Networks for Training and Development, Inc.

Our Parallel Paths: A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... and Me!

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This podcast series talks about the paths taken – in this case multiple paths – by family members and their loved ones with disabilities as they plan for their respective futures. Let’s talk about creating a promising future for our children as they become adults - and a promising future for ourselves as our role of parent, family member, caregiver, whatever evolves too. There is more than one path being taken here, and more than one future to talk about. And that’s why we’re here! Some very cool people will share their stories with us. I will be listening with you, and I’ll have some question...

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S2E2 - Interview with Linda Carmona-Bell - Parent / Advocate / Educator 19.12.2022

S2, Ep 2 - Interview with Linda Carmona-Bell Subtitle: Parent / Advocate / Educator Recording Date : November 15, 2022 Summary : In this episode Gerry interviews Linda Carmona-Bell, a member of PEAC (Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition). Linda serves as president of PEAC, and has worked for over 30 years for the New jersey Department of Education. She has experience in bi-lingual education, e...

S2E1 - Our Parallel Paths - Interview with Eric Goll (sibling and advocate) 22.11.2022 36:21

Interview with Eric Goll (Sibling / Advocate) Creating an Awesome Ordinary Life... Recording Date : June 22, 2022 Summary : Gerry interviews Eric Goll, founder of empoweringability.org website and podcast. Eric provides resources, guides, and supports to families struggling to create ordinary lives for their family members and themselves. Listen as Eric shares his journey and lessons learned as Sa...

S1E6 - Our Parallel Paths: Season One Wrap-Up 23.08.2022

Our Parallel Paths: Season One Wrap-Up Subtitle: Take-aways & Reflections Recording Date : June 27, 2022 Transcript : Download transcript here . Keywords : Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Arango, Ruth Landsman Dianne Perry, Darcy Elks, Suzanne Muensch, dignity of risk, self-care, for caregivers, information sharing, when the caregiver passes, setting boundaries, creating a support network, Gerry Ara...

S1E5 - Ep05 - Interview with Darcy Elks (Parent/Advocate) 13.07.2022 33:20

Ep. 05 - Interview with Darcy Elks (Parent/Advocate) CHALLENGES, STRUGGLES, & VICTORIES... Recording Date: June 22, 2022 Summary: Gerry interviews Darcy Elks, parent / advocate / and presenter. Darcy shares the struggles, challenges, and yes - the victories of her family's journey towards Mary's future, and their own. Darcy also shares the emotions journey as they navigate support systems, edu...

S1E4 - Ep4. - Interview with Suzanne Muench - A Sibling's Perspective 08.07.2022 40:12

Ep. 4 - Interview with Suzanne Muench - Sibling Subtitle: Expectations Recording Date : June 1, 2022 Transcript : Download transcript HERE Keywords : disability, siblings with disabilities, disabled siblings, expectations, family dynamics and disability, disability and family balance, disability and support options, letting go, changing roles, Sibshops, sibling support, Suzanne Muench Summary : Ge...

S1E3 - Ep 3 - Interview With Ruth Landsman, Parent / Advocate 08.06.2022 33:23

Ep. 3 - Interview with Ruth Landsman - Parent / Advocate Subtitle : Having the Tough Conversations Recording Date : April 29, 2022 Transcript : Download transcript HERE Keywords : Estate planning, special needs trust, difficult conversations, caregiver, caregiving, independent living, birth of a child with a disability, special education, The Parents' Exchange, Summary : Gerry interviews Ruth Land...

S1E2 - Interview With Diane Perry - Parent / Advocate 08.06.2022 35:25

Ep2 - Interview With Diane Perry - Parent / Advocate Recording Date : Aprili 22, 2022 Transcript : Download transcript HERE Keywords : PATH, Person Centered Planning, vision board, IEP, transition, transition planning, support system, caregiver, shared visions, parallel paths, Diane Perry Summary : Diane Perry shares with Gerry the various tools she has found helpful in creating a vision for her s...

S1E1 - Our Parallel Paths with Geralyn Arango, Host & Parent 08.06.2022 19:46

Ep1 - Our Parallel Paths with Geralyn Arango, Host & Parent Recording Date : March 24, 2022 Keywords : disability, transition, future planning, adults with disabilities, independence, planning, dignity of risk, finding balance in our families, caregiving, family life Summary : Welcome to Our Parallel Paths - A Future for My Loved One With a Disability... And Me! On Our Parallel Paths, we'll ta...