by The Special Needs Companies | Aug 11, 2022
@RareDiseaseDad and DadVocate are the monikers for Adam Johnson who is now a rare disease patient advocate who hosts a series on MitoAction’s Energy In Action podcast called Parents As Rare that features stories of others like him who are affected by rare diseases....
by The Special Needs Companies | Aug 4, 2022
While setting out to write a book about how to Age to Perfection, Award-Winning Author and Podcast Guest Judy Gaman met Lucille Fleming, an amazing woman who Judy noted redefined my life, perspective on aging, and concept of success. Â Lucille introduced Judy to the...
by The Special Needs Companies | Jul 28, 2022
As an able-bodied person, carrying your laptop into a meeting seems like a breeze. Or sitting down to work at a conference room table or your desk are things you may do several times a day. However, as a wheelchair user, Mindy Henderson had to ask a co-worker to carry...
by The Special Needs Companies | Jul 21, 2022
How might climate change affect your world? What is a disaster readiness plan and how do you create one? Host Annette Hines discusses these timely topics with her guest, Alex Ghenis who is the deputy director of Sustain Our Abilities (SOA). His advocacy work within...
by The Special Needs Companies | Jul 14, 2022
A severely traumatic or unusual birth experience, weeks spent in the NICU, and harsh lectures from a neurologist about your child’s chances of survival or living a good life are common starting points of the parenting journey that unites many special needs...