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Karen Finnegan - Jolene: The Disability Awareness Chicken
Podcast February 2022
This weekend's guest is Karen Finnegan, founder of Chickens with Attitude, and the author of Jolene, the Disability Awareness Chicken. Jolene was one of six chicks who hatched in the Hudson Valley in the spring of 2021. Jolene was born with a birth defect known of as perosis which made it impossible for her to fly or run. In Karen's book, Jolene and her sister Christopher help inspire children to embrace what is special and different in each other. Tune in to learn more about Jolene's Story, and how Chickens with Attitude was launched. Visit: sites.google.com/chickenswithattitude.com/jolene/home
Nellie Freeborn & Steve Nelson - Visit Visalia
Podcast January 2022
Nellie Freeborn is the Executive Director of Visit Visalia, the "marketing arm" of Visalia, CA. Steve Nelson is the CEO of Downtown Visalians, and he is the mayor of the city of Visalia! Tune in to hear Nellie & Steve discuss Visit Visalia becoming an Autism Certified Center in 2021. Visit Visalia is the first Destination Marketing Organization in California to earn this designation through IBCCES. This designation means that visitors with autism can travel to Visalia with confidence knowing that they are prioritizing accessibility and inclusion. Visit Visalia also has established the “Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program”. This initiative is a simple way for our visitors and residents to self-identify they have a disability that might require a little extra help. Learn more about these programs and view resources at: www.visitvisalia.com
Jenny McLaughlan & Loz Young - Chewigem™
Podcast January 2022
Join us today to hear from Jenny & Loz! Jenny McLaughlan is the founder of Chewigem™ which she started in 2010. The business is UK based, they sell chewable jewelry designed to meet the needs of children and adults who need to chew! Their mission is to build the Worlds Number 1 Community For Sensory Seekers. Learn more about these awesome products at chewigem.com and, at sensooli.com to purchase.
Jason Weiss, Jennifer Kalter, & Sarah Thompson - New York Transit Museum
Podcast January 2022
We are joined by team members from the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn, NY. Jason Weiss has worked at the museum since 2015, he is an education associate now working the floor, meeting museum guests and more! Sarah Thompson is the Special Education and Access Manager, Jennifer Kalter is the Assistant Deputy Director for education and public programs. The museum has many NEW virtual offerings including: online events, adult & school programs, and parties. You can learn more about these changes and when to visit in person by tuning in or visiting: www.nytransitmuseum.org/
Kerrie Hall & Julia Garvey - Minute Masters
Podcast December 2021
This weekend's guests are Kerrie Hall & Julia Garvey, founders of Minute Masters. Kerrie & Julia each have years of experience working with children of varying ages that have a wide range of behavioral, cognitive, and physical abilities. Minute Masters is a series of educational movement videos designed to captivate and motivate learners to master new skills - all in under a minute! These videos are strategically designed to retain attention and support skill development for learners of all levels of abilities. Tune in to learn more about this duo or visit www.minutemasters.org for more information.
