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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
* Sarah Cavanaugh
* Michelle Frozey
* Michelle Meegan
* Michael Drabik
* Bryan Peterson
* Kari Winter
* Stacie Ritz
* Adam Sikora
* LIVE Audio of SEASPAR Staff, Matt Corso, on Susan Friend’s Retirement Farewell Tour
* LIVE Audio of SEASPAR Executive Director Susan Friend

Featured Resource Links Mentioned To Connect with SEASPAR:

SEASPAR – Special Parks & Recreation
Follow @SEASPAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr

#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

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

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* CLICK HERE to call-in your Voicemail Feedback about the show or Email your comments to us: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com

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* Facebook: @SpecialChronicles
45 min
June 04, 2017 SCP250: A Mother’s Story On Tap
In 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 … Continue reading SCP250: A Mother’s Story On Tap
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31 min
June 04, 2017 SCP250: A Mother’s Story On Tap
In 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!
Featured Resource Links:

* 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)

#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

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:

* CLICK HERE to call-in your Voicemail Feedback about the show or Email your comments to us: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com

* Join the Conversation and Follow us for the latest updates!

* Facebook: @SpecialChronicles
* Twitter: @SpecialCPodcast
* Instagram: @SpecialCPodcast
31 min
May 31, 2017 SCP249: Inclusive City From OnTheTable2017 In Clarendon Hills
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 249, Daniel Smrokowski was podcasting live from the “Inclusive City” On The Table 2017 discussion event in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust and Special Olympics Illinois. Tune-in to hear the live broadcast of our discussion on what Inclusion means, how we can live in an Inclusive City, #PlayUnifed … Continue reading SCP249: Inclusive City From OnTheTable2017 In Clarendon Hills
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1 hr 21 min
May 31, 2017 SCP249: Inclusive City From OnTheTable2017 In Clarendon Hills
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 249, Daniel Smrokowski was podcasting live from the “Inclusive City” On The Table 2017 discussion event in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust and Special Olympics Illinois. Tune-in to hear the live broadcast of our discussion on what Inclusion means, how we can live in an Inclusive City, #PlayUnifed and Special Olympics upcoming 50th anniversary next year, and much more!
Featured Resource Links:

* PDF Document of the notes from our meeting
* PDF Flyer for Our Special Olympics Illinois On The Table event on May 30th
* Daniel’s latest Special Voices Column: “An inclusive city moving closer to reality” By Daniel Smrokowski
* On The Table from the Chicago Community Trust
* Diane Grover, Owner of Dreamers Merchants Coffee Company

Coffee of Choice Proudly Served:

Dreamers Coffee (Dreamers Blend and ToDiFor Decaf) and Ice Tea – Purchase your Dreamers Coffee online today from The Compton Family or Daniel Smrokowski‘s Dreamers Coffee Stores!
#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

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:

* CLICK HERE to call-in your Voicemail Feedback about the show or Email your comments to us: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com
1 hr 21 min
May 22, 2017 SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 248, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rob Snow who surprised him LIVE in the Special Chronicles Studio this week! Tune-in for a fun, unplugged podcast with Rob Snow, founder of the Stand Up For Downs charity, as we take about what’s new at Stand Up For Downs and his new Project Spotlight program … Continue reading SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
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1 hr 18 min
May 22, 2017 SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 248, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rob Snow who surprised him LIVE in the Special Chronicles Studio this week! Tune-in for a fun, unplugged podcast with Rob Snow, founder of the Stand Up For Downs charity, as we take about what’s new at Stand Up For Downs and his new Project Spotlight program teaching improvisation and stand up comedy to individuals with Down syndrome; his book and podcast; humorously describing our Special Chronicles Studio; Comments on Born This Way docuseries on A&E Network; A few shoutouts for Megan, Steven, and Sean and rest of this incredible cast; Our Picks of The Week; and much more fun!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned To Connect with Rob Snow & Stand Up For Downs:

StandUpforDowns.org – Enhancing the lives of those with Down syndrome through humor
Project Spotlight program, new from Stand UP For Downs, eaching improvisation and stand up comedy to individuals with Down syndrome
Connect: Facebook/@StandUpForDowns | Twitter/@StandUp4Downs | YouTube
We Need A Sign! Productions – Rob Snow’s Speaking, consider him to speak at your next conference or event!
Connect with Rob Snow on Facebook/@RobSnow20 | Twitter/@WeNeedASign | Instagram/@RobSnow20

#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

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:

* CLICK HERE to call-in your Voicemail Feedback about the sh...
1 hr 18 min
May 17, 2017 SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 247, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about. Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of the Season Finale (Season 1, Episode 23): JJ has anxiety over going to camp & pushes people away; Kenneth helps Maya see that she prepared JJ to be more independent; … Continue reading SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
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1 hr 14 min
May 17, 2017 SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 247, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about. Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of the Season Finale (Season 1, Episode 23): JJ has anxiety over going to camp & pushes people away; Kenneth helps Maya see that she prepared JJ to be more independent; Jimmy and Dylan plan a “vacation”; Ray gets a girlfriend; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!
Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: Curb Free With Cory Lee
* Daniel: Shady Oaks Camp

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Kelsey Fowler Vlog (Filmed during the Speechless Season Finale taping)
* The SaintCast with Dr. Paul Camarata
* Airline Pilot Guy show
* Catholic In A Small Town podcast
* TV Rewind Podcast
* Pat Gohn
* Handicap This!
* Wicked Whoopie Pies

* All of us at Special Chronicles wish to extend a big thank you to all of you, our listeners, who have sent us feedback! Your feedback means the world to us. Special Thanks to: Billy, Capt. Jeff, Jose, and all those who have let us feedback!
* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities. Read his piece that reviews ABC’s Speechless: “ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community: Sitcom ‘Speechless’ has as its mission to include disability community in television”
* Speechless Commentary Listen Now Page
* Participate in our Speechless Commentary Podcast Challenge
* Help support us at Special Chronicles with your tax-deductible monetary donation or technological equipment donation – check out our Amazon Wish List to see what we need to make our media programs better for you!

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
1 hr 14 min
May 16, 2017 SCP246: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 5) with Steven and Claudia Clark
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 244, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Steven and his mom Claudia Clark, stars of Born This Way, the Emmy-winning docuseries airing on the A&E Network that everyone is talking about! Tune-in as we go behind-the-scenes of Born This Way and talk about: Steven and the rare form of Down syndrome, Mosaic Down syndrome, he was diagnosed with; Steven's Story … Continue reading SCP246: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 5) with Steven and Claudia Clark
1 hr 36 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…