If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

32. Changing Our World - Chris Nikic’s 1% Philosophy

Chris joins us again with his parents, Nik and Patty to discuss how they have changed their approach to learning and how that has prepared Chris to do things no person with Down syndrome has ever done before.
Chris’s Website: https://chrisnikic.com 
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/11/05/32-changing-our-world-chris-nikics-1-philosophy/2/ 
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31. Using The Arts To Tell Your Story - A Conversation with Nic Novicki

Nic joins us again to talk about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge and letting your voice be heard through the arts.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/29/31-using-the-arts-to-tell-your-story-a-conversation-with-nic-novicki/2/ 
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge: https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com 
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30. Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Working Together To Change Perceptions

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month we discuss our part, as a community, in changing the perceptions of Down syndrome through our thoughts and words. We also look back on some lessons we have learned from past guests.
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/22/30-down-syndrome-awareness-month-working-together-to-change-perceptions/2/ 
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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

Our second interview with members of the PALS Programs. We talk about how the PALS Programs is planning for future camps and some of the more personal experiences the founders of the organization have with Down syndrome. Joining us is Executive Director, Jenni Newbury Ross and her mother Robyn and brother Jason. We were also joined by Congratulations Project Associate, Grace Wahle and Communications Coordinator, Colton Davies. 
PALS Program: https://www.palsprograms.org
Congratulations Project: https://www.congratulationsproject.org
Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/24/26-pals-programs-a-deeper-conversation-about-down-syndrome/2/
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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 Community Conversation 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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