Raising Disabled
We're Deonna and Rhandyl and this is Raising Disabled where we openly talk about parenting our disabled kids and the challenges and triumphs that we've experienced along the way. If you are a parent of a disabled child or have wondered what it's actually like and want to make sure EVERYBODY BELONGS, you're in the right place. Please subscribe to Raising Disabled to have some fun with us as we discuss the extreme highs and lows that we and our guests have experienced firsthand living this different life that we love. Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast. Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcast Facebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
Episodes
In this episode, we look back at our favorite moments from the first year of Raising Disabled. Thank you so much to every single person who has listened!
Glass Ouse device mentioned in the show linked here.
This episode is sponsored by Zing Standers.
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In this episode we talk with Licensed Counselor Deanna Dawson of Springs Therapy about:
what anger actually is,
how to identify it and recognize triggers,
and TONS of useful tips when your disabled child or you as the parent get angry.
This episode is sponsored by Zing Standers.
At our house, my daughter is in her Zing Stander all the time. She loves to get in it and play video games, read, a...
In this episode we are talking about the common phrase "God Gives Special Kids to Special People" and are discussing how parents of disabled kids feel when people say this to them and what you could say instead.
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On this episode we talk with Licensed Therapist and Disability Parent/Advocate Amanda Griffith Atkins and she answers these questions from our listeners:
- Why do we as parents feel guilty when we take time for ourselves/self-care?
- What can we do if we feel guilty about our child’s injury or diagnosis?
- What do you say to people who have guilt about what happened to their baby in utero?
- What do you say to parents wh...
In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Stephanie Dotson about her experience growing up with her disabled sibling, Abby.
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In this episode, we talk to Kristy Cook of Accessible Adventures about:
- raising her disabled son Robbie
- how they travel in their RV
- all of their favorite National/State Parks
- and her amazing tips for travel
Follow her family's adventures at @accessible.adventures
Click here to see Kristy's $7 Track Chair Map
Brands mentioned during the show:
In this episode we share some of our scariest vacation stories and how we learned from them.
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In this episode we talk to Deanna Dawson about:
- raising her adopted daughter Joy who has Shaken Baby Syndrome,
- her family fostering many kids, some with disabilities,
- her church program for kids with disabilities,
- her job as a counselor at The Springs Therapy.
This episode was sponsored by The Springs Therapy.
Deonna's kids have been counseled by Deanna at The Springs Therapy and it made a HUGE difference ...
In this episode Deonna and Rhandyl talk about what they did over their Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday break.
Feeding robot mentioned in the show: Obi Robot
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In this episode, we are sharing A LOT of gift ideas for disabled kids. These ideas are from us, our kids, our Raising Disabled Parent Group (ask us how you can join and help with future episodes) and our listeners.
We talked about so many great ideas for kids with so many different disabilities but here are some of the specific ones that we love with links:
Quadstick Adaptive Video Game Controller
Nug...
In this episode we're talking with Brooke about her journey Raising Disabled with her son, Corben. Corben has Down Syndrome and Autism.
Brooke walks us through
- when they found out about his disability,
- what is like being a parent to a disabled child,
- tells us about his recent scary hospital stay and new diagnosis,
- how they navigate life now,
- and so much more.
In this episode, Rhandyl shares about the daily routine of her daughter Remi, who has Severe Tracheobronchomalacia or TBM.
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In this episode, Deonna shares about the daily routine of her daughter Allie, who has a C1 level spinal cord injury.
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In this episode of Raising Disabled we asked LOTS of disabled parents how they feel about people telling them "You Are So Strong".
Scriptures about strength referenced in the show:
Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
In this episode Deonna and Rhandyl are sharing stories about what devastating storms and stolen cars have taught them about parenthood.
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In this episode we are talking to Katie from Child Life On Call. Katie is the CEO and Founder of Child Life On Call, an app, podcast, and website dedicated to closing the resource gap through the intersection of child life services and technology.
We discuss:
- how to support the siblings of disabled children,
- what a child life specialist is,
- and how to support your local child life specialists.
In this episode we're talking with Danielle Rose about her journey Raising Disabled with her son, Barron. Barron was born in 2022 and has microcephaly and lissencephaly.
Danielle walks us through
- when they found out about his disability,
- how her faith has grown since becoming a parent of a disabled child,
- how they navigate life now,
- and so much more.
In Episode 9 of Raising Disabled, we talk to Diagnostician Chelsey Robertson about:
- How to prepare for an ARD Meeting concerning your disabled child in the public school setting,
- What an IEP is and how to get what your child needs to succeed,
- and how to make to most of your ARD meeting.
To learn more about IDEA, as mentioned in the podcast, click on the link below:
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/parents-families/
This is Part 1 of a new series - Dumb Things People Say. We will periodically launch parts to this series throughout our episodes. This is to bring awareness to how triggering words can be to people in certain circumstances.
You've heard it before or maybe you've said it before - Everything Happens for a Reason! On this episode, we dive into this quote and talk about why it's not something that sho...
In this episode, we are talking about moments in our “Raising Disabled” journey when he felt like God made something huge happened that may have seemed bad at the time, but altered the future of our daughter’s lives for the good.
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