On this episode of the Special Chronicles Presents Unified at Work Series S6:Pt 1: Amanda Spies from Special Olympics Illinois joins us for a presentation to Ingredion. Join us for an inspiring episode with Daniel Smrokowski, a pioneering advocate and original Special Olympics Service Ambassador at United Airlines. Host of the award winning podcast Special Chronicles, with over 750 episodes, and recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice, Daniel has dedicated his career to giving people with disabilities a voice. Don't miss the opportunity to hear his story and learn from his journey.

About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Katie O'Neill, a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader, sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her story: Turning Disability Challenges to Joys, Late Start to Special Olympics Success, Overcoming Bullies and Spreading Awareness, Confidence through Athlete Leadership, 3x World Champion Cheerleader, Speaking at International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference, Employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and how Katie is developing Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills within her job.

About the Podcast Host:  Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

Friend of the podcast and Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Wyatt Spalding sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast to recap their experience this past week attending a state dinner at the White House. President Joe Biden invited Special Olympics athletes like Wyatt and Daniel to attend "A Christmas for All," in celebration of Unity, America, and Special Olympics.

On a special crossover episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast and Wyatt's Brave in the Attempt Podcast, tune in as Wyatt and Daniel recap their favorite memories of the event at the White House, comments on remarks from President Biden to Tim Shriver and Loretta Claiborne, and how the message of hope and inclusion in the movement were celebrated at this White House Event.

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

Jonathan Sutter, CEO & Founder of Traveling Wiki sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski after an impromptu conversation they had at O’Hare Airport a few months ago ago to talk about the largest non-profit resource center for travelers with disabilities.

Join us as we follow up our conversation about TravelingWiki.com, Document Resources for TSA (as the sole resource for 20M American) with Autism, ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s communities to enable access for those 20M Americans with Special Needs for flying, How Jonathan Sutter is a parent of a child with special needs, and how he works for free for the US Government via the TSA to document resources (sole external resources for those communities on TSA.gov).

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

Special Olympics Athlete Official Daniel Block sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about his empowering story of Becoming a Sport Official with Special Olympics and overcoming challenges with autism. 

Tune in as Daniel Block talks about how he’s grown from not just being a Special Olympics Athlete but showcases leadership skills beyond sports as a referee from local to national competitions.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Margaret Turley sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role!

We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics Ireland Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Benefits of Strong Minds, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics North America Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Susan Wang sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role!

We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill.

From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd!

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On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid, Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs!

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We celebrate the 16th Year Anniversary of this podcast! It's been 16 years since our founder and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski first began podcasting. In celebration we bring you a special Podcast TakeOver episode from our friend Wyatt Spalding as he interviews Daniel on his Brave In The Attempt Podcast:

• Daniel is known for his successful podcast (you'll listening to right now).

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