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Family Matters PTIC Podcast

Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center

Join us as we discuss special education and related topics. This will be a great source of information for parents, caregivers, students, and educators.

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8:39

August 2025 Back to School

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of the Family Matters PTIC Podcast, we share practical tips for helping students with disabilities transition smoothly back to school. Learn how families can build supportive routines at home, strengthen partnerships with teachers and school staff, and use tools like the Charting the LifeCourse one-pager to improve communication. We’ll also talk about simple ways to check in with educators throughout the year to ensure ongoing success.

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6:35

July 2025 Charting the Life Course with FMPTIC

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of the Family Matters PTIC podcast, host Abbi Mars introduces listeners to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a powerful person- and family-centered planning framework designed to help individuals with disabilities envision and achieve meaningful futures. Abbi explains the basics of CtLC, how it supports whole-life planning, and the unique way FMPTIC is applying it across Illinois. With staff trained as CtLC Ambassadors, FMPTIC serves families, professionals, and self-advocates

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7:14

Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in...

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Join Abbi Mars, Educational Support Coach and Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador, as she discusses Special Olympics in Illinois.

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20:10

Autism Acceptance a first hand experience

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this special Autism Acceptance episode of the FMPTIC Podcast, host Abbi Mars sits down with Liz Apple, FMPTIC’s administrative assistant and a young woman diagnosed with Autism. Liz shares her personal journey—from experiencing delayed speech as a child to earning a college degree in Spanish and navigating social challenges as an adult. Through a series of direct and meaningful questions, Liz offers insight into life on the spectrum and what true autism acceptance looks like. This episode sheds

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7:46

Understanding and Empowering Individuals with...

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Join us as we discuss why March is so important

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7:13

Homebound services in Illinois

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Join us as we discuss topic of Homebound Instruction in Illinois—what it is, who qualifies, and how families can access these services.

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22:55

January Podcast, Ann Oswalt

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Join Family Matters PTIC as we host board member Ann Oswalt.

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16:30

ACT and SAT accommodations

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/12/27

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/accommodations.html

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31:09

Using Your Story for Change

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Kimberly is a disability/legislative advocate, grassroots community leader, who believes in leadership through systems change, creating, pursuing goals, and achieving a vision of shared values about people living with disabilities

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54:44

On TRACC with Kim Harden

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Learn about the new On TRACC program offered by E.I.A.S.E Cooperative for transition-aged students.

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22:08

Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Join Stephanie Harcharik from Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resource as she discussed Epilepsy support in Illinois. https://streatorunlimited.org/epilepsy/Email: epilepsy@streatorunlimited.orgPhone: 815-673-5574

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28:59

I am a brother!

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/07/09

Join Family Matters PTIC as we speak with Parker Wrobble, a sibling advocate, about his journey in the world of inclusion.

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12:46

Early Intervention and Extended Early Intervention...

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/06/20

Join Abby Hardy and the Family Matters team as we discuss Early Intervention services.

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24:42

Prior Written Notice with Laura Hart

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Join Family Matters and Laura Hart from IGAC to discuss PWN.

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8:59

What is an ESP?

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/05/07

What is an educational surrogate parent?

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14:03

Extended School Year Services

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/04/19

Join Abbi as she helps you understand more about ESY services.

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20:08

Episode 5 Blackburn and Beyond

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/03/25

Join Jaime and Brianna as they discuss the inclusive education option Blackburn College offers in their Blackburn and Beyond program. https://blackburn.edu/academics/blackburn-and-beyond/

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33:49

Working together a parent and a teacher's POV

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Join a parent (Tesa) and a teacher (Christa) as they discuss their ability to work together and help the student succeed.

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33:06

Episode Three Dr. Seuss

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/03/11

Meet Karrie and Abbi and hear about their journey with special education.

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38:08

Episode two Early Choices

Family Matters PTIC Podcast ·

2024/03/04

Come and join Ann and Tammy from Illinois Early CHOICES to discuss the least restricted environment and inclusion.

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