Our View Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Special education. Our world. Our journey. Our voice.

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Testing & School Inspections

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Weekly Recap: Meetings, delayed opening, and more

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Back to School

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: To delay or not delay school opening, that is the question!

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Back to school

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Depression

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: A Father's View

Today's guest: Fred Rodriguez - Connor's Place (https://www.connorsplace.org/)

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Speak Out - Summer School, Personal Care, Returning in the fall, & Town Halls

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Speak Out - Open Dialogue

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Speak Out - Open Dialogue

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: School Staff Framework – What are our expectations for our school staff (teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, administration)?  How can we, as parents, help our schools in return?

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: A Mother's Love.  Then & Now - How do you think you would be able to manage life in the current climate we are now experiencing?

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: With the news of remote learning continuing through the summer, do you plan on moving forward or opting out? How are you envisioning or reimagining the summer plan?  Do you think this decision will have a positive or negative on your child(ren) future?

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: Does it become easier emotionally to be an effective advocate while still watching your child struggle? Does accessibility to administration make it easier to effect change for your child? 

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: A Mother's Love.  Then & Now - How do you think you would be able to manage life in the current climate we are now experiencing?

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today's Topic: The Hot 3 – Recap of the biggest topics discussed

Topic #1: School is officially closed. A concern we had from the first podcast was, what is going to happen to our children once the economy reopens? What’s the plan? The DOE has yet to make an official statement regarding children on the ESY (Extended School Year)/12-month program.

Topic #2: Another previous concern was parents who have not received devices for remote learning. The DOE has reportedly delivered 250,000 devices to parents around the city. However, there are still parents who don’t have a device. The new unfortunate issue is teachers calling ACS on parents whose kids aren’t reporting in remotely. Including parents with no equipment.

Topic #3: Third topic, how have the DOE engaged parents? A couple of surveys have been circulating. And we’ve had several meetings with leaders at the DOE.

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources to get through the next week.

Purpose of the podcast:

  1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities.
  2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC.
  3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today’s topic: Needs of parents: (Mental and Physical self-care) How are parents caring for themselves during this crisis to be functional during remote learning? Has your quiet time helped you cope?

Today's guest: Adam Castillo - Owner of Opex Riverdale NYC A fitness service that focuses on supporting the whole being with Personalized fitness programs, Nutrition, and Lifestyle guidance.

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

Purpose of the podcast: 1. It provides a relatable voice for parents of children with disabilities. 2. Includes information and direct contact with persons at the DOE for support regarding special education/related services in NYC. 3. Provide entertainment for the masses.

Today’s topic: What are some of the fears that come up when you think about your child’s future regarding remote learning?  What do we do with these fears?

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Welcome to our podcast. Once a week, four moms will share their journey with you. We will invite friends and professionals to share their experiences and recommendations.

In this week's episode, we are discussing this week's changes regarding remote learning, spring break and the announcement by Mayor Bill de Blasio, of school closings.  We discuss some recommendations/resolutions to these issues.  We also share our happy moments from the past week.  Visit www.perfectpop.org/from-the-podcast for a list of resources to get through the next week.

We want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same. Have a question? Want to hear from a professional? Have words of encouragement? Want to be part of the podcast? Email us at OurView@perfectpop.org

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Find out about what we have been doing in Physical & Occupational Therapy.  The at-home tools we use.  The techniques that have been working for us.  Also, what I have learned will work best for my son.

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Welcome to my podcast.  Once a week, I will be on to share my journey with you. I will invite friends to share their experiences.  I want to hear from you because every journey doesn't look the same.

Have a question?  Want to hear from an expert? Have words of encouragement?  Want to be part of the podcast? Email me at ourview@perfectpop.org