young adults with disabilities have a voice in their transition! That’s why Kenzie’s here to chat about all things transitions, education, adulthood, + more. We’re also discussing practical tips you can use to empower your kiddos to make their own choices now and in the future!

Keep up with Kenzie Clark and Able Transition Consulting!

Website
Instagram
Facebook
Contact
Email: kenzie@abletransition.com

Listen to Dreams Fulfilled podcast, hosted by Kenzie Clark!

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88. (Un)learning The Advocacy Language Oct 06, 2020

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When it comes to finding the right language to use in this advocacy space, it can be tricky.. to say the least! Do we go with person-first or identity-first language? Should we say disabled or differently abled? And how can we use language to empower our kiddos with Down Syndrome?

We’ve done a lot of learning (and unlearning!) to try and figure this all out. And as women who do not have any disabilities or diagnoses, we know we still have a long way to go! For now, we invite each of you to grow alongside us as we strive to use language that is most honoring to the disability community! Here’s to lifelong learning, friends!

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Read more on this topic at The Body Is Not An Apology

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87. Life Update: Moving Mishaps + More! Sep 29, 2020

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In the midst of moving (and yes all three of us are moving this month!), we feel unorganized and uncomfortable, and we know our kids must feel it too! So how do we help our kiddos with Down Syndrome transition when we’re still working on it ourselves? We don’t have all the answers but do we have some of our favorite “social story” apps + quite a few mistakes for you all to learn from! So friends, sit down and chat with just the three of us about our decisions to move (across the street, across the state, and across the country) and all the things we’re doing (or should be doing) to help our kiddos transition!

SHOW NOTES

Check out the social story app: Social Story Creator & Library or Chat Books!

Head to heatheravis.com/thank-a-teacher to THANK A TEACHER with these free printables!

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