Special Needs, Special Parents

Oregon Teacher and author of CORPORATE HIGH SCHOOL, A NOVEL, Benjamin Gorman, discusses his book and concerns about the impact of high stakes testing and privatization of public schools for corporate gain.

Kelly is a former law enforcement officer diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He shares his story to help others.

Patty Caswell part 2: Deanne and Patty discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

Deanne and Patty Caswell Discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

Jonathan Chase Part 2 : Deanne wraps up her interview with the autism consultant.

Leslie and Jim Peterson of Trips Inc. discuss their 40 years of experience in designing and staffing vacations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are based in Eugene.

Deanne interviews Jonathan Chase, an inspiring speaker! He writes music, plays bass guitar, speaks in support for people with Autism and has created fun workshops. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 14 and provides mentoring services to people on the Autism Spectrum.

Cohost Bill Harper joins Deanne as she interviews creator of the Lady Bug House, Suzanne Gwynn. Suzanne is creating the Lady Bug House to start providing Pediatric Palliative care in the Seattle area. The USA is far behind in providing palliative care compared to many countries. Suzanne is changing that!

Deanne interviews Ashley Erb Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator and Tiffani White from Shangri-La. Ashley and Tiffani share information regarding work, recreation and living facilities available to special needs populations through Shangri-la.

Deanne interviews Oregon Teacher of the Year 2014 Brett Bigham. Brett discusses his successes as a special education teacher and as an ambassador for special populations.

Deanne interviews Alicia Kueny, MSW. She is the Foster Parent Recruitment/Retention specialist for Marion County DHS, Child Welfare. She discusses the joys and successes experienced by foster parenting and how to become a foster parent.