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This one's for the dads

Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad, started journaling his experience of raising three boys with autism when it started to catch peoples eye. Years later and he has now shared his story with millions through...

Empowering Families: How to Talk to Your Child About Their Disability

Megan from Our Place interviews Karissa Menard of Hearts Connected, where certified Child Life Specialists offer virtual support to families of children with disabilities. They help navigate challenge...

Supporting Siblings: Navigating Life with a Brother or Sister with Disabilities

In this episode, Join Our Place partners with Carissa from Hearts Connected to discuss essential support for siblings of children with disabilities. The conversation explores how siblings can better u...

Discovering Strength and Community: Lindsay Hooten's Story with We Are Brave Tog...

In this inspiring interview, Lindsay Hooten shares her journey as a mother to a son with autism, from navigating a late diagnosis and feelings of isolation to finding support through We Are Brave Toge...

Career Confidence & Mentorship: Inside the Salesforce Workforce Navigator Progra...

In this interview, we sit down with Lucia Rios, Manager of the Workforce Navigator Program at Salesforce, to talk about employment in the disability community. Lucia shares her personal story and how...

"What Comes After High School?" Real Talk with Transition Expert Laura Gonzalez

In this episode, Laura Gonzalez from UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago shares the must-know steps for families preparing for adulthood—like waiver services, guardianship, SSI, ABLE accounts, and more. Whe...