On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability Senior Vice President Entertainment and News Media Lauren Appelbaum sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how this nonprofit organization is fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.

Tune in as we chat about the mission of RespectAbility, The RespectAbility Report, Inclusion in Hollywood, How Pixar Connects with Disability Community, Working with Emmy-winning DocuSeries Born This Way, Toolkit of resources for disability community, and much more! This episode originally aired January 14, 2018 --- Listen full episode here.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

Listen back on a 2015 episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast where Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski broadcasts live from Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade. He’ll discuss the unforgettable moments of smiles and inspiration from the disability community, chat with the Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, and interviews the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA!

This episode originally aired July 19, 2015

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Canadian Sport Climber Sean McColl is looking to make his second appearance at the Olympic Games as he sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how Team Coca-Cola Celebrates Everyday Greatness, Highlights from our Barcelona Photo Shoot, and how the Real Magic of The Coca-Cola Company connects many talented diverse athletes globally!

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

On this Podcast TakeOver episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: our friend Lauren Miller turns the microphone around on our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk about: the Power of Inclusive Health and Fitness, Embracing the Role of a Health Messenger, and how Special Olympics Transformed Lives to empower advocacy among Certified Health Messengers!

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Father's Day Conversation with Adam Smrokowski, father of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski. We talk about raising a son with special needs, early challenges of being a special needs dad, impact of the Special Chronicles platform, changing lives in Special Olympics movement, and much more!

This episode originally aired on June 18, 2017 -- Listen to the full episode here.

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Chronicles Original Audio Documentary: Soundseeing #SOILLSummerGames. Tune in for a firsthand Behind The Scenes glimpse of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski competing at the largest Special Olympics sporting event in Illinois. This episode originally aired on June 14, 2018 -- Listen to the full episode here.

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast an excerpt of our conversation with Jorge Hernandez-Perez talking about how his identities of immigrating from Cuba, diagnosed with ADHD, and identifying as gay have shaped him as a human in society.

Jorge is currently a student at Columbia University, Class of 2025 and was the 2021 Southeast Youth of the Year with the Boys and Girls Club of America. This episode originally aired on May 15, 2023 -- Listen to the full episode here.

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On this special solo episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S5:Pt6: ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski recaps the 2024 SOSA Summit, where last week United Airlines' 18 Service Ambassadors (SOSAs) traveled to ORD for a day of networking and professional development.

United’s Airport Operations SVP kicks off the summit, followed with a safety briefing, a Fireside Chat with DEN HUB VP and Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO, and we wear from Service Ambassadors and Supervisors on the impact of how SOSAs are bringing bringing smiles to the Airport Operations Teams at United Hubs.

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