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July 09, 2017 SCP255: Not Always Happy
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 255, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Kari Wagner-Peck, an author & storyteller of the new memoir Not Always Happy: An Unusual Parenting Journey, authors the blog atypicalson.com, a homeschooling mom to her adopt son with Down syndrome. Tune-in for an in-depth and fun discussion on Kari and her husband Ward adopting their son … Continue reading SCP255: Not Always Happy
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1 hr 33 min
July 09, 2017 SCP255: Not Always Happy
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 255, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Kari Wagner-Peck, an author & storyteller of the new memoir Not Always Happy: An Unusual Parenting Journey, authors the blog atypicalson.com, a homeschooling mom to her adopt son with Down syndrome. Tune-in for an in-depth and fun discussion on Kari and her husband Ward adopting their son Thorin in Maine; Kari’s social work and videography work; On challenging New York Times writer Chuck Klosterman; How her Not Always Happy book began; Why Kari wrote her memoir; Who audience is geared her; Not Always Happy Live Performances; Forward of book by Twitter Follower; Hitting The Kid Jackpot in chapter 1; On writing Thorin’s story; Why adopting a son with Down syndrome; Previous knowledge or not on intellectual differences/disabilities; How Kari and Ward came up with the “Atypical Son” blog title and chapter 3 title; Brief Synopsis on few chapters from her book; Her husband Ward’s thoughts on the book; Thorin on her book; Readers response; Tim Shriver and the Importance of Self-advocate Annarose Rubright endorsement of her book; Social Media Plugs and where to purchase the book (see links below); Final Thoughts and praise for Special Chronicles; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Author website: kariwagnerpeck.com
Blog: atypicalson.com
Twitter: @KariWagnerPeck
Instagram: @KariWagnerPeck
Facebook: @NotAlwaysHappyLive
Order Kari’s book from your local bookseller or on Amazon
* “Totally Normal” videos starring Thorin and his friend Ella on YouTube And the rest on
1 hr 33 min
July 04, 2017A Mothers Story On Tap | Ep.250
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 250, Daniel Smrokowski was podcasting live from the Imperial Oak Brewery in Willow Springs, Illinois, with his mom, Linda Smrokowski, as they celebrated Mother's Day.
Tune-in for a fun, half-hour live podcast as Daniel's mom talks about:
his three-and-a-third months premature birth story
developmental therapies Daniel has had
Raising a son with special needs (developmental delays, learning disabilities and a severe language disorder)
and much more in this fun 30-minute live podcast!
Listen to Daniel's mom, Linda Smrokowski's first appearance on this show in our early archives, "A Special Mother Is Born: Brief Mother's Day Podcast Segment," (Re-aired date 2015-09-May) as originally heard on episode SCP#10: Be A FAN! (Original are date 2010-04-July)
Imperial Oak Brewing (located in Willow Springs, Illinois
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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.
31 min
July 02, 2017 SCP254: Abilities Expo 2017 Chicago
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 254, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Abilities Expo 2017 and on location in Chicago at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center. Tune-in as Daniel talks with the President/CEO of Abilities Expo; The Good Law Group; HardBack Yo-Yo Shop; Artfully Gifted Foundation; Easter Seals; Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley and Your … Continue reading SCP254: Abilities Expo 2017 Chicago
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1 hr 15 min
July 02, 2017 SCP254: Abilities Expo 2017 Chicago
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 254, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Abilities Expo 2017 and on location in Chicago at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center. Tune-in as Daniel talks with the President/CEO of Abilities Expo; The Good Law Group; HardBack Yo-Yo Shop; Artfully Gifted Foundation; Easter Seals; Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley and Your Guide To The Best Assistive Technology devices; National Ability Center; Shady Oaks Camp; Frog Legs Inc; and other venues at THE Event For People with Disabilities.

* David Krose, President/CEO of Abilities Expos and website Abilities.com: Starts at 4:00
* Shawn Good, Disability Attorney at The Good Law Group: Starts at 18:15
* Brian Martin, Co-founder of Hardback Yo-Yo and has autism: Starts at 22:15
* Artfully Gifted Foundation: Starts at 24:50
* Katie Fox, Autism Outreach Coordinator from Easter Seals: Starts at 33:40
* Jamie, Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley in the Assistive Technology Department: Starts at 38:00
* Whitney Thomson, from The National Ability Center: Starts at 54:30
* Jane and Tracy, parents from Shady Oaks Camp: Starts at 1:01:00
* Alex and Mark from Frog Legs Inc: Starts at 1:06:00
* Closing remarks from Daniel Smrokowski: Starts at 1:11:20
* Bloopers/outtakes: Starts at 1:12:44

Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Abilities.com | The resource for the disability community
* AbilitiesExpo.com | Find upcoming expos in 2017: Houston, Boston, San Mateo, DC Metro and upcoming expos in 2018: Toronto, Los Angeles, NY Metro, Chicago
* The Good Law Group — Shawn M. Good, Attorney at Law helping people with disabilities & social security benefits
* HardBack Yo-Yo Shop on Estsy By Brian Martin, who has a form of Autism
* Artfully Gifted Foundation — helping entrepreneurs with disabilities achieve their dreams.
* Easter Seals — taking on disability together.
* Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley — brighter future begin here.
* Assistive Technology resources at Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley
* National Ability Center – Discover The Possibilities, #IAMNAC
* Shady Oaks Camp – A Camp for People with Disabilities in Homer Glen, IL
* Frog Legs Inc. – Frog Legs Suspension, absorbing life’s shocks, Worlds Best Wheelchair Suspension Forks and Caster Wheels

Resources we recommend:

* It’s time to unite & change the game! Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes around the globe and use your voice to build an inclusive & unified world. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and Pledge Now to #ChangeTheGame at: Sp...
1 hr 15 min
June 25, 2017 SCP253: Breakcast
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 253, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins are podcasting live from Hyde Park in Chicago. Tune-in for, what may be the one and only live broadcast that Daniel and Sarah record together on location, and hear them talk about: Meeting up for Breakfast and Recording on location from Hyde Park in Chicago; Daniel Podcasting & Speaking … Continue reading SCP253: Breakcast
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1 hr 10 min
June 25, 2017 SCP253: Breakcast
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 253, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins are podcasting live from Hyde Park in Chicago. Tune-in for, what may be the one and only live broadcast that Daniel and Sarah record together on location, and hear them talk about: Meeting up for Breakfast and Recording on location from Hyde Park in Chicago; Daniel Podcasting & Speaking LIVE in Indiana in July 2017; Bitty & Beau’s Coffee; Our friend Lisa Hendey; Sarah’s Website and Blog; Sarah’s New Website Coming Soon in July 2017; Unscripted Intro of this live episode; our friends Greg & Jennifer Willits and Mac & Katherine Barron; Podcasting in the Car; Daniel’s Daily Recap Podcasting in the Car and Special Chronicles LIVE in Los Angeles in July 2015; Capt. Jeff and his Airline Pilot Guy Show; Sarah’s Future in Podcasting; How Sarah and Daniel First Connected; Our Pre-Show during our Speechless Commentaries and look at upcoming shows; Podcasting from Downtown Hyde Park in a French Cafe; Abilities Expo Coming Up; The Movie Po Available Everyone on Sept. 1st; Instagram Stories & Sarah Needs A Nap Time; @PodmanDan’s LIVE Instagram Story On The Air; Our Picks of The Week; and much more in this unscripted live podcast, recorded on location!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Greg & Jennifer’s Adventures in Perfect Imperfect Living Podcast
* Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
* LisaHendey.com and CatholicMom.com
* Sarah K. Perkin’s Website and Blog
* Mac and Katherine Barron’s Catholic In A Small Town podcast
* Special Chronicles LIVE in Los Angeles: specialchronicles.com/LA2015
* Cast Jeff’s Airline Pilot Guy Show
* AbilitiesExpo.com
* The Movie Po/ “A Boy Called Po” movie Available Everywhere on Sept. 1st, 2017
* Follow Daniel’s Instagram Story/@podmandan
* Our Picks Of The Week:

* Sarah: Barbara Reid, dean of Catholic Theologial Union university, who writes and travels, is a New Testament Scholar, and a Dominican Nun
* Daniel: Dreamers Coffee- dreamersmerchants.com or CLICK HERE to purchase your Dreamers Coffee today from Daniel’s Dreamers Online Store.

* Listen to our Speechless Complete Season 1 Commentary (Listen Now Page)
* Read Daniel Smrokowski’s award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities that reviews ABC’s Speechless:
1 hr 10 min
June 18, 2017 SCP252: A Father’s Story In Field
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 252, Daniel Smrokowski and his dad, Adam Smrokowski, are podcasting live from Park Ridge, Illinois. Tune-in for a special Father’s Day live podcast as Adam talks about raising a son with special needs; the early challenges of being a special needs dad; On seeing Daniel create Special Chronicles; On Special Olympics movement and #PlayUnified; … Continue reading SCP252: A Father’s Story In Field
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39 min
June 18, 2017 SCP252: A Father’s Story In Field
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 252, Daniel Smrokowski and his dad, Adam Smrokowski, are podcasting live from Park Ridge, Illinois. Tune-in for a special Father’s Day live podcast as Adam talks about raising a son with special needs; the early challenges of being a special needs dad; On seeing Daniel create Special Chronicles; On Special Olympics movement and #PlayUnified; On Dreamers Coffee; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Listen to Daniel’s dad, Adam Smrokowski’s first appearance on this show in our early archives, “Special Children, Blessed Fathers: Brief Father’s Day Podcast Segment” (Re-aired date 2015-21-June) as originally heard on episode SCP11: Respect People (Original are date 2010-21-July)
* Official Coffee of Special Chronicles: Purchase your Dreamers Coffee online today from Daniel Smrokowski’s Dreamers CoffeeHouse. He proudly serve Dreamers Coffee, Tea, and other products that with every purchase of Dreamers products you are helping to make dreams and jobs possible for people of all abilities! CLICK HERE to purchase your Dreamers Coffee today!

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge 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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Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with permission
* Closing music: “Cats In The Cradle” By Harry Chapin, Used with permission of Tom Chapin.

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39 min
June 11, 2017 SCP251: Susan Friend Retirement Tour LIVE From 2017 SEASPAR Believe & Achieve Banquet
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 251, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the 2017 SEASPAR Believe & Achieve Banquet for our 3rd annual live broadcast at this event. Tune-in as we launch SEASPAR’s Executive Director Susan Friend’s Retirement Farewell Tour and hear from participants with their farewell words for Susan: Michelle Cruz Molly Sosnowski Rene Virchotaa Sarah Reggi … Continue reading SCP251: Susan Friend Retirement Tour LIVE From 2017 SEASPAR Believe & Achieve Banquet
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45 min

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Award‑winning advocate Daniel Smrokowski shares disability stories from an insider’s perspective. As a person with special needs himself, “PodmanDan” brings heart, humor, and lived experience to…