Special Chronicles Podcast

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 226, Daniel Smrokowski gives a talk live at Pontiac Township High School on the Spread the Word to End the Word 2017 awareness day.  Tune-in as Daniel talks to approximately 700 high school students on his backstory of being diagnosed with special needs, how the r-word has affected him, his experiences in Special Olympics, on creating Special Chronicles, and much more!

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Latest “Special Voices” column (March2017): “Help spread the word to end disrespectful language” By Daniel Smrokowski | Printed on buglenewspapers.com | Syndicated on specialchronicles.com | themighty.com

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

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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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* Daniel @podmandan on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 225, Daniel Smrokowski and Capt. Jeff Nielsen record a bonus episode to test our new podcasting equipment setup.  Tune-in as we hear about an up close version of Capt. Jeff, Battle of the Audio Clips, Our Picks of the Week; an except with Jeff's show answering an airline pilot and disabilities question; … Continue reading SCP225: Special Airline Pilot Guy Chronicles

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 225, Daniel Smrokowski and Capt. Jeff Nielsen record a bonus episode to test our new podcasting equipment setup.  Tune-in as we hear about an up close version of Capt. Jeff, Battle of the Audio Clips, Our Picks of the Week; an except with Jeff’s show answering an airline pilot and disabilities question; an excerpt from another show of Jeff’s praise for Special Chronicles; and much more in this brief bonus episode!

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Airline Pilot Guy Show

Our Picks of the Week:

* Capt. Jeff: iJingle App – iJingle 2.0 (and iJingle Pro)Available on iOS (iPhone/iPad) | Android | Amazon

* Daniel: Signing Time

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

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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

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

* Facebook: @SpecialChronicles

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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 … Continue reading SCP224: Speechless S1 E16: O-S-OSCAR P-A-PARTY Commentary

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

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

* Facebook: @SpecialChronicles

* Twitter: @SpecialCPodcast

* Instagram: @SpecialCPodcast

* YouTube: @SpecialChronicles

* Sign-up and Subscribe to our E-Newsletter for email updates sent directly to your inbox!

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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