Podcast appearances and mentions of katie beckett

After years of tireless advocacy and personal sacrifice, Tennessee has passed universal school choice—and for families like Drew Middletown's, it couldn't have come at a better time. In this powerful episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Tori Venable, Tennessee State Director for Americans for Prosperity, and Drew Middletown, a Tennessee dad who's navigated the heartbreak and hope of finding the right education for his son with autism. With the help of programs like the Individualized Education Account (IEA) and Katie Beckett, Drew was able to move his son into a school where he now thrives. Now, thanks to Tennessee's new Education Freedom Accounts, his daughter will be able to attend that same school too. Tori shares the behind-the-scenes journey—nearly a decade in the making—that led to this transformational law. From expanding access for special needs students to breaking barriers for low-income families, this win wasn't easy. But it's now real: 20,000 scholarships available across the state, including priority for families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty line. This isn't just policy—it's personal. Drew and Tori talk about what this law means for real people, real families, and a generation of students who now have a shot at a brighter future. Whether you're a parent, policymaker, or education advocate, this episode is a must-listen. It's a reminder that when families are empowered, students succeed—and when citizens fight for freedom, change happens.

Send us a Text Message.Samantha talked about learning, in her 30's, she has ADHD! We dive into her childhood, growing up, and now looking back at her life realizing that ADHD makes sense for her. She also talks about her career and the amazing business she owns all about helping neurodivergent children through music therapy. Her company also supports parents with childern that are neurodivergent. She also has a wonderful podcast called "Every Brain is Different Podcast". The link to that is below!Samantha's Bio:Samantha is the owner of Boise Music Therapy Company and the host of the Every Brain is Different Podcast. She is a board-certified music therapist, a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and a registered Music Together teacher.She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University and completed her Master of Music with a specialization in Music Therapy degree from Colorado State University. She is a Neurological Music Therapy Fellow and a Dialectical Behavior Therapy-informed Music Therapist.Conect with Samantha:WebsiteInstagramPodcast InstagramTikTokFor more information on the Katie Beckett program, please google "Katie Beckett" and include the state you live in and it should bring you to many options where you can apply in your state!Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/

In this episode of "Insurance Business Babes," hosts Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff delve into the complexities of Medicaid waivers, vital programs that provide medical and financial assistance to individuals who don't meet traditional Medicaid requirements due to their income but who face severe medical challenges such as disabilities and chronic conditions. They illuminate community-based care options, highlight the significant cost of prescription medications, and discuss various patient assistance programs, including a database developed by pharmacist Norma Johnson. The hosts also touch upon strategies for veterans dealing with trauma and the importance of utilizing resources like benefitscheckup.org to aid aging clients. The focus of the episode is on the tangible ways insurance professionals can support their clients, from navigating the Katie Beckett waiver for disabled children to understanding the nuances of programs like PACE and VA aid and attendance benefits, to other programs most agents never think of.

Commissioner Brad Turner is head of the Department of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DIDD) and part of the executive branch of government that oversees the administration, operation, and policy in the State of Tennessee. In today's episode, I chat with Commissioner Turner and Cara Kumari, Communications Director at DIDD. 0:46 What is DIDD? 2:29 What is the passion that drives you to serve this community? 4:30 What is the Katie Beckett Waiver in terms of the Tennessee context? 9:30 Eligibility Criteria to apply for the Waiver 11:30 Why is financial disclosure needed to apply for the waiver if a parent's income is not a criterion for eligibility? 14:20 Tennessee Early Intervention Service (TEIS) 18:00 Person First Language 21:00 Healthcare equity for persons with disability through the continuum of care 27:00 Tennessee Beliefs and the post-secondary education program 31:00 Closing Remarks Resources: Local Katie Beckett Regional offices West Tennessee Regional Office: (866) 372-5709 Middle Tennessee Regional Office: (800) 654-4839 East Tennessee Regional Office: (888) 531-9876 To learn more about Commissioner Turner pop over to www.raisingkellan.org or hit this link to the blog post Thank you Jessica Harrison of Shelter Insurance Dyersburg for sponsoring this podcast episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marsh-naidoo/message

When Pamela Rabe moved to Australia from Canada, she quickly became one of our most celebrated actors. The three-time Helpmann Award-winner will next year feature in The Last Season at Sydney Festival and The Cherry Orchard at Belvoir. Also, Sunshine Super Girl traces the triumphs — and trials — of Evonne Goolagong's rise to sports stardom and we meet a long-serving usher at Arts Centre Melbourne for whom the arts offered joy during difficult times.

When Pamela Rabe moved to Australia from Canada, she quickly became one of our most celebrated actors. The three-time Helpmann Award-winner will next year feature in The Last Season at Sydney Festival and The Cherry Orchard at Belvoir. Also, Sunshine Super Girl traces the triumphs — and trials — of Evonne Goolagong's rise to sports stardom and we meet a long-serving usher at Arts Centre Melbourne for whom the arts offered joy during difficult times.

When Pamela Rabe moved to Australia from Canada, she quickly became one of our most celebrated actors. The three-time Helpmann Award-winner will next year feature in The Last Season at Sydney Festival and The Cherry Orchard at Belvoir. Also, Sunshine Super Girl traces the triumphs — and trials — of Evonne Goolagong's rise to sports stardom and we meet a long-serving usher at Arts Centre Melbourne for whom the arts offered joy during difficult times.

When Pamela Rabe moved to Australia from Canada, she quickly became one of our most celebrated actors. The three-time Helpmann Award-winner will next year feature in The Last Season at Sydney Festival and The Cherry Orchard at Belvoir.Also, Sunshine Super Girl traces the triumphs — and trials — of Evonne Goolagong's rise to sports stardom and we meet a long-serving usher at Arts Centre Melbourne for whom the arts offered joy during difficult times.

Emily Richins and Chris Emineth connected through a Facebook support group for parents of children with Dravet Syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy characterized by frequent, prolonged seizures, developmental delay, and other health problems. They share how Dravet has affected their lives and relationships, why the current Covid era is familiar and even easier for them, and what they’ve learned from one another and from their children. Links and Resources Dravet Syndrome Foundation Make A Wish Foundation - kids with Dravet syndrome and other forms of epilepsy automatically qualify Kids’ Waivers: information on Katie Beckett and other similar programs

Julie McConnel was in her mid 40s and hoping for a little girl to complete her family. Instead…. She had twin boys with Down syndrome. Julie shares her grief over the diagnosis, her concerns about whether or not she and her husband could handle twins with Down syndrome and their hesitation to parent—and how she now couldn’t imagine her life without Charlie and Milo. Have thoughts or a related story you’d like to share? Leave us a short voice message here! We may use your message on a future show. Links and Resources Julie’s story on the NDSAN blog Julie’s guest blog post on Cedars Story: Changing Perceptions of Down Syndrome The National Down Syndrome Adoption Network National Down Syndrome Society Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Kids’ Waivers: information on Katie Beckett and other similar programs Born This Way: a TV series that follows a group of seven young adults with Down syndrome “Genetic Testing and the Rush to Perfection,“ National Council on Disability, October 23, 2019. Follow Charlie and Milo on Social Media: Charlie and Milo on Instagram: @chucklesandmeatloaf Charlie and Milo on Facebook Related Grey Genetics News Corner blog posts: Mitigating Misinformation: Spreading Awareness for Down syndrome NIPS: More Than Just a Sex Reveal Adoption as an Option: The National Down Syndrome Adoption Network Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page. Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can now make a donation online! Want to support Patient Stories in a non-monetary way? Leave us a review on iTunes, or share your favorite episodes on Social Media. Patient Stories on Twitter: @GreyGeneticsPod Patient Stories on Instagram: @patientstoriespodcast Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone. Not quite ready for genetic counseling but still looking for guidance? Check out our new family history review services here.

Five days after Allison’s son Isaac was born, she received a phone call from her physician’s office, telling her that her son had received positive test result on Newborn Screening (NBS). A long two days later, they were meeting with a geneticist at a hospital an hour and a half drive away, learning what a diagnosis of Glutaric Acidemia (GA-1), a rare metabolic disorder only part of NBS since the mid-2000s, meant for their son and their family. Allison is a passionate advocate for NBS and shares studies she has been involved with that point to ways to improve parents’ experience with receiving positive NBS results—and ideas for involving genetic counselors early in the process! Allison is also currently a second year genetic counseling student in the graduate program at Bay Path University. Links and Resources Baby’s First Test Organic Acidemia Association Medical Nutrition Equity Act Information on Katie Beckett and similar programs: Kids’ Waivers Genetic Alliance Rare New England (RNE) New England Regional Genetics Group (NERGG) Bay Path University Genetic Counseling Program Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can now make a donation online! Want to support Patient Stories in a non-monetary way? Leave us a review on iTunes, or share your favorite episodes on Social Media. Patient Stories on Twitter: @GreyGeneticsPod Patient Stories on Instagram: @patientstoriespodcast Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone. Not quite ready for genetic counseling but still looking for guidance? Check out our new family history review services here

January 26th is significant for so many different Australians, for the polar opposite of reasons. For our nations first people many see it as "Invasion Day" or "Survival Day" and celebrations on the day strike a very different tone. Indigenous playwright, actor and mum Katie Beckett opens up about her experiences with the day, how she talks to her child about January 26, and how all Aussie parents can talk to their children about our country's history and paying respects to those on the continent before European colonisation.

For some Australians, January 26th is a day to be proud of our national achievements. But our history when it comes to Indigenous Australians, is far from something to be proud of. Katie Beckett is an Indigenous playwright, actor and Mum. She believes honesty that is age appropriate is the best way to create understanding and acceptance for the next generation.

Indigenous playwright and performer Katie Beckett opens up on being a young mother, docs, racism and changing the status quo when comes to indigenous content on our stages and screens.

B-SIDE SHORT-FORM A FAST AND FURIOUS WEEK OF WRITING FOR ABORIGINAL ARTISTS Initiated in 2013, B-Side is an Urban Theatre Projects initiative for First Nations artists to seed and develop new writing and paving the way for new work. During … The post 2013_B-Side “It’s Just Dad and Me” – by Katie Beckett appeared first on Urban Theatre Projects.