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Episode 9: After 22: The Fight for Dignity Doesn’t Stop
🎙️ Episode 9: After After 22: The Fight for Dignity Doesn’t Stop
What happens when the school services end, but the needs don’t?
In Episode 9 of Unshaken, Tony sits down with Jackie and Brian from Angels Bridging Gaps (ABG) to talk about the cliff so many families hit after age 22. They share their story, how ABG started as a church support group, and why real community support has to keep going long after the last day of school.
After 22, families should not be forced into crisis just to get help.
🔵 Explore this episode:
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/after-22-the-fight-for-dignity-doesnt-stop/
Jackie names the gaps clearly: long wait lists, limited adult programs, a shortage of behavioral supports, and families who do not know who to call when things escalate. This conversation is for parents, caregivers, church leaders, and anyone who wants to love the disability community well. It is honest, practical, and hopeful, with real next steps and a reminder that dignity matters more than convenience.
🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why the “after 22” drop-off is real, and what families face when school services end
- How ABG creates community through support groups, family activities, and adult enrichment programs
- Why the APD wait list and lack of behavioral homes push families toward crisis, and why jail is not the answer
- Practical supports like respite, caregiver training, and better first-responder collaboration (Project Lifesaver, wallet and CHANCE cards)
- Why grassroots collaboration and legislative engagement matter, plus how One Voice Coalition is trying to move the needle locally
🙏 Need Prayer or Encouragement?
💬 Want to leave a public comment? We'd love to hear from you.
🕊️ Prefer privacy? You can send a completely anonymous text prayer request here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461867/open_sms
📧 Or, if you'd rather reach out by email, we’d be honored to pray for you at: [email protected]
📌 Subscribe & Listen Weekly:
🎧 Prefer audio-only? Listen on your favorite platform:
🟢 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rsw92clmmA83HL1NR0zM
🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken/id1803953295
🌍 Or anywhere else: https://unshakenpodcast.org/
🛎️ Don’t forget to like, follow, and share, new episodes every Tuesday.
📱 Stay Connected:
Facebook: facebook.com/unshakenministries.team
Instagram: @unshaken.ministries
Website: https://unshakenpodcast.org
Email: [email protected]
#UnshakenPodcast #FaithFamilyResilience #Disability #Autism #CaregiverSupport #After22 #AdultServices #PreserveDignity #Inclusion #ItTakesAVillage
We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or prayer requests, let’s stay connected.
This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.
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By Tony & Kristy🎙️ Episode 9: After After 22: The Fight for Dignity Doesn’t Stop
What happens when the school services end, but the needs don’t?
In Episode 9 of Unshaken, Tony sits down with Jackie and Brian from Angels Bridging Gaps (ABG) to talk about the cliff so many families hit after age 22. They share their story, how ABG started as a church support group, and why real community support has to keep going long after the last day of school.
After 22, families should not be forced into crisis just to get help.
🔵 Explore this episode:
https://unshakenpodcast.org/episodes/after-22-the-fight-for-dignity-doesnt-stop/
Jackie names the gaps clearly: long wait lists, limited adult programs, a shortage of behavioral supports, and families who do not know who to call when things escalate. This conversation is for parents, caregivers, church leaders, and anyone who wants to love the disability community well. It is honest, practical, and hopeful, with real next steps and a reminder that dignity matters more than convenience.
🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why the “after 22” drop-off is real, and what families face when school services end
- How ABG creates community through support groups, family activities, and adult enrichment programs
- Why the APD wait list and lack of behavioral homes push families toward crisis, and why jail is not the answer
- Practical supports like respite, caregiver training, and better first-responder collaboration (Project Lifesaver, wallet and CHANCE cards)
- Why grassroots collaboration and legislative engagement matter, plus how One Voice Coalition is trying to move the needle locally
🙏 Need Prayer or Encouragement?
💬 Want to leave a public comment? We'd love to hear from you.
🕊️ Prefer privacy? You can send a completely anonymous text prayer request here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2461867/open_sms
📧 Or, if you'd rather reach out by email, we’d be honored to pray for you at: [email protected]
📌 Subscribe & Listen Weekly:
🎧 Prefer audio-only? Listen on your favorite platform:
🟢 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rsw92clmmA83HL1NR0zM
🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken/id1803953295
🌍 Or anywhere else: https://unshakenpodcast.org/
🛎️ Don’t forget to like, follow, and share, new episodes every Tuesday.
📱 Stay Connected:
Facebook: facebook.com/unshakenministries.team
Instagram: @unshaken.ministries
Website: https://unshakenpodcast.org
Email: [email protected]
#UnshakenPodcast #FaithFamilyResilience #Disability #Autism #CaregiverSupport #After22 #AdultServices #PreserveDignity #Inclusion #ItTakesAVillage
We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, stories, or prayer requests, let’s stay connected.
This podcast is for encouragement and spiritual support. While we hope it uplifts and equips you, it’s not a substitute for professional counseling or pastoral care.