97. Overcoming Guilt as a Single Mom of a Special Needs Child
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Episode 88: Season 3 Premiere: The Hidden Gems You Need to Know About!
Tonya The Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast airs new episodes every Friday at Noon EST! Find the full directory at waterprairie.com/listen.
Read MoreEpisode #76: Special Needs Sibling Relationships and Disability Awareness
Show Notes:
In this insightful episode, join us as we delve into the complexities of special needs sibling relationships and the challenges of growing up with disabilities. Our guest, Melissa Ortiz, opens up about her personal experiences as a person with a disability and the dynamics she faced with her sister. From childhood memories to adult understanding, Melissa shares candidly about the trials and triumphs that shaped their relationship. She provides valuable advice for parents striving to strike a balance between their non-disabled and disabled children, emphasizing the importance of communication, age-appropriate explanations, and fostering mutual respect. Melissa also discusses her passion for advocacy and her efforts at ABLE Americans, a resource hub aimed at connecting families and providing vital information. Join us for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the power of support, understanding, and unity within families facing the challenges of disability.
Melissa has been a guest on earlier episodes. To hear her story of growing up with Spina Bifida, check out Episode 72. To learn more about her work with ABLE Americans, be sure to listen to Episode 74.
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Connect with Melissa:
Twitter: @dcbelleonwheels
Instagram: @dcbelleonwheels
Facebook: @melissa.d.ortiz.5
Email: mOrtiz@nationalcenter.org
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Read MoreEpisode #56: Building a Supportive Community for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Show Notes:
In this episode, we take a tour of the new location for Gigi’s Playhouse Raleigh, a non-profit organization that provides support, resources, and programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We speak with volunteers and staff to learn more about the impact Gigi’s Playhouse has on the Down syndrome community. Additionally, we sit down with Michelle and Matthew Schwab, advocates for Down syndrome, to discuss a range of topics related to raising a child with Down syndrome, including medical care, education, and social interactions. Join us for an informative and inspiring conversation about the beauty of Down syndrome and the importance of building a supportive community.
Connect with Matthew:
Website: https://www.matthewschwabspeaks.com/
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MOTHERS DAY BOOK BUNDLE GIVEAWAY!
Grab your chance to win 2 signed books about Sofia Sanchez, a teen actress, model, and advocate for Down syndrome!
Go to https://waterprairie.com/giveaway for details!
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Read MoreEpisode #32: Disability Awareness Education for Children
Disability Awareness
Show Notes:
Do you have a child with a disability? Have you ever thought about how others might view a disability? Can you tell your child how to explain their disability to their friends?
Our guest for this episode is Gabriella Tiberio, a teenager who has created what may be the best representation of disabilities we’ve seen! She may be young, but she understands what it means to make disabilities a part of who someone is and not the only characteristic that people see.
Join us for this interview and find out what brought Gabriella to write a children’s book about disability awareness and how it’s being used to speak out for children in their schools and how others are using it to teach their children how to understand why some people they meet might need special accommodations at times.
Contact Gabriella:
Instagram: @gabriellatiberiooOrder Mrs Jones’s Wonderful Class(As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a commission if you make a purchase. This is a way you can help support the podcast!)
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Read MoreEpisode #4: Special Needs Siblings
In this episode, Tonya talks with our son, Christopher, about growing up with a sibling who has special needs. Christopher shares how his understanding of his sister’s disability has changed since he was young, and he talks about their relationship today as young adults. Next week, Christopher will continue his conversation with Tonya and share some of the challenges he has had personally and how they have impacted his desire to play baseball in college.
Next week, in Episode #5, Christopher will continue his conversation with Tonya and share some of the challenges he has had personally and how they have impacted his desire to play baseball in college.
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Read MoreEpisode #3 – Part 2: Space Camp, Surfing, and Zip Lining!
In this video podcast, Tonya talks with Olivia Wilkerson about what it was like to grow up having a visual impairment caused by Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic cause of childhood blindness.
During this part of Episode #3, Olivia speaks to teachers who work with visually impaired students about how they can help their students in the classroom and help them become advocates for their own needs. She also describes her adventures at Space Camp, outdoor adventure camps, her other activities, and what she plans to do in the future.
In Part 1 of this episode, Olivia shared her memories of her younger years in school and gave tips for parents of what they might consider asking to include in their visually impaired child’s IEP at school and what they can do to help prepare their child for success in middle school and beyond.
Watch Part 1 of Episode #3: https://waterprairie.com/2022/02/11/leber-congenital-amaurosis/
Olivia’s Instagram: @O_Wilkerson04
Some of the topics covered during Olivia’s interview can be explored more below:
Braille Challenge: https://brailleinstitute.org/braille-challenge/about
SCIVIS Space Camp: http://www.scivis.org/index.htm
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Read MoreEpisode #3 – Part 1: Growing Up With a Visual Impairment
In this video podcast, Tonya talks with Olivia Wilkerson about what it was like to grow up having a visual impairment caused by Leber Congenital Amaurosis, a rare genetic cause of childhood blindness. Olivia shares her memories of her younger years in school and gives tips for parents of what they might consider asking to include in their visually impaired child’s IEP at school and what they can do to help prepare their child for success in middle school and beyond.
During Part 2 of this episode, Olivia speaks to teachers who work with visually impaired students about how they can help their students in the classroom and help them become advocates for their own needs. Be sure to listen to Part 2 to hear about how Olivia’s been involved with Space Camp, outdoor adventure camps, her other activities, and what she plans to do in the future.
Watch Part 2 of Episode #3: https://waterprairie.com/2022/02/11/leber-congenital-amaurosis-and-space-camp/
Olivia’s Instagram: @O_Wilkerson04
Some of the topics covered during Olivia’s interview can be explored more below:
Braille Challenge: https://brailleinstitute.org/braille-challenge/about
Connect with Us:
https://linktr.ee/waterprairie
Support this channel:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waterprairie
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1) “Your Intro” by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Episode #1: What’s It All About?
Your hosts, Steve and Tonya Wollum, talk about what Water Prairie is all about, how they came up with the idea, and who they want to serve through the information they will feature on the podcast and website. Find out where the name came from and hear some of the topics coming up soon.
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Read MoreTrailer: Welcome to the Water Prairie Chronicles Podcast!
Everyone has a story to tell, and I want to help share some of the stories of parents who are raising incredible children with life challenges. You’ll hear from adults who have made the journey of being a child with a disability and find out what they’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear interviews with organizations and specialists who can help guide parents as they look for support for their child and get connected in their community.
The Water Prairie Chronicles is a series of stories that will inspire you, encourage you, and help you view the people you meet from a new perspective. Episodes are posted every Friday at noon Eastern Standard Time. We’ll add some bonus episodes from time to time with behind-the-scenes and extra content. Episodes are about 30 minutes long, and you can find us at waterprairie.com/listen. Be sure to subscribe and tune in on Friday!
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