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Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss Micah's upcoming book, helping families develop their stories, the importance of revisiting-reflecting-reigniting, thinking "outside the box", turnover in support teams, interdependence as the goal, the profound effect of true inclusion on society, and much more.  Their wisdom, advice, and stories have golden nuggets for parents of younger children as well as adults with disabilities, and of course community allies. 

Though they both say they are retired, Janice and Richard continue to be sought after presenters and public speakers on issues relating to disability, inclusion, building community, advocacy, and more. Janice is also the author of four books, and a poet. 

Richard and Janice are the proud parents of Micah Fialka-Feldman, one of the stars of the acclaimed film, "Intelligent Lives". Micah has an intellectual disability. 

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Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss their guiding principles, Micah's living situation, the hard work of building and maintaining circles and community support, breaking the silence, inclusion's effect on society, and much more. Their wisdom, advice, and stories have golden nuggets for parents of younger children as well as adults with disabilities, and of course community allies. 

Though they both say they are retired, Janice and Richard continue to be sought after presenters and public speakers on issues relating to disability, inclusion, building community, advocacy, and more. Janice is also the author of four books, and a poet. 

Richard and Janice are the proud parents of Micah Fialka-Feldman, one of the stars of the acclaimed film, "Intelligent Lives". Micah has an intellectual disability. 

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Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss inclusion, how they got through the pandemic as a family, overcoming individualism, learning how to ask, letting go, and much more of interest to families of children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Their wisdom, advice, and stories have golden nuggets for parents of younger children as well as adults with disabilities, and of course community allies. 

Though they both say they are retired, Janice and Richard continue to be sought after presenters and public speakers on issues relating to disability, inclusion, building community, advocacy, and more. Janice is also the author of four books, and a poet. 

Richard and Janice are the proud parents of Micah Fialka-Feldman, one of the stars of the acclaimed film, "Intelligent Lives". Micah has an intellectual disability. 

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Kayla McKeon and her roommate, Elyssa Stallcup, discuss a wide array of topics including the shortage of mentors,  making their apartment their home, sincere advice, healthy communication, and more. Their 50/50 commitment to their friendship and living situation is a wonderful, organic model for many. 

Kayla is best known as the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrome.  She is also a podcast host, sought after keynote speaker, community college graduate, and tireless advocate. Elyssa is her good friend first and foremost, her mentor, and the sibling of young adults with Autism. 

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Kayla McKeon and her roommate, Elyssa Stallcup, discuss chores and their chore chart, Kayla's version of supported decision making, different circles of support, and more. Kayla is best known as the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrome. She is also a podcast host, sought after keynote speaker, community college graduate, and tireless advocate. Elyssa is her good friend and mentor. She also has siblings with Autism. 

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Kayla McKeon and Elyssa Stallcup are interviewed together in this episode, because they are roommates. Kayla updates listeners on her life now since they heard her in season 2 of Born Fabulous Podcast.  Kayla and Elyssa enlighten us on their planned, and patient journey to become roommates, and find the right apartment. They talk about their relationship and give advice, such as the importance of "Me Time". 

Kayla is best known as the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrome. She is also a podcast host, popular keynote speaker, and tireless advocate. Elyssa is a mentor for adults with disabilities, a sibling of young adults with Autism, and is also Kayla's good friend. They are roommates by choice, sharing everything 50/50.  Elyssa does not have a disability. 

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Patti McKeon, Kayla McKeon's mother, talks about Kayla's travel and work at NDSS, how she speaks for those who cannot, how it feels to have Kayla happily settled in her own place, how her family encouraged Kayla, and more. She also shares a few powerful quotes that helped them, and hopefully will help others. Kayla McKeon is the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrome, a podcast host, a sought after keynote speaker, and a tireless advocate. 

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Patti McKeon discusses her adult daughter, Kayla McKeon's, independence journey. She delves into how her family navigated through Covid, how Kayla picked out her apartment, Kayla's unique living situation, Circles of Determination and more. Kayla is the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrome, a sought after public speaker, a podcast host, and tireless advocate. 

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Sean McElwee is best known as one of the stars of A & E's Emmy winning series "Born This Way". He owns a t-shirt company called Seanese, is a keynote speaker, and a strong self-advocate. Sean has Down syndrome and hearing loss in one ear.

In this episode Sean updates the audience on his life, talks about the benefits and pitfalls of his independence, how he stayed safe in the pandemic, his support circle and more. He also gives some profound advice to other twenty somethings working towards independence.  

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Sandra McElwee, mother of "Born This Way" star Sean McElwee, author of three books, and independent facilitator with Empower Person Centered Pans, discusses the rewards and pitfalls of independence, supported decision making, an update from the last episode of "Born This Way", tips for hiring staff, advice, and more. Sandra's son Sean has Down syndrome and hearing loss in one ear. 

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