Learn all about what sibling caregiving may look like through Tiffany and Mallory’s story. Tiffany and Mallory also discuss how to manage adult relationships. They also share how they started their small business and how they use their social media following to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities!

Tune in to hear all about the details of an at birth diagnosis for Down syndrome from Halie. Halle gives her advice to new parents of a child with a developmental disability. She also discusses how her profession has played a role in helping her be the best mom to meet her son, Lane’s needs!

Tune in to today's episode to learn about all the possibilities of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist, through SLP Tera Sumpter. Tera discusses how she started her private practice, The Seeds of Learning LLC and how her approach to therapy differs from other SLP's. She also discusses how her approach to therapy led her to writing her book "The Seeds of Learning". 

Hear from a parents perspective about becoming an advocate and getting more involved from Lynne Schroeder. Lynne is joined by her son, Drew, to also talk about what organizations their family are a part of. They also discuss starting Drew’s high school’s Best Buddies program!

Learn about Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center from returning guest, Lizz Maxwell and new guest Amy Smith. Lizz and Amy discuss how Amy got involved at Gigi's and how it has changed her life. They also discuss the friendships Gigi's has brought both of them and their dreams for the future of their Gigi's location! To get involved with Gigi's yourself and learn more click here!

Discover the many possibilities and aspects of Occupational Therapy with Jenna Reisert. Jenna talks about some of the challenges she has come across while being a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, but also shares some of the most rewarding parts of her job. Jenna is not only a Pediatric OT, but is also the founder of Our World Designs, a new online retail store that employs people with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about Jenna and Our World Designs listen to this episode and check out their website!

Listen to one parents story about going through a public schools special education program. Robin Kane also discusses her new business, I’m Possible Games, with the goal of providing post education work experience for adults with developmental disabilities. To learn more about I’m Possible Games and donate/help check out their Facebook page!

Do you ever wonder what other means of communication are out there? You can find out through Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist, Rachael Parkin from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Rachael not only discusses the many other ways of communication besides speaking, but also shares how her work improves someone's life and helps them reach their greatest capability.  

Help celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) by listening to Laurie and her son Alex talk about the history and what the day really means. Laurie also explains the many benefits of involving yourself in a group like the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, if you're a parent of a child with Down syndrome. Later in the episode, hear Alex discuss his current jobs and goals for the future. For more information and to support DSANEO click here. 

Learn all about occupational therapy through the eyes of Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Occupational Therapist, Paolo Iannerelli. In this episode, Paolo discusses his daily work, along with the common misconceptions associated with physical ability and its effects on cognitive ability.