Disability advocacy Archives

156. Teaching Character and Boundaries to Our Kids

Tonya The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new episodes every Friday! Find the full directory at waterprairie.com/listen. Show Notes: Your

150. The IEP That Almost Destroyed an Honors Student

In this episode, Tonya breaks down a case study of a twice-exceptional (2e) student—someone who is academically gifted but struggling with the biological hurdles of ADHD.

Episode #147: The Tale of Two Parking Lots: Navigating Marriage and Crisis with John Fela (Part 1)

Join Tonya Wollum and guest John Fela for a raw, honest look at special needs parenting for a child with non-verbal autism. We discuss the challenges of an autism diagnosis, navigating medical crises like Chiari malformation, and managing the strain of divorce in the special needs community.

Episode #144: Season 5 Kickoff: Flu Bugs and Big Changes

In this episode of Water Prairie Chronicles, Tonya returns after a two-month hiatus due to illness and discusses season five with a new audio-only format. The episode includes personal updates, such as coping with the flu and helping a son move to a new college. Tonya also shares insights on upcoming changes related to digital accessibility laws and teases a new comprehensive digital training tool aimed at helping businesses and community groups be more inclusive. Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback and subscribe for updates.