In this episode, we sit down with Jason Davis, a Camp ASCCA camper of 10 years. Over the past decade, Jason has watched Camp ASCCA grow and evolve, but one thing has remained the same: it's a place where he is seen and heard for who he is, not defined by his disability. We talk about Jason's favorite camp memories, what Camp ASCCA means to him, the relationships he's built over the years, and so much more.

Before Camp ASCCA became the place so many know and love today, there were people who believed in its mission from the very beginning. In this episode, we sit down with Jerry and Cheryl Bynum to reflect on the early days of Camp ASCCA, the challenges and triumphs of building a camp unlike any other, and the memories that have stayed with them over the last 50 years.

Lynne Stokley, CEO of Easterseals Alabama, joins our latest episode to share more about Easterseals and its incredible affiliates. As Easterseals Alabama celebrates its 100th anniversary, we reflect on the lasting legacy they've built over the past century and the impact they will continue to make for generations to come. Through its affiliates, Easterseals Alabama serves individuals and families across the state, creating opportunities, connection, and support for so many. We're grateful to ...

Tom Collier and Judy Williams, two members of the very first Camp ASCCA staff back in 1976, take us on a trip down memory lane. A lot has changed over the past 50 years, but at its heart, Camp is still the same, built on people, connection, socialization, and a true sense of belonging. Whether you spend a single day at Camp ASCCA or a lifetime, everyone leaves with a piece of it that stays with them forever. We're so grateful to Tom and Judy, not only for helping lay the foundation all those ...

April Buchannon Turner is a Camp ASCCA staff alumna and the current State Head Injury Coordinator at ADRS. April has dedicated her entire career to serving individuals with TBIs and has accomplished incredible things. ADRS is the state's lead agency for coordinating services for Alabamians with TBIs. In this episode, April shares more about her pivotal summer at Camp ASCCA and the importance of learning to put others' needs before your own.

Jacob Van Laan, a former Camp ASCCA staff member, spent many summers at Camp during some of the most formative years of his life. Now a software developer, devoted husband, and father, Jacob never imagined that his days as a counselor would one day lead him back to ASCCA as a camper parent. Today, he credits Camp ASCCA with saving his son's life. This is the impact of a lifetime.

Danielle Peters—Occupational Therapist and owner of BlueBird Pediatric Therapy Services—joins us this episode to share her journey from Camp ASCCA summer staff member to Occupational Therapist. What began as a simple summer job quickly opened the door to the world of disability care and sparked a lifelong calling. BlueBird Pediatric Therapy Services offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and feeding services for children ages 0–18. Danielle reflects on discovering her ...

In our latest episode, we welcome back Trish Robinson, Regional Program Manager with Down Syndrome Alabama and Administrative Assistant with Magical Travel Destinations. She shares with our listeners the services she offers to families who want to travel but may face challenges when traveling with a child who has a disability. Trish explores the world of accessible travel and what it truly means to experience a journey without limits.

Welcome to our newest segment of Camp ASCCA: The Podcast – The Nanny Edition! In this special series, we take a deep dive into what it means to care for children with disabilities. What does that care really look like? How can you get involved? And what lessons can be learned along the way? In Part One, we welcome Tyree McIntosh, a former ASCCA staff member, as she shares her journey of becoming an au pair overseas. Tyree reflects on how the experience she gained at ASCCA helped shape and pre...

In this episode, we learn more about the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, from Marianne Gauldin, the Outreach Specialist. The episode explores all things related to the outdoors, accessibility, and how you can begin to embrace the natural beauty that surrounds us every day. To learn more, visit: https://www.outdooralabama.com/