Jen and Julie discuss with guests Jack and Shannon the experience of requiring special education in modern education. Jack shares his stories and successes throughout the years while his mother Shannon talks about the struggles they both encountered when faced with adversity. This paints a picture of what it's like to live with special needs, and how everybody has the chance to succeed if given proper support.

The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Paul Ashton and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.

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