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Title: San Lomah Shootout: Tales of the Old Wild West - Book 4
Author: Doyle Trent
Narrator: Virtual Voice
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 02-23-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Americas
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ABCs of Disability PlanningAre you empowering AAC users, or censoring, and maybe even accidentally hurting, them?Are you empowering AAC users, or censoring, and maybe even accidentally hurting them? AAC users have little to no control over what words they have to communicate. They rely on whoever programs their device. This could lead to well-meaning individuals inadvertently censoring an AAC user. Worse, it leaves AAC users unable to say anything about the abuse they may be suffering.
Ms. Hali Strickler is an AAC Services Coordinator for TechOWL at the Institute for our Whole Lives. She provides AAC, assistive technology support, and services to individuals with complex communication needs. Hali received...
2022-12-2655 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastMore Than Requests: Using AAC for Authentic CommunicationOften, AAC is used for nothing more than to make requests. While requesting wants and needs is important, AAC can offer much more to complex communicators and those who wish to know them. About the Guest: Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP Kate McLaughlin is a speech-language pathologist specializing in AAC - alternative and augmentative communication for individuals with complex communication needs. She believes that autonomous communication, inclusion, and self-determination are fundamental human rights. She partners with individuals with complex communication needs and their families to support their AAC journey. Kate is a...
2022-05-3137 min
LOMAH Disability Podcast164 - AAC Series Intro + A Few Life UpdatesThe new series will focus on "Doing More With AAC". This episode gives a peek at the topics that will be covered with expert guests, many who are AAC users themselves. The second half shares a few life updates relevant to the LOMAH tagline "Planning the future for our daughter with disabilities and inviting you to fumble through it with us". There has been some great news regarding the next 3 years (Miranda's transition years ages 19-22) as well as an update even closer to home.
2022-05-2417 min
ABCs of Disability PlanningIntroducing the LOMAH Podcast with Kim AlbrechtKim Albrecht is the host of the award-winning disability podcast LOMAH. Like many parents of children with disabilities, she and her husband, Tom, had questions about Miranda’s (their oldest daughter) future. Some of those questions include “where will she live”, “who will care for her”, and “where will she find her joy”? Over the years she has shared their journey openly through the LOMAH podcast, blog posts, social media (Instagram), and the occasional newsletter. As she says, you are all “invited to fumble through this journey together”.
Kim and her husband, Tom, started the LOMAH podcast (6) years ago. At the...
2022-05-0239 minLOMAH Disability PodcastA New Way to Find and Fund Adult ServicesMost adult supports are chosen via eligible providers on HCBS waiver lists. However, some states have been toying with a new method that offers more flexibility and choice. In this conversation we explore what families have and have not liked about the newly rolled out Self Determination Program and why our family has decided to move away from provider lists and into this new option of funding supports. About the Guest: Sonni Charness, Founder of Guidelight Group Sonni Bendetson Charness brings over a decade of experience serving teens and adults with developmental disabilities and is a...
2022-03-0855 minLOMAH Disability PodcastConservatorship vs Supported Decision MakingConservatorship has long been the route to providing supports to disabled individuals with they turn 18. However, a new option called supported decision is an alternative that supports the person in making their own decisions rather than giving up rights through the conservatorship option. About the Guest: Lauren Butterworth, Esquire PLLC received her Bachelor of Science from Penn State in education and was a teacher prior to returning to school for her law degree. She now owns her own law firm specializing in guardianship, powers of attorney, estate planning, trusts, and educational advocacy. Mentioned L...
2022-03-0151 minLOMAH Disability Podcast18 Years Later: What We Got Right and What We Would Have Done DifferentlyGeege Taylor, who you may know from the reality TV show Leave it to Geege, joins Kim for a reflective chat. They both have been parenting autistic children for over 18 years and have a list of things they feel they did really well as well as a few things they would have done differently. About the Guest: About the Guest: Geege Taylor Geege Taylor is an autism advocate and writer who produces and stars in Leave it to Geege, a reality series on The Lifetime Network. The show celebrates autism and fol...
2022-02-2249 minLOMAH Disability PodcastTherapy Series RecapThe therapy series included 10 interviews challenging us to consider the why and how behind therapy choices. This episode offers snippets from each conversation. Thus concludes our 5th year and 5th season. The LOMAH Podcast will return in January with a life update about the many big changes taking place as we march closer and closer to Miranda's adult years. There is a lot happening! Late January or early February will bring the start of a new series. Be sure you have tapped subscribe and/or follow on your podcast app so those episodes...
2021-11-1623 min
Talking With Tech AAC PodcastKim Albrecht: Learning to Model AAC as a FamilyThis week, Chris interviews Kim Albrecht, host of the LOMAH podcast and mother of two teenage daughters, one of whom is a minimally-verbal AAC user with autism. Kim shares about how her family came to embrace AAC for her daughter, the importance of siblings and peers modeling AAC, the idea behind the LOMAH podcast, her upcoming podcast series on literacy instruction for people with disabilities, and more!
Before the interview, Chris and Rachel share an excellent idea from TWT listener and Patreon member, Bill Wallace. He suggested using a “sabotage series” -putting desirable items and undes...
2021-04-211h 04LOMAH Disability PodcastLiteracy Instruction & Physical Disabilities: Casting a Vision for DoubtersIs there a part of you doubting literacy is truly possible for ALL learners regardless of degree of disability? Or, perhaps you are on the other side of the ring trying to convince others that lacking the ability to see, or move extremities, or speak does not exclude literacy possibilities. This conversation addresses common belief barriers and removes them with a new vision from an educator who has experienced the truth that literacy is truly possible for ALL. About the Guest: Dr. Caroline Musselwhite Dr. Caroline Musselwhite is an assistive technology specialist with more than 45...
2021-04-2049 minLOMAH Disability PodcastOur Educational JourneyWe are deviating from our typical format of deep diving with expert guests into a topic for a 12 episode series. Rather, we are spending 3 episodes to share 3 things (we hope) that will be happening for Miranda this year. In this episode we discuss our hope that she will return to school. The last two years have been a mix of public school, homeschool, NPS heartbreak, and Covid. In this episode Kim shares the roller coaster they can't seem to exit. The ride has offered deep disappointments and surprising opportunities. We pick up the discussion where w...
2021-01-1942 min
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving ParentsHow to Not Freak Out About the Future with Kim AlbrechtJessica Patay and Kim Albrecht from the LOMAH podcast discuss the “Future” for special needs children and their parents. What happens when carers and parents can no longer be around for their growing children? What can we do to control the future, if anything? How can we prepare? How can we silence our fear and find the peace we need to plan for our children well? Kim’s energy, optimism and practical advice is full of the encouragement for special needs moms out there who are asking any of these questions. You can find Kim on Instagram @journey2lomah, or on...
2020-11-1134 minLOMAH Disability Podcast5 Episodes That Changed Us (#4)This mini series revisits 5 previous published episodes. The 4th is a republished episode from Season 2 and is without question a unicorn in the line up of over 125 shows. The LOMAH Podcast has earned a reputation of providing dense information and episodes so packed with resources that many listen to episodes more than once, and often take notes. This republished episode from season 2 is different and yet is Kim's favorite interview that she has ever done. It was randomly tucked into the technology series (but completely unrelated) thus easy to miss. Enjoy this unicorn re...
2020-11-1038 minLOMAH Disability Podcast5 Episodes That Changed Us (#3)This mini series revisits 5 previous published episodes that have had the greatest influence on Kim's approach to disability and future plans. The LOMAH Podcast has earned a reputation over 4 seasons, 4 years and 125 episodes of being a resource with high caliber guests providing dense information. Kim learns from the expert guests right alongside listeners. About this episode: If you, in any way, have an interest in creating lives of value, choice, and dignity for those with disabilities please listen to this republish of an episode from our advocacy series in season 2. It is one...
2020-11-0342 minLOMAH Disability Podcast5 Episodes That Changed Us (#2)This mini series revisits 5 previous published episodes that were game changers for Kim, Miranda, and the family. The LOMAH Podcast has earned a reputation over 4 seasons, 4 years and 125 episodes of being a resource with high caliber guests providing dense information. Kim learns from the expert guests right alongside listeners. Kim picked 5 episodes that have had the greatest influence on her approach to disability and future plans. What Kim learned from the guest in this previously published episode from season 2 hands down made the biggest difference in Miranda's life and provided techniques for breakthroughs...
2020-10-2737 minLOMAH Disability Podcast5 Episodes That Changed UsThis mini series revisits 5 previous published episodes that were game changers for Kim. The LOMAH Podcast has earned a reputation over 4 seasons and 125 episodes of being a resource with high caliber guests providing dense information. Kim learns from the expert guests right alongside listeners. Kim picked 5 episodes that have had the greatest influence on her approach to disability and future plans. If you follow Kim on instagram at journey2lomah you have seen several times in IG Stories how the topic discussed in this episode from season 2 is now part of Kim and Tom's current 5...
2020-10-2032 minLOMAH Disability PodcastComplicated Behaviors Series RecapThe LOMAH Podcast publishes 10 - 12 episodes with expert guests on a single topic creating an in depth topical series. This final episode in the Complicated Behaviors Series provides a quick overview and guest clips from each interview as well as what is coming next. Episodes in the Complicated Behavior Series Included: Episode 115 - Moving From What to Why Episode 116 - Touching of Self and Others Episode 117 - Vocal and Verbal Stimming Episode 118 - Motivation and Masking on the Spectrum Episode 119 - Hyperphagia (Food Obsession) Episode 120...
2020-10-1328 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastAddressing the Disability Advocacy DivideDisability advocates have made great strides in recent years with headway in inclusion efforts and employment equality. While one segment of the disability community continues the hard work of bringing about needed change and celebrate victories along the way, there is another segment with more significant and debilitating disabilities being agressively silenced. Because policy and research are driven by awarenesses, the silencing of this segment of the disability community has come at the great cost of diminishing programs and supports for those who need them most. Can we come together and honor everyone's reality? About the Guest:
2020-09-0844 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastFamilies in CrisisA family was in crisis. Windows were getting kicked out of moving vehicles. Injuries were mounting on both parent and child. There were dislocated shoulders, eye damage from head butts, and teeth being knocked out from head banging. All experts said treatment was needed ASAP. The problem? There was no where to go. About the Guest Vance & Kristy Goforth live in East Tennessee with their five children Joshua, Reagan, Emma, Camden and Anna Claire. A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Vance is employed at a local power utility in the substati...
2020-09-011h 18
LOMAH Disability PodcastLost in the California Wildfires: Tribute Episode to Camp KremIt is with sadness we learned Camp Krem fell victim to the California wildfires this week. For over 60 years Camp Krem celebrated the disability community and it was atop the mountainside camp many came to discover who they were and what they could become. Today we pause our current series to share and remember what Camp Krem has meant to our family and republish episode 05 where Alex Krem Jr. expresses the ways he has seen campers change and grow. We also learn the legacy behind the 60 plus years of operation now in its third generation. B...
2020-08-2539 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastComplicated Behaviors: Hyperphagia (food obsessions)Hyperphagia is a common characteristic of Prader-Willi Syndrome and is an extreme, unsatisfied, drive to consume food to the point of being life threatening. This episode discusses the best ways to provide food security for those with hyperphagia such as what to put in the IEP, navigating social gatherings, food schedules, and tips for storing food. About the Guest Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 23 years and they reside in the Palos Verdes area in Southern California. They have t...
2020-08-1848 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastMotivation & Masking on the SpectrumBeing autistic can be really hard. Especially when societal norms are working against nuerodiverse acceptance and the common traits associated with autism. This episode looks at how to move beyond the stigma of masking, negativity, obsessions and motivation to use them as advocacy tools for a more neurodiverse culture. For this episode Kim collected questions from the @journey2lomah instagram community and presented them to Rose Reif, LCMHC, CRC, BC-TMH. Rose Reif is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Qualified Developmental Disability and Mental Health Professional. She's also Board...
2020-08-1147 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastComplicated Behaviors: Vocal & Verbal StimmingVocal stimming is among the hardest stimulation to dissect and support, especially when the person is non verbal and unable to communicate the function of the stim. In this episode we look at the behavior through a medical, behavior, and sensory lens with new strategies for each. About the Guest Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT Reg. (Ont.) is an occupational therapist working at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto who has dedicated her career to supporting individuals who experience sensory processing challenges. She is an Expert Hub Team member of the ECHO Ontario Autism Pro...
2020-08-0453 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastComplicated Behaviors: Touching of Self and OthersNeglecting to teach sexual boundaries can have devastating consequences. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding consent and teaching it at a very young age starting with simple displays of affection such as hugs. We learn how to teach public vs private spaces and public vs private behaviors as well as sensory replacements for inappropriate public self touching. About the Guest: Leah Bauman-Smith is an educator and outreach specialist for Mad Hatter Wellness and Sexuality for All Abilities. She feels strongly that all people deserve equitable sexuality education. Leah is a licensed k-12 spec...
2020-07-2848 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastComplicated Behaviors: Moving From What to WhySelf injury, aggression, elopement, scripting, and other behaviors can be complicated to support and move beyond. We hear how one family, with 2 autistic men in their 20's, learned to shift focus from what the behavior is to why it exists to how to best provide successful support strategies. About the Guest: Dr. Tara Regan is the founder and president of the non profit , Autism Grown Up. Autism Grown Up has a website with an extensive library of free downloadable resources and paid downloadable resources that you can start using today as well as a podcast fo...
2020-07-2146 min
FABcastFABcast #589 - Bondage, Freedom, and the LOMAHFABcast #589 - Bondage, Freedom, and the LOMAH by RBAR
2020-07-1512 minLOMAH Disability PodcastChallenging Behaviors Series IntroductionChallenging behaviors are difficult not only in nature but also because there seems to be few avenues of support and suggestions. We hope to change that with this series. In this episode Kim talks about the pressure she feels to ensure this series is the best one to date and the standards she has set for each episode. She will offer a glimpse into topics that will be covered. Find Kim on Instagram at @journey2lomah.
2020-07-1417 minLOMAH Disability PodcastFinancial Planning Series RecapThe special needs financial planning series included 12 interviews from special needs financial planners and special needs lawyers. This episode offers soundbites from each interview in the series to help you choose which episodes may be of interest. Episodes in the financial planning series were: 101 - Learning the Lingo 102 - Special Needs Trusts 103 - Choosing and Training the Trustee 104 - Memorandum of Intent 105 - ABLE Accounts 106 - Government Benefits 107 - Finding Resources 108 - Taxes 109 - Multigenerational Planning 110 - In...
2020-05-0524 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastAvoiding Financial Planning MishapsIn this episode we cover common mistakes in special needs financial planning and the big question we need to be asking ourselves before making any financial planning move. We go over the difference between a financial planner and financial advisor, discuss what questions to ask when selecting a team, flexible financial planning strategies, and a quick hit list of ideas. About the Guest Andrew Komarow is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) and founder of Planning Across the Spectrum. Andrew specializes in helping any self-advocating client or family, with or without autism and intellectual disabilities, achieve financ...
2020-04-2843 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastAssets to Consider in Special Needs Financial PlanningOur guest shares assets to consider when financial planning for a loved one with disabilities. We learn what assets work best in short planning versus long term planning, how to ask for "free money" from our employer, taxation of investments, and some new rulings that could have significant impacts on Special Needs Trusts drafted prior to December of 2019. Disclosure: This general communication is provided for information purposes only. It is educational in nature and not designed to be a recommendation for any specific product, strategy, plan feature or other purposes. About the Guest: D...
2020-04-2146 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastInsurance as a Special Needs Financial Planning ToolServices and supports for adults with disabilities can be expensive so it makes sense to get creative. Using insurance policies as a financial planning tool is an example of the creative use of resources. Our guest gives us the lowdown on the various types of insurance available and how they can be leveraged to maximize assets, especially when a family member has special needs. About the Guest: Anthony Trias, CFP, RICP As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Anthony Trias uses his passion for helping others along with financial expertise to provide a personalized approach toward lif...
2020-04-1443 min
LOMAH Disability Podcast#109 - Multigenerational Financial PlanningAssets often are passed from one generation to the next so coordination of financial planning is necessary, especially when a family member with disabilities is in the mix. This episode teaches us how to sync plans across multiple generations to maximize assets as well as what to focus on for each generation. About the Guest: Mark Gilfix is an attorney at Gilfix and La Poll associates, an award winning writer, and an up and coming leader in the field of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Special Needs Planning. Related Episo...
2020-04-0744 min
Self Care and Soul Care for the CaregiverIntroverts and Extroverts as Caregivers with Guest Kim AlbrechtToday I'm joined by my friend Kim from the LOMAH podcast. I asked her to join us because we are opposites in so many ways. I'm an introvert who would rather keep James home than go anywhere. She's an extrovert, who makes getting out part of the daily routine with her daughter Miranda. In this episode, we discuss how introverts and extroverts handle being a caregiver in different ways.
We cover:
times she's felt lonely
how she creates and cultivates community
her view on hospitality
and the ways she's made time for silence, solitude, and sabbath...
2020-04-0600 min
Focus on the FutureEpisode 13: A person-centered approach for today & tomorrow with Dr. Dan Baker, DHSIn Episode 13, learn what it means to be "person-centered" and why it is so important. Dr. Dan Baker from the Minnesota Department of Human Services joins us. He shares how focusing on someone's strengths, interests, and dreams can change not only the trajectory for their future, but also the here & now.About Dr. Dan BakerDr. Dan Baker is with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, where he serves as the Positive Supports Compliance Specialist with Quality Assurance and Disability Compliance Services. Dr. Baker also provides clinical supervision for the Successful Life Project. Dr...
2020-03-3133 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastFinding Financial ResourcesThe estimated lifelong cost of living with a disability is $3 - $4 million dollars. This episode uncovers 35 financial and caregiver support considerations. Show notes, including the list of 35 considerations can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcastseason4/108 About the Guest: Penny is a certified financial planner specializing in helping families with special needs children prepare and plan for the future. Penny's middle son, born with muscular dystrophy, has been instrumental in illuminating what's important to her: faith, time with family and friends, good medical care, living a life of one's choosing, hope, and...
2020-03-3146 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastDisability Government BenefitsSSI and SSDI are widely used government benefits. Our guest has 35+ years with the Social Security Administration and shares tips and tricks of the application process and what to do should the application be denied. About the Guest: Marlene Ulisky is a Disability Benefits Expert with the ABLE National Resource Center and a Manager of Financial Empowerment and Disability Benefits at the National Disability Institute. She retired from the Social Security Administration after a 35+ year career. She was one of 58 Area Work Incentives Coordinators from across the country who developed expertise in SSA em...
2020-03-2444 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastDisability Tax Deductions & Taxation of Trusts, ABLE Accounts, SSI and SSDI PaymentsWith proper documentation, many expenses qualify as medical deductions. Likewise, Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts have unique taxation rules. This episode is two in one with the first half covering how to get documentation necessary to cover medical deductions not commonly considered. The second half of the show discusses the taxation of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts as well as the taxation of SSI and SSDI payments. Show Notes with links to mentioned content at https://www.lomah.org/podcastseason4/105 About the Guest: Michael C. Walther II CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA® Mi...
2020-03-1755 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastABLE AccountsABLE accounts are fairly new on the scene and are unique in their tax benefits, ease of set up, and the financial freedom they offer individuals with disabilities. Our guest addresses ABLE account myths, informs us what homework needs to be done prior to opening an ABLE account, how ABLE accounts can and can not be used, and how they offer freedom unlike any other financial planning tool. About the Guest: Miranda Kennedy is the Director of the ABLE National Resource Center. Miranda's expertise is in the areas of outreach and education, researching an...
2020-03-1048 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastMemorandum of Intent and Other ConsiderationsDrafting a Special Needs Trust is only the foundation of sound planning. On that foundation are additional documents and steps to take. In this episode we discuss two. First, the memorandum of intent which gives direction on wishes and day to day care. This episode covers what to put in the memo of intent, ensuring it is easy to find, being bold yet discreet in wishes that others may not like, and why you should not store it in your safe at home. The second consideration discussed is the importance of funding the trust via...
2020-03-0344 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastChoosing & Training the Trustee of a Special Needs TrustThe Trustee of a Special Needs Trust has an incredible amount power over the distribution of funds for the individual with disabilities. Not only must they act in the best interests of the beneficiary with special needs but the trustee's job must be done flawlessly because mistakes could result in the loss of benefits for the person with disabilities. In this episode we learn how to choose and train the appointed trustee. The show covers 4 qualities a trustee must have, why we should rethink the role of siblings, potential models that can be utilized, and a reason...
2020-02-2544 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastSpecial Needs TrustsSpecial needs trusts are one of the first things mentioned when beginning to plan financially for a family member with special needs. In this episode we learn why special needs trusts are such powerful tools and the difference between 1st, 3rd, and pooled trusts. We also learn a management strategy that works well for most families, what to look for when choosing a pooled trust, as well as suggested next steps after the completion of creating the trust. About the Guest: Kevin Urbatsch is a principal of the special needs and settlement planning law firm...
2020-02-1847 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastSpecial Needs Financial Planning: Learning the LingoSpecial needs financial planning is one of the most important and impactful things we can do in preparing and controlling the future. There are many terms and a lot of intimidating lingo. In this episode we have some fun with the terms and learning them so as to set the foundation for what is to come in the next 12 episodes of the financial planning series. About the Guest: Mark Gilfix is an attorney at Gilfix & LaPoll in Palo Alto, California. He is an award winning writer, and an up and coming leader in the fields...
2020-02-1152 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastHow and Why We Have ChangedKim's husband, Tom, joins the show for episode 100! The duo discuss respecting the privacy of their family while still on such a public space, the marital roles they have found themselves, and Tom connecting with other dads. The last half of the show is podcast discussion such as some embarrassing things that have happened with the guests, how things are so much different than they were 100 episodes ago in regards to steps they are taking toward planning the future for their daughter with type 3 autism and which episodes brought changes. They reveal of the 5 most down...
2020-02-041h 14LOMAH Disability PodcastAdvocating FAPE for Our Teen DaughterWe are pausing the normal flow of expert guest interviews to share a bit a personal story about our daughter's educational journey and current status of establishing FAPE. I'm sharing how we arrived at the realization we needed to make changes and how we might be making the job hard for our lawyer.
2020-01-2824 min
Wheel With It PodcastKim Albrecht: A conversationIn this episode, I am honored to be joined by Kim Albrecht, host of the LOMAH podcast for an honest conversation.
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2019-12-1751 minLOMAH Disability PodcastIEP Transition Planning Series Recap & A Few AnnouncementsThe Transition Plan goes into the IEP at the age of 14 or 16. At this time, all IEP goals should point directly to these long term post secondary goals. Despite the tremendous importance of the Transition Plan, it is often overlooked or approached as a last minute legally required add on. After a few announcements regarding what is next for the LOMAH Podcast, this episode gives an overview of the 13 episode Transition Planning series. Guests in the series educated us on aspects of the transition plan and tips for how to get our school district on b...
2019-12-0333 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastParent Roles in IEP Transition PlanningParents often take a significant role in planning the future for their child with disabilities. It is not feasible to take on every role and task so how can parents identify and prioritize their roles in transition planning? What are the most important aspects in which to devote energy and attention? About the Guest Dawn A. Rowe, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the department of Educational Foundations and Special Education at East Tennessee State University. Her research and scholarship are focused on three main areas of research: evidence-based practices and predictors of postschool success...
2019-11-2640 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastInteragency Collaboration in IEP Transition PlanningSchool services end when adult services begin, but there is opportunity for overlap during the teen years to increase chances of a smooth transition via interagency collaboration. How can this opportunity be maximized? About the Guest: Kelli Crane, Ph.D. is an Assistant Research Professor at the Center for Transition and Career Innovation, University of Maryland, College Park. She bring extensive experience serving in significant leadership roles on research and model demonstration projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Social Security Administration and the National...
2019-11-1936 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastSchool Services to Adult ServicesWhen students age out of school services and transition to adult services gaps often emerge. Many of these gaps have simple solutions. What are the gaps and how do we bridge them? About the Guest: Sonni Charness is the founder of Guidelight Group. She and her team specialize in helping California teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families plan for and live their their best lives. Sonni has over ten years of professional experience supporting teens and adults with disabilities in their communities, and a Master's degree in Special Education with an...
2019-11-1240 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastDisability Employment: Is It Really Possible for All?For individuals with differing abilities to have paid employment in community settings, there needs to be a culture that believes they are capable. What hurdles must be overcome to shift perspective? Our guest discusses 4 key hurdles keeping parents and IEP teams from believing in the possibility of paid employment in a community setting. We acknowledge these hurdles and learn how to clear them. We also learn what to put in the employment section of the transition plan in the IEP to help students move towards paid employment in a community setting. About the Guest
2019-11-0542 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastHow to Get Assistive Technology in the IEPAssistive technology is an essential lifeline for many students with differing abilities. How do we get it in the IEP and what additional considerations are important? What happens to technology supports after the student ages out of the school system and enters adult services? This episodes covers: What does federal IDEA says about assistive technology and how you can use the law in your advocacy efforts to get needed technology into the IEP How to stay current on new assistive technology trends Verbiage to use in your request to the school...
2019-10-2933 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastPreparing Students with Disabilities for Specialized College ProgramsClemson University supports one of the first post secondary programs for students with disabilities in the country. There currently are over 200 similar programs across the country and in this episode we use Clemson Life as a framework to give families and IEP teams a vision of a post secondary college program so they can begin considering necessary requirements to qualify for programs such as Clemson Life and thus begin working toward goals in the middle school and high school years. There are 3 parts to today's conversation. First we learn about the Clemson Life program. Second we will...
2019-10-2240 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastDiploma, Vocational, & Credential Tracks for Students with DisabilitiesMost students in special education are tracked to age out of the school system without a degree or direct pathway to employment. What if we believe expectations can be higher for our student? What are the options for exiting the school system and where does each option lead? Who is making these choices? About the Guest Our guest, Ashley Grant is a Supervising Staff Attorney at Advocates for Children of New York, focusing on protecting the rights of middle school and high school students, including students with disabilities, students who are overage and under-credits, and...
2019-10-1537 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastTeen to Adult Transition Insights from a Self AdvocateWe hear a lot and think a lot about the inevitable time of transitioning out of special education school services and into adult services. It has been coined "when the bus stops coming" or "falling off the cliff.' What does this time of life feel like from the perspective of the person actually going through it? From the perspective of the individual with disabilities? Self Advocate Melissa Crisp-Cooper shares her journey, gives parents a pep talk, and expresses where challenges still exist in her life 20 years later. Links to content mentioned on the show...
2019-10-0831 min
LOMAH Disability Podcast3 Self Determination Strategies for Complex Communication UsersIndividuals with disabilities have the right to make choices for themselves and for those choices to be honored, but what if it is hard for us to understand what those choices, likes, and dislikes are because of complex communication needs? How do we begin teaching and honoring self determination at a young age? This episodes explores 3 strategies: Verbal Referencing Separating what is important to the individual from what is important for the individual Reframing likes into social rolls Links to items mentioned in the show are at https://www.lo...
2019-10-0155 min
LOMAH Disability PodcastUsing Assessments to Guide IEP Transition GoalsWhen we start considering the future for individuals with differing abilities, the assessment process is an important yet often omitted first step. Ongoing formal and informal assessments, specifically those identifying strengths and interests, should be the drivers of transition IEP goals. How can we encourage school districts to assess and what are the whens, hows, and whos of the process? Dr. Mary E. Morningstar is faculty in Special Education at Portland State University and Co-Director of the Career and Community Studies program, a fully inclusive transition to postsecondary education for youth with intellectual disability. She directs the T...
2019-09-2447 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAdult Transition Planning in the IEP - Does it Work?Transition planning begins during the teen years and becomes part of the IEP between the ages of 14 - 16. Does the process work? Are we focusing on the right areas? Mary Susan McConnell, Ed.D, shares results and implications of her research which aimed to answer 3 key questions: 1) Actual Post Secondary IDEA Outcomes 2) Identifying the Most Significant Challenges Upon Leaving the System 3) Parental Input on the Effectiveness of Transition Teams and Suggestions for Improvement Find Mary Susan on her website, Facebook, and Instagram as Mary Susan McConnell. Find M...
2019-09-1753 minLOMAH Disability PodcastTransition Planning for Adulthood in the IEPTransition planning sets the stage to get students where they want to be upon aging out of the school system. Depending on the state, transition planning becomes a part of the IEP by the age of 14 or 16. Some school districts take the transition planning process and knock it out of the ballpark. Some school districts barely meet minimum requirements. Regardless of your situation, the more you know, the better you can prepare and advocate for a successful transition into adulthood. The transition series will include episodes on what the research shows regarding transition, utilizing assessments to drive...
2019-09-0919 minLOMAH Disability PodcastHealth Series RecapThe health series included 3 episodes focusing on caregivers and 9 episodes focusing on individuals with special needs. What did you miss? What's coming next? *Journey with LOMAH over on instagram @journey2lomah Episodes in the Health Series: #74 - Caregiver Emotional & Mental Health #75 - Obesity in the Disability Community #76 - Caregiver Physical Health #77 - Your Body Your Boundaries #78 - Dignity and Hygiene #79 - Better Medical Visits for Patients with Special Needs #80 - Winning Insurance Battles #81 - When You...
2019-08-0234 minLOMAH Disability PodcastMenstrual Manipulation & The Pelvic Exam for Women with DisabilitiesMany women and teens use hormones to manipulate their menstrual cycle and so it makes sense this can also be an option for women with disabilities. What ethical considerations come into play and what options are available? What about the pelvic exam? Is it a recommended procedure for this population? How can it be performed with the utmost dignity for patients with differing abilities? The first part of the show will cover reasons for menstrual manipulation and the ethics of making that choice. The last half covers options for menstrual manipulation including considerations that may be specific f...
2019-07-3048 minLOMAH Disability PodcastBetter Dental Visits for Patients with Special NeedsThere are over 52 million people with disabilities in the U.S. and only 10 percent of dental professionals are prepared to treat them. What is being done about this and is there anything care providers can be doing to better support dental health? Guest Kyle Guerin is the Executive Director of the Pacific Dental Services Foundation. The Pacific Dental Services Foundation improves oral healthcare to four distinct underserved populations, one of which is patients with special needs. They are leading the charge to make oral healthcare more accessible to people with special needs through training, advocacy and the...
2019-07-1644 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCaregiver Physical Health - It MattersAs caregivers, we want to be there for our loved ones and we want to be there for many years. Caregiver health is much more important and complicated both physically and emotionally than for the general population. How should we be approaching this important aspect of our role? Today's guest, Betsy McNally Laouar not only trains gold medal olympians but is also an autism mom and has been Kim's personal trainer for over a decade. In this episode Betsy and Kim talk about their complicated journeys toward health and the ways physical fitness is different, and necessary...
2019-06-0447 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAdvocacy Series RecapThe advocacy series ran January 2019 - April 2019. This episode includes a recap and a 60-90 second clip from each episode in the series and 2 things that have changed in the way Kim approaches advocacy as a result of her time speaking with the guests. Season 3 and a new series will begin mid May 2019 so make sure you have tapped subscribe to ensure these episodes find their way to you once published. Thank you, guests and listeners, for an amazing Season 2! You can find us on Instagram as journey2lomah and on Facebook as LOM...
2019-04-0929 minLOMAH Disability PodcastFinding Your Advocacy StyleWhat is your advocacy style? Some of us are outspoken and confident while others of us are timid and slow to react. Often advocacy comes with images of anger and confrontation but what if that is not the way we are wired? Can we still be strong advocates? Michelle Sullivan discusses her advocacy style and journey. There was a time Michelle did not believe her voice had any power but now she is a leader in the disability community bringing change and also empowering others to do the same, all while staying true to her personality and...
2019-04-0239 minLOMAH Disability PodcastPolitical Advocacy: Yes You Can!Laura Hatcher is on the leadership team of The Little Lobbyist. The Little Lobbyists are families of children with complex medical needs and disabilities who seek to educate legislators about our community by showing up in-person with our children (and their trachs, ventilators, oxygen tanks, feeding tubes, wheelchairs, all the stuff) so they can see first-hand who is impacted by laws and programs. Most importantly, they want legislatures to see our kids are just KIDS; who go to school, love to play, and deserve access to the health care, education, and community inclusion they need to grow...
2019-03-2639 minLOMAH Disability PodcastSelf Determination with Complex Communication NeedsSelf determination is the process by which one controls his or her own life. Most would agree it is important but does that mean we know how make it a reality for all individuals with disabilities, especially those with complex communication needs? Karrie Shogren, Ph.D. is a professor at Kansas University in the Department of Special Education, a Senior Scientist in the Life Span Institute, and Director of the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities. Her research focuses on self-determination and systems of support for students with disabilities and she has a specific interest in the...
2019-03-1246 minLOMAH Disability PodcastThe Need for Adult Sized Changing TablesChanging Spaces is an advocacy movement bringing adult sized changing tables to public bathrooms. When in need of diapering, individuals with disabilities must either be changed on the floor of a public restroom or return home. In this episode, Christina Abernethy, coordinator of Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, discusses why the need for adult sized changing tables goes beyond hygiene and dignity but also is an inclusion movement. She shares how you, too, can participate in bringing adult sized changing tables to your local community and beyond. Links to the content discussed in this episode are at h...
2019-03-0536 minLOMAH Disability PodcastHCBS Waiver & Fair Labor Laws Ashley Kim is the director and national coordinator of the advocacy coalition Together for Choice. Together for Choice is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to unite, to protect, and advance the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work and thrive in a community or setting of their choice. The conversation covers the complexity of the issues surrounding new HCBS waiver rulings and also the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a must listen to conversation if you plan on utilizing government funding options for quality of life...
2019-02-2642 minLOMAH Disability PodcastInclusive SchoolingMoving away from segregated and toward an inclusive school environment often is met with resistance or even a lack of self awareness. How can parents, educators, therapists, admins, and those wishing to make changes effectively bring to light areas in need of consideration and also come against resistance to change? The conversation with Dr. Causton continues in part 2 of Inclusive Education. In part 1 we discussed stages schools move through on the journey to inclusive schooling and also common misconceptions that cause resistance to the idea. In this episode, next steps are given for parents, administrators, and teachers who...
2019-02-0439 minLOMAH Disability PodcastInclusive Housing & Social Change (part 2)The conversation continues with Micaela Connery, CEO, and founder of The Kelsey which is a mixed ability/mixed income housing model and social change organization for individuals with and without disabilities. Part 2 of the interview begins with a conversation about bringing self advocates and other stakeholders to the same table when creating housing solutions. The last half of the conversation begins when Kim poses the question "Does advocating for inclusive models mean advocating against intentional communities?" Micaela shares her thoughts on what is currently a hot topic in disability circles. Links to items mentioned in t...
2019-01-2231 minLOMAH Disability PodcastInclusive Housing & Social Change (part 1)Micaela Connery is the founder and CEO of a new inclusionary housing development called The Kelsey which is focused on creating an environment of mixed ability and mixed income. The Kelsey aims to be more than a housing development, they aim to be a social change organization expanding inclusion possibilities for individuals with disabilities. Part 1 of the interview focuses on the logistics of creating The Kelsey and why it is a desirable, yet never before created, model of housing. We are introduced to the term "inclusion natives" and learn why the city of San Jose was chosen...
2019-01-1439 minLOMAH Disability PodcastNEW Listener? Start Here.What information will you find on the LOMAH Special Needs Podcast and who is on the other side of your speakers? This quick episode answers these questions. Show notes with helpful links of each episode can be found on the LOMAH website under the Podcast tab.
2019-01-0716 minLOMAH Disability PodcastTech Series Recap and Guest ClipsIn this episode, Kim shares what she learned and is implementing from guests in the technology series. Along with these lessons are clips from each guest so listeners have a quick reference to find episodes of interest. Additional episode detail from the series and links can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/59 Episodes in the tech series: #48 - Augmentative & Alternative Communication #49 & #50 - Person Centered AAC #52 - Curated and Reviewed Apps #53 - Is Technology the Caregiving Solution #54 - Virtual Reality Soc...
2018-11-2739 minLOMAH Disability PodcastEasy Technology Solutions for Individuals with DisabilitiesReasonably priced and easily accessible technology marketed toward able bodied individuals also has the alternative perk of bringing independence and improving quality of life for those with disabilities. Venkat Rao of The Assistive Tech Blog shares several examples in this episode as well as his favorite products just entering the market Links to mentioned content can be found at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/58 Related Episodes: #56: Accessible Educational Materials w/ Luis Perez #53: Is Technology the Caregiving Solution w/ Simply Home #52: Curated and Reviewed Apps w/ Bridging Apps #49 & #50 Pe...
2018-11-2039 minLOMAH Disability PodcastPep Talks & Twitter ChatsEffectively utilizing assistive technology for individuals with special needs requires more than access to the latest gadgets, apps, and tools. More important is the process leading to the correct gadget, app, and tool. Mike Marotta is an assistive technology support specialist with an extensive resume spanning 30 years with the special needs population. In this episode, Mike shares the process he uses and gives us the confidence to do so as well. He points us to places our questions can be answered (hint: hashtag!). Be sure to check out Mike's podcast called Assistive Tech f...
2018-11-1337 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAccessible Educational MaterialsAccessible Educational Materials make it an exciting and promising time for those with print disabilities. Luis Perez points us to the many available resources. Luis Perez is the technical assistance specialist at the National Center on Accessible Materials at CAST. He has multiple degrees and publications. He is an Apple distinguished educator, a Google certified educator, president elect of the inclusive learning network, and selected as the 2016 outstanding inclusive educator by the International Society for Technology in Education. Show notes for this episode include several links and can be found at https://www.loma...
2018-11-0535 minLOMAH Disability PodcastTechnology and TeachersDr. Stephanie Talalai is a special education teacher at the A. Harry Moore School which is known for its creative utilization of technology for students with special needs and disabilities. Dr. Talalai is largely responsible for this reputation. Several years ago she saw the need to implement more technology so she both created and filled a position within the school to do so. She is a Google Certified Educator and in this episode gives us ways to share, learn, and implement technology into special education settings even when on a tight budget. Links to mentioned content at h...
2018-10-3032 minLOMAH Disability PodcastVirtual Reality Social Skills TrainingSocial cognition and self advocacy do not always come naturally so may need to be taught. A program at the Center for Brain Health in Dallas Texas called, Charisma, is teaching clients these and other social skills via a game based learning environment. Avatars are created for the client and therapists while real time and customized social situations play out in the virtual world. Therapists are able to offer immediate feedback to the client that research shows carry over into real life social settings. Tandra Allen, an SLP with the Charisma project, joins us to discuss how t...
2018-10-2237 minLOMAH Disability PodcastIs Technology the Caregiving Solution?How is the adult special needs community going to receive adequate supports, maximum independence, and safety with the limited budgets available in most states? Could technology be the answer? Jason Ray from Simply Home joins us for a discussion on how homes customized with technological adaptations are providing dignity and independence for those with disabilities while saving service providers and families thousands of dollars. Links to items mentioned in this episode are at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/53
2018-10-1632 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCurated & Reviewed Apps for Individuals with Special NeedsIpads and smartphones have been game changers for individuals with special needs. Device apps are providing an avenue for communication, learning and independence. BUT, there are over 2 million apps to choose from with over 1000 being added to the store every day. How can we possibly keep up with what is available and know if they are applicable? This conversation with Cristen Reat, cofounder of Bridging Apps, is going to save you time and money by pointing to an up to date, curated, reviewed, and filtered lists of apps. Some of these apps you may never have considered...
2018-10-0933 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAching JoyJason Hague, author of Aching Joy joins us to discuss the tension we often experience when feelings of joy are paired with feelings of pain. Should we strive to feel one more than the other? Is that even possible? What about hope? Should we allow it into our lives or is keeping the expectations low our only shot at happiness? Show notes available at https://www.lomah.org/podcast2/51 which include links to Jason's work and also the 2 videos we mention in the episode.
2018-09-2338 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAugmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)Rachael Langley is a speech language pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Rachael talks with us about ***finding an AAC specialist***aided facilitated stimulation***communication autonomy***avoiding prompt dependency***overcoming obstacles parents, teachers, and support staff face in becoming fluent AAC users BONUS MATERIAL IN SHOWNOTES***developing literacy skills in nonverbal learners***portable carrying cases***compatible AAC software***links to everything mentioned in the show SHOWNOTES AT www.lomah.org/podcast2/48
2018-09-1137 minLOMAH Disability PodcastSelf Injurious BehaviorDr. Lauren Moskowitz is known for her work with self-injurious behavior in individuals with special needs. In this episode, she helps us understand why SIB is happening and discusses ABA as a method of treatment. Links to items discussed at www.lomah.org/podcast2/45 Related Episodes: #36 Trauma Indicators, #37 Emergency Responder Preparation, #39 Restraint & Seclusion
2018-07-1637 minLOMAH Disability Podcastsexual assault & disabilityAs parents, we need to be aware there is a heightened risk of sexual abuse for our loved ones with disabilities. Nora Baladerian is the director of the Disability and Abuse Project and the recipient of many distinguished awards. She conducts seminars and training across the country and is often consulted by attorneys litigating cases of assault on a victim with disabilities. Dr. Baladerian educates us on who the perpetrators are and why they target those with special needs. She teaches us 10 things to do when abuse is suspected, as well as tools to utilize...
2018-07-1033 min
Design You PodcastEP 032 – Submit, Not Surrender with Kim AlbrechtKim Albrecht is finding joy in the midst of the messy. She cares for her family including a teenager daughter with significant disabilities that require around the clock care and also her mother who is in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s and moved into the family home after her husband, Kim's dad, died suddenly behind the wheel of his car. After a season of trying to "force a joyful heart", she finally submitted and allowed the transformation.The result is a filled heart with a mission bigger than herself or her capabilities to bring inspiration and information to families who...
2018-06-1235 minLOMAH Disability PodcastLessons & Updates from Season OneSeason #1 of the LOMAH podcast has come to an end. Before moving along to season #2, we share lessons from the last year and follow up on past guests. Shownotes at https://www.lomah.org/podcast/35
2018-04-0323 minLOMAH Disability Podcast5 Things to Do Before the IEP for Your Special Needs StudentStudents with special needs are entitled to a fair and appropriate education, commonly called FAPE. Sometimes parents idea of FAPE differ from the school district and can be met with resistance. In today's episode, we share 5 steps to take before presenting your idea to the IEP team. We also veer off topic to discuss: The importance of being age appropriate with our special needs teens & adults Peers and cultivating friendships (for more on this topic listen to episode #06) Use the show notes or www.lomah.org/podcast/34 to schedule: A consultation with An...
2018-03-2739 minLOMAH Disability PodcastHomeschooling with a Twist for Special Needs LearnersAnnette Musso began an alternative form of education for her son with autism during the elementary school years that is a twist on homeschooling. We cover this "homeschooling twist" in two episodes. Episode #33 reveals what it is and how it came to be, and in episode #34 we go into practical tips in partnering with the school district to craft a unique plan for your learner with disabilities. Links to items mentioned, including Matteo's poetry and books can be found by clicking here or visiting www.lomah.org/podcast/33.
2018-03-2036 minLOMAH Disability PodcastIndividualized Transition Planning to Guide IEP Goals in Special Needs Education"Falling off the cliff" refers to what happens to young adults with special needs upon exiting the school system and losing services that were once readily available. One of the most important things that can be done to prepare for the shift in services is focus on the Individualized Transition Plan which is a federally mandated document guiding IEP goals beginning at the age of 14 or 16. Dana Lattin, project coordinator of the Transition Coalition, will talk with us about : What we need to be exposing our special needs kids to and thinking about now in ord...
2018-03-0632 minLOMAH Disability PodcastLegal Rights After the Age of 18 for Students with Special NeedsAt 18, parents no longer have legal access to educational information. IEP consent, requests for assessments, and information from educators are just a few rights that transfer from the parent to the student. Today's guest, a special needs attorney, offers insight on how to prepare and how to protect the rights of our adult child while at the same time offering supports s/he may still need. Our focus will be on education. The first half of the episode focuses on students with special needs who plan on attending college. The second half of the episode focuses on students with h...
2018-02-2037 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCollege of Adaptive ArtsThe College of Adaptive Arts is a new model of education with a commitment to lifelong learning paired with empowering students to creatively transform the way the world views individuals with disabilities. Students have 9 tracks of study in which to choose and over a dozen departments of specialty. While diplomas are earned, there is no exit date which allows lifelong access to education. In this episode, the founding directors share the core beliefs driving the mission of CAA and their vision of a future where this model of education for adults with differing abilities can be found on campuses thr...
2018-02-1326 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCollege & High School for Students with Special Needs: A Student's PerspectiveJessica is a student at the University of Cincinnati's TAP program. TAP is a college program for students with special needs and/or disabilities discussed in episodes #25 & #27. She shares with us how she became a college student, the challenges she and her family faced the first year, areas she has grown, how the program is preparing her for a dream job, and her social life on campus. www.lomah.org
2018-02-0628 minLOMAH Disability PodcastTAP Program for Students with Special Needs and/or DisabilitiesThe Transition and Access Program (TAP) at the University of Cincinnati is an example of a program offering opportunities for college students with disabilities as discussed in episode #25. Diane Clouse, director of TAP, answers our tough questions: Do the benefits of these programs outweigh the cost? When does Vocational Rehabilitation come into the picture? Will out of state students loose benefit eligibility from their home state? How can college be funded? Access the show notes with links to items discussed in this episode by visiting www.lomah.org/podcast/26
2018-01-3036 minLOMAH Disability PodcastAdvancement and Transition Services for Individuals with Special Needs at the University of Cincinnati3 programs for individuals w special needs exist on the campus of the University of Cincinnati collectively known as Advancement and Transition Services (ATS). The 3 programs serve a wide range of ages, from 14 to mid-adulthood, and also a wide range of abilities from minimal supports to high support needs. Christina Carnahan, director of ATS joins us to discuss: CEES - A program for high school students age 14-21 to develop vocational and social skills for increased independence IMPACT INNOVATION - A year-round program for adults with higher support needs which focuses on lifelong learning, health & wellness...
2018-01-2336 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCollege & High School for Students with DisabilitesThink College is funded by the US Department of Education as a national coordinator for transition and post-secondary options for students with intellectual disabilities. Cate Weir is the program director of the organization and will discuss college as a transition option for individuals with special needs as well as who is and is not eligible, program curriculum, on campus supports, IEP goals to prepare for college, and where to find resources. Shownotes with links to resources mentioned in the episode can be found by clicking www.lomah.org/podcast/25
2018-01-1635 minLOMAH Disability PodcastCollege & High School for Special Needs Students: IntroductionHigh school and college education for teens and young adults with special needs and/or disabilities will be the focus of the next several episodes. Experts will be answering questions regarding options, supports, and what we should be doing to prepare for the transition from high school to college and/or employment. This introductory episode gives the backstory of why Kim is asking a lot of questions on the topic and 3 action plans for her daughter. Show notes can be found at www.lomah.org/podcast/24
2018-01-0921 minLOMAH Disability PodcastHousing: Creating a Housing Community for Adults with Disabilities / Special NeedsDesiree Kameka from the Madison House Autism Foundation joins us again this week with inspiring stories of special needs housing communities that have formed and are forming as well as tools for YOU to use should you want to create something similar. Links to items mentioned in this episode are available on the show notes at www.lomah.org/podcast/22
2017-11-1430 minLOMAH Disability PodcastHousing: Family Home Model for Adults with Disabilities / Special NeedsThe Family Home is the most common housing model for adults with disabilities. Often this model "happens" rather than being chosen and planned. However, intentionally choosing the Family Home Model and putting forth the same amount of planning and work as any other model can make it a highly desirable option. Today we are speaking with John and Susan Nadworny, who have spent several active decades in the special needs world bringing about policy change and creating opportunities for teens and adults with disabilities. John and Susan have chosen the family model and have put in a lot of...
2017-10-3136 minLOMAH Disability Podcast#15-Housing: Group Homes (part 1)Group Homes, also referred to as Community Care Facilities, are residential homes within the community housing a number of unrelated individuals with disabilities and/or special needs. LOMAH speaks with Dana Hooper, executive director of Life Services Alternative (LSA) in episode #15 & #16. LSA has 11 (soon to be 12) group homes in the Silicon Valley area of California and is considered to be one of the best examples in the country of the group home concept. In this episode, Dana gives us a peek at the business skills necessary to run quality programs that have longevity and stability. T...
2017-09-1932 min