Raising Disabled

Text Us! In this episode, we look back at our favorite moments from the first year of Raising Disabled.  Thank you so much to every single person who has listened! Glass Ouse device mentioned in the show linked here. This episode is sponsored by Zing Standers. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagr...

Text Us! In this episode we talk with Licensed Counselor Deanna Dawson of Springs Therapy about: what anger actually is, how to identify it and recognize triggers, and TONS of useful tips when your disabled child or you as the parent get angry. This episode is sponsored by Zing Standers. At our house, my daughter is in her Zing Stander all the time.   She loves to get in it and play video games, r...

Text Us! In this episode we are talking about the common phrase "God Gives Special Kids to Special People" and are discussing how parents of disabled kids feel when people say this to them and what you could say instead. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast F...

Text Us! On this episode we talk with Licensed Therapist and Disability Parent/Advocate Amanda Griffith Atkins and she answers these questions from our listeners: Why do we as parents feel guilty when we take time for ourselves/self-care?  What can we do if we feel guilty about our child’s injury or diagnosis? What do you say to people who have guilt about what happened to their baby in utero? Wha...

Text Us! In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Stephanie Dotson about her experience growing up with her disabled sibling, Abby. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode, we talk to Kristy Cook of Accessible Adventures about: raising her disabled son Robbie how they travel in their RV all of their favorite National/State Parks and her amazing tips for travel Follow her family's adventures at @accessible.adventures Click here to see Kristy's $7 Track Chair Map Brands mentioned during the show: Huckleberry Hiking Carrier Wike Extre...

Text Us! In this episode we share some of our scariest vacation stories and how we learned from them.   Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode we talk to Deanna Dawson about: raising her adopted daughter Joy who has Shaken Baby Syndrome, her family fostering many kids, some with disabilities, her church program for kids with disabilities, her job as a counselor at The Springs Therapy. This episode was sponsored by The Springs Therapy. Deonna's kids have been counseled by Deanna at The Springs Therapy and it...

Text Us! In this episode Deonna and Rhandyl talk about what they did over their Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday break.  Feeding robot mentioned in the show:  Obi Robot  Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode, we are sharing A LOT of gift ideas for disabled kids.  These ideas are from us, our kids, our Raising Disabled Parent Group (ask us how you can join and help with future episodes) and our listeners. We talked about so many great ideas for kids with so many different disabilities but here are some of the specific ones that we love with links: Quadstick Adaptive Video Game...

Text Us! In this episode we're talking with Brooke about her journey Raising Disabled with her son, Corben.  Corben has Down Syndrome and Autism. Brooke walks us through  when they found out about his disability,  what is like being a parent to a disabled child,  tells us about his recent scary hospital stay and new diagnosis, how they navigate life now,  and so much more. Please subscribe, l...

Text Us! In this episode, Rhandyl shares about the daily routine of her daughter Remi, who has Severe Tracheobronchomalacia or TBM. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode, Deonna shares about the daily routine of her daughter Allie, who has a C1 level spinal cord injury. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode of Raising Disabled we asked LOTS of disabled parents how they feel about people telling them "You Are So Strong".  Scriptures about strength referenced in the show: Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow...

Text Us! In this episode Deonna and Rhandyl are sharing stories about what devastating storms and stolen cars have taught them about parenthood. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast

Text Us! In this episode we are talking to Katie from Child Life On Call.  Katie is the CEO and Founder of Child Life On Call, an app, podcast, and website dedicated to closing the resource gap through the intersection of child life services and technology. We discuss:  how to support the siblings of disabled children, what a child life specialist is, and how to support your local child life speci...

Text Us! In this episode we're talking with Danielle Rose about her journey Raising Disabled with her son, Barron.  Barron was born in 2022 and has microcephaly and lissencephaly.   Danielle walks us through  when they found out about his disability,  how her faith has grown since becoming a parent of a disabled child,  how they navigate life now,  and so much more. Please subscribe, leave a...

Text Us! In Episode 9 of Raising Disabled, we talk to Diagnostician Chelsey Robertson about: How to prepare for an ARD Meeting concerning your disabled child in the public school setting, What an IEP is and how to get what your child needs to succeed, and how to make to most of your ARD meeting. To learn more about IDEA, as mentioned in the podcast, click on the link below: https://sites.ed.gov/id...

Text Us! This is Part 1 of a new series - Dumb Things People Say.  We will periodically launch parts to this series throughout our episodes. This is to bring awareness to how triggering words can be to people in certain circumstances.  You've heard it before or maybe you've said it before - Everything Happens for a Reason! On this episode, we dive into this quote and talk about why it&ap...

Text Us! In this episode, we are talking about moments in our “Raising Disabled” journey when he felt like God made something huge happened that may have seemed bad at the time, but altered the future of our daughter’s lives for the good. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledp...

Text Us! This episode we're talking with Amber Teal about her journey Raising Disabled with her son, Henry. Henry has Duane-radial ray syndrome. Amber walks us through when they found out about his disability, the many surgeries he's had and plans to have, how they navigate life now, and so much more. Amber's light shines bright and we can tell Henry has added so much flame to her f...

Text Us! In this episode of Raising Disabled we are discussing how to navigate summertime with a disabled child. Summer is challenging for families with disabled children, and we talk through triggers, tips, trips, and making the best of this time of year. We also encourage all caregivers, for their mental health, whether Raising Disabled or not, to consciously take a moment away from the caretake...

Text Us! In this episode of Raising Disabled we are talking about the differences between parenting a child that was disabled from birth vs. a child with an acquired disability. With Rhandyl's experience with a birth disability and Deonna's experience with her daughter becoming paralyzed at age 4, we share our insights on the initial shock of finding out, how that affected our families,...

Text Us! In this episode we (Deonna and Rhandyl)  introduce ourselves and talk about why we started "Raising Disabled." We talk about who we are making Raising Disabled for: Parents of disabled children People that want to advocate for the disabled community In the next episode, we are going to be hearing Rhandyl's story about when she began her journey in parenting a disabled child...

Text Us! In this episode were going to talk about Deonna's story of when she started "Raising Disabled" when her daughter Allie was paralyzed at the age of 4.   Deonna is going to share: What happened that caused the paralysis What life has been like since they've been home What have been the greatest challenges so far What have been blessings in the midst of the trials You can...