Welcome to the Shining Beautiful Series podcast where we celebrate the brilliance of community in the lives of people with disabilities.  Today, we highlight the importance of siblings in the life of a person with a disability.  Mikelle Learned, experiences cerebral palsy and is now thirty-five, interviews her brother, Kasey, thirty-nine. Mikelle is using an iPad and the TouchChat application to assist her in speaking with Kasey.

Stay tuned for a few comments, for Mikelle and Kasey's mom, Katherine Carol on setting expectations for both children as a single parent.

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Today's episode is focused on how technology enhances self-determination, teamwork and how it lets everyone know who is the boss!

Mikelle Learned interviews Taylor Mason, former roommate, and current support team leader.  Taylor worked for Mikelle for over six years.  Discover Taylor's Tips for Teamwork and creating lasting relationships.

Let's face it.  Technology is overwhelming for families and individuals with disabilities and the folks that support them.  So many devices, virtually unlimited apps.  Mikelle Learned, Gretchen Storm and Katherine Carol share a strategy for getting started. 

Be sure not to miss our BONUS SECTION at the end as Gretchen and Katherine talk about Indiviudual Technology Plans. 

Last week, we talked about the importance of access to technology for people with disabilities.  This week, Mikelle interviews her mom, Katherine, to get their backstory and define the purpose of this podcast. 

Technology Matters!  Especially if you have a disability! The problem?  Many people don't have access either to needed technology and the support they need to use it.

Join Gretchen Storm, Mikelle's assistive technology guru and resident genius and Katherine Carol, Mikelle's mom discuss strategies to assist individual's with disabilities, and their families launch their technology plan.