REA-L Conversations Podcast

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? Episode 3: Community Is an Action In this episode of REA-L Conversations , Marta Carlucci speaks with Heather and Tamara about rethinking what it means to build community for family members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rather than viewing community as a place where people seek acceptance, they describe it as an ongoing pr...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? REA-L Conversations is a family-led podcast about supporting our family members with intellectual or developmental disabilities to live regular, equitable, authentic lives rooted in community, not separate from it. Through honest conversation and shared learning, families explore what it takes to hold high expectations and build lives woven i...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? February is Inclusive Education Month, and we’re kicking off a three-part series featuring three dads who don’t take their role lightly. In this first episode of REA-L Conversations , Marta sits down with Alex, Pepe, and Domenic to talk about how their understanding of an inclusive life has evolved over time. They speak honestly about: The po...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? Why limit someone's potential based on old stereotypes?  People with intellectual & developmental disabilities aren't eternal children. They're valued community members with much to offer.  Dive into our latest episode as we dismantle the myth of developmental age and explore the harm it causes to people with intellectual a...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? A podcast of passion and empowerment! REA-L Conversations: Holding the Line on Inclusion 🎙️  What gets in the way of hope? What makes it so hard to stay on the path of inclusion? REA-L Conversations is a frank, unfiltered, and sometimes cheeky podcast where families and allies dive into the tough, messy, and deeply personal realities of ensur...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? In our latest conversation, we explore the delicate balance between hope and fear that shapes our journeys as families. From navigating inclusive education to envisioning inclusive futures, we discovered the transformative power of leading with hope—active hope that fuels progress, creativity, and resilience. By holding clear visions and embr...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? Welcome to episode three. Of real conversations. Where we dive into a discussion about the importance of articulating our family member's vision of an inclusive life. We also talk about, Why having a vision of inclusive life is so important. And the fact that we just can't do this alone and we need to surround ourselves with allies...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? Join us for part 2 of, What is an Authentic Life?  Where we dive into a discussion about risk taking and why it is so important for our family members with an intellectual or developmental disability to have the right to take risks as anyone would. Taking risks helps us learn more about ourselves and the world around us. If we don't take...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? We believe  families are the catalyst for change that can create a positive shift in the lives of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and the inclusive communities they contribute to. In this episode Mandy, Sandra, Heather, Tamara  talk openly about what an authentic life is and how they support their family member to n...

Does this podcast resonate? Let us know what you think? Meet Heather, Mandy, Sandra, Tamara and Me, we are Families Supporting Regular Equitable and Authentic Lives (REA-L).  We believe  families are the catalyst for change that can create a positive shift in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the inclusive communities they contribute to.  In this episode lear...