29. Insights Into Our First COVID-19 IEP Session

We just had our first Zoom IEP session since the pandemic started and we have found several new things that parents should be aware of. We also further discuss ways to prepare for these meetings and touch on questions every parent should ask their IEP team.

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/15/29-insights-into-our-first-covid-19-iep-session/2/ 

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28. A Story of Inclusion with Eleanor Baggaley – ‘Ava the Mermaid’

Our conversation with author, wife, mother of three and Down syndrome advocate, Eleanor Baggaley. We discuss inclusion and her children’s books, particularly ‘Eva the Mermaid’. Eleanor also shares about her work with the organization Positive About Down Syndrome and some of her future plans of advocacy in the community.

Eleanor’s Website: https://www.eleanorbaggaley.com/shop

Positive About Down Syndrome: https://positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.uk

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/28-a-story-of-inclusion-with-eleanor-baggaley-author-of-ava-the-mermaid/2/

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27. Our IEP Process - Some Things We Have Learned

IEP's can be very overwhelming especially when you feel like you don't have all the information that you want to have. In this episode we share some of the things we have learned to be helpful during this sometimes stressful process and ways to advocate for your child while still keeping your peace.

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/28/27-our-iep-process-somethings-we-have-learned/2/ 

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26. PALS Programs - A Deeper Conversation About Down Syndrome

25. A Right to Celebrate - When the Medical Profession Steals the Joy of New Parents - Rachel Mewes

Our second interview with Rachel Mewes. Rachel is a contributing editor to Making Chromosomes Count, the Down syndrome community newspaper. She opens up on her not so uncommon birth story and the prejudices she found in the medical profession.

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/17/25-a-right-to-celebrate-when-the-medical-profession-steals-the-joy-of-new-parents-rachel-mewes/2/

Making Chromosomes Count: http://makingchromosomescount.co.uk 

Making Chromosomes Count on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChromosomesNews 

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24. The Importance of Disability Inclusion in Film - Nic Novicki

Comedian, actor, producer and disability advocate Nic Novicki joins us to talk about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge and the importance of disability inclusion in film.

Film Challenge Website: https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com 

Our 2020 EDFC entry: https://youtu.be/WiX-rt51szo 

All the challenge’s films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOhZ4i5Tnk3iq44Tzn03rBMOcr0bqFrnV 

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/11/24-the-importance-of-disability-inclusion-in-film-nic-novicki/2/  

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23. Raised by a Father with Down Syndrome - Our Interview with Sader Issa

Our enlightening and inspiring interview with Sader Issa. As parents we are always told what our children will never do.  What if those limits were not part of the conversation?

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/23-raised-by-a-father-with-down-syndrome-our-interview-with-sadar-issa/2/ 

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22. A Meditation Gift from Paul Denniston - 30 Minute Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation

Paul Denniston has gifted us a 30 minute Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation. Enjoy. 

Paul’s Website: https://griefyoga.com

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/08/27/22-a-meditation-gift-from-paul-denniston/2/ 

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21. A Conversation About Healing and Self Care with Paul Denniston

Paul Denniston discusses how we can all heal through meditation and his Grief Yoga. 

Paul’s Website: https://griefyoga.com

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/21-a-conversation-about-healing-and-self-care-with-paul-denniston/2/ 

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20. A New School Year: COVID-19, IEPs and Supports - Georgianna Junco-Kelman

Another informative talk with attorney Georgianna Junco-Kelman. What do parents need to know heading into a new school year amidst COVID-19? 

Georgianna's Website: http://www.losangelesspecialedattorney.com 

CA Special Education Guidelines for COVID-19: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/specialedcovid19guidance.asp 

Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/08/11/20-a-new-school-year-covid19-ieps-supports-georgianna-junco-kelman/2/  

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