From Label to Able: Recent Episodes
From Label to Able
A podcast that looks past society's LABEL and focuses on the ABLE of people with developmental disabilities. Each episode will highlight new perspectives and stories from a variety of experts and influencers in the community.
Listen to today's episode to find out how Manda's nephews Down syndrome diagnosis sparked her idea of starting her boutique. Learn all about different organizations she supports/works with and how she is working to make change in societal views. Click here and check out the boutique! Glass Beads, Blue Dot Sessions, source (Free Music Archive) and license type (CC BY-NC)
Tune in to hear all about Sarah's experience as a parent advocate and how that caused her to create Connecting for Kids. Learn about how Connecting for Kids provides resources, support, and a community for families with children with disabilities.
In today's episode, Erin discusses all things recreational therapy, from aquatic programs to rock climbing and so much more! Tune in to hear all about Erin's work with two non-profits; Rec2Connect and GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland!
In today's episode, Jason discusses everything the Wabash Center does and provides for it's partcipants. From afterschool programs to vocational training to self-advocacy groups the Wabash Center does it all! Listen and find out more about the wonderful programming the Wabash Center has been supplying for all individuals with developmental disabilities for over 70 years. Click here to find out how you can get involved!
Listen today's episode to hear about Abby's advocacy journey after her son's near drowning causing an Anoxic Brain Injury. Learn how to find resources and grants that work for your family, so you can support your child's extra needs!
Listen to todays episode to hear Brady's experience with a post-birth Down syndrome diagnosis for his son. Learn about RODS Heroes and how they are helping the disability community one adoption at a time! To learn more about the organiation and how you can help, click here!
Tune into today's episode to learn about Jess's experience with an at birth diagnosis of Down syndrome for her daughter and how that sparked her advocacy. Learn about how Extra Lucky Moms (ELM) was created and how it's going now, along with how you can lead your own life with love!
On today's mini episode learn about From Label to Able's host, Ella, and her journey to starting the podcast! Also discover why Ella became a strong disability and inclusion advocate.
Learn all about what sibling caregiving may look like through Tiffany and Mallory’s story. Tiffany and Mallory also discuss how to manage adult relationships. They also share how they started their small business and how they use their social media following to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities!
Tune in to hear all about the details of an at birth diagnosis for Down syndrome from Halie. Halle gives her advice to new parents of a child with a developmental disability. She also discusses how her profession has played a role in helping her be the best mom to meet her son, Lane’s needs!
Tune in to today's episode to learn about all the possibilities of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist, through SLP Tera Sumpter. Tera discusses how she started her private practice, The Seeds of Learning LLC and how her approach to therapy differs from other SLP's. She also discusses how her approach to therapy led her to writing her book "The Seeds of Learning".
Hear from a parents perspective about becoming an advocate and getting more involved from Lynne Schroeder. Lynne is joined by her son, Drew, to also talk about what organizations their family are a part of. They also discuss starting Drew’s high school’s Best Buddies program!
Learn about Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center from returning guest, Lizz Maxwell and new guest Amy Smith. Lizz and Amy discuss how Amy got involved at Gigi's and how it has changed her life. They also discuss the friendships Gigi's has brought both of them and their dreams for the future of their Gigi's location! To get involved with Gigi's yourself and learn more click here!
Discover the many possibilities and aspects of Occupational Therapy with Jenna Reisert. Jenna talks about some of the challenges she has come across while being a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, but also shares some of the most rewarding parts of her job. Jenna is not only a Pediatric OT, but is also the founder of Our World Designs, a new online retail store that employs people with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about Jenna and Our World Designs listen to this episode and check out their website!
Listen to one parents story about going through a public schools special education program. Robin Kane also discusses her new business, I’m Possible Games, with the goal of providing post education work experience for adults with developmental disabilities. To learn more about I’m Possible Games and donate/help check out their Facebook page!
Do you ever wonder what other means of communication are out there? You can find out through Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist, Rachael Parkin from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Rachael not only discusses the many other ways of communication besides speaking, but also shares how her work improves someone's life and helps them reach their greatest capability.
Help celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) by listening to Laurie and her son Alex talk about the history and what the day really means. Laurie also explains the many benefits of involving yourself in a group like the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, if you're a parent of a child with Down syndrome. Later in the episode, hear Alex discuss his current jobs and goals for the future. For more information and to support DSANEO click here.
Learn all about occupational therapy through the eyes of Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Occupational Therapist, Paolo Iannerelli. In this episode, Paolo discusses his daily work, along with the common misconceptions associated with physical ability and its effects on cognitive ability.
Find out how Best Buddies International helps to make connections and friendships in the community through State Director, Catlin Skufca. Catlin also discusses the four pillars of the organization and how they help emphasize the importance of inclusion and kindness. To get involved with Best Buddies International click here.
Find out how the Employment Collaborative of Cuyahoga County helps to connect people with disabilities to the job world through their Area Coordinator, Christopher Coon. Chris discusses the many opportunities ECCC provides along with discussing the ability people have despite their disability. Learn more about the ECCC here.
Discover the mission of Camp !magine through camp director, Joan Peterson. Joan discuses her journey of becoming part of camp and how it has affected her life for the better! She also talks about how people with disabilities are people first and need to be treated in that way. To get involved with Camp !magine in Avon Lake, Ohio visit https://www.campimagine.org
Learn why one teacher says she will never not teach special needs. Nicole Slivinski, Intervention Specialist for Avon Lake City Schools in Ohio talks about her journey to becoming a teacher. She also talks about the acceptance of her class by other kids in the school and how we all need to adjust the way we think about disabilities.
Find out through a doctors eyes how very able children with developmental disabilities really are. Dr. Mary Wong, of the Cleveland Clinic, discusses rehabilitation for the children under her care and some unexpected aspects of her job.
Discover the mission at Gigi's Playhouse through site director, Lizz Maxwell, as well as the impact they have made at their 50+ global locations. Hear about the programs and support they provide for children with Down Syndrome and their families. Learn more: gigisplayhouse.org
Learn about a path to becoming an Intervention Specialist from Rachel Bonsky who is in her 6th year as a special education teacher. Rachel shares the details about the education required to obtain an Intervention Specialist teaching license and how she has discovered a fulfilling role in the lives of her students.
Follow the journey of one parent who received the unexpected news that her unborn child has Down Syndrome. Summer Andrews shares the story of her and her families reaction to this news. She also discusses the importance of word choices and how they affect society's perception of developmental disabilities.