From Label to Able

Education EN ↓ 28 episodes

A podcast that looks past society's LABEL and focuses on the ABLE of people with developmental disabilities. Each episode will highlight new perspectives and stories from a variety of experts and influencers in the community.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: fromlabeltoable.wixsite.com

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From Label to Able

Episodes

Lizz Maxwell, Site Director of Gigi's Playhouse Cleveland 15.01.2022 20:12

Discover the mission at Gigi's Playhouse through site director, Lizz Maxwell, as well as the impact they have made at their 50+ global locations. Hear about the programs and support they provide for children with Down Syndrome and their families. Learn more: gigisplayhouse.org  

Rachel Bonsky, Intervention Specialist 15.01.2022 14:20

Learn about a path to becoming an Intervention Specialist from Rachel Bonsky who is in her 6th year as a special education teacher. Rachel shares the details about the education required to obtain an Intervention Specialist teaching license and how she has discovered a fulfilling role in the lives of her students.

Summer Andrews, Parent and Advocate 15.01.2022 24:47

Follow the journey of one parent who received the unexpected news that her unborn child has Down Syndrome. Summer Andrews shares the story of her and her families reaction to this news. She also discusses the importance of word choices and how they affect society's perception of developmental disabilities.  