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Think Inclusive

Tim Villegas

Think Inclusive brings you real conversations about building schools where every learner belongs.

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Oaklee Thiele and Lawrence Carter-Long | The My...

Think Inclusive ·

2023/07/13

Disabled artists advocate for inclusive education through art and storytelling.About The Guest(s)Oaklee Thiele is a young artist and disability advocate. She co-founded The My Dearest Friends Project with DisArt in March 2020 to create a public platform where disabled people could share their stories and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lawrence Carter-Long is the Director of Communications for DisArt and has a background in disability advocacy. He joined the organization in 2022 and has

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Inclusionists Unite! Welcome to Think Inclusive.

Think Inclusive ·

2023/07/11

Looking for conversations about inclusive education and what it looks like in the real world? We've got you covered. Stay tuned to your feeds for new weekly episodes. Season 11 is coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46:47

*FEED DROP* Autism Siblings, Presumption of...

Think Inclusive ·

2023/07/06

Hi Friends.Tim here with another feed drop for you. This time it’s Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, hosted by Diana Pastora Carson.Some of you may remember we had Diana on Think Inclusive in February of 2022 to talk about her journey as an educator advocating for inclusive education and bringing her brother Joaquin home from living in an institution.https://pod.link/583456652/episode/22dbbb5c42a79ab97d8405b316584854Today, I want to share with you a recent episode Diana published

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Beth Liesenfeld | The Parent IEP Lab

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2023/06/29

Beth Liesenfeld is an occupational therapist passionate about providing “insider” information of the school’s process and culture to parents in order to increase collaboration between parents and school staff! Her company, The IEP Lab, provides online workshops and courses as well as produces The Parent IEP Lab Podcast.Here is what we cover in today’s episode:The inequity of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how they often lead to emotional exhaustion for parents and educators.Creating a

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Raúl Krauthausen | Inclusion in Germany

Think Inclusive ·

2023/06/22

Raúl Krauthausen has been working in the internet and media world for more than 15 years as a disability-rights activist, founder of the nonprofit organization “Sozialhelden” (Social Heroes), communicator and Design Thinker. The internet is his second home. There he twitters, blogs and posts about things that are important to him. Often humorous, sometimes very serious or sharp-tongued. He has become best known for his invention “Wheelmap, a crowdsourced, online world map for accessible places, as

38:06

Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Real Talk

Think Inclusive ·

2023/06/15

As full-time moms and attorneys, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler bring a unique perspective to their practice, leading the Student & Athlete Defense group at Cleveland-based law firm KJK. Susan and Kristina have developed robust special education and reputation management practices. They also represent students of all ages facing academic misconduct and other types of discipline.Susan and Kristina are nationally published authors, go-to authorities for journalists examining student legal issues

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Colleen Tomko | Kids Together

Think Inclusive ·

2023/06/08

Colleen Tomko is a parent and advocate for inclusion, a Penn State graduate, a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and president of Kids Together, Inc.an all-volunteer unfunded non-profit. Colleen Tomko believes that all students should have the opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive environment. She has seen firsthand the benefits of inclusion for her son, Sean, who has a disability. Sean has been fully included throughout his education. He also uses a communication device and other

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Bonus: Together Letters

Think Inclusive ·

2023/06/01

In this bonus episode of Think Inclusive, we're talking about our sponsor, Together Letters, a tool that helps people stay in touch with their friends, family, and communities.Together Letters is a simple, email-based newsletter that lets you share updates with your group members on a regular basis. You can use it to stay up-to-date on what's going on in your friends' lives, share your own news and accomplishments, or just connect with people you care about. Together Letters is a great way to build

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Mirko Chardin | Reclaiming the Narrative Around...

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2023/05/25

Mirko Chardin is Novak Education's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Before joining Novak, he was the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA. Mirko’s work has involved all areas of school management and student support. His greatest experience and passion revolve around culturally connected teaching and learning, recruiting and retaining educators of color, restorative practice, and school culture.He is also the co-author with Dr. Katie Novak of the bestselling

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Dr. Kate de Bruin | Inclusive Education in Australia

Think Inclusive ·

2023/05/18

Dr. Kate de Bruin is a professor of inclusive education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She has taught in secondary school and higher education for 20 years. In her academic work, she has developed inclusive education courses for the Master of Teaching and Master of Education programs at Monash University.Dr. de Bruin's research focuses on inclusive education policies and practices. She examines evidence-based system-level and school-level practices that promote quality and equity for

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AZ Chapman | Cerebral Palsy Party

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2023/05/11

Why be sorry about having Cerebral Palsy when you can throw a party instead? That’s the question AZ Chapman asks in her new children’s book written as an introduction to CP for elementary school learners.AZ Chapman is a writer from California. She was diagnosed as a toddler with cerebral Palsy, which primarily affects her speech and fine motor skills. Chapman is a college-educated woman who earned her bachelor's degree in liberal studies with a minor in special education from California State

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*FEED DROP* Civic Learning Amid The Culture Wars by...

Think Inclusive ·

2023/05/04

Hi Friends.It’s Tim Villegas, and for this week, we are switching things up a bit with a feed drop.What’s a feed drop, you ask? Well, let me tell you.It’s where we share a podcast episode made by someone else that we think is great with you right here in our podcast feed.As Think Inclusive listeners, we know that building bridges is important to you, and that is why we think you are going to appreciate this episode.This week we are featuring the Democracy Works podcast, and in this episode, they are

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Julie Kratz and Simone Morris | Inclusion School Podcast

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2023/04/27

The connection between inclusive schools and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Simone Morris and Julie Kratz, the hosts of the Inclusion School Podcast. Simone and Julie connected over social media and decided to collaborate on a podcast to talk about the connection between inclusive schools and the DEI space.Here's what I cover with Simone and Julie in this episode:1. Why diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are important in

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Gage Robinson | A Self-Advocacy Story

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2023/04/20

Imagine being an adult and not being able to have a say in your education.This was the experience of Gage Robinson, a young man who has an intellectual disability.Gage Robinson is a 19-year-old college student at Dakota County Techincal College in Rosemont, Minnesota. But the road to college was bumpy.A little bit about Gage. He loves public speaking and has co-presented at several regional, national & international conferences. He runs a nonprofit called Gage Gives Back where he educates others

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Carolyn Kiel | Beyond Six Seconds

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2023/04/13

Neurodiversity and podcasting. Two of my very favorite topics.On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Carolyn Kiel, who is an experienced instructional designer of employee training programs. On her podcast Beyond Six Seconds, she features neurodivergent and disabled entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates who shatter misconceptions, break stigma, and showcase the vibrance and diversity of these communities.Here's what I cover with Carolyn Kiel in this episode:1. The meaning behind the title

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Remix: Supporting Autistic People to Create...

Think Inclusive ·

2023/04/06

On to today’s episode. I’m going to replay an interview I did with Julia Bascom, the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. This interview is from 2017. Wow. That is almost six years ago.Here's what I cover with Julia Bascom in this episode:1. The importance of self-advocacy for autistic people and how it can help create a more inclusive society.2. The challenges of autistic people having to advocate for themselves, and how they are often left out of conversations that involve the

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Alma Zaragoza-Petty | Unpacking Intergenerational...

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2023/03/30

For many years, “chingona” was a derogatory term used to describe Latina women who are seen as too aggressive, difficult, or out of control. It's a word that is meant to keep young Latinas in their place while the male version, chignon, is used as a compliment.On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Mexican American activist, scholar, and podcast host Alma Zaragoza-Petty who is helping women everywhere claim their inner chingona – or “badass.” In her new book Chingona: Owning Your Inner

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Hilda and Olivier Bernier | Forget Me Not Documentary

Think Inclusive ·

2023/03/23

For this episode, I speak with Hilda and Olivier Bernier. As 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his family finds itself embroiled in a challenge all too common for children with disabilities—to secure the right to an inclusive education. Cornered in one of the most segregated education systems, New York City public schools, filmmaker Olivier and his wife Hilda turn the camera on themselves and their child with Down syndrome, as they navigate a byzantine system originally designed to silo

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Ryan Wilson | Team Trust

Think Inclusive ·

2023/03/16

For this episode, I speak with Ryan Wilson, the director of Team Trust Productions. Ryan created Team Trust to help mission-driven organizations reach and serve their communications. He wants to help connect people with the entities, organizations and resources they deserve to grow and flourish.Ryan’s heart is advocating for persons with disabilities, because he is one. Ryan has befriended persons with the same disability as his (Osteogenesis Imperfecta), and established life-long relationships with

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Mary Beth Moore | Unwanted

Think Inclusive ·

2023/03/09

For this episode, I speak with Mary Beth Moore, author of the book: Unwanted: Fighting to Belong.Mary Beth Moore is the founder and executive director of The Advocacy Underground, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the authentic inclusion of students with disabilities across all educational environments. She studied political science and criminal justice at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. She served as an intelligence analyst for the Department of

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