In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 209, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Maria DiSabato for her encore appearance on this show.  Tune-in as Maria and Daniel talk about: What Disability Means To You; What You Want Peers & Other Students & Professors To Know About You; How Would You Describe You or Is Your Disability Part of How You Describe Yourself;  How Disability Is Another Face Of Diversity; Comments on Term “Disability”; Do You See A Stigma of Disability (Yes, how do we get ride of it or No, that’s pretty cool); Something we’re not asking that you want people to know about you.

**This episode is produced in partnership with the Academic Success Center’s Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University.  This audio podcast is part of a video being produced.  Learn more here.** 

***This episode was Recorded Live at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois.** 

Field Producers: Danielle Smith/ Assistant Director, Academic Success Center

                               Nancy Litke/ Senior Director, Academic Success Center

Producer & Director: Daniel Smrokowski/ Founder, Special Chronicles

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Roosevelt University – Academic Success Center’s Disability Services Office

* Maria DiSabato’s first appearance on this show: audio podcast | video edition

#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

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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 208, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host an extra bonus episode and talk about Sarah's recent travel experience.  We talk about a recent time when Sarah was forgotten on a train, disability accessibility, and the ADA!  Tune-in as we g0 on a rant about accessibility and the ADA.  This is a must listen to … Continue reading SCP208: Tram-atic Misadventure

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 208, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host an extra bonus episode and talk about Sarah’s recent travel experience.  We talk about a recent time when Sarah was forgotten on a train, disability accessibility, and the ADA!  Tune-in as we g0 on a rant about accessibility and the ADA.  This is a must listen to episode and we hope that this podcast episode brings about much needed change in disability accessibility and the ADA.

Featured Links Mentioned On The Show:

* The Americans With Disabilities Act (website  

* “They Forgot Me On A Plane” / Sarah K. Perkins’ Blog

* “They Forgot Me On A Train” / Sarah K. Perkins’ Blog

* Dr. Feel (muppet inspired by Dr. Phil)  

* Lily Willits & Greg Willits (muppet version) talk being thankful / Video from Facebook: @GregWillits] 

#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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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 207, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Tyler McNamer, who was diagnosed on the autism spectrum and is the author of the book "Population: One - Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed."  Tune-in for a fun and in-depth conversation on Tyler's book as we talk about: How Tyler's book project began Why he … Continue reading SCP207: Extraordinary Ability

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 207, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Tyler McNamer, who was diagnosed on the autism spectrum and is the author of the book “Population: One – Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed.”  Tune-in for a fun and in-depth conversation on Tyler’s book as we talk about:

* How Tyler’s book project began

* Why he wrote his book

* Inspiration for the book

* Why or How he wrote the book’s subtitle

* “…I’ll show you a different way of viewing the world through me eyes”

* “not as autistic, … highly unique”

* “the best kind of freedom is the freedom to do good”

* Brief Synopsis on

* Chapters 1 Welcome To My World

* Chapter 3 Communication

* Chapter 11 Discovering Autism

* Chapter 12 I Hate Divorce

* Chapter 17 Grow of the Invisible Boy

* Chapter 26 Media Mentors

* Chapter 29 True Leadership

* Chapter 37 Possibilities of Change

* Chapter 47 Multi-themes McNamer

* Chapter 49; In Memory

* Chapter 50 I Have A Name

* Few of his favorite chapters

* Book Response from high school and college classmates

* Response From Friends and family

* Why read his book

* Goal for readers and hope readers will learn

* Elevator Pitch for the book

* Plans to write 2nd and more books

* Advice to other with autism or special needs to go to college and write a book of their story

* Social Media Plugs; and much more!

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Learn more and purchase an autographed copy of Tyler’s book at: PopulationOne.com

* Follow Tyler on Facebook/ @PopulationOneBook | Twitter/ @TylerMcNamer

#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]special&#...

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 206, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 10: Ray tries to look better for college by joining the choir; JJ discovers able bodied perks by using Kenneth to sing (and dance); Maya tries to … Continue reading SCP206: Speechless S1 E10: C-H-0–CHOIR Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 206, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 10: Ray tries to look better for college by joining the choir; JJ discovers able bodied perks by using Kenneth to sing (and dance); Maya tries to have the perfect Christmas, the van gets “stolen”; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Clip From The Show 

* Participate in our Speechless Commentary Podcast Challenge

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: 2016 Disability Holiday Gift Guide By Emily Ladau/ Words I Wheel 

* Daniel: The Arts & Disabilities video with Dr. Joseph Dutkowsky/ Columbia University [According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation]

#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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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 205, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Gigi Morello, a college student who was diagnosed with Williams syndrome.  Tune-in for a fun conversation with Gigi and hear how she inspires others with special attributes to have the opportunity to go college, her hobby playing music, her enjoyment of playing drums in an inclusive rock … Continue reading SCP205: Inspire To IncludeMeInCollege

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 205, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Gigi Morello, a college student who was diagnosed with Williams syndrome.  Tune-in for a fun conversation with Gigi and hear how she inspires others with special attributes to have the opportunity to go college, her hobby playing music, her enjoyment of playing drums in an inclusive rock band, and much more fun!

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Williams Syndrome Association | WSA Camps | WSA Convention

* Check out our #Williamssyndrome section to hear more Williams syndrome podcasts and stories including: our mutual friends Darian and Joelle Packard multiple episode appearances, a column featuring Joelle, and our mutual friends Katie and Sam Boland on the Gifts of Williams syndrome!

#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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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 204, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 9: JJ wants to be part of a team rather than object of pity; Jimmy becomes overprotective like Maya, doesn't want JJ to get hurt; Adaptive Sports … Continue reading SCP204: Speechless S1 E09: S-L–SLED HO–HOCKEY Commentary