Spot On - A Special Needs Podcast

Lindsay is the Vice President of Growth and Communication at Easterseals MORC, which is a well known organization that seeks to create spaces of equity, inclusion, and access for families affected by Disability. Check it out!

https://www.easterseals.com/MORC/

Dylan is an Artist from the Metro Detroit area as well as an individual with Autism. Greg and Scott had the opportunity to talk with Dylan about his art, how he got started, as well as the incredible opportunities he gained through the gifts and talents he has. Check out Dylans artwork on his Facebook page below!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041323846390

https://peopleloveart.com/believe/?fbclid=IwAR1dpc1seRUsEn_dn8-trPTCj3z-9i_Q2XfK_a003Jkva5YHzi0V2xKo22g

In this episode we had the chance to talk with two incredible couples about marriage and disability. Both the Patton's and the Borton's do some incredible Kingdom work in the realm of disability ministry. The Borton's run a non profit ministry called the Luke 14 Exchange where they seek to strengthen, equip, and encourage people

and churches within the realm of disability. The Patton's run a non profit ministry called Hurdling Handicaps where they put on a Family Camp for families affected by disability called the Great Getaway. If you'd like to learn more about either ministries click the links below. Check it out!

https://luke14exchange.org/

https://www.hurdlinghandicaps.com/

In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Todd and David Gillert who have a book called "A Second Chance from Heaven: A Near Death Experience Restores Purpose for a Father and Son." We talk about the book as well as the incredible true story behind the writing. Check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/ASecondChancefromHeaven/

Megan Tucci is a BCBA (Board Certified Behavioral Specialist), a sibling to a brother with Autism, a wife, and a dog mom! In this episode we talked with Megan about her life growing up as a sib and how that affected her experiences now as an adult. Check it out!

Melissa is a Behavioral Consultant for a local school district as well as a Special Needs Mom. In this episode we talk about the special education system, being a special needs parent, and how to best care for your child as the school year approaches! Below are some really great resources Melissa references for those in the Metro-Detroit area!

Links:

⁠Autism Alliance of Michigan⁠ 

⁠Arc of Macomb ⁠

⁠Arc of Oakland County ⁠

⁠Arc of Wayne County (there are multiple chapters)⁠

⁠ ⁠⁠Michigan Alliance for Families ⁠

⁠IEP Procedural Safeguards Fact Sheet⁠

⁠Procedural Safeguards Notice

2 Minute Time-Outish is a short devotional series dropping every Thursday where we will hear a word of encouragement from Greg and Scott. Thanks for tuning in!

In this episode we had the opportunity to talk with Hannah Richey. Hannah is a small business owner and crafter from the Metro-Detroit area as well as a library worker, daughter, sister, and dear friend of ours! Hannah also has autism. With it being National Autism Awareness Month we are highlighting some incredible individuals with Autism to hear their stories and what they are up to! If you'd like to learn more about Hannah's crafting business, follow the Facebook link below to see all her amazing products. We hope you enjoy this episode!

https://www.facebook.com/hannahjoyspectrumdesigns

This episode is pt. 2 of a conversation we had with Ron Sandison. In this episode we hear about Ron's writing career, some misconceptions about people with autism, as well as a word of encouragement to keep moving forward in all circumstances. Thanks for tuning in!

2 Minute Time-Outish is a short devotional series dropping every Thursday where we will hear a word of encouragement from Greg and Scott. Thanks for tuning in!