In this episode, Jada Babcock discusses her son and his diagnosis of Chromosome 13 Deletion, writing her book “An Exceptional Life: A story of Faith, Missing Chromosomes, & Unconditional Love,” and the JOYHeartCollective she created with Emily Wolf on Etsy.

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In this episode, we interview Craig Oser, Marketing Director for Special Olympics of Louisiana. He discusses the new vision for Special Olympics Louisiana and how it embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all communities. Other topics that we discuss are the Law Enforcement Torch Run, how to volunteer, fundraisers and success stories of athletes!

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In this episode, Coach Damon, Founder and Owner of Train Unique in Lafayette, Louisiana, talks about his quest to start a gym for special needs individuals. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Coach Damon has become a mentor, friend and motivational leader to many of the athletes to he encounters on a daily basis. Listen to his podcast episode to find out more about a "disaster" he created at the tender age of 18, what he learned from it and most importantly, the life lessons that he has discovered while training the athletes at Train Unique.

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In this episode, we talk to Paul Ganucheau, Board Member with the Autism Society of Acadiana.

As the first board member on the spectrum, Paul discusses peer support groups, how to be a better advocate/self-advocate, and partnerships with with other grassroots advocacy groups such Families Helping Families of Acadiana & LACan.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jade Viator, Director, and Caroline Billeaudeau, Community and Career Coordinator for the UL LIFE Program. The UL LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Program is a highly individualized certificate program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

They discuss the UL LIFE Program which focuses on academic growth, career development, community involvement, and independent living. UL LIFE Program offers a Basic 2-year or Advanced 4-year program to students . LIFE Students who successfully complete the UL LIFE Basic or Advanced Program will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment through the University of Louisiana College of Education and Human Development. This certificate represents that students have completed the UL LIFE requirements in university courses, LIFE courses, employment training, and community integration.

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In this episode, Molly Guidry discusses the programs with the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana, having a teenager with Down syndrome and her significant accomplishments.

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Original recording date: April 2019

In this interview, She discusses her’s sons rare disease diagnosis, Facebook Support Groups, Trisomy and Drew’s Journey.

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Original Recording Date: March 2019

In this interview, Liam Doyle discusses:

• Maneuvering in inaccessible areas and how to go about making change
• Places/events in Acadiana that are accessible and wheelchair/mobility friendly
• Tips on traveling-advance preparation- for traveling in a wheelchair

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