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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 166, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rob Snow, founder of Stand Up For Downs and producer of We Need A Sign productions.  Rob shares with us about the charity “Stand Up For Downs” that he founded with his wife, how his nonprofit got started, the mission, his “We Need A Sign” stage shows, and much more!

Plus, Daniel discusses: Book Review “What I Should Have Said” By Rob Snow; Daniel’s visit to the NADS Office: Beau’s Coffeeshop Opening January 2016;  and much more!

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* Learn more about Rob’s charity StandUpforDowns

* Follow @StandUp4Downs on Twitter, on Facebook, and on YouTube

* Have a listen to Rob’s Stand Up For Downs The Low Down podcast

* Learn more and purchase Rob’s book What I Should Have Said

* Learn more about Rob’s speaking shows at We Need A Sign Productions

* Follow him @weneedasign on Twitter and on Facebook

* Bonus SCTV Video: Watch our video interview with Rob Snow linked at bottom of this post!

News stories we discussed:

* “Reasons to Smile: Celebrating People Living with Down Syndrome” by Andrea Knauss (Editor) and Elizabeth Martins (Editor) and Foreword by Keith Harris (father of Tim Harris, owner of Tim’s Place)  (Amazon Link)

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about what the P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge is about and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word — Take the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

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Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 165, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Allie Gould and Jessie Oliveira, of Special Olympics Rhode Island, to talk about participating in Unified Sports, how the #UnifiedSelfie got started; and much more! Plus, Daniel discusses UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities; a … Continue reading SCP165: We Are SO Unified!

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 165, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Allie Gould and Jessie Oliveira, of Special Olympics Rhode Island, to talk about participating in Unified Sports, how the #UnifiedSelfie got started; and much more! Plus, Daniel discusses UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities; a few more preemie stories; NEA President Faces Backlash; and much more!

Featured guests on this week’s podcast: we sit down with Allie and Jessie to discuss: how Allie and Jessie got started in Special Olympics; What they enjoy most about SO; Their experiences #PlayUnified and Unified Sports; Recount their experience co-hosting Closing Ceremonies 2014 USA Games; How and by who the #UnifiedSelfie got its start; How you can join in and take a #UnifiedSelfie; Allie and Jessie share how you can P.L.A.Y. and #LetsChangeTheGame; and Final Thoughts; and much more!

* Learn more about Special Olympics Unified Sports at playunified.org

* Gather a group of friends, and in showing the world the great impact of acceptance and inclusion, snap a photo and use hashtag #UnifiedSelfie on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!

News stories we discussed:

* “Visible or invisible… inclusion matters” By Daniel Smrokowski – Latest “Special Voices” Column in the Bugle Newspapers – read on buglenewspapers.com or on specialchronicles.com

* UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes action, empowerment

* “Let Your Advocacy Voice Be Heard” By Marla Murasko, Source: The Huffington Post

* “10 Pieces of Advice From Former NICU Moms to New Ones” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

* “25 Things Every Preemie Mom Needs to Tell Herself Daily” By Kaleena Berryman, Source: TheMighty.com

* “NEA President Faces Backlash for Comments About Special Needs Students” By The Mighty Staff, Source: TheMighty.com

* “NEA President Responds to Outrage Over Comments About Special Needs Students” By The Mighty Staff, Source: TheMighty.com

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about what the P.L.A.Y.

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | | More #Downsyndrome stories | #LIVEPodcasts In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 164, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the National Association For Down Syndrome's (NADS) Partnership Advocacy Kickoff Event, a groundbreaking new program.  Plus, we discuss: a NICU Preemie story; 33 Things We Won't Say We're Thankful Out Loud; 25 Truths Special Needs Parents Wish Others Understood … Continue reading SCP164: LIVE From NADS Partnership Advocacy Council Kickoff

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 164, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the National Association For Down Syndrome’s (NADS) Partnership Advocacy Kickoff Event, a groundbreaking new program.  Plus, we discuss: a NICU Preemie story; 33 Things We Won’t Say We’re Thankful Out Loud; 25 Truths Special Needs Parents Wish Others Understood This Thanksgiving; 19 Hilarious Food Requests Autism Parents Hear on Thanksgiving; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we are podcasting live from the NAD’s kickoff event for the first-ever Partnership Advocacy Council (PAC), a groundbreaking new program.  Tune in to hear from NADS executive director on the new program and their partnership with Elmhurst college; and from Steve Connors president of NADS; and a few parents and a self-advocate with Down syndrome!

* Learn more about NADS and the new PAC program on the NADS website

* Learn more about the Chicagoland D.A.D.S program – Dad’s Appreciating Down syndrome

* Learn more about Elmhurst College’s ELSA Program – Elmhurst’s Learning and Success Academy for students with developmental disabilities to go to college!

* View Photos at the NADS PAC kickoff event, all Photos By Daniel Smrokowski

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel discusses:

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“What No One Told Us While We Sat Terrified in the NICU” By Julie Leach, Source: TheMighty.com

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“33 Things We Won’t Say We’re Thankful for Out Loud” By Sarah Schuster. Source: TheMighty.com

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“25 Truths Special Needs Parents Wish Others Understood This Thanksgiving” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

* “19 Hilarious Food Requests Autism Parents Hear on Thanksgiving” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about what the P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge is about and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | | More of our #Downsyndrome stories In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 163, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by YouTube Sensation and #ReachUp Star Madison Tevlin and her sister Zoie.  Plus, we discuss: Students with LD Viral Video; OCD Christmas Sweater; Premie Stories; New TV Show on Down syndrome; and much more! In our featured segment of this week's … Continue reading SCP163: Madison Inspires

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 163, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by YouTube Sensation and #ReachUp Star Madison Tevlin and her sister Zoie.  Plus, we discuss: Students with LD Viral Video; OCD Christmas Sweater; Premie Stories; New TV Show on Down syndrome; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we sit down with our new friends Madison  Tevlin and her sister Zoie Tevlin.  Madison and Zoie discuss: Madison’s Early Challenges; How Madison Began Singing; The Start of Madison’s 7-Million Viewed Viral Music Video; Zoie’s thoughts on the viral video feedback; How Zoie is inspired by Madison; Involvement with Best Buddies and Buddy Walks; Experience on the #ReachUp project; Madison on Performing  with O.A.R., Cody Simpson and Breanna Bogucki in Los Angeles and on Appearing on Good Morning America; Madison’s Secret Projects on Appearing on 2 TV Shows- “Lost and Fond” and “Mr. D”; What You can learn from Madison’s Story; how to follow her online; and much more fun!

* Be Inspired and Follow Madison on social media!  Her handle is @MadisonTevlin on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and subscribe to Madison’s YouTube Channel

* Madison’s website is currently under construction but once it’s ready, Zoie will put a link up on Madison’s social media pages: madisontevlin.rocks

* Learn more about the #ReachUp project right here on Special Chronicles!

* Watch Madison’s “All Of Me By John Legand” Music Video that’s reached Over 7-Million Views!

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel discusses: Students with LD Viral Video; OCD Christmas Sweater; Lots of Premie Stories; New TV Show on Down syndrome; and much more!

* “Students with learning disabilities give their teachers some heartfelt advice” Video Courtesy of Facebook/ Upworthy via Brain Highways

* “People Aren’t Happy About Target’s ‘OCD’ Ugly Christmas Sweater” By Sarah Schuster, Source: TheMighty.com

* “5 Things Never To Say To Parents Of Preemies (And What To Say Instead): Here’s how to help when parents need it the most” By Catherine Pearson, Women & Parents Senior Reporter, Source: The Huffington Post

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In this episode of Special Talks podcast, we feature the 3rd guest lecture that Daniel Smrokowski gave to Dr. Jiwon Yoon's Media and Social Change course and the 5th guest lecture that Daniel gave at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill. Daniel talked about growing up with learning disabilities and severe speech/language disorder, tools from his special education teachers, his … Continue reading SpecialTalks56: Digital Media and Social Change Guest Lecture at Roosevelt University, Fall 2015

In this episode of Special Talks podcast, we feature the 3rd guest lecture that Daniel Smrokowski gave to Dr. Jiwon Yoon’s Media and Social Change course and the 5th guest lecture that Daniel gave at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill. Daniel talked about growing up with learning disabilities and severe speech/language disorder, tools from his special education teachers, his backstory of founding Special Chronicles nonprofit, how he is using new media in his mission of giving a voice to all of us people with special needs, and shares a few exclusive Behind-The-Scenes stories from his coverage of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.

The audio of this talk was Recorded Live at Roosevelt University on Monday, November  9, 2015 during the Media and Social Change class. [Total Episode Time: 01:30:42]

Handout distributed to the university students:  SC Flyer (PDF file)

Links mentioned during Daniel’s talk:

* SCP episode #117 – conversation with Ms. Hurley (Daniel’s former special education case manager)

* Listen to Rob Johnson’s (from CBS-2 Chicago) appearance on SCP

* Listen to Tyra Robertson’s full appearance on SCP Episode #108 – diagnosed with learning disability

* Listen to Maria DiSabato’s full interview on SCP Episode #64 – diagnosed with learning disability

* Hear Garret Anderson’s story on SCP Episode #74 – diagnosed with Down syndrome & LD

* Listen to Ben Haack’s full interview on SCP Episode #68 – diagnosed with aspergers

* Listen to Breanna Bogucki’s full appearances on SCP – diagnosed with autism-PDD -NOS & OCD

* View our unique coverage of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles- specialchronicles.com/LA2015

* Watch Tim Shriver’s message of support for Special Chronicles – Tim is the Chairman of Special Olympics, Inc.

* Listen to Tim Shriver Jr.’s appearances on SCP – Timbo is the co-founder of Spread the Word to End the Word campaign

* Listen to Ben & Amy Wright’s interview on SCP – authors of the song “It Starts with a Voice”

CLICK HERE to watch a video version of a similar guest lecture that Daniel gave in the Spring 2015. 

This speaking engagement is brought to you by generous listeners like you.  This new media work is made possible thanks to the generous support of generous listeners like you.  Special Chronicles is incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Illinois.  We thank you for your generous support. Donate/Sponsor today.

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Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | | More of our #LivePodcasts In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 162, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from LTHS' Transition Perks Coffeehouse and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at a great real-world, community-based transition program for a group of high school Special Education students.  Plus, we discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Applebee's Unpaid Employee with Autism; … Continue reading SCP162: LIVE From Transition Perks Coffeehouse