Raising Disabled

By Deonna Wade and Rhandyl Vinyard

We're Deonna and Rhandyl and this is Raising Disabled where we openly talk about parenting our disabled kids and the challenges and triumphs that we've experienced along the way.

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Raising Disabled episodes:

July 11, 2025 High Low Buffalo - July 2025
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In this episode, Deonna and Rhandyl share the high, low, and buffalo (random thing that happened) from the last couple of months.
Our prayers are with the flood victims in our home state of Texas. We compiled a small list of places where you can donate to people in need like we have:

https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

https://spiritofgiving.org/donate/?int=curbside-home-hero.hill-country-disaster-relief

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/where-to-donate-help-central-texas-flood-recovery/

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June 27, 2025 Brady Crandall - Founder of Youth Crews
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In this episode, we talked to Brady Crandall the co-founder of Youth Crews Diapers.
To learn more about these new diapers made just for kids, visit their website HERE.
Follow them on Instagram at @youth.crews

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June 13, 2025 Alex Raising Mattie
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In this episode, we talked to Alex Dragich about raising her daughter Mattie. Mattie was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome called KAT6B.
To follow Alex and Mattie's journey, follow them HERE!

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May 30, 2025 The Autism Dad
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In this episode, we talk to Rob Gorski AKA The Autism Dad about his 3 autistic sons.
You can learn more about Rob, his mission to educate about autism, and his podcast at theautismdad.com

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May 16, 2025 50th Episode Celebration
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In this episode, we look back on 50 episodes of RAISING DISABLED and reflect on our favorite question that we always ask caregivers, "What is the best thing to come out raising your disabled child?" We share some of our favorite answers from our past episodes and then we talk about what our answer is to this question.

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May 02, 2025 Jillian Raising Roman and Stella
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In this episode, we talk to Jillian about raising her kids, Roman and Stella who are battling a rare genetic condition called ASMD.
Follow Jillian on social media @confessionsofararediseasemama and subscribe to her podcast HERE.
Get a copy of her book "Soaring Together" inspired by her disabled children HERE.

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April 18, 2025What is Morgan's Wonderland?
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In this episode, we share Deonna's family's experience at Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first ultra-accessible theme park located in San Antonio, Texas.
Deonna shares:
What makes Morgan’s Wonderland so special for families with disabilities,
Accessibility highlights, from wheelchair-friendly rides to inclusive playgrounds,
Our favorite attractions and sensory-friendly features,
and tips for parents planning a visit with a child who uses a wheelchair.

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April 04, 2025 Brittany Raising Sawyer and Zion
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In this episode, we talked to Brittany Lagarde about raising her daughter Sawyer who has Sanfilippo syndrome and her son Zion who has autism.
Follow Brittany on Instagram @happylagardeless
Check out Brittany's husband Sam's book Zion the Lion HERE!

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March 21, 2025 Nutrition for Chronic Conditions with 3 CulinaryMed Docs
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In this episode we talked with Allison Childress, Shannon Galyean, and Michelle Alcorn of 3 CulinaryMed Docs about their app My Partner Sam.
My Partner Sam is a culinary medicine app that creates customized medically tailored meal plans for people with chronic conditions, specifically for those who have multiple chronic conditions.
To learn more about their mission, visit their website to learn about how their app could benefit your disabled child and family's health.

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March 07, 2025 40+ Life Hacks for Caregivers
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In this episode Deonna, Rhandyl, and our listeners share over 45 "life hacks" or ways to make your life easier as a caregiver!

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