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A Sense of TexasNFADBBeing a parent is hard enough, and being a parent to an individual with dual sensory loss presents a whole new set of challenges. Luckily, several groups have been created to help families of individuals with dual sensory loss get support as well as advocate for their loved one. Jacqueline Izaguirre and Melanie Knapp join us to talk about The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) and The Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Association of Texas (DBMAT) and how they have helped them support and advocate for their loved ones with dual sensory loss.
For more information on NF...2023-04-0126 min
NFADB Podcast08 Advocating For, Beside, and Behind (ft. Patti McGowan)Patti McGowan has been part of the NFADB Board since 2012. She currently serves as the newly elected NFADB President. Patti lives outside of Pittsburg, PA with her family where she works as a family consultant with the PA DeafBlind Initiative. In this Season Two premiere podcast, she shares her journey with her now adult son, Hunter.2018-09-2934 min
NFADB Podcast07 Creating More (ft. Vivecca Hartman)Vivecca Hartman lives in the Houston area with her family and has an active role in the DeafBlind community. She is the current president of DBMAT and a board member of the Touchbase Day Hab in Houston, Texas.2017-12-1036 min
NFADB Podcast06 Customized Employment (ft. Sherry Kopaska)Mother and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Sherry Kopaska is here to share her journey with her daughter, Jackie. Together they have launched Jackie K Bags, a success story of customized employment. Get your notepad ready. You will enjoy this conversation.2017-10-1638 min
NFADB Podcast05 Community Connections (ft. Guy, JoAnn, & Brett)Guy and JoAnn Priddy share Brett's success story. Brett talks about his building blocks that led to his business. Together they build a community outside of the school system. After listening to Brett, Guy, JoAnn, you will understand how they were able to build a network of relationships.2017-10-1643 min
NFADB Podcast04 The Great Motivator (ft. Melanie Knapp)Melanie Knapp is a force in the DeafBlind community. She is a retired RN and past president of DBMAT. She lives in the Houston area with her husband, Gary. In this podcast she shares her journey with her son Christian Knapp including great moments of joy, growth, and grief. She shares the legacy that continues from and for her son, the great motivator, Christian Knapp.2017-10-1635 min
NFADB Podcast03 Ava's Voice (ft. Carly Fredericks)Carly Fredericks is the mother of Ava. She discusses her experiences with raising an individual with Usher Syndrome. She shares how Ava continues to self advocate for herself for educational services and in life.2017-10-1630 min
NFADB Podcast02 Educator of DeafBlind (ft. Robbie Blaha)Author and expert Robbie Blaha has worked with students who are DeafBlind for more than thirty years. She has been the teacher of the teacher, the voice of reason, and a leader in the field of miracles. I hope you enjoy our conversation.2017-10-1641 min
NFADB Podcast01 Clara & Kenny's Journey (ft. Clara Berg)Clara Berg is the president of NFADB. She shares her experiences and journey with her son, Kenny, an individual who is DeafBlind. Clara served as a Family Specialist for the New York State DeafBlind Project.2017-10-1624 min