Special Chronicles Podcast

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 behind-the-scenes stories on SCP#167

* Brian’s recommendation: ChangingTheFaceofBeauty.org

#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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* 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, Instagram, and Twitter

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 180, Daniel Smrokowski and friends are podcasting live from Springfield, Illinois for the first-ever 2016 Capitol Day for Special Olympics Illinois.  Tune-in as we recount our adventures of meeting with Governor Bruce Rauner and legislators as we advocate on how the movement of Special Olympics impacts our lives. Plus, news on Daniel's … Continue reading SCP180: LIVE From Springfield at 2016 Capitol Day for Special Olympics Illinois

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 180, Daniel Smrokowski and friends are podcasting live from Springfield, Illinois for the first-ever 2016 Capitol Day for Special Olympics Illinois.  Tune-in as we recount our adventures of meeting with Governor Bruce Rauner and legislators as we advocate on how the movement of Special Olympics impacts our lives.

Plus, news on Daniel’s Special Voices Column and the Illinois Press Association, and Laura Baumgardner teacher at Pontiac Township High School calls-in about Spread the Word to End the Word, and much more!

Guests on today’s live episode: Kristen, Kaylee, Samuel, Eric, Nick, Steve, and we conclude with the presentation program at the reception held at the Pasfield House in Springfield, IL.

* Check out photos on social media using the hashtag #SOILLCapitolDay on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

* Live Streams on Facebook from the 2016 Capitol Day Reception: 

* Meet & Greet at reception  |  Program at reception

News:

* Daniel’s “Special Voices” column in the Bugle newspapers placed in the top 3 for “Best Original Column” in the 2015 Illinois Press Association competition.  Award received by June 10, 2016.

* “Take a Stand, End the Word” – March 2015

* “Down Syndrome Awareness Day Celebrate Abilities, Overcoming Challenges” – April 2015

* “Special Olympics Global Messengers Educate, Inspire” – May 2015

* “The World Came To Celebrate” – August 2015

* “Changing The Game . . . The ADA at 25” – September 2015

#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

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 … Continue reading SCP179: LIVE From 2016 Illinois Miss Amazing

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

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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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!

Connect with your host: 

* 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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#SCPinDC LIVE From Special Olympics #PlayUnified Basketball Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C. – intro to the game – Part 1

Posted by Daniel Smrokowski on Saturday, February 27, 2016

 

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#SCPinDC LIVE From #PlayUnified Basketball game – Part 2

Posted by Daniel Smrokowski on Saturday, February 27, 2016

#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.)