Latest Intellectualdisabilities Podcast Episodes
234: Fun with Taxes | Circle of Care Talk
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - July 04, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsHave you ever wondered how to ensure financial security for a disabled loved one after you're gone? Or perhaps you're looking for ways to navigate the complexities of estate planning when it comes to disability benefits. In either case, understanding the ins and outs of Qualified Disability Trus...
233: You Are Not Alone
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - July 03, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsHaving been a caregiver for a disabled loved one, I know firsthand how lonely it can feel. However, our communities are key to dispeling isolation and forging connections during these hard times. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I share my motto 'create the things you wish existed,' an...
232: The Magic of Inclusivity | Debi Arsenault
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 27, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhile living in a society that can sometimes seem overwhelmingly critical and exclusive, creating an atmosphere of inclusivity and acceptance is vital, especially for individuals with disabilities. For a parent to a child with special needs, balancing feelings of guilt, the challenges of self-ca...
231: There Will Be Butterflies in Alaska
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 26, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsMantras and positive affirmations have become powerful tools in helping me find balance, harmony, and peace in my life. In this episode, I share a significant milestone for my family: my daughter Caroline is finishing college after a challenging journey. To celebrate, we're heading to Alaska f...
230: Thriving with Disabilities at MIT | Jenny Huang & Ben Lou
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 20, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn a world where societal norms often dictate limitations based on physical abilities, Ben Lou, 20, an award-winning MIT physics and math wiz, and his mother, Jenny Huang, are beacons of hope in disability advocacy. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Ben has defied expectations and achie...
229: What My Daughter Taught Me About Life
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 19, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn the quiet moments of caregiving, my daughter Elizabeth showed me that the essence of success is far deeper than material achievements. In this episode of Parenting Impossible, I share the journey of raising my daughter Elizabeth, who taught me the true meaning of success. From navigating he...
228: Interior Design for Sensory-Friendly Homes | Beatrice Tokayer
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 13, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsTurning a bedroom into a creative studio was a deeply emotional journey for Annette following the loss of her daughter. On this episode of Parenting Impossible, this powerful experience sets the stage for Annette’s conversation with Beatrice Tokayer, an interior designer and mother of three, w...
227: Building Support Networks for Special Needs Families | Julie Foge
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - June 06, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhen Eliza was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, the flood of emotions from anger to isolation was overwhelming. On this episode of Parenting Impossible, join Annette as she opens up about her personal journey and the moments that shaped her path in special needs parenting. Annette welcome...
226: CrossFit for Our Community with Karen Hurley
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - April 18, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIt can be difficult for families to find fitness classes oriented toward individuals with different abilities, whether neurodivergence or physical. However, an emerging fitness category is designed for those who need adaptive and inclusive therapy. On this episode of Parenting Impossible, Anne...
225: Highlighting the Year Ahead
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsNavigating the complexities of the special needs community is fraught with challenges, and the current workforce crisis in the disability sector is a cliff we're all facing together. Annette has seen firsthand how the pandemic has eroded the support program landscape as a special needs mom, atto...
121: Highlighting the Year Ahead
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsNavigating the complexities of the special needs community is fraught with challenges, and the current workforce crisis in the disability sector is a cliff we're all facing together. Annette has seen firsthand how the pandemic has eroded the support program landscape as a special needs mom, atto...
224: Embracing the New Year with Advocacy, Empowerment, and Support
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - January 10, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAs the clock struck midnight, marking the start of a new year, Annette found herself immersed in a flood of memories and significant events. On this episode of Parenting Impossible, carrying the weight of sorrow from the loss of her beloved daughter Elizabeth but strengthened by ten years of af...
120: Embracing the New Year with Advocacy, Empowerment, and Support
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - January 10, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAs the clock struck midnight, marking the start of a new year, Annette found herself immersed in a flood of memories and significant events. On this episode of Parenting Impossible, carrying the weight of sorrow from the loss of her beloved daughter Elizabeth but strengthened by ten years of af...
119: Embracing a Sabbatical Year: Reflections on Change, Growth, and Finding True Joy
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - November 23, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsSometimes, it’s essential to step back and assess the path we're on - that's exactly what I did this year. After years of fighting the impacts of a global crisis on both my personal and professional life, I made the radical decision to take a sabbatical year. A year to disconnect from “extracurr...
223: Embracing a Sabbatical Year: Reflections on Change, Growth, and Finding True Joy
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - November 23, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsSometimes, it’s essential to step back and assess the path we're on - that's exactly what I did this year. After years of fighting the impacts of a global crisis on both my personal and professional life, I made the radical decision to take a sabbatical year. A year to disconnect from “extracurr...
Advocating for Universal Changing Tables: Changing Spaces Campaign
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - October 11, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsEver felt the pangs of frustration trying to navigate public spaces with a disability or care for someone who does? This frustration fueled the journey of an extraordinary parent advocating for change, Jayme Betts who serves as the Massachusetts Chapter Leader of the Changing Spaces Campaign. ...
Housing for Adults with Disabilities: Shared Living Solutions
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - September 27, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhat's one of the biggest issues most special needs families worry about? Housing. This episode unlocks the complexities of the intricate world of housing for those with some form of intellectual or developmental disability or (IDD) with the help of special guest, Pam Blanton, founder and CEO...
The Power of a Picture: Special Needs Portraiture
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - September 21, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhat happens when a mother’s fierce love for her special needs child intertwines with her passion for photography? Magic! Join us on this heartwarming journey with Marcie Randall, a dedicated mother, and an exceptional photographer, as she turns her struggles and triumphs navigating the healthca...
Transition Planning for a Special Needs Student: A Mom and Son's Successful Journey
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - September 12, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsCould you imagine being a mom and an Assistive Technology Specialist, honeycombing through multiple strategies to craft tools that best support your special needs child? Well, meet Cheryl Farley. A passionate mother and a specialist who's spent years perfecting this very craft. She's graced us w...
National Suicide Prevention Month: The Healing Power of Kindness
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - September 07, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThe intensity of grief can feel like an insurmountable mountain. A profound loss, the passing of Host Annette Hines' beloved daughter, Elizabeth, led her down a path of unimaginable pain, reshaping her identity as a mother and her life. Through the waves of grief, Annette discovered a lifeline i...
Demystifying Sensory Processing Disorder: Tips to Help from Harkla
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 31, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAre you ready to uncover the mysteries of Sensory Processing Disorder? We're elated to have certified occupational therapist assistants, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill, founders of Harkla Co in Boise, ID, on our show today. These remarkable women have recently become Certified Primitive Refl...
Growing Up as a Special Needs Sibling
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 29, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsHave you ever wondered about the unique life experiences of siblings of special needs children? We promise to enlighten you on this rarely discussed topic, as we welcome two individuals who've lived this reality -- Hillary Dunn Stanisz, a senior attorney at the Disability Law Center in Boston, a...
Building a Supportive Community: The Power of Connection in Special Needs Parenting
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 24, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsIn an emotionally charged conversation with Eric Jorgensen of True North Disability Planning, we venture deep into the heart of community and its indispensable role in special needs parenting. Through recounting her own journey with her daughter Elizabeth, born with a mitochondrial defect, Host ...
Your Autism Game Plan with Joya Van Der Laan
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 22, 2023 19:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsNavigating the unknown waters of parenting a child with autism can feel like being adrift without a compass. In this dynamic conversation, we had the privilege of speaking with Joya Vandalan, a mother of three and a family nurse practitioner, who found her North Star in the midst of her own expe...
Where to Start with Special Needs Estate Planning: Steps to Success
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 17, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsKnowing where to start with estate and special needs planning can be an intimidating task. However, don't be daunted, because this episode is your lifeline to understanding and managing this process effectively. Host Annette Hines describes the types of life planning she does for clients -- esta...
Back-to-School Checklist for Families with Disabilities
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 09, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsNavigating the back-to-school season can be a significant challenge, especially if your loved one is living with disabilities. As a mother of a profoundly disabled daughter, Elizabeth, Host Annette Hines has learned that preparation is everything. From creating checklists to setting achievable g...
Remembering Elizabeth and the Joyful Moments
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 08, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThis episode is a re-release of a previous episode that aired in May 2020 in remembrance of Annette Hines' daughter Elizabeth who passed away from mitochondrial disease in 2013. Hines reflects on the heartwarming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of being a special needs parent that invol...
Raja Marhaba: A Mother's Fight for Special Education Justice
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - August 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsHold your breath as you plunge into an awe-inspiring journey with Raja Marhaba, Special Education Advocate, Author (UNSTOPPABLE), and Founder of The Jonathan Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. Embark on a monumental David and Goliath journey that showcases a mother's determinati...
Fighting for Meaningful Inclusion with Tamara Taggart
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - July 27, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAs a broadcaster, radio host, and digital media veteran, Tamara Taggart is no stranger to the spotlight. But it's her role as a mother and advocate for her son Beckett, diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, that propels this episode into an insightful and heartfelt journey. Tamara candidly shar...
How to Be Your Best Advocate with State Agencies When Fighting for Services
Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast - July 25, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsCelebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we're taking a deep look into ableism and its effects on disability rights. Host Annette Hines is joined in this conversation by Peter Morin, an attorney from the Special Needs Law Group who is committed to providing a voic...
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