In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 224, 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 16: Maya’s Oscar Party Special Needs Moms Support Group; Jimmy gets Special Needs Dads to do work Based on what their wives would want; Dad’s make time for themselves; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: Trained Actors with Real Disabilities for Fim & TV/ Facebook page

* Daniel:  “It’s Time to Include Disabilities in Diversity” By Janice S. Lintz/ The Huffington Post 

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* 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!

Resources we recommend:

* P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge: Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!  Then, Join us and take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* 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 223, Daniel Smrokowski and Teresa Crudele Seidel return to co-host our #TuesdayWithTeresa podcast series.  On this February 2017 Edition, tune-in as Daniel and Teresa talk about the new #SOLimitless social media campaign; Recap First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show and 2017 Super Plunge, Preview 2017 Spring Games and Spread the … Continue reading SCP223: TuesdayWithTeresa February2017 Edition- #SOLimitless, FLFC17, Super Plunge, End The R-Word, and more!

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 223, Daniel Smrokowski and Teresa Crudele Seidel return to co-host our #TuesdayWithTeresa podcast series.  On this February 2017 Edition, tune-in as Daniel and Teresa talk about the new #SOLimitless social media campaign; Recap First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show and 2017 Super Plunge, Preview 2017 Spring Games and Spread the Word to End the Word day, and much more!

This #TuesdayWithTeresa podcast series is produced in partnership with Special Olympics Illinois.

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Participate in the SOILL Bucketlist Challenge throughout this year of 2017!

* Special Olympics Illinois: SOILL.org

* Facebook/@SpecialOlympicsIllinois | Instagram/ @SpecialOlympicsIllinois | Twitter/@SO_Illinois | YouTube/@SOIllinois | Be sure to use hashtag #SOLimitless to share your stories, photos, and videos at your local Special Olympics Illinois events and competitions.

Resources we recommend:

* P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge: Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!  Then, Join us and take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* 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

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 222, 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 15: JJ decides to try using Augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) rather than using Kenneth as his voice; Ray identifies as rich & uses Maya to help … Continue reading SCP222: Speechless S1 E15: T-H– THE C-L–CLUB Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 222, 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 15: JJ decides to try using Augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) rather than using Kenneth as his voice; Ray identifies as rich & uses Maya to help him fit in at the club; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* A CP Glossary/ A Blog Of Sarah K. Perkins

* Airline Pilot Guy podcast

* Catholic In A Small Town podcast

* Just A Catholic Dad podcast

* The Accessible Stall with Kyle & Emily: Episode 005 Disability Privilege:

* 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!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: We Speak PODD/ Facebook page

* Daniel: “New Technology Gives Those Unable To Speak a Voice More LIke Their Own” / NBC News

Resources we recommend:

* P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge: Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!  Then, Join us and take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* 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:

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 221, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show event.  Tune-in to hear highlights and exclusive interviews, recorded live from the 2017 First Look For Charity with our friends at Special Olympics Illinois. Guests on this live podcast included: Dave Breen, President/CEO of Special Olympics … Continue reading SCP221: LIVE From First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 221, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show event.  Tune-in to hear highlights and exclusive interviews, recorded live from the 2017 First Look For Charity with our friends at Special Olympics Illinois.

Guests on this live podcast included:

* Dave Breen, President/CEO of Special Olympics Illinois

* Angela Walters, Executive Assistant to Dave Breen, President/CEO of Special Olympics Illinois

* Fortner Family, supporters of Special Olympics Illinois

* Karen Milligan, Director of Athlete Leadership Programs & Families at Special Olympics Illinois

* Greg, a Coach with Special Olympics Illinois

* Crystal, an Athlete with Special Olympics Illinois

* Alex Huegen, an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois

* We hear a 15-minute presentation with speakers Dave Breen, Crystal, and Jenny Fortner (board member with Special Olympics Illinois)

* Bridget Brown, an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois

**This episode was recorded live at the 2017 First Look For Charity at the Chicago Auto Show and broadcasted on location from the McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. // This episode was produced in partnership with Special Olympics Illinois.

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* 2017 First Look For Charity Photos, Flickr/SpecialOlympicsIllinois

* First Look For Charity 2017 Chicago Auto Show/ SOILL.org

* Special Olympics Illinois: SOILL.org

* Facebook/@SpecialOlympicsIllinois | Instagram/ @SpecialOlympicsIllinois | Twitter/@SO_Illinois | YouTube/@SOIllinois

#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: 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 220, 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 14: Jimmy & Maya realize they need to rekindle their relationship, especially given the rate of divorce for parents who have a child with a disability; JJ … Continue reading SCP220: S1 E14: V-A-L–VALENTINE’S D-A–DAY Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 220, 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 14: Jimmy & Maya realize they need to rekindle their relationship, especially given the rate of divorce for parents who have a child with a disability; JJ & chocolate and grahams; Dylan catfishes Ray; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* A CP Glossary/ Most Usually Unusual A Blog Of Sarah K. Perkins

* Airline Pilot Guy/ The podcast show produced by our friend Capt. Jeff Nielsen 

* Catholic In A Small Town/ The podcast show co-produced by our friends Mac & Katherine Barron

* Greg & Jennifer’s Adventures in Imperfect Living/ The podcast show co-produced by our friend Greg & Jennifer Willits

* Lino Rulli/ The host of “The Catholic Guy Show” on the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio 

* 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!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: 10 Marriage Challenges Caregivers Of People With Disabilities Face/ The Mobility Resource Blog

* Daniel: Signing Time Printable Valentine’s/ Signing Time 

#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:

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 219, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with award-winning actor & self-advocate Connor Long and filmmaker & director Roderick E. Stevens II.  Tune-in for a fun conversation as Connor and Roderick talk about behind-the-scenes stories of filming this new short film: How This Short Film Got Started; Why Roderick Wrote and Directed; How Long … Continue reading SCP219: Behind LEARNING TO DRIVE The Movie