Special Education Episodes

Aug. 26, 2024

Reducing Special Educator Burnout with Elizabeth Orme

Elizabeth Orme joins the show today to talk with James about her work to support special educators and help them prevent burnout. Elizabeth is the Founder and CEO of Creatively Focused, a company whose aim is to simplify workflow management …

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Jan. 29, 2024

De-Stigmatizing Stuttering & Business Growth Tips with Maya Chupkov

Today’s guest on the podcast is fellow podcaster, Maya Chupkov. Maya is the Executive Director, Producer and Host of Proud Stutter, an award winning and multi-nominated podcast and advocacy nonprofit organization that is de-stigmatizing stuttering...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Disability Education in Developing Countries with Sandy Dorsey

Speech-language pathologist and educator, Sandy Dorsey, is our guest this week on the show. As a global advocate for children with special needs, Sandy talks with James about how disability is viewed in developing countries and what she’s doing to...

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May 23, 2022

Winning Mindset and Social Media Impact with Speech Dude

We’re excited to share this great conversation with you! Our guest today is Chris Wenger, aka Speech Dude. He is an SLP, social media influencer, and the creator of the Dynamic Assess of Social Emotional Learning, a neurodiversity-affirming...

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Feb. 22, 2021

How Google is Addressing Accessibility and Inclusion with Kyndra LoCo…

How Google is Addressing Accessibility and Inclusion with Kyndra LoCoco

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Feb. 8, 2021

Managing Online Communities in the Disability Space with Deborah Jaffe

Managing Online Communities in the Disability Space with Deborah Jaffe

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Dec. 14, 2020

Year End Special with Mai Ling and Martyn

Year End Special with Mai Ling and Martyn

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Nov. 30, 2020

The Origins of Accessible Technology with Alan Brightman

The Origins of Accessible Technology with Alan Brightman

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Oct. 19, 2020

Finding Your Voice Through Augmentative and Alternative Communication…

Finding Your Voice Through Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Lydia Dawley

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Oct. 5, 2020

Virtual Occupational Therapy with Georgia Vine

Virtual Occupational Therapy with Georgia Vine

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Aug. 19, 2019

Special Education Coaching Online with Catherine Whitcher

IEP Coach and international speaker, Catherine Whitcher, is our guest today. Catherine is an expert at helping educators and parents create IEPs that fit their specific needs and she teaches others her methods through online and in-person training....

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July 22, 2019

Game-Based Learning with Steve Isaacs

Steve Isaacs joins us today to talk about using gaming in the classroom. He clarifies the difference between gamification and game-based learning, shares his insights as a game design and development teacher, and speaks about his involvement with...

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April 8, 2019

Opening a Special Coffee Shop (Part 1) with Karin York

Today’s guest, Karin York, shares about her journey as the mother of a son with Down syndrome and her work with special needs children in the Arizona school system. She also expounds on what led her to start a coffee …

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Dec. 3, 2018

Take Your Idea Global with Phyl Macomber

Do you have a great idea but don't know the next steps to take to have the most impact on the world? Phyl Macomber shares her journey of moving beyond the borders to impact the world with her ideas and …

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Oct. 8, 2018

Creating and Branding Speech Therapy Apps with Dr. Erik X. Raj

Speech-language pathologist, Dr. Erik X. Raj shares his experiences developing speech therapy apps for the iPhone and iPad. Erik talks about some of the challenges he faces in the app development process, making apps that are enjoyable to use, and …

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