On this episode we talk with Kaitlin Dudziec, mother of a special needs child, an OT, and an advocate for the Down Syndrome Community here in Jacksonville, Fl. Kaitlin shares her journey as a therapist and a mother. Come hear about her story and the changes she is striving to make for our community!

Check her out on IG: @downwiththedudz

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we are taking it back to one of our first episodes, and something that we will always encourage and push for our parents and caregivers of children/adults with special needs, and that is mental health!

It's Holiday season and you should not feel overwhelmed. Whether you have a family, are a single parent, or a grandparent taking care of a loved one with special needs, you are not alone EVER.

Social media can be overwhelming, especially during this time of year, but it can also be helpful. There are tons of special needs support groups available and additional resources. So tune in to find out what's going on in your neighborhood.

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Erika Bush. Dr Bush is creating a nurturing space for mothers caring for a child with cerebral palsy and special needs one day at a time. She shares with us the amazing things that she is doing currently, and most importantly the importance of self-care and how she is able to help mothers maintain optimal health to aide in caring for their child(ren) with special needs.

https://www.drerikabush.com/

[email protected]

(904) 413-9910

FB: Erika Bush DC

IG: dr.erika_b

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On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels we talk with Lori Allen, ST, and Co-Founder of Tribe Rehabilitation. Tribe Rehabilitation has taken a unique and fun approach to therapy. They believe in building a community for families that have children with varying exceptionalities through therapy, community gatherings, and so much more!

2103 Gilmore Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204

[email protected]

Phone: (904) 906-3878

Fax: (904) 770-5596

FB/IG: Tribe Rehabilitation

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we sit and talk with The Talking Library. Kathy tells us all about the Library that is dedicated to reaching Floridians who are unable to use standard printed books due to a qualified vision loss, blindness, reading disability or a physical disability with our specialized free services.

Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services 421 Platt Street - Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Phone: 386-239-6000 Toll free: 800-226-6075 Fax: 386-239-6069 [email protected]

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we are highlighting another business geared towards supporting our families and children with special needs. Mrs. Karen shares all the details about "A Silent World Deaf Center."

A Silent World Deaf Center assists, supports, and advocates for Deaf all over the world! It would have been great to have an interpreter to assist with this episode, but hopefully we can have that available in the future through A Silent World Deaf Center. So if you know anyone that could use these services, please share!

[email protected]

904-554-9644

asilentworld.webs.com

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we were able to sit down with Jill Hill, Director of Family Engagement at Partnership for Child Health. Partnership for Child Health develops and implements programs and services to improve the health and wellbeing of all children, families, and youth in Northeast Florida. Jill talks about the PEEP Program she developed to assist and help families that have children with an IEP learn about their rights and how to be an advocate for their child.

Jill Hill, CRPS

Director of Family Engagement

Partnership for Child Health

[email protected]

Cell (904)376-5983

Website: Partnershipforchildhealth.org

Facebook: @ Partnershipforchildhealth

@ FamilyEngagementPCH

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, Wendy, owner and advocate, for employment for individuals with disabilities. Wendy owns an employment consulting business that is geared towards helping individuals with disabilities secure employment. Wendy shares her personal and professional years of experience helping individuals prepare and find employment, as an individual with disabilities of her own.

Dogwood Disability Consulting

Wendy Vance, M.ED CRC

[email protected]

800-493-9810

www.dogwooddisability.com

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, we talk with Jennifer Nitz, Owner and Founder of Blossom and Grow OT. Jennifer talks about her DMI, or intensive OT program that is drastically helping change the lives of children and their functional skills and abilities daily. Jennifer also explains to us exactly what OT is, and what are some of the signs parents should be looking for that may imply a need for OT.

IG: blossom.and.grow.ot

bio.site/blossomandgrowot

FB: Blossom & Grow OT, LLC

[email protected]

https://www.blossomandgrowot.com

On this episode of Two Moms and Some Labels, I sit down and talk with Megan Stewart, owner and founder of "Senseable Literacy." Megan talks all things AAC and language and breaks down the purpose of AAC and how it is used to assist children breakthrough communication and language barriers.

Make sure you check out her website and pick up her sensory literacy kits!

senseableliteracy.com/links

IG: senseableliteracy

FB: SENSEable Literacy

Youtube: SENSEable Literacy

https://www.senseableliteracy.com