Thursday, June 8, 2023
Water Prairie Chronicles

Water Prairie Chronicles

A resource to educate, support and encourage individuals living with unique needs.

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Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast – Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities!

Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast Episodes:

Season 2
  • June 2, 2023 Episode #63 (Changing Lives One Scoop at a Time: An Ice Cream Shop with a Mission)
    • Maddie Rogers – General Manager Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, Cary, NC
  • May 21, 2023 Episode #61 (Sensory Needs Matter: Empowering Students Through Music)
  • May 13, 2023 Episode #60 (Disability Travel in the US and Abroad)
  • April 28, 2023 Episode #59 (Financial Planning for Special Needs Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know!)
  • Mar 31, 2023 Episode #55 (Parenting Autistic Children: Finding Gratitude in the Struggle)
  • Mar 29, 2023 Episode #54 (What it’s Like to Raise a Medically Fragile Child with CVID)
  • Mar 16, 2023 Episode #53 (The Power of Inclusion: Insights from a Children’s Book Author and Non-Profit Founder)
  • Mar 5, 2023 Episode #52 (Caring for Your Child with Disabilities: How to Plan for the Future)
  • Feb 25, 2023 Episode #51 (The NC State Fair Access ABILITY Day – Inclusion for Special Needs Families)
  • Feb 10, 2023 Episode #49 (Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: Raising Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants)
  • Feb 6, 2023 Episode #48 (Giving Our Sons the Gift of Sound: A Mother’s Story of Cochlear Implants and ASL)
  • Jan 28, 2023 Episode #47 (Uncovering the Mystery Behind Analytic vs. Gestalt Language Processors)
Season 1
  • Jan 20, 2023 Episode #46 (Financial Security for Your Special Needs Child)
  • Dec 31, 2022 Episode #45: (Virtual Reality for Neurodiverse Children)
  • Dec 12, 2022 Episode #44: (Working With a Guide Dog)
  • Oct 22, 2022 Episode #40: (Dyslexia Can’t Stop Me!)

The Water Prairie Chronicles podcast is a valuable resource for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. Hosted by Tonya Wollum, the podcast features interviews with a variety of guests, including adults who have grown up with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and organizations that support families with special needs. Topics covered on the podcast include a wide range of disabilities, such as visual impairment, deaf and hard of hearing, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, dwarfism, dyslexia, narcolepsy, albinism, low vision, blindness, adaptive sports, inclusive programs, books on inclusion and disabilities, autism, dysgraphia, ADHD, IEPs, speech delays, and more. The podcast aims to provide parents with a supportive community and the information they need to help their children thrive. Whether you are looking for advice, inspiration, or just a listening ear, the Water Prairie Chronicles podcast is a great choice.