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The Sunflower Conversations

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

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The Sunflower Conversations are where we explore hidden disabilities through the prism of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. In a world where it can be hard to feel like your story matters, we want to give you a space to share your experience. Whether you or someone you care about wears the Sunflower lanyard, we hope that by giving voice to these experiences, we can empower others and encourage more people to support people with invisible disabilities.
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I’ve dedicated my life and career to fostering relationships, delivering smiles, and connecting with community. That’s why we’re launching a new podcast, Celebrations Chatter, where I sit down with connectivity experts to share ideas, insights, and interesting points of view as we navigate meaningful ways to show up for each other.
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Welcome to the FAST 15 podcast, hosted by Barb Beck, a highly dedicated Disability Advocate and Special Education Consultant specializing in IEP Transition Services. With nearly 30 years of experience as a special education teacher, Barb is passionate about empowering transition-age youth and fostering positive post-school outcomes. Barb's expertise lies in providing comprehensive support and guidance to students with disabilities, ensuring their successful transition from school to adult li ...
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S.C. Employment First focuses on how we can build South Carolina’s capacity to send more young adults with disabilities into the exciting and paid world of work! Stories, experiences, and ideas on customized employment will be shared and explored so you too can enhance the lives of youth in your corner of the state.
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ADALive!

Southeast ADA Center

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ADA Live! is a free monthly show broadcast nationally on the Internet. Ask questions and learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leaders in the field will share their knowledge, experience and successful strategies that increase the participation of persons with disabilities in communities and businesses. ADA Live! is produced by the Southeast ADA Center, a member of the ADA National Network and a project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BB ...
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Accessibility Ally is a podcast brought to you by Sea Change CoLab and Podstarter. In 10 episodes we aim to have conversations with folks who have disabilities, and those who are also accessibility allies, to help change the narrative. Throughout the series we chat with business managers, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, organizations, government, and institutions working in the space of accessibility; who all support adults and children with intellectual and developm ...
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Follow a former midwest special education teacher's journey into the unknown world of entrepreneurship, where she leaves the classroom to learn the ins and outs to brewing kombucha commercially with the goal to open an inclusive kombucha taproom in her community, which celebrates neurodiversity and provides job training and employment opportunities to adults with disabilities. This is her verbal journal of all she encounters with an open invitation to connect with fellow brewers, teachers, a ...
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The Brain Coach podcast is hosted by executive function expert and 'Brain Coach' Mary Turos. Take a deep dive into executive functions and simple strategies based in neuroscience to overcome obstacles and achieve personal progress. Each episode provides insights from a community of educators, researchers, therapists, clinicians, family members to support a healthy brain.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim McCann sits down with Debbie Howard, a caregiver advocate and author of “The Caregiving Journey;” and Rhonda Klug, Head of Experiential Marketing and caregiver advocate at Harry & David. Together they explore the often-overlooked world of caregiving. The conversation features practical advice for current…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Karen Wooldridge, co-founder of Bluebirds & Blooms, to discuss how she and her childhood friend and co-founder, Laura Hogan, bring joy to memory care and hospice patients by delivering repurposed flowers. What began as an idea over a cup of coffee has now grown into a nonprofit that has de…
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Unlock the secrets of empowering students in special education as we sit down with April, a dedicated advocate and seasoned professional in school psychology. April's journey, inspired by a family of educators, led her to challenge misconceptions and champion individualized education plans (IEPs) that genuinely address each student's unique strengt…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Amelia Nickerson, CEO of First Step Staffing, to explore how employment can transform lives. First Step's innovative approach helps individuals experiencing homelessness and financial hardship find meaningful work by combining staffing services with crucial support systems. Amelia shares h…
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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit adalive.org/episodes/episode-135/Our guest for this episode is Eric Lipp, founder and executive director of Open Doors Organization. The mission of the non-profit Open Doors Organization is to make goods and services accessible to people with disabilities in travel, tourism and transporta…
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Step into the world of invisible disabilities as I, Chantal, sit down with the remarkable Gabrielle Hine, affectionately known as Gabby. She courageously shares her life-altering journey with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and fibromyalgia. Picture this: navigating a day that can be disrupted without warning by symptoms such as paralysis or…
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“People say to me things like, oh, you can't be autistic. That's not right. You make eye contact, or you do public speaking for your job… I didn't disclose it until I was forced to due to work issues.” Peta Hooke interviews Ashlee, an autistic woman and a mother of three amazing children who are also autistic. Ashlee talks about coping with unexpec…
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Jim explores the vital yet often unseen world of public health with Katherine Oliver and Dr. Amy Acton, co-creators of "The Invisible Shield," a groundbreaking four-part PBS documentary series that illuminates the critical role of public health in our daily lives. Dr. Amy Acton, former Director of Health for the State of Ohio, shares her firsthand …
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Jim sits down with Dr. Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, a cardiologist who may have uncovered a revolutionary new approach to treating Parkinson's Disease. After a friend challenged him to help find better treatments, Dr. Sackner Bernstein's research led him to question the fundamental assumptions about how Parkinson's works - and propose that conventio…
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Jim sits down with Scott Simon, author of "Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life." Scott shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming an expert on overcoming fear and living courageously. They discuss how small acts of bravery can lead to transformative life changes, the importance…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with John Bowe, author of "I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection." Drawing from years of research and teaching experience, John shares powerful insights on how better communication skills can transform our personal and professional lives. The c…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Scott Simon, author of "Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to Harness Fear and Lead Your Most Courageous Life." Scott shares his journey from being bullied as a child to becoming an expert on overcoming fear and living courageously. They discuss how small acts of bravery can lead to tr…
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Jim sits down with Shelly Palmer, CEO of The Palmer Group and a renowned tech expert, for an engaging conversation about artificial intelligence, mentorship, and navigating rapid technological change. Shelly shares practical advice for business leaders on how to integrate AI tools to significantly boost productivity, all while underscoring the irre…
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Richard Luke from Scope and Karen Watson from Cerebral Palsy (CP) Adult Advice Service UK joined the podcast to answer questions from the Sunflower community about CP. Cerebral Palsy develops before, during or soon after birth, and in this conversation, we discuss the fundamental issue of NHS care after childhood, leaving a gaping void in ongoing s…
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Join us as we sit down with Jason Eichenholz, founder of Jonathan's Landing, to discuss his vision for creating an inclusive community for adults with developmental disabilities. Jason shares his personal journey as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and how it inspired him to develop this innovative concept. They explore Jonathan's Landin…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Shelly Palmer, CEO of The Palmer Group and a renowned tech expert, for an engaging conversation about artificial intelligence, mentorship, and navigating rapid technological change. Shelly shares practical advice for business leaders on how to integrate AI tools to significantly boost prod…
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Jim sits down with Gerry Poirier, the founder of AngeLink, to learn how she is reimagining crowdfunding and creating a community to build opportunities for women facing economic pressures. Together, Jim and Gerry explore the financial challenges many Americans face and how platforms like AngeLink can provide a lifeline during emergencies or help as…
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Join us as we sit down with Jason Eichenholz, founder of Jonathan's Landing, to discuss his vision for creating an inclusive community for adults with developmental disabilities. Jason shares his personal journey as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and how it inspired him to develop this innovative concept. They explore Jonathan's Landin…
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For more information, bios, resources, and transcripts visit https://adalive.org/episodes/episode-134/As many as 40% of people with autism are non-speaking — which is more than 30 million worldwide. Yet only a small fraction of non-speakers have been taught how to type to communicate.We will talk with Elizabeth Bonker about her mission to enable no…
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“You have mental health challenges, but you are still who you are.” Peta Hooke interviews Joshua about Mental Health and Tourette’s Syndrome. Joshua discusses challenges in public places that cause severe anxiety, and how the Sunflower can help. Joshua would like to see stronger support across essential services such as public transport networks an…
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In this episode, Jim sits down with Gift of Life International CEO Rob Raylman and President/Founder Robert Donno, as well as honoree Dr. Craig Sable, M.D, Healthcare Partner, Pediatric Cardiologist at National Children's Hospital in Washington, DC. Hear as they share forward how the organization is continuing to impact more and more children world…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Gerry Poirier, the founder of AngeLink, to learn how she is reimagining crowdfunding and creating a community to build opportunities for women facing economic pressures. Together, Jim and Gerry explore the financial challenges many Americans face and how platforms like AngeLink can provide…
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The desire to "do better" and "be better" is a fundamental drive for many, making the self-help genre one of the most popular in literature. With thousands of self-help books available, how do we know whom to trust and what advice to follow? In this special episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FAPA, t…
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In this episode, Jim sits down with Walter Stockton, the driving force behind IGHL Family of Services. This Long Island-based nonprofit provides unwavering support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Walter and Jim share a history that spans all the way back to 1994, when Jim's brother became a part of the IGHL family l…
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How do we adapt when life takes an unforeseen turn, especially when it involves our loved ones? In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, I sit down with Sara Cunningham, author of "How We Sleep at Night" and founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara shares her powerful journey as a mother struggling to accept her son Parker's sexuality to becoming a passionat…
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Jim sits down with Colin Balfe, founder of Love What Matters. They discuss how Colin's personal experience with grief led him to build a community focused on uplifting content, which has touched millions of lives by sharing stories of hope, compassion, and human connection. The conversation explores resilience, the power of sharing our stories, and…
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Unlock the secrets to thriving as a self-employed individual with disabilities in our latest episode featuring Lydia Wilkins, a freelance journalist and editor at Disability Review magazine. Hear Lydia's compelling personal journey as she navigates the workforce as an autistic person living with long COVID. We tackle the significant disability empl…
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An interview with Cami Cavanaugh Rawlings, the Communications Director of Radio Talking Book Services in Nebraska. Radio Talking Book Services connects eligible individuals who are blind, have low vision or are print impaired with news, information, arts, and culture through the human voice and technology through three programs: - Radio Talking Boo…
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In this inspiring episode of Power & Impact, Jim McCann sits down with Jordan Toma, who shares his powerful story of overcoming learning disabilities and behavioral challenges with the unwavering support of his #AmazingMom, Debbie. Jordan recounts how his mother's persistence and belief in him, even when he resisted, ultimately led him to attend co…
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In honor of Grandparents Day on September 8th, we’re sharing a special episode of Celebration Chatter about the joys and significance of being a grandparent. This episode features stories and perspectives on being a grandparent from past episodes of Celebrations Chatter (Oscar Munoz, Justin Batt, and Geoffrey Zakarian), as well as some previously u…
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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-132. State and local governments provide many services, programs, and activities through websites and mobile applications (apps). When these are not accessible, they create barriers for people with disabilities to access government services and programs, li…
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“People judge before they stand back and think, you know, there might be another reason for, for a person behaving the way that they do.” Peta Hooke interviews Helle about Pome disease and some of the everyday challenges Helle faces from getting dressed, to speaking to getting around. Pompe disease is a rare, inherited, and without treatment, often…
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Jim chats with marketing expert BJ Bueno about his unique approach to branding and consumer insights. Drawing from his childhood as a missionary's son in Latin America, BJ blends cultural anthropology with marketing theory to help brands connect authentically with customers. We explore how companies can tap into deeper human needs, create powerful …
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim McCann sits down with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners, for a discussion on building better workplace cultures. Jessica unpacks Culture Partners' approach to intentionally shaping workplace culture to drive results, and shares insights from her research on gen…
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Jim sits down with nutritionist Sophie Anson to discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition, health, and longevity. The conversation explores topics such as the importance of gut health, the essential elements necessary for weight loss, and the building blocks of a healthy diet. Sophie also offers her perspective on recent developments like GLP-1 a…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Colin Balfe, founder of Love What Matters. They discuss how Colin's personal experience with grief led him to build a community focused on uplifting content, which has touched millions of lives by sharing stories of hope, compassion, and human connection. The conversation explores resilien…
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Jim sits down with John Rivers (founder of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and 4Roots Farm) for a conversation that delves into John's passion for creating a more sustainable food system, his innovative approaches to farming and nutrition education, and how his faith has guided him through challenges. John shares his inspiring journey of reinvention from healt…
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In this inspiring episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim McCann sits down with Jordan Toma, who shares his powerful story of overcoming learning disabilities and behavioral challenges with the unwavering support of his #AmazingMom, Debbie. Jordan recounts how his mother's persistence and belief in him, even when he resisted, ultimately led him to att…
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Henk and Thivjan are both Executive Directors (ED) of organizations that support people with intellectual disabilities. Henk is the ED of DASC Dartmouth Adult Services Centre (DASC), a social enterprise. Thivjan is the ED of Inclusion Nova Scotia. The three have a conversation about what it means to be an accessibility confident leader in Nova Scot…
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In this episode, Jim sits down with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners. Dr. Kriegel shares insights from her research debunking generational stereotypes in the workplace, as highlighted in her book "Unfairly Labeled". They discuss how Culture Partners helps organizations align purpose, strategy and culture…
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with nutritionist Sophie Anson to discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition, health, and longevity. The conversation explores topics such as the importance of gut health, the essential elements necessary for weight loss, and the building blocks of a healthy diet. Sophie also offers her perspe…
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More information, transcripts, bios, and resources available at adalive.org/episodes/episode-132. One of the most important issues for people with disabilities is being able to get the health care they need in their communities.According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH):People with disabilities often experience a wide and varying range of…
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Discover the vital role of the pituitary gland and its impact on our health with Gretchen Jordan, Associate Director of the Cushing Support and Research Foundation. Gretchen shares her compelling personal journey with Cushing's disease from diagnosis to advocacy. This episode uncovers the critical functions of cortisol and the often-overlooked symp…
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“My brain is having to put in a lot of coping mechanisms to be able to just be in that space or in that place.” Peta Hooke interviews Isabella about intersectionality in youth, disability and mental health. Isabella (Belle) identifies as a neurodivergent (autistic & ADHD) Greek (CALD) queer/asexual empath with binge eating disorder (BED), learning …
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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with John Rivers (founder of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and 4Roots Farm) for a conversation that delves into John's passion for creating a more sustainable food system, his innovative approaches to farming and nutrition education, and how his faith has guided him through challenges. John shares his in…
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Kindland Founder Stuart Muszynski shares how his program’s immersive curriculum and messaging campaign has helped students to have more serious conversations about what it takes to build a better, kinder future. Stuart shares about the effects he has seen Kindland have: higher graduation rates, fewer disciplinary actions, and changes in attitude; a…
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Corrie sits down with Vanessa Furlong, who is an artist and mental health practitioner based in Halifax. She worked with Erin Ball to create LEGacy Circus, a contemporary arts duo combining the use of leg attachments, mobility aids, and traditional and non-traditional circus apparatuses. Vanessa and Erin created a great resource called Increasing A…
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Language warning: Strong language used in this podcast. Content Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains strong language and discusses suicide. Tourette Syndrome (Tourette's) is a neurological condition that causes individuals to make involuntary vocal noises and movements called tics. Swearing or saying inappropriate things only affec…
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Dr. Jan Yager, a sociologist and author who has written several books on how friendship and relationships enrich our lives, visits the podcast to discuss how friends enrich our lives. This episode explores why having friends is so important to our well-being, how men and women experience friendship differently, what social media can do to help (and…
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How do we honor our friends’ legacies? This week on Celebrations Chatter, Jim welcomes Andrew Cotto, founder of Appetito Magazine and author of “Pasta Mike,” a touching novela written as a tribute to his late best friend. In this episode, Andrew shares the inspiring story of friendship behind the book, and why he felt it was important for him to wr…
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