Special Needs, Special Parents

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The GEM foundation collective hosts a series of discussions with experts in the field about raising children with special needs, including the stories of how parents cope, support systems, and a better understanding of the special needs community. KMUZ 88.5 FM is a non-commercial, all-volunteer,…

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Special Needs, Special People – August 4, 2015 – Ben Gorman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 49:19

Oregon Teacher and author of CORPORATE HIGH SCHOOL, A NOVEL, Benjamin Gorman, discusses his book and concerns about the impact of high stakes testing and privatization of public schools for corporate gain.

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Special Needs, Special People – May 19, 2015 – Kelly and Post Traumatic Stress

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 49:31

Kelly is a former law enforcement officer diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He shares his story to help others.

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Special Needs, Special People – May 5, 2015 – Patty Caswell, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 22:54

Patty Caswell part 2: Deanne and Patty discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

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Special Needs, Special People – April 21 2015 – Patty Caswell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 55:02

Deanne and Patty Caswell Discuss parenting her teenager who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and services that have benefited her family.

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Special Needs, Special People – April 7, 2015 – Jonathan Chase part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 56:35

Jonathan Chase Part 2 : Deanne wraps up her interview with the autism consultant. Leslie and Jim Peterson of Trips Inc. discuss their 40 years of experience in designing and staffing vacations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are based in Eugene.

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Special Needs, Special People – March 17 2015 – Jonathan Chase

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 55:34

Deanne interviews Jonathan Chase, an inspiring speaker! He writes music, plays bass guitar, speaks in support for people with Autism and has created fun workshops. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 14 and provides mentoring services to people on the Autism Spectrum.

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Special Needs Special People – February 17 2015 – Suzanne Gwynn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2015 57:45

Cohost Bill Harper joins Deanne as she interviews creator of the Lady Bug House, Suzanne Gwynn. Suzanne is creating the Lady Bug House to start providing Pediatric Palliative care in the Seattle area. The USA is far behind in providing palliative care compared to many countries. Suzanne is changing that!

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Special Needs, Special People – 2/3/2015 – Ashley Erb & Tiffani White

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015 52:49

Deanne interviews Ashley Erb Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator and Tiffani White from Shangri-La. Ashley and Tiffani share information regarding work, recreation and living facilities available to special needs populations through Shangri-la.

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Special Needs, Special People – 1/20/2015 – Brett Bigham

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2015 60:21

Deanne interviews Oregon Teacher of the Year 2014 Brett Bigham. Brett discusses his successes as a special education teacher and as an ambassador for special populations.

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Special Needs, Special People – 1/6/2015 – Alicia Kueny

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2015 57:26

Deanne interviews Alicia Kueny, MSW. She is the Foster Parent Recruitment/Retention specialist for Marion County DHS, Child Welfare. She discusses the joys and successes experienced by foster parenting and how to become a foster parent.

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