Special Chronicles Podcast

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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, we hear an archived audio segment where Daniel recounts his experiences of a virtual special education class, a big accomplishment for our friend Joelle Packard, #LetsChangeTheGame on more unified and inclusive schools, and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Tune-in as Richard and Daniel discuss: types of special needs at the school, how the schools works, Pope Francis and this new school, final thoughts, and much more!

* Visit veritaschristi.com to learn more about the school, watch a video about the school, apply, or consider helping to support the school!

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, a big accomplishment for our friend Joelle Packard on reading during Mass at her church, an audio archived segment where Daniel recounts a visit to a Virtual Special Education class.

* Catch the full episode — SCP75: Virtual Special Ed

* Watch Joelle’s big accomplishment of reading at Mass at her church!

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

*  We talk about how you can change the game for more private schools to become Unified and include more people with and without special needs in the classroom.

* 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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Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio This episode continues next week.  Be sure to catch "Online Special Ed (Part 2) on SCP158. In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 157, Daniel Smrokowski sits down 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 1 of our conversation.  Plus, … Continue reading SCP157: Online Special Ed (Part 1) and Pumpkin Pedal

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This episode continues next week.  Be sure to catch “Online Special Ed (Part 2) on SCP158.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 157, Daniel Smrokowski sits down 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 1 of our conversation.  Plus, our friend Georgia Hunter and her mom, Karen, join us as we recount our adventures during our 20-mile bike ride during the Pumpkin Pedal benefiting Special Olympics Illinois; a new #LetsChangeTheGame segment; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel sits down with Richard Nye, co-founder and president of Richard Nye, co-founder and president of Vertias Christi, the nation’s first Catholic Online High School for Students with Special Needs for part 1 of our conversation.  Tune-in as we discuss how this school got started; Why say struggle with special needs or group of vulnerable kids; Why Virtual?; Inclusive for students with and with our special needs; and much more!

* Visit veritaschristi.com to learn more about the school, watch a video about the school, apply, or consider helping to support the school!

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, our friend Georgia Hunter and her mom, Karen, join us as we recount our adventures during our 20-mile bike ride during the Pumpkin Pedal benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.

* Pumpkin Pedal event page at Special Olympics Illinois

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

*  We talk about how you can change the game for more private schools to be inclusive and accepting for those of us with special needs.

* 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.

Feedback:

* Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying

Music Credits:

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

We want to hear from you!  Join the Conversation and Send In your Feedback:

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More Down syndrome stories In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 156, Daniel Smrokowski is joined in studio with his new friends Erin, Becky, and Callie.  Tune in to learn about their amazing friendship; how they use sign language in communication; experiences in Special Olympics; how you can change the game for acceptance and inclusion.  Plus, Tim … Continue reading SCP156: Changing The Game For Down Syndrome Acceptance

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 156, Daniel Smrokowski is joined in studio with his new friends Erin, Becky, and Callie.  Tune in to learn about their amazing friendship; how they use sign language in communication; experiences in Special Olympics; how you can change the game for acceptance and inclusion.  Plus, Tim Shriver on celebrating EKS Day; a new #MomTexts segment; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel sits down with Erin, Becky, and Callie on their amazing friendship, acceptance and inclusion.   They share with us about the activities they like to do together; on filming the Signing Times videos and what the Signing Times videos are about; they sign the ABC’s and a silly “Pizza Song”; Sports they participate in; on becoming Global Messengers for SO; encourage others; Erin on her activities during the Miss Amazing competitions; on their trip to California; and much more!

Plus, Erin’s sister, Megan comments on the 3 girls’ amazing friendship; on Erin being accepted and included at her new school; and much more!

“When they are together, none of them have special needs, which his pretty spectacular.” – Diane Compton, mother of Erin

* Signing Time – Signing Language for Babies

* Our Special Chronicles GIVEAWAY:  

* 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 empower and give respect and voice to people with special needs.

* Missed our coverage of Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games in Los Angeles? Check out our complete coverage with Over 50 unique posts featuring our articles, daily recap audio podcasts, and exclusive videos to inspire you to reach up for acceptance and inclusion!

In our News segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, we discuss this year’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, or “EKS Day” —

* Tim Shriver on celebrating Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day — Watch Tim’s video

#LetsChangeTheGame & Spread the Word to End the Word: 

* 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

Feedback:

* Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music:  “It Starts W...

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More stories behind the movie Where Hope Grows In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 155, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with actors Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis of the movie Where Hope Grows as they discuss their inspiring behind-the-scenes experiences of working on this movie.  Plus, Daniel discusses this week's latest news stories: Obama Administration Pushes For Inclusion; Uber … Continue reading SCP155: Behind WHERE HOPE GROWS movie (Part 2)

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More stories behind the movie Where Hope Grows

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 155, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with actors Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis of the movie Where Hope Grows as they discuss their inspiring behind-the-scenes experiences of working on this movie.  Plus, Daniel discusses this week’s latest news stories: Obama Administration Pushes For Inclusion; Uber Accessibility Concerns; Madeline Stuart Famous Model with Down syndrome Broke A New Barrier; Autism and 2nd Republican Presidential Debate; #LetsChangeTheGame Segment on Special Needs Leadership; and much more!

In our featured segment of this week’s all-new podcast episode, Daniel sits down with actors Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis of the movie Where Hope Grows.  Tune-in to learn about Kris’ first thoughts on reading the script of this story; Kris’ Special Needs Connection You Did Not Know;

Kris on acting with David; David on working with Kris; Inspiring moments of working on this movie; What Kris Learned from this movie on special needs & Down syndrome; Kris & David Encourage You To See This Movie;

David on Signing Tons of Autographs and Kris Comments on the Fans That Love David The Most; Kris Shares Other Special Needs Film & Television Projects He’d like to work on; Kris possibly gives us an Exclusive Tip of a New T.V. Show and movie;

Finally, David tells you where you can purchase the DVD in stores and on digital stores; and Final Thoughts to inspire you.  We also announce our DVD Giveaway to 1 listener of Special Chronicles!

* Learn More at: wherehopegrowsmovie.com and Follow @WhereHopeGrows on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Google Plus

*  Order Your Copy Today: Online, on iTunes, on Amazon, at Walmart, at Target, at the Redbox, or in person with David DeSanctis or his parents for just $10 and it’ll support Angels in Disguise nonprofit in Kentucky that helps with adoptions of children with Down syndrome.

* Our Special Chronicles GIVEAWAY:  

* Enter between now and October (date to be determined) —

* send in an audio or video message  to feedback[at]specialchronicles.com of how Special Chronicles helps to empower and give respect and voice to people with special needs.

* Check out 

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More ADA25 Coverage In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 154, Daniel Smrokowski and Jim Morgan co-host our ADA 25th Anniversary Special broadcast.   Tune in as we discuss the vital importance of this year's 25th anniversary of the ADA; a Fun Quiz on the Four Goals of the ADA, discussion of the ADA's goals, a … Continue reading SCP154: Our ADA25th Special

Subscribe: iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts | LA2015 Coverage In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 153, Daniel Smrokowski and his friend Joelle Packard co-host our Special Olympics World Games LA2015 Wrap Up Show.  Tune in as we recount our experiences at the World Games.  Plus, we learn about a new, inspirational photobook called "Through His Eyes," hear listener feedback from … Continue reading SCP153: Our LA2015 Wrap Up Show

Subscribe:  iTunes | RSS Feed | Stitcher Radio | More LA2015 Podcasts In today's Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Bonus Episode, Daniel brings you to another Press Conference  on Saturday, July 25th featuring a BIG Announcement from Special Olympics Health Programs and The Shriver Report Snapshot.  Tune-in to learn all about the vital importance of the big announcement from … Continue reading LA2015 BONUS Update Podcast: Special Olympics Press Conference