In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 234, our co-host Sarah Perkins takes the week off and filling in for her are our friends Sarah Kate Sligh and her mom Andi Sligh of the Brining The Sunshine blog join Daniel Smrokowski in our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of a few selected episodes from the first half of Season 1 of Speechless: Mutual Love of ABC’s Speechless Sitcom; Andi on Maya’s Hate List Similar to Andi’s Own Hate List; We Want To Hangout with Cast of Speechless; Selection of our favorite scenes and episodes; and much more!

Sarah Kate’s Review of ABC’s Speechless:

“It’s so crazy that it’s funny.  But it’s just realistic I can relate too.”  – Sarah Kate Sligh

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Sarah Kate & Cerebral Palsy | BringingTheSunshine.com

* “Proving Myself” A Guest Post by Sarah Kate  (Related to what Sarah Kate talks about on this podcast episode!)

* Follow Andi Sligh (Sarah’s Kate’s mom) on Facebook @BringingTheSunshine

* Follow on Instagram @AndiSligh

* Follow on Twitter @AndiSligh

* Follow on Pinterest @AndiSligh

* Read Andi Sligh’s Ebook, There’ Sunshine Behind The Cloud: Surviving The Early Years as a Special Needs Mom – Available Online: Download the PDF (Free) | Purchase on Amazon for Kindle ($0.99)

* For the month of March, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, Sarah will be blogging about various issues related to CP and she wants your input. If you have any ideas or questions contact her through her website sarahkperkins.com.  Her posts from previous years can be found here, “What Is Cerebral Palsy Anyway: A Review  

* 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!

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 233, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with Marcus Sikora and his mom Mardra Sikora, from GrownUpsandDowns.com.  Tune-in for a fun conversation about their books Black Day The Monster Rock Band and The Parents Guide To Down Syndrome; Book Signing Tour Stop at Gigi's Playhouse in Hoffman Estates; Preview of their speaking at the United … Continue reading SCP233: Down Syndrome Is NotSpecialNeeds

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 233, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with Marcus Sikora and his mom Mardra Sikora, from GrownUpsandDowns.com.  Tune-in for a fun conversation about their books Black Day The Monster Rock Band and The Parents Guide To Down Syndrome; Book Signing Tour Stop at Gigi’s Playhouse in Hoffman Estates; Preview of their speaking at the United Nations; World Down Syndrome Day and 03.21; #NotSpecialNeeds; and much more topics that need to be discussed! 

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Connect with Marcus Sikora and Mardra Sikora: GrownUpsAndDowns.com  | #BlackDayBook & The Parents Guide to Down Syndrome | Marcus on Twitter/@MarcusMuscial | Mardra on Twitter/@MardraSikora | Facebook/@GrownUpsAndDowns

* Check out the NEW #NotSpecialNeeds Campaign and Video: NotSpecialNeeds.com | Hashtag #NotSpecialNeeds

* World Down Syndrome Day 2017 Hashtags to use:  #NotSpecialNeeds  #WDSD17  #DownSyndrome #MyVoiceMyCommunity

* #WDSD Conference At The United Nations Building In NYC/MardraSikora.com (includes link to the live stream on UN Web TV)

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 232, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with his guest co-host Jim Morgan, as they give their Commentary on the Opening Ceremony for Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017.  Tune-in as Daniel and Jim talk, from their perspective as Special Olympics athletes, on this week's largest sport and humanitation event for … Continue reading SCP232: Austria2017 Opening Ceremony Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 232, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with his guest co-host Jim Morgan, as they give their Commentary on the Opening Ceremony for Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017.  Tune-in as Daniel and Jim talk, from their perspective as Special Olympics athletes, on this week’s largest sport and humanitation event for this year 2017; their viewer commentary on the Opening Ceremony; Our Comments on Controversial Issue of  No Physical Disabilities with Assisted Mobility Devices at SO World Games; Memorable Moments Aired on ABC/ESPN; On Mainstream Networks Broadcast Coverage; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Jim:  Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most By Timothy Shriver — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged | MP3 CD Audiobook, Unabridged, MP3 Audio Unabridged

* Daniel: Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most By Timothy Shriver — TimothyShriver.com | Amazon| Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Powell’s | Indiebound | Politics & Prose

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Follow Our Coverage on Special Chronicles of Special Olympics World Winter Austria 2017

* Archived “Special Voices” column (February2017): “Athletes ready to bring message to Winter Games” By Daniel Smrokowski | Printed on buglenewspapers.com | Syndicated on specialchronicles.com | themighty.com

* Follow Special Olympics USA: specialolympicsusa.org | Facebook: @SpecialOlympicsUSA | Instagram: @SpecialOlympicsUSA | Twitter: @SpecialOlyUSA | See Photos on Flickr | View Videos on YouTube | Join Special Olympics USA Newsletter

* Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017:  Austria2017.org | Facebook: @Austria2017 | Instagram: 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 231, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with the youngest German Journalist Christian Hoch, who is part of the International Press Association Young Reporters program covering the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria this week.  Tune-in as Christian joins us hours before his trip to Austria; His Final Preparations; How … Continue reading SCP231: Austria2017 Connections With Youngest German Journalist

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 231, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio with the youngest German Journalist Christian Hoch, who is part of the International Press Association Young Reporters program covering the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria this week.  Tune-in as Christian joins us hours before his trip to Austria; His Final Preparations; How He Heard About Special Olympics World Winter Games; On Covering Special Olympics World Games Via Social Media To Radio To Print and Video Platforms; Sport Venues He’ll be Covering; Enjoy Mosts About Covering This Event; Social Media Plugs; Final Thoughts; and much more!

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Follow Christian Hoch on: Instagram/ @christiahoch Twitter/@c_a_hoch  | Snapchat/@xder_hoch

* Use Hashtags: #Austria2017  #HeartBeatForTheWorld

* Follow Our Coverage on Special Chronicles of Special Olympics World Winter Austria 2017

* Archived “Special Voices” column (February2017): “Athletes ready to bring message to Winter Games” By Daniel Smrokowski | Printed on buglenewspapers.com | Syndicated on specialchronicles.com | 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, Used with permission

* Final Closing music: “Can You Feel It” By Rose May Alaba/ Coca-Cola, Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria2017, Used with permission

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 230, 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 18: Ray leaves a note for the owner of the car Maya hit because it's the right thing to do; Jimmy realizes he doesn't follow through on … Continue reading SCP230: Speechless S1 E18 D-I–DING Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 230, 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 18: Ray leaves a note for the owner of the car Maya hit because it’s the right thing to do; Jimmy realizes he doesn’t follow through on his promises to Dylan; Kenneth has a 2nd job so he can stay on as JJ’s aide; Jj is the subject of ableism, he proves he isn’t an object by acting like one; We comment on the subject of Ableism; Sarah’s Funny Ablism Story; People with Disabilities Are Jerks; JJ & Flexing Advocate Muscles; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: I Am More Than An Empty Wheelchair: Speaking Up Against Ableism By Emily Ladau at Words I Wheel By

* Daniel: “Do You See Me, or My Disability” By Brooks Fitts on The Mighty 

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Kelsey Fowler’s vlog: “Spring Break ‘17 Pt. 1 – Kelscut001”

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 229, Daniel Smrokowski is joined virtually in-studio by his friends new Special Chronicles Board Member Darian Packard and her lovely daughter Joelle Packard of SOCheer for their encore appearance on this program.  Tune-in as Darian and Joelle talk about what SOCheer is and how this volunteer organization began; Joelle on Importance of … Continue reading SCP229: SOCheer4Austria2017