The Building Blocks Podcast discusses how to build a strong, meaningful and collaborative team including but not limited to individuals with disabilities, their families, schools and the community. Guests will provide stories and information that have helped them advocate for their needs or for the needs of others as well as provide information on services and support systems that aren’t widely discussed.
Margaret Long is at Occupational Therapist and an all around advocate for students of all abilities. We talk school based advocacy, least restrictive environment and placement in specialized programming.
My guest for “Advocate Like A Mother” is Elisha Mosley. A mom and advocate for her daughter Z’Mya who is living and thriving with Emanuel syndrome. We will talk about the struggles Elisha and Z’Mya have had and continue to go through and how Elisha continues to be Z’Mya’s biggest supporter and advocate! We talk about how to advocate for your child as well as how school staff can ensure they are doing what is necessary for all individuals with special needs.