Beyond The Diagnosis

Michael tells us about his birthday week and his trip to Lexington Ky. I think everyone needs a birthday week after hearing about all of his adventures.

Patrick and Michael talk about 9/11. The Ida Sue Bluebird Enterprise custom tumblers are coming soon.

Michael and Patrick interview Beth who is a non traditional college student who moved to our county and is a strong advocate for mental health and developmental disabilities.

Michael our resident knower of things in space talks about the most recent eclipse. Thanks for droppin the knowledge on us. Patrick has more questions.

Patrick and Michael preview the list of speakers we wanted to listen to. Lots of great choices to choose from.

Patrick and Michael talk about a new day program that Michael toured that pays subminimum wage piece rate to workers with a developmental disability.

Patrick and Michael talk about getting the Self-Advocacy group back together. I love it when a plan comes together!

Michael and Patrick discuss things that can be located on a job description.

7 for 7 at the Seven 11. Today we got a bit off track and a bit goofy. Sorry for any technical difficulties you may experience. Our microphones were not cooperating.

Michael and Patrick talk about Determination and Positivity.

NBA Playoff Follow up. And a discussion about anxiety.

Looking back

Sorry for getting this out late.

Michael and Patrick talk about taking the show up the road and record in front of a live studio audience. We are going to need some help with this event.

Patrick and Michael talk about the Sock Hop Michael volunteered at. We also discuss an upcoming guest we are trying to schedule. We also get some insight into our work endurance as adults. Lastly, Easter is here. What were your plans? Any good food your family made?

Michael and Patrick talk about our all time favorite movies, holiday movies, and movies we have rewatched as adults.

Michael and Patrick talk about the First Ever Olympic Games at the Wayne County Board of DD. Patrick wins the Gold Medal in skating.

Michael and Patrick Discuss applying to the Synergy Conference to be presenters. I think we are going to regroup and try for the 2027 Conference.

Michael and Patrick talk about March Developmental Disability Awareness Month Activities going on.

Patrick and Michael talk about what to expect at Night to Shine

On today's episode Patrick and Michael give their thoughts on the Improvoneers show we attended. Michael went to the Medina Ohio show and Patrick attended the Wooster Ohio show. It was a blast recapping our experience there. Check out the link below to see how you can get involved, or see an upcoming show. https://www.theimprovaneermethod.com/

Michael and Patrick analyze the game between Miami University (FL) and Indiana University-Bloomington.

Today we have a split episode. The first part is talking about some facts and opinions about vaccines, mostly opinions because we are not doctors or scientists. Second, we talk about different winter vacation spots we have traveled or would like to travel to that have winter activities because of our love for winter and the cold.

Patrick and Michael set some predictions for who we we thought was going to make it to the Championship.

Michael and Patrick get to interview Noah Hiles from Ross County Board of DD. Noah is the 2025 Ohio Special Olympic Athlete of the Year. We met at the November Ohio Association of County Boards Annual Conference at lunch. Noah is the real deal. He is an advocate, athlete, and overall great human being who is making a difference in his community with his advocacy group the Capitol City Crusaders.