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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; Dreamers Coffee; Coffee and Special Needs work related stories; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we give you a live behind-the-scenes look at a local Transition program’s coffeehouse: LTHS Transition Perks.  Tune-in as we were podcasting live at the LTHS Transition Perks Coffeehouse and speak with:

* Dave P, transition coordinator

* Tony, a student at LT’s transition program

* Vanessa B., job coach who works at the transition program

* Bridget, owner of United Kitchen

* Learn more about LTHS Transition Perks online including their online store and follow them on their Facebook page!

*  Learn more about United Kitchen online and follow them on @UnitedKitchen on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel discusses: National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebrates 70 Years; Theme “My Disability is One Part of Who I Am”; Applebee’s Employee with Autism Unpaid; Dreamers Coffeehouse; Special Ed Teacher and the Mobile Coffee Cart; Rutgers University Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Program for Adults With Autism; and much more!

* Learn more about the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) at the U.S. Department of Labor (ODEP) Office of Disability Employment Policy.

* Check out the 60-second “Who Am I?” PSA and The Campaign For Disability Employment

* “Applebee’s Employee With Autism Reportedly Unpaid for a Year” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

* Dreamers Coffeehouse – helping people with special needs achieve their dreams and employment within companies.

* “Special Ed Teacher Finds Brilliant Way for Students to Thrive Beyond the Classroom” By Elisabeth Brentano. Source: TheMighty.com

* “Rutgers University Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Program for Adults With...

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More of our #Downsyndrome stories | #LivePodcasts In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 161, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Armand's Pizzeria in LaGrange and is celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with lots of exciting and inspiring guests.  Plus, we give you an extra bonus 30-minutes of content and have a couple of listener giveaways. In our featured segment of … Continue reading SCP161: Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month LIVE From LaGrange

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 161, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Armand’s Pizzeria in LaGrange and is celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month with lots of exciting and inspiring guests.  Plus, we give you an extra bonus 30-minutes of content and have a couple of listener giveaways.

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Tune-in as we were podcasting live from LaGrange, and as we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month we meet the following exciting guests:

* Paloma

* Mallory

* Sarah, mother of Paloma

* Steve 

* Sarah (mother of Paloma) on what is Down syndrome, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and Acceptance Vs. Awareness Month?

* Josh

* Carmilla (mother of Kellie) and Lisa (mother of Colin) on enjoying life; NADS Fashion Show and their National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) connections and NADS Support Groups.

* Diane, Erin, Megan, and Callie on their Down syndrome perspectives as parent, sibling, and friend.  Plus, Diane shares how she first met Daniel some 10-years ago.

* Sean, dressed in costume as the green giant

* We have 2 listener giveaways

* View Photos from our Oct. 25th live podcast on our Facebook page and on Flickr

* NADS – National Association for Down syndrome

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

*  “A snapshot of true friendship: everyday inclusion changes the game” By Daniel Smrokowski, October 2015 Special Voices Column in the Bugle Newspapers

* “People With Down Syndrome Write Life-Changing Letters to New Parents” By Melissa McGlensey, Source: TheMighty.com

* “How My Daughter Would Respond to People Who Call Her a ‘Downs Child’” By Becky Carey, Source: TheMighty.com

* “The Importance of People First Language” By Daniel Smrokowski, Source: SpecialChronicles.com / Originally Posted on The World of Special Olympics blog

* “To My Daughter With Down Syndrome on Her Wedding Day”  By Paul Daugherty, Source: TheMighty.com

* “When I Confronted My Lunch Date ...

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More of our #Downsyndrome stories In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 160, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) Fashion Show with lots of exciting guests.  Plus, Sesame Street and Autism; a Tot Model with Down syndrome; International Stuttering Awareness Day; Journey in the NICU; and much more! … Continue reading SCP160: LIVE From National Association for Down Syndrome Fashion Show

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 160, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) Fashion Show with lots of exciting guests.  Plus, Sesame Street and Autism; a Tot Model with Down syndrome; International Stuttering Awareness Day; Journey in the NICU; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Tune-in as we were podcasting live from the NADS Fashion Show, and meet the following exciting guests:

*  Steve Gotsis, vocalist with Down syndrome

*  Dillon Pusatera, who has Down syndrome, and family

* Paloma Bonilla, who has Down syndrome and her sister

*  Al and his son Nick, who has Down syndrome & autism

* Diane Urhausen, NADS Executive Director

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View our #NADSFashionShow coverage on Special Chronicles

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View More Photos from the #NADSFashionShow

* NADS – National Association for Down syndrome – Serving the Down syndrome community since 1960 – @NADSChicago on Twitter, on Instagram, and on Facebook

* See photos and insight from the NADS Fashion Show by joining the conversation with:

* Hashtag #NADSFashionShow on Twitter

* And, view photos on Instagram with hashtag #NADSFashionShow

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

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“Sesame Street Debuts Character With Autism” Source: TheMighty.com

* Being a Supportive Parent video – Sesame Street and Autism

* “See Amazing” Music Video and Share the stories of how your child is amazing with hashtag #SeeAmazing

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“You’ll Love How This Tot With Down Syndrome Became A Model” Source: TheMighty.com

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“Target Shows Halloween Is for Children of All Abilities” Source: TheMighty.com

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“What I Want Every New NICU Mom to ...

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 159,  Matthew Williams takes over as host and Daniel Smrokowski joins him to co-host as they discuss divisioning and advancement in Special Olympics; #LetsChangeTheGame; answering listener questions; a live phone call on the air; and much more! In our featured segment of this week's all-new podcast episode, Tune-in as Matthew and Daniel … Continue reading SCP159: The Matthew Williams Show

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 159,  Matthew Williams takes over as host and Daniel Smrokowski joins him to co-host as they discuss divisioning and advancement in Special Olympics; #LetsChangeTheGame; answering listener questions; a live phone call on the air; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Tune-in as Matthew and Daniel discuss: divisioning and advancement in Special Olympics; and a new video from SOI on divisioning in SO; and much more!

* Check out Matthew’s NEW Blog on Special Chronicles, an exciting new feature of our site.  He’ll be posting additional resource links for people with disabilities and additional links from today’s 159th podcast episode.

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Matthew and Daniel discuss: DanceUnified,   Fashion Shows, Special Needs Adaptive Parks; and much more!

*  danceUNIFIED for Special Olympics Illinois Saturday, November 9th – More details on the Facebook Event Page

* NADS – National Association for Down Syndrome 10th Annual Fashion Show

#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!

* 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

Our Special Chronicles LISTENER GIVEAWAY: 1 DVD of the movie Where Hope Grows

* Enter between now and October 25, 2015— send in an audio or video message  to feedback[at]specialchronicles.com of how Special Chronicles helps to give respect and voice to people with special needs.  Find all the details on our Giveaway page!

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* Podcast Theme music:  “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with Permission.

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In this episode of Special Talks podcast, we feature the speech that Daniel Smrokowski, an Athlete and Global Messenger for Special Olympics Illinois during the Annual Trivia Night for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. The audio of this talk was Recorded Live at the Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center  in Woodridge, Ill … Continue reading SpecialTalks55: Daniel Speaks at Law Enforcement Torch Run Trivia Night

In this episode of Special Talks podcast, we feature the speech that Daniel Smrokowski, an Athlete and Global Messenger for Special Olympics Illinois during the Annual Trivia Night for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.

The audio of this talk was Recorded Live at the Bobak’s Signature Events and Conference Center  in Woodridge, Ill on Friday, October 16, 2015.   [Total Episode Time: 11:18]

Recommended Links:

* For more information about Special Olympics Illinois, visit soill.org

* Special Talks Podcast Theme Music: “I Was Born Yesterday–Single” (iTunes Link) By Jim Peterik and Lisa McClowry, Used with permission of Breanna Alyssa.

Special Talks is a podcast produced by Special Chronicles Nonprofit, that features inspirational, informative, and empowering talks by Special Olympics Global Messengers who are athlete leaders for the global organization of Special Olympics.

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Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio Previously Aired:  Be sure to head to our archives for "Online Special Ed (Part 1) on SCP157. In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 158, Daniel Smrokowski sits down again with Richard Nye, co-founder and president of Vertias Christi, the nation's first Catholic Online High School for Students with Special Needs for part 2 of our conversation.  Plus, … Continue reading SCP158: Online Special Ed (Part 2)