If We Knew Then - Down Syndrome Podcast

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 Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com  to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/shopPositive About Down Syndrome: https://positiveaboutdownsyndrome.co.ukEpisode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/28-a-story-of-inclusion-with-eleanor-baggaley-author-of-ava-the-mermaid/2/Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN. 

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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.orgCongratulations Project: https://www.congratulationsproject.orgEpisode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/09/24/26-pals-programs-a-deeper-conversation-about-down-syndrome/2/Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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 Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN. 

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/  Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN. 

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

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/  Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN. 

Our interview with members of the PALS Programs. We talk about the organization and specifically their Congratulations Project. Joining us is Co-founder and Executive Director, Jenni Newbury Ross and her mother and brother, Robyn and Jason. We were also joined by Congratulations Project Associate, Grace Wahle and Communications Coordinator, Colton Davies.Congratulations Project: https://www.congratulationsproject.org PALS Program: https://www.palsprograms.org Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/08/06/19-pals-programs-congratulations-project/2/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

Our second interview with Ed Casagrande and Matt MacNeil from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society concerning their collaboration with Google AI to create a database that can help train Google’s speech recognition technology to better understand people with Down Syndrome.Donate your voice at: https://projectunderstood.caCDSS "Down Syndrome Answers" Initiative: https://cdss.ca/down-syndrome-answers/Episode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/07/23/18-project-understood-part-2-two-perspectives-of-down-syndrome-ed-casagrande-and-matt-macneil/2/ Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.

Dr. Jill Lasky discusses the importance of Pediatric Dentistry, how to introduce dental care and specifics pertaining to the Down Syndrome community.Lasky Pediatric Dental Group: https://www.laskypediatricdental.comEpisode Transcript: https://ifweknewthen701833686.wordpress.com/2020/07/16/17-creating-a-positive-dental-health-relationship-dr-jill-lasky/2/Please follow us on Twitter @ifweknewthenPOD you can drop us a line on our Facebook page @ifweknewthenPOD or visit our website https://www.IfWeKnewThen.com to send us an email with questions and comments. You can join our mailing list there and get alerts of future podcast episodes. Thank you again and we look forward to you joining us on the next episode of IF WE KNEW THEN.