In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 179, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the 2016 Illinois Miss Amazing event.  Tune-in to hear from participants with special needs, their buddies, volunteers, Miss Amazing staff, and supporters of this event.  Hear all about this inclusive, unified, and amazing event and the benefits this organization has for girls and women with special needs.

Guests on today’s live episode:

* Mindy & Starla (buddies) and Abby 1st time participant)

* Love & Mari (volunteers involved with the hair and makeup)

* Danielle (Wisconsin Queen) and Jade (Wisconsin state director)

* Fiona (buddy) and Sadie (participant)

* Emily (buddy) and Sophie (participant)

* Nicole Minassian (Illinois Teen Queen and National)

* Karen (parent) and Nicole (sister) of a 2nd time participant

* Lea Schultz (national queen and 2016 Junior Miss Amazing Queen) previous guest

* Erin Tobias (director of Advancement of Illinois Miss Amazing)

* Sharon (a judge for Illinois Miss Amazing)

* Olivia Pura (Miss Illinois Teen USA)

* Maddie & Danielle from Kendra Scott, a sponsor of Illinois Miss Amazing

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* Illinois Miss Amazing

* Miss Amazing, Inc.

#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 178, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Eric Baumann, a fellow athlete and Global Messenger in Special Olympics Illinois.  Tune in to hear Eric's experiences in Special Olympics Illinois, thoughts on aspergers/autism spectrum disorder, Autism Awareness Month, the first-ever 2016 Capitol Day for Special Olympics Illinois, and much more! Plus, news stories Daniel … Continue reading SCP178: Celebrate Autism Awareness Month

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 178, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Eric Baumann, a fellow athlete and Global Messenger in Special Olympics Illinois.  Tune in to hear Eric’s experiences in Special Olympics Illinois, thoughts on aspergers/autism spectrum disorder, Autism Awareness Month, the first-ever 2016 Capitol Day for Special Olympics Illinois, and much more!

Plus, news stories Daniel discusses: Apple and Autism Acceptance Month, Sesame Street Launches Part 2 of their Autism  Initiative, a look at what’s coming up next, and much more!

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* “April is Autism Awareness Month” – Read more of Eric’s story in this month’s Special Voices column in the Bugle Newspapers by Daniel Smrokowski.

News stories mentioned on today’s episode:

* Apple and Autism Acceptance Month — Apple’s autism resources

* Sesame Street Launches Part 2 of their Autism Initiative  – Source: TheMighty.com

#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: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com

* Join the Conversation on our Facebook Page, Tweet us on Twitter @SpecialCPodcast, or follow us on Instagram for the latest updates–Teaser Photos, Videos, and Other Sneak Peaks!

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* Daniel @podmandan on Twitter, Facebook,

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 177, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Special Olympics Unified Basketball Exhibition Game held on Feb. 27, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, D.C. Tune-in to learn all about this inclusive unified basketball game and meet participants, parents, and leaders of this inspiring program. Featured segments on today's episode: Meet Gina, a … Continue reading SCP177: LIVE From Special Olympics Unified Basketball Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 177, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Special Olympics Unified Basketball Exhibition Game held on Feb. 27, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament School in Washington, D.C. Tune-in to learn all about this inclusive unified basketball game and meet participants, parents, and leaders of this inspiring program.

Featured segments on today’s episode:

* Meet Gina, a JOY Cheerleader

* Parents of a participants

* Pam Yerg area director for Special Olympics Maryland Montgomery Country

* Introduction to the game from Pam Yerk and Greta Cruz, local ABC anchor for Washington, D.C.

* Chat with JOY Cheerleaders

* Chat with Delaney, a JOY cheerleader

* Chat with Tim Shriver Jr., his family helped start this unified basketball program

* Chat with Peter and Providence, two athletes who participated in the game

* Chat with Marty, father of a participant, and Marti Clark, participant

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* Learn more about Special Olympics Unified Sports at playunified.org

* Check out the hashtag #SCPInDC on Facebook to re-watch the live streams and join in the conversation!

* “A Special Voices for the Special Needs Community” By William Newton, Blog of the Courtier

Watch us on SCTV- Re-watch the live streams of the game:

 

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#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 176, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Brookewood School of his friend Joelle Packard in Maryland (Washington, D.C.).  Tune-in to hear how inclusive and accepting this private all-girls school is for those with special needs.  Come along with us on an exclusive soundseeing audio tour, an informal chat with Joelle's English class, … Continue reading SCP176: LIVE From Brookewood School in Maryland (Washington, D.C.)

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 176, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Brookewood School of his friend Joelle Packard in Maryland (Washington, D.C.).  Tune-in to hear how inclusive and accepting this private all-girls school is for those with special needs.  Come along with us on an exclusive soundseeing audio tour, an informal chat with Joelle’s English class, and we conclude with a “lunchtime chat” with Joelle, her classmate Georgia, and English teacher Claire Finnegan.  Plus, Joelle teaches us some cheers.  Tune-in for a fun, informative, and entertaining live episode from Brookewood School.

Featured segments on today’s episode:

* Soundseeing audio tour of Brookewood School  [00:00 – 21:41]

* an informal chat with Joelle’s English class – we visit Joelle’s English class and chat about what they are learning about in class on civil rights, relating to today, the r-word, and much more fun!  [22:00 – 30:48]

* a “lunchtime chat” with Joelle Packard, Georgia DeBuerba, and their English teacher Claire Finnegan: Tune-in as we discuss what they enjoy most about Brookewood, Georgia’s special needs involvement and her sister, thoughts on inclusion, the R-word, Pope Francis and his visit in Fall 2015, final thoughts, and we conclude with Joelle teaching us some cheers! [31:00 – 46:08]

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* Learn more about the Brookewood School at Brookewood.org

* Check out the hashtag #SCPInDC on Facebook to re-watch the live streams and join in the conversation!

Watch us on SCTV:  

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Watch the video edition of our live podcast on Special Chronicles from the Brookewood School, the school of our friend Joelle Packard.

In the 1st part, we visit Joelle’s English class and chat about what they are learning about in class on civil rights, relating to today, the r-word, and much more fun!

In the 2nd part, we have a “lunchtime chat” with Joelle, her friend Georgia DeBuerba, and their English teacher Claire Finnegan. Tune-in as we discuss what they enjoy most about Brookewood, Georgia’s special needs involvement and her sister, thoughts on inclusion, the R-word, Pope Francis and his visit in Fall 2015, final thoughts, and we conclude with Joelle teaching us some cheers!

Special Thanks to Darian Packard, our field producer for our live podcasts from Washington, D.C. and for filming the 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

Feedback:

* Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying

Music Credits:

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 175, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Special Olympics, Inc. office in Washington, D.C. and speaks with fellow athlete leaders and some of the staff from the office.  Tune-in and hear inside accounts from working at Special Olympics, Inc. in a fun and informative episode recorded on location. Guests on today's … Continue reading SCP175: LIVE From Special Olympics, Inc. in Washington, D.C.

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 175, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the Special Olympics, Inc. office in Washington, D.C. and speaks with fellow athlete leaders and some of the staff from the office.  Tune-in and hear inside accounts from working at Special Olympics, Inc. in a fun and informative episode recorded on location.

Guests on today’s episode:

* Kester Edwards – Specialist, sports programs and athlete leader  [00:00 – 14:12]

* Ben Collins – Administrative coordinator and athlete leader  [14:40 – 24:24]

* Rafael Pachecho – manages website for specialolympics.org and the resources site for SOI and Unified sports athlete, and on the mission of SO  [25:50 – 39:36]

* Meghan Young – works in donor services and coaches SO Maryland Montgomery JOY Cheerleaders  [40:00 – 48:48]

* Jerry Holy – Unify Schools Coordinator and athlete leader  [49:00 – 1:02:29]

Featured links mentioned on today’s episode:

* Learn more about Special Olympics: SpecialOlympics.org

* Learn more about Unified Sports: PlayUnified.org

* Check out the hashtag #SCPInDC on Facebook to re-watch the live streams and join in the conversation!

#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: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com

* Join the Conversation on our Facebook Page, Tweet us on Twitter @SpecialCPodcast, or follow us on Instagram for the latest updates–Teaser Photos, Videos, and Other Sneak Peaks!

Connect with your host: 

* Daniel @podmandan on Twitter,

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 174, Daniel Smrokowski is joined again by Katie Brydon, director of programs at Best Buddies International.  Tune-in for part 2 of our conversation where we discuss: Impact of Best Buddies on our communities; Best Buddies Challenge; Best Buddies Friendship Walks; "Born This Way" TV Series on A&E network; How to learn more about … Continue reading SCP174: Change Lives in Best Buddies, Part 2