Seeing Ability Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jim Littlefield-Dalmares
Jim Litttlefield-Dalmares hosts a conversation for people with disabilities and those who support them. We'll be talking with individuals with disabilities, parents, therapists, medical professionals, educators, nonprofits and others to provide insights, advice, and build community.
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Join us to hear one mom’s story of overcoming two rounds of grief on her journey as a parent of a child with a disability.
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Join staff and friends of the Bluegrass Center for Autism as they discuss traveling the journey of raising a child on the spectrum.
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When Melanie Gantzer and her husband adopted a boy from overseas, they knew there might be developmental issues. What they learned is how every parent of a child with special needs to be the one who is pushing and advocating for their child.
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“It’s Trayson’s world – and we are just living in it” - When Samantha Fields had to learn to see the world through her son’s eyes, it opened hers to a new and different world. That launched her nonprofit, A Different World, that helps families who have kids with autism and other disabilities. Tune in and meet a mom who is helping her son and many others.
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When her son was Brian was born, Cindy had to trust her gut and push the doctors. Next, she had to figure out how to find the support and services he needed. You won’t want to miss this powerful mamma who shows what it means to be an advocate for your child.
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When parents have a child born with a disability it puts them on a new path. Brittany Schiavone brightens that path and greets new families with love and support. Learn how this amazing woman is changing lives through Brittany’s Baskets of Hope.
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Jenny Smith’s life changed forever when she had a spinal cord injury as a teenager. Today she’s an author and disability advocate who is helping others.
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Few things cause stress for parents like the IEP. But what if you had a translator to decode the process? Join us as we learn how the nonprofit Kentucky IEP Advocates are helping parents.
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Jackie Diaz was a dedicated Special Ed teacher and school administrator who thought she understood the needs of her parents. But when her own son Owen came along, she realized how little she knew once she sat on the other side of the table.
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Where some people see a wall, others see a challenge. Luke5Adentures would not give up until they found a way to bring people in wheelchairs out to commune with nature. Join us to hear of the life-changing work of this budding nonprofit.
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Deaf since early childhood, Sekoe White knows about overcoming barriers. Join me as he shares lessons learned on his journey from high school, college, and Olympic basketball player to coach, husband and father.
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When Todd Crawford suffered a spinal cord injury, his life changed forever. But a community rallied around him. Now he’s motivating that community to help others.
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This teenager bleeds Kentucky blue and has the name to prove it. Fourteen year-old Cawood and his dad talk wheelchair basketball, and his dream to one day be a broadcaster.
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The conversations you have INSIDE your village are not always the same as OUTSIDE. Join us as we talk about the special needs journey with a panel connected by their dedication to Down Syndrome of Louisville.
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Marie Kennedy has touched many with the story of raising her son. And Jimmy Kennedy is helping tell and share many stories with his JBK On Air podcast, which recently had Marie on for Episode 100. Join me as we laugh and share stories with this amazing mother and son duo!
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What Sarah Richardson loved most about the Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky was the community she found for her daughter and herself. That turned into a mission to lead programming for this Kentucky nonprofit. Today she’s the new Interim Executive Director. Join me as she shares insights as a parent on this path.
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Tri-athlete, brand ambassador, social media influencer. Caleb Prewitt has many titles. Join us in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness month as he and his mom talk about their journey.
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Sometimes when services aren’t there you just have to create them on your own. Nina Fuller did just that when she founded SMILE on Down Syndrome in Evansville, Indiana. Join me as Nina and two other parents share lessons learned raising children with Down Syndrome.
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From a young age Kristin Knable had one thing that brought her true joy – and that was when she was dancing. She hasn’t let having Spina bifida hold her back in terms of pursuing her love and helping ignite that fire in other young people with different abilities. You won’t want to my conversation with this inspiring young lady.
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Sonia Johnson and Theron Mackey love to work and help others find that same joy – even those with disabilities. Join us as they share how their innovative partnership can provide lessons that other nonprofits and companies can learn from. A must for parents of older kids with special needs who are figuring out the world of work.
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Sally Travis knew what it was like to grow up with a disability and then got to see what it was like to teach those kids. Today she gets a third lens as a school counselor. Join me as she shares insights from all three perspectives.
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When Crimson Claycomb went on a field trip with her daughter Kendyl she discovered a need. Then she realized sometimes the way to get things done is to be the spark that makes it happen. Join me as a talk with a duo from Kendyl and Friends, a nonprofit that creates inclusive playgrounds and more.
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Not every guest has his own biography, was the inspiration behind a children’s book, and had ESPN do an “E60” special about his journey as a high school wrestler. Join me as I talk to Willie Burton about how his path as a young adult with cerebral palsy is inspiring others to reach for their goals.
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When staff who work for a nonprofit have walked in their client’s shoes it can make ALL the difference. Join Gina Wilson as she shares how having a child born with Down Syndrome 36 years ago equipped her for her early childhood work at WAVES in Franklin, Tennessee. Fellow guest Staci Davis will share about the work of WAVES as it impacts the community.
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Liz Venedaal probably didn’t know that growing up with cerebral palsy would prepare for her career and motherhood. But her professional training as a certified life, vocational, and parenting coach not only helped her build her own home-based business, but also helped her navigate raising her own child with differences. Join us to hear Liz’s story and her advice as both a person with a disability and parent of a child with special needs.
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For 65 years the Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies has been giving treatment and hope to thousands of families. This non-profit spotlight episode is near and dear to my heart because Sophia got help at the Kids Center and I had the honor to work there for a decade. Join a panel that includes director, staff, and proud mamma as they share their insights around raising kids with special needs. You can also learn about innovative new things going on at the Center.
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When Brad Meshell’s son was diagnosed with autism it shook him to his core. Today he is working and walking to change the way people see Autism and provide support to families like his.
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Born without sight and with cerebral palsy, Inam Shalati reminds us that we all have the capacity yo impact the world.
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Rehab physician, author, and champion of global healthcare access by day, pro-wrestler with the alter ego “Dr. Doom” on nights and weekends, you won’t meet many people like Dr. Chuck Dietzen. Join host Jim Littlefield-Dalmares as he chats with “Dr. Doom” about lessons learned from years working with families raising kids with special needs.
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As a 16-year old Lauren Ashely did not know one cheerleading competition could change her life. Join host Jim Littlefield-Dalmares as Lauren discusses her journey from high school cheerleader, to therapist, to adoptive foster mom to a daughter with special needs.
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Join your host Jim Littlefield Dalmares as he interviews his guest Sonia Johnson Executive Director of the non-profit organization Options for Individuals about her work with parents of children with special needs.
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