Special Chronicles Podcast

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 241, 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 Season 1, Episode 20: JJ “runs away” to find some independence (with Maya’s help); On How This Isn’t Independence; Dylan & Kenneth bond as Kenneth shows Dylan the downside to being popular; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah:  My Empowerment on Facebook/@myempower

* Daniel: Zach Anner’s book: If At Birth You Don’t Succeed: My Adventures with disaster and destiny By Zach Anner, available in paperback or audiobook at www.zachanner.com

Links Mentioned On The Show:

Catholic In A Small Town podcast

#SarahRants tag on Special Chronicles

Special Chronicles Takes on Inspiration Porn 

Billy Newton blog

“BADD ‘17 In Defence Of The Able-Bodied” By Sarah K. Perkins/ Most Usually Unusual 

The Roll Call (Sarah’s list of CP related blogs) 

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* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an all-new award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and  accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities.  Read his latest 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 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 240, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Sally Cohen, social media manager at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.  Tune-in as Sally talks about: Why she loves working at Special Olympics; On Importance of Special Olympics Inclusive Health program for athletes and community; Her Latest Piece She Edited in The Playbook On Medium.com On "Dancing Towards … Continue reading SCP240: Inclusive Health

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 240, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Sally Cohen, social media manager at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.  Tune-in as Sally talks about: Why she loves working at Special Olympics; On Importance of Special Olympics Inclusive Health program for athletes and community; Her Latest Piece She Edited in The Playbook On Medium.com On “Dancing Towards Inclusion–How Taylor Is Inspiring A Community”; Social Media Plugs For @SpecialOlympics;  Sally’s Review of Special Chronicles; and much more on this informative 10-minute brief podcast! 

Featured Resource Links mentioned to connect with @SpecialOlympics:

* Follow @SpecialOlympics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat

* “Dancing Towards Inclusion–How Taylor Is Inspiring A Community” By Sally Cohen in The Playbook on Medium.com

Sally Cohen’s articles in The Playbook on Medium.com

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: SpecialOlympics.org/ChangeTheGame

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

Music Credits:

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

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 239, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live on location with his new friends Chloe Young and her mom Jennifer Farmer, from Include Me Advocacy Group.  Tune-in as Chloe and Jennifer talk about Chloe being diagnosed with Williams syndrome; Chloe's hobbies of watching movies; On being a Figure Skating Champion; Chloe retells story of Her … Continue reading SCP239: Include Me In College

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 239, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live on location with his new friends Chloe Young and her mom Jennifer Farmer, from Include Me Advocacy Group.  Tune-in as Chloe and Jennifer talk about Chloe being diagnosed with Williams syndrome; Chloe’s hobbies of watching movies; On being a Figure Skating Champion; Chloe retells story of Her Dream of College; Why Chloe Wants To Be Included in College; Jennifer on Include Me Advocacy Group; On Chloe’s story with Hashtag #IncludeMeInCollege; Colleges and Universities Chloe Visited; On being Intrigued with “Next Steps” program at Vanderbilt University and Chloe’s #1 Love of Vanderbilt; On Importance of those of us with special needs being Included in College; Importance of Inclusion in Same Opportunities of College to have Careers; Thoughts on Inclusive Education; Social Media Plugs and Resources; Final Thoughts; and much more is the #Awesome Live Podcast! 

Featured Resource Links mentioned to connect with Chloe Young and Jennifer Farmer:

* “Special Voices” Column By Daniel Smrokowski, Printed in The Bugle Newspapers | on SpecialChronicles.com | on TheMighty.com (To Be Linked Soon, Check Back Soon.)

* Include Me Advocacy Group – Co-founded by Jennifer Farmer, mother of Chloe Young

* #IncludeMeInCollege – Follow Chloe’s adventures to college as Jennifer is blogging about Chloe’s adventures to college with the hashtag: #IncludeMeInCollege on Facebook and on Instagram

* @NextStepsAtVanderbilt on Facebook

* ThinkCollege.Net – College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities

* Federal Student Aide – An Office of the U.S. Department of Education – Students with intellectual disabilities may be able to get certain types of federal student aid (Federal Government Website)

* “The Change We Need So Disabled Students Have Equal Higher Education Opportunities” By Jennifer Farmer on TheMighty.com

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: SpecialOlympics.org/ChangeTheGame

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

Music Credits:

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

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 238, 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 Season 1, Episode 19: JJ & Kenneth cheat on JJ's test; Maya calls out JJ because he wants to be challenged & he's taking the easy way out relying on Kenneth; … Continue reading SCP238: Speechless S1 E19 C-H–CHEATER Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 238, 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 Season 1, Episode 19: JJ & Kenneth cheat on JJ’s test; Maya calls out JJ because he wants to be challenged & he’s taking the easy way out relying on Kenneth; Ray proves to be an opportunist; Dylan is an individual & encourages her classmates to do the same; Testing Accommodations; JJ and Proving Himself; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “The Letters”/ Most Usually Unusually A Blog By Sarah K. Perkins

* Daniel: “Proving Myself: A Guest Post By Sarah Kate” / Bringing The Sunshine Blog

Links Mentioned On The Show:

Behind the scenes at Speechless: “‘Speechless’ cast on how groundbreaking comedy stays heartfelt”/ Nightline on ABC 

#FaceMyBeauty Couch Series, Produced By Changing The Face Of Beauty: Video Featuring Our Founder & Host Daniel Smrokowski  

The Sarah Kate Show: Listen to our 2-part podcast with Sarah Kate Slight of BringingTheSunshine.com

The Airline Pilot Guy Show 

The Accessible Stall with Kyle & Emily, Episode 26: Self Care & Silliness 

Maria M. Johnson’s website 

“A Deck Of Cards”/ Most Usually Unusual A Blog By Sarah K. Perkins

* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an all-new award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and  accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities.  Read his latest 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 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 237, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with Diane Grover, owner of Dreamers Coffee and founder of the International Down Syndrome Coalition.  Tune-in for a fun conversation as we talk about: Diane being diagnosed with Severely Hearing Impaired; Diane's daughter MaryEllen diagnosed with Down syndrome; Founding the International Down Syndrome Coalition; On Leaving … Continue reading SCP237: Dreamers Coffee

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 237, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with Diane Grover, owner of Dreamers Coffee and founder of the International Down Syndrome Coalition.  Tune-in for a fun conversation as we talk about: Diane being diagnosed with Severely Hearing Impaired; Diane’s daughter MaryEllen diagnosed with Down syndrome; Founding the International Down Syndrome Coalition; On Leaving Advocacy and Onto Jobs Work; Creating Dreamers Coffee/Dreamers Merchants; Hashtag #JobsMatter videos leading up to World Down Syndrome Day 2017; Dreams Coffee Differs and Similar to Bitty & Beau’s Coffee; Signing Time & Using Sign Language with MaryEllen; MaryEllen’s love of art and participating in Best Buddies and Sports; Social Media Plugs; Final Thoughts and Diane’s Endorsement Review of Special Chronicles; and much more! 

Featured Resource Links mentioned to connect with Diane Grover & Dreamers Coffee:

* Diane Grover’s Blog/DianeGrover.Me | Facebook/@Dimesmom | Instagram/@Diane_Grover | Twitter/@Diane_Grover

* Dreamers Coffee/DreamersMerchants.com | Facebook/@dreamersmerchantscoffeecompany | Instagram/@dreamers_merchants_coffee_co | Twitter/@dreamers_coffe

* #JobsMatter Hashtag on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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: SpecialOlympics.org/ChangeTheGame

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

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

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 236, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give you an "Extra Podcast" and give you a how to guide in asking someone in a wheelchair for assistance; respectful ways of communicating with someone with a disability; Sarah's Story of Meeting Our Mutual … Continue reading SCP236: Wheel Respect