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Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 2 as we cover all things Healthy Athletes and the largest health program for people with intellectual disabilities!
We breakdown the 8 disciplines, MedFest, Lions Club Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Health Promotion, Strong Minds, Physical Therapy FunFitness, Fit Feet, and we get into the Benefits for Athletes to attend our free medical screenings and education so Special Olympics athletes can be their best on and off the playing field. Plus we sit down with Hearing Hearing Clinical Director Jenn Ragusa, Recorded Live From 2024 Summer Games!
Episode 595 ShowNotes & Links:
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Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois Health Programming: https://www.soill.org/healthy-athletes/
Enjoyed this episode? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Health and listen to our two seasons of our Inclusive Health Series, Produced in collaboration with Special Olympics Health Programming
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Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2 Premiere to give us an overview of FIT5.
We breakdown the FIT5 Guide with topics ranging from Hydration, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and share personal stories of how FIT5 impacts both of us that will motivate how this personal health and fitness guide can benefit your lifestyle on and off the sports field!
Episode 594 ShowNotes & Links:
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Fit 5 Guide https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/sports-essentials/fit-5/Fit-5-Guide.pdf?_ga=2.78622292.1163930947.1584286262-1187264332.1545365884
Fit 5 Fitness Cards https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/health/fitness/AllLevels.pdf?_ga=2.41479650.1163930947.1584286262-1187264332.1545365884
Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois Health Programming: https://www.soill.org/healthy-athletes/
Enjoyed this episode? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/Health and listen to ou two seasons of our Inclusive Health Series, Produced in collaboration with Special Olympics Health Programming
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🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
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Lisa Mannella, Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd joins Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski in studio on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt8 to give us an overview of the Powering Lives Education Centers and how it benefits you the customer!
Throwback to Our Introduction to EnergyForce Program, Virtual Tour of Powering Lives Education Centers, Beneficial for Community, and we cover how accessible and inclusive these centers all for people with disabilities!
Episode 593 ShowNotes & Links:
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📺Watch Full Video Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/live/o80xFwMXSuU?si=cIs1nrcEQgFEMAtk
Learn more and Book a visit at https://ComEd.com/Education
Enjoyed this episode? We have more than 40 episodes on our EnergyForce Series: https://SpecialChronicles.com/EnergyForce
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Jack Mayor, a Best Buddies Ambassador and ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador sits down on the job with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt7 to prepare for National Disability Employment Month coming up in October.
We highlight his role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, his work as an Illinois and Global Ambassador for Best Buddies, his job at Oberweis, Jack's experiences in each role, and how they've helped him with his other employed positions.
Episode 592 ShowNotes & Links:
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Learn more about your local Best Buddies
Follow @BestBuddiesIL on Socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bestbuddiesil
Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://specialchronicles.com/ComEd
Follow and Listen to our EnergyForce Podcast Series: Featuring educational energy and solar conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors and Staff https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce
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Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Manager at ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt6 to talk about Communication of Energy Efficiency.
We talk about Social messages with the customer, ComEd in the Community, and we highlight the importance of the back-and-forth relationship of trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips.
Episode 591 ShowNotes & Links:
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Resources mentioned on this episode: Payment Assistance http://comed.com/PaymentAssistance
Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://specialchronicles.com/ComEd
Follow and Listen to our EnergyForce Podcast Series: Featuring educational energy and solar conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors and Staff https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce
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🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now! http://jointherevolution.org
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Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.
From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming.
EPISODE 590 SHOWNOTES & LINKS:
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Follow @ShiningAbilities on Social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shiningabilities
Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://specialchronicles.com/ComEd
Follow and Listen to our EnergyForce Podcast Series: Featuring educational energy and solar conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors and Staff https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce
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🛒Shop Our Merch Store: https://specialchronicles.com/SHOP
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📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan
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🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now! http://jointherevolution.org
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Francesca Aguilar, Director of Global Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a Behind The Scenes conversation about refreshing Team Coca-Cola, a roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.
We chat about From Abu Dhabi to Team Coca-Cola: A Journey of Inclusion and Optimism, Highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot, Joys of Celebrity Status From Trailer to Wardrobe and Makeup, Unifying Global Athletes: Embracing Differences and Celebrating Abilities with Team Coca-Cola, and we encourage you to Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness and #Powerade.
Episode 589 ShowNotes & Links:
🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts: https://specialchronicles.com/listen/pod
📺Watch full video here: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Read more about Team Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/team-coca-cola-global-athlete-roster-revealed-ahead-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024
Follow on Socials: #CelebrateEverydayGreatness
#Powerade
@CocaCola @TheCocaColaCo
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Team Coca-Cola is Championing Everyday Greatness Moments beyond gold medals. Pam Rappaport, Vice President of 160/90 agency sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a behind-the-scenes conversation about creating this roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.
We chat about highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot with dinner and many shooting locations, Unveiling the power of the Coca-Cola Company Partnership in the Olympic Movement, Unlocking the Power of Inclusion: A Necessity for Cultural Marketing, Unleashing the Power of Storytelling, and how you can Follow Team Coca-Cola on Socials with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness.
Episode 588 ShowNotes & Links:
🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts: https://specialchronicles.com/listen/pod
📺Watch full video here: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Read more about Team Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/media-center/team-coca-cola-global-athlete-roster-revealed-ahead-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-paris-2024
Follow on Socials: #CelebrateEverydayGreatness
#Powerade
@CocaCola @TheCocaColaCo
😊Support Special Chronicles: https://specialchronicles.com/give
➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/plus
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📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles http://specialchronicles.com/Socials
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Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
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On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Disability Belongs formally knSenior Vice President Entertainment and News Media Lauren Appelbaum sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how this nonprofit organization is fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Tune in as we chat about the mission of RespectAbility, The RespectAbility Report, Inclusion in Hollywood, How Pixar Connects with Disability Community, Working with Emmy-winning DocuSeries Born This Way, Toolkit of resources for disability community, and much more!
This episode originally aired January 14, 2018
Episode 587 ShowNotes & Links:
🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts: https://specialchronicles.com/listen/pod
📺Watch full video here: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Learn more about Respect Ability: https://respectability.org
The Respect Ability Report: Nonpartisan U.S.Election commentary focus on disability issues: https:/therespectabilityreport.org
Respect Ability's Disability Resources: https://RespectAbility.org/Resources
Special Chronicles Podcast's Born This Way Series Conversations with Creator and Cast: https://specialchronicles.com/BornThisWay
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📧Email Feedback: https://specialchronicles.com/contact
💡ComEd: http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd
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Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
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On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a special podcast recorded on location from the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago.
Tune in as we recap the event with Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interview with the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA!
This episode originally aired July 19, 2015
Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links:
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📺Watch full video here: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live/
📰Read Special Voices Column "Pride on Parade": https://specialchronicles.com/july2016column
🚶Learn more about Chicago's Disability Pride Parade: https://disabilityprideparade.org
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Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
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The podcast currently has 846 episodes available.