Special Chronicles Podcast

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 186, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Peggy Koutas, founder of Atypical Travel, a new travel agency for adults with special needs.  Tune-in to hear about the backstory of Atypical Travel, why Atypical began, thoughts on the term “diverse-abilities”, first few recent trips and escorted disability adventures, reaction from participants and families, Where Atypical Travel is based, where travelers come from, and much more!  Plus, Daniel discussed Disability Pride Movement; and his latest Special Voices column is all coming up on the latest episode, SCP#186!

Featured Links mentioned:

* Learn more at www.atypicaltravel.org or call/text Peggy at 239-699-4524

* Follow @atypicaltravel on Facebook

News stories mentioned:

* “Becoming Disabled” By Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Source: New York Times

* September 2016 Special Voices column By Daniel Smrokowski – [to be linked soon]

* Read on buglenewspapers.com | specialchronicles.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

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* 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  Facebook, 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 185, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by our contributor Katy Sanchez from New York and they discuss: Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017, 2018 USA Games, Upcoming ABC show "Speechless," Sneak Peak at Katy's upcoming blog articles, and much more!  Tune-in for a fun and informative show. Featured Links mentioned: Special Olympics … Continue reading SCP185: The Katy Sanchez Show Summer Edition

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 185, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by our contributor Katy Sanchez from New York and they discuss: Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017, 2018 USA Games, Upcoming ABC show “Speechless,” Sneak Peak at Katy’s upcoming blog articles, and much more!  Tune-in for a fun and informative show.

Featured Links mentioned:

* Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017 -Heartbeat for the world – March 14-25, 2017

* Learn more at Austria2017.org

* Follow @Austria2017 on Facebook, on Flickr, and on YouTube

* Special Olympics 2018 USA Games –

* Learn more at: SpecialOlympicsUSAGames.org

* Follow @SpecialOlympicsUSAGames on Facebook, @2018USAGames on Twitter, and on Flickr

* Read and follow Katy’s articles on Special Chronicles!

#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,

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 184, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with John Wagner, author of Perfect: Sacred Stories From the Heart of a Dad, dad to a 17-year-old diagnosed with Down syndrome, and Senior Vice President with Young Life.  Tune-in as John shares with his about Young Life Capernaum camps for people with special needs; How the book got started; Inspiration … Continue reading SCP184: Perfect Stories

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 184, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with John Wagner, author of Perfect: Sacred Stories From the Heart of a Dad, dad to a 17-year-old diagnosed with Down syndrome, and Senior Vice President with Young Life.  Tune-in as John shares with his about Young Life Capernaum camps for people with special needs; How the book got started; Inspiration for writing his book; how he came up with the format of the book; themes “slow it down,” “our joy,” and “determination”; goal for readers; his son David’s thoughts on his book; and more behind-the-scenes stories from his book!

Featured Links mentioned:

* Learn more about John’s book Perfect: Sacred Stories From The Heart of a Dad at JohnTWagner.com and on Instagram

* Order your copy of John’s book on Amazon

#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  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Speaking Engagements: 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 183, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Sam and Katie Boland from the Williams syndrome community.  We discuss: Katie on the gifts of Williams syndrome; Williams syndrome Camps, music, & Fine Motor Skills; Family & Connections at Williams syndrome Conventions; Katie's joy of music; Impact on Williams syndrome community; Resources online to check … Continue reading SCP183: The Gifts of Williams syndrome

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 183, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Sam and Katie Boland from the Williams syndrome community.  We discuss: Katie on the gifts of Williams syndrome; Williams syndrome Camps, music, & Fine Motor Skills; Family & Connections at Williams syndrome Conventions; Katie’s joy of music; Impact on Williams syndrome community; Resources online to check out; and much more!

“Although Williams syndrome offers its fair of challenges for Katie, I don’t think I can picture her any other way. I think the world will be a better place if there were more Katie Boland’s out there,” said Sam Boland

“People who have Williams syndrome are really good at using their words in music in how they feel,” said Katie Boland

Featured Links mentioned:

* Williams Syndrome Association | WSA Camps | WSA Convention

* Check out the WSA YouTube channel for informative videos on 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

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  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 182, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the 2016 Believe & Achieve Banquet in celebration of SEASPAR's 40th anniversary.  Tune-in to hear from participants, staff, and all those involved as we look back at SEASPAR's 40th anniversary and discover the impact that SEASPAR as on the community. Guests on this live episode: … Continue reading SCP182: Celebrating SEASPAR’s 40th LIVE From 2016 Believe & Achieve Banquet

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 182, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the 2016 Believe & Achieve Banquet in celebration of SEASPAR’s 40th anniversary.  Tune-in to hear from participants, staff, and all those involved as we look back at SEASPAR’s 40th anniversary and discover the impact that SEASPAR as on the community.

Guests on this live episode:

*  Greg Pavesich, recreation coordinator at SEASPAR

* Renne V., participant

* Emily L., participant and went to the same high school as Daniel

* Jim Kauz (dad) and Carly Kauz (participant)

* Morris Botries, participant

* Jennifer G.

* Sara Reggi, participant

* Laura and Christina, from the Actors Guide program at SEASPAR

* Jill Zezuck – son Riley is a participant, recommends FAST, resource for the Angleman syndrome community

* Jeff Penan and Jay from the Downers Grove Park District

Featured Links mentioned:

* SEASPAR – Special Parks & Recreation

* View photos from the banquet (By SEASPAR/ Flickr)

* Jazz music provided by Downers Grove North High School Jazz Ensemble

#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  Facebook, 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 181, Daniel Smrokowski brings you to the Chicago Premiere of the documentary film Kelly's Hollywood.  Tune-in for a LIVE Q&A as director Brian Donovan discuss his film and answers audience questions after the showing of his film. Featured Links mentioned: Learn more about the film Kelly's Hollywood at kellyshollywood.com, on Facebook and Twitter Hear Brian discuss … Continue reading SCP181: LIVE From Kelly’s Hollywood Chicago Premiere