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Love & Inclusion in the Real WorldLooking Back, Looking Forward: Happy New YearCome out on the trail with us to reflect on 2023 and anticipate 2024! Happy New Year!
Two Moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.2024-01-0114 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldGlad You Asked!Uncovering our own misconceptions and beliefs about disability is tricky. Let's explore questions we hope the people who work with our children will ask themselves.
Two moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.2023-12-2028 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldPrior to What?Here's one from the vault and one that is pretty important. Listen in to understand more about Prior Written Notice - when you should get one and why you should want one.
Two moms. One dream. Love & Inclusion in the Real World.2023-12-1328 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldThings to KnowLet's talk about things we'd love for you to know about our kids and families. This special education journey is about more than IEPs and data. It's about real people.
Two moms. One passion. Love & Inclusion in the Real World.2023-12-1228 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldBelonging: Thinking Beyond Classroom InclusionJoin us in a conversation about the importance of belonging for everyone. What is belonging and what does it look like? How can we help our kids find it? 2023-02-0729 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldWe're Calling This Season ThreeReconnect with Tena and Hettie, two moms just looking for inclusion in the real world.
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Love & Inclusion in the Real WorldSeason 2 Episode #3: You've Got the Power!Two moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Tena and Hettie talk about a new study focused on how mom's feel about our child's annual IEP meeting. Too many of us enter the process believing we are powerless and report feeling bullied into accepting school district proposals, even when we disagree. Let's talk about our power and how claiming it can impact outcomes for our kids.2022-01-1828 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldSeason 2 Episode 2 - All in the FamilyWhat happens when you need to advocate for your kid AND yourself? Join us as we talk to Tammy, an amazing mom who stands strong for her son's needs and her own!
2021-11-1528 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldSeason 2 Episode 1: Presuming BrillianceTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
When our kids head out into the Real World, we want them to know that they are brilliant. Their performance in school - their grades - don't tell the most important parts of their story. How can we help them, their teachers, and ourselves stay focused on their Brilliance?2021-10-0728 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #25: Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins All the Way to the Top Part #2Two moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Listen in as we continue our conversation with Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins. Learn how she became an activist at the age of 6 and how her passionate commitment to Disability Rights impacts our world today!
2021-03-1627 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #24: Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins All the Way to the Top Part #1Two moms. One dream. Love & Inclusion in the Real World
Today we are beside ourselves giddy to share our conversation with Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, Disability Rights Advocate and Activist. At just 8-years-old, she participated in a groundbreaking protest that led to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her work has changed our world! We hope you'll join us!2021-03-1026 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #23: Trust & LauraTwo Moms. One Dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Today we talk with a super-duo mom and son, Laura and Trust Decatur. We hope you enjoy listening in as we talk about advocacy, life, and growing up.
2021-01-2728 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #22: You are Amaze-balls!Two moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Things are hard right now and sometimes to make it through the day, you just need to hear how terrific you really are! Let us show you how to toot your own horn if you need to and find ways to remember you are doing a great, great job!
2020-12-1227 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #21: What You Can Do NowTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World
Small things you can do today to make a difference tomorrow.2020-11-1327 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #20: Future's So BrightTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Life is heavy right now. So heavy. Remote and hybrid learning models - and even in person fully geared up with PPE and social distancing - are showing us work that needs to be done to ensure our kid's access to education. But today, let's look down the road and consider individuals with disabilities who are living healthful, happy, and meaningful lives. What's happening right now is hard, but the future is still bright!2020-09-1428 minLove & Inclusion in the Real World#19: Inclusion RevisitedLet's gear up for a new - and strange - year of school by reviewing what Love & Inclusion means when we say "inclusion". Tena and Hettie for sure have some big opinions on this and we hope you'll listen in and share your thoughts!2020-08-1127 minLove & Inclusion in the Real World#18: Back to SchoolLet's talk Back to School and how to wrap our heads around the "new normal". 2020-08-0327 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpispde #17: Schools Out for SummerTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Today we just talk about taking a remote learning breather and seeing fun everyday activities as learning opportunities.
We're tired and we bet you are, too! Remote learning can be tough! But you do great things all summer long will help your student learn and grow. 2020-05-2628 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #16: A Conversation with Patrick Schwarz, Inclusive Education Expert and Author of "Just Give Him the Whale!"Two moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Listen in as we chat with an internationally known educational consultant, speaker, advocate Patrick Schwarz. Patrick is the author of From Disability to Possibility, From Possibility to Success, and Just Give Him the Whale2020-04-0929 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #15: Checking InTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Join us today for a quick check-in, a few laughs, and hopefully a little community and encouragement during this strange, uncertain time.
2020-03-2416 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #14: Thr Arc of Larimer County 8th Annual Film Festival - Reframing DisabilityTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World
Today we talk with Alex Stanke and Cari Brown of the Arc of Larimer County. They are gearing up for the 8th Annual Film Festival and want you to have all the details! Listen in as we talk about representation in the media, the film festival, and your chance to go for free!
2020-03-0429 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #13: When Inclusion Doesn't Seem to Be Working, Cont'dTwo moms, one dream - Love and Inclusion in the Real World
Join us as we dig deeper into what to do when inclusion doesn't seem to work. Getting mad might make you feel better, but taking action will make change.2020-02-1529 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #12: When Inclusion Doesn't Seem to Be WorkingTwo moms. One Dream. Love and Inclusion in the real world.
Join Tena and Hettie as they explore the idea that "inclusion just doesn't work for my child". Research tells us that when done well, inclusion does work for kids - with and without disabilities - so what do you do when things just don't seem to be working well in the classroom? What questions can you ask and what actions can you take to partner with your child's teacher, the school and the school district to ensure equity? How can you make a difference, for your child an...2020-01-1029 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #11: Adaptive Fashion with Alexandra HeroldTwo moms. One dream. Love and inclusion in the real world.
We are SO EXCITED!
Join us as we welcome Alexandra Herold of Patti and Ricky, an online retailer featuring dozens of cutting edge adapted fashion products that meet the wants and need of people of all abilities.. Patti and Ricky connect the people who create adaptive clothes and accessories to the people looking for them, making life more fashionable, more accessible, and more inclusive. You can also see Alex talk about Patti and Ricky on the Today Show https://www.today.com/video/patti-ricky-founder-on-creating-fashions-for-all-abilities-59287109952....2019-11-1828 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #10: Speaking Up, Speaking Out with Ally HicksTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Join us for part two of our talk with Ally Hicks, college student and future nurse.2019-11-0428 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #9: Speaking Up, Speaking Out with Ally HicksTwo moms, one dream. Love & Inclusion in the Real World
Join us as we talk with Ally Hicks, college student, world traveler, future nurse.2019-10-2328 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #8 The Peanut Butter FalconTwo Moms. One Dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World. Today we'll talk about The Peanut Butter Falcon, the newish film starring Zack Gottsagen, Shia LeBeouf, and Dakota Johnson that explores family, friendship, and following a dream. We hope you'll take a minute to listen in and to go see this movie!
2019-09-3022 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #7: Speaking Up, Speaking Out Part 2Two mom, one dream -love and inclusion in the real world.
Join us as we welcome Julian again to share about his SARTAC Fellowship Project. He'll be digging into the barriers between young people with disabilities and the self-advocacy movement. 2019-09-0929 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #6 Julian Wang Speaking Up, Speaking OutTwo moms. One dream. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.
Julian Want is a local advocate and activist making a difference in Northern Colorado and the world. Listen in as he shares some of his experiences and insights and offers tips to parents and young adults just beginning on their self-advocacy journey.2019-08-1928 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #5 - A Short History Lesson and Our Top 5 Traits of a Great AdvocateTwo moms. One dream. Love & Inclusion in the Real World
In this episode, we'll take a historical look at how advocacy drives inclusion and then share 5 super-essential things to look for in an advocate. 2019-07-2927 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #4 - When Do You Need an Advocate?Today we dive into the question of what is an advocate and when do you need one.
Two moms. One dream. Love & inclusion in the real world.
2019-07-1524 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #3 Social Inclusion with Matt ClovenTwo moms. One dream. Love & Inclusion in the Real World.2019-07-0129 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldEpisode #2 Together in the Classroom, Together on the Court Unified SportsTwo moms, one vision. Love and Inclusion in the Real World2019-06-1724 minLove & Inclusion in the Real WorldLove & Inclusion in the Real World: Real Episode #1Two moms. One vision. Love and Inclusion in school, workplaces, communities. Love and Inclusion in the Real World.2019-06-0220 min