The Arc’s Wings for Autism®/Wings for All® (Wings) program gives families and aviation professionals the confidence to take to the skies with ease by providing an airport “rehearsal,” as well as a presentation on the aircraft features and in-fl

Episode 7 - Conversation with Attorney Karen Marvel

Nov 3rd, 2019 53m 50s

This week, we talk with Karen Marvel, a family friend and attorney who practices family law. Our conversation focuses on planning for future needs of special needs children like our daughter, and specifically on own unique family situation. It

Episode 6 - Meyer Family Story

Oct 20th, 2019 39m 37s

With October being Down Syndrome Awareness Month, I was delighted to talk with Karen Meyer and Leah Meyer on a Saturday afternoon. Leah has Down Syndrome. This young woman and her ultra supportive family have not allowed DS to define her. If an

Episode 5 - TEAMability of San Antonio

Oct 6th, 2019 36m 25s

This week, we welcome Barbara Goldman, Executive Director of TEAMability in San Antonio, Texas. Barbara saw an urgent need for children with multiple disabilities to have an area in which to provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speec

Episode 4 - The ARC of San Antonio with Michael Bennett

Sep 17th, 2019 24m 20s

In this episode, we conducted an on-site interview with Mr. Mike Bennett, President and CEO of The ARC of San Antonio for two years and 2 months. (The latter part of that statement were his exact words.) In attendance as well were Ms. Andie

Episode 3 - The FACT Institute in San Antonio

Sep 15th, 2019 43m 26s

This week, we speak with Ms. Kim Simpsonand Mr. Edmund Pedrazafrom The FACT Institute, Inc., a new school for the Special Needs community in San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Simpson and Mr. P., as the students call Edmund, along with other staff from th

Episode 2 - Marvel-Shute Family Story plus Talk with Emma at San Japan 2019

Sep 2nd, 2019 1h 9m

Episode 2 is actually two episodes in one. First, join us this week as Kevin and Melissa talk with Karen Marvel and Tom Shute, parents of Carter. Carter served as Duke in Fiesta Especial 2019alongside out daughter, Emma, who served as Duchess.

Episode 1 - IDD Services with Alamo Area Council of Governments

Sep 2nd, 2019 35m 24s

This week our guest is Jacob Ulczynski, Senior Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services at the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. Join us as we learn about AACOG and the se

Episode 0 - Welcome to Beyond Disability Texas

Sep 2nd, 2019 59s

Welcome to Beyond Disability Texas. Every two weeks, we publish a new episode that helps to identify and highlight resources available to special needs families and caregivers in Texas. Our guests will enlighten and inspire you. Subscriptions

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