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Listen to this podcast and discover the power of "Shining Beautiful" in life and in your community. Mikelle is perhaps the only non-verbal podcaster in the world. How does she do it? With technology. Meet Mikelle, who experiences cerebral palsy, her mother, Katherine Carol, and Gretchen Storm, speech therapist, and assistive technology guru. Together they talk about everyday life with a disability, how technology empowers people with disabilities to own their lives. This sassy team of coffee drinking techies interview technology and rehabilitation experts as they sit around the kitchen table at Mikelle's home.
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In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of navigating Social Security benefits for those people with disabilities interested in getting a job or starting a business with super-savvy expert Sandy Smith from Imagine Enterprises in Seabrook, Texas. Sandy is a pioneer in the field of benefits navigation. Trained by David Hammis of GriffinHammis, LLC, she worked with Virgina Commonwealth University training new navigators from all over the country. Join us as we unpack key strategies, demystify common misconceptions, and provide practical tips to help you maximize your social security benefits. This episode offers invaluable insights to empower you in making informed decisions about your social security benefits.
Welcome to The Shining Beautiful Series Podcast, where we're diving into the enchanting spirit of the season in our latest episode, "Season's Sparkle: A Festive Journey Through Winter Wishes." Join us as we unwrap heartwarming tales, share cherished traditions, and explore the magic that makes this time of year truly special. In this episode, we'll be your festive guides, taking you on a delightful journey through the winter wonderland of holiday joy from Mikelle's point of view. Whether you're cozied up by the fireplace or braving the winter chill, "Season's Sparkle" is your companion for a joyous and reflective holiday experience. So, grab a cup of cocoa, snuggle into your favorite blanket, and let the twinkling lights of our podcast illuminate your path through a festive journey of winter wishes. Subscribe now and join us in spreading the Season's Sparkle!
Dorothy, we are not in Kansas anymore. Mikelle and I realize that our previous experience with the strength and beauty of person-centered planning services and supports differs from what it used to be. We ask ourselves: What will we find at the end of the yellow brick road? Over the last few months, we felt the impact of system lead services throwing us into the wicked crystal ball as we have to justify Mikelle's support needs to the nameless and faceless Teligen. This entity gives Mikelle's funding a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Could this experience be more like Squid Games?
In this episode, Mikelle and Katherine continue exploring the ever-changing special education landscape with Gretchen Storm of Storm Speech Therapy and a Shining Beautiful team member. While schools move towards greater inclusion and person-centered practices on a policy level, staffing shortages make implementing these practices challenging. Gretchen shares the challenges and the creativity of the classroom with us. Do yesterday's strategies work for today's families? We are sure they do.
Summer flew by so quickly this year. For Katherine and Mikelle, the passing of Katherine's mother triggered an urgency to make plans for Mikelle's future. Critical to those plans are maintaining Mikelle's history and future of full inclusion into her community honoring her lifestyle and wishes. There is a plan in motion. Come check it out on this episode of The Shininig Beautiful Series. Here is the link to the blog title the same. https://theshiningbeautifulseries.com/2023/07/20/will-the-pioneer-generation-become-the-generation-in-crisis/
We are delighted to introduce Hanni Raley, the Executive Director of the Arc of Aurora, Colorado. In a conversation with Mikelle and Katherine, Hanni discusses various topics such as diversity, technology, and new learning technologies. The Arc of Colorado has expanded its traditional advocacy support to the 21st-century version of advocacy, using microlearning, vlogs, podcasts, and traditional training to cater to the diverse needs of the Aurora community. https://thinkchange.training/
In this episode, Katherine recounts how she managed to balance taking care of her daughter, Mikelle, with her responsibilities as a co-executor of her late mother's estate. She details the difficulties she faced during this period and how it prompted her to reassess her estate planning for herself and Mikelle.
No one can deny schools are in transition. From school safety to staff shortages, students with disabilities often lack the support for a robust education. In this episode, Gretchen Storm, speech and language therapist for a local school district, Mikelle and Katherine examine the good, the ugly, and the unknown schools to create a better future for all.
Some people change the course of our lives. In this episode, we pay tribute to the quiet pioneer in special education who changed the lives of Katherine and Mikelle forever. This pioneer is Katheine's mom, who passed away on her birthday just days ago. Katherine's mom's legacy and gifts stoically changed the world in ways she will never know.
The more we think about advocacy, it seems to us that we are in a time of NextGen Advocacy as schools undergo some dramatic changes. Still, some old-school strategies may play well in this new world. In this episode, Katherine Carol shares her unique approach to working with the schools at the inception of full inclusion in public education. In fact, inclusion wasn't happening at all until Mikelle came along. Listen for some practical ideas on working with educators and other teams to create winning outcomes for everyone. And, please share!
From 21 to 29 years old, Liz has been a mainstay at the Shining Beautiful household. It is a bittersweet moment of celebration of friendship, loyalty, and sisterhood. One of the most difficult experiences Mikelle and Katherine go through is the inevitable leaving of trusted caregivers and friends. In this episode, Liz, Mikelle, Katherine, and Lex look at the reciprocity of caregiving, what makes a person dedicate their time to in-home care, and what sweet memories the ladies at the Shining Beautiful community will treasure for years to come.
When the controls no longer work, the batteries won't charge, and the seat just isn't comfortable enough, it could be time for a new wheelchair. In this episode, Mikelle, Maryann, and Katherine share their often frustrating and sometimes rewarding journey in getting Mikelle a new wheelchair. Katherine also shares how to get some unexpected extras by leveraging resources.
This small woman is doing big things in the Colorado sports world. As a sports media producer for ##AltitudeSports. In her job, she works with the #DenverBroncos, the #ColoradoAvalanche, and the #DenverNuggets. Jenny is shaping the modern workplace as a woman in a wheelchair working in a predominately male-oriented business. Join us for this engaging conversation with Jenny Seigle as we discuss her career, her family, and her concerns for the future. Mikelle and Jenny have much in common as trailblazers, their struggles with finding and keeping caregivers, and the parents growing older. Join us for this inspiring episode! For more on Jenny's employment journey, check out the Employment First Advisory Partnership Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT9_s3cMvI4
From our hearts to yours, we wish you the happiest of holiday seasons. Peace, love, and shining beautiful always and in all ways! See you next year!
A Quick Mom Moment! This Saturday, the coffee will brew, and the moms who met when our children were in elementary school will gather not to discuss school strategies or setting up our children for entrance into adulthood but to discuss how we replace ourselves as we grow older. Collectively we have over 300 years of experience. We have been pioneers in inclusion from the time our children were born. Once again, we find ourselves on the forefront of change. Good thing we have all that experience.
Double the fun...triple the work? The holidays for a family with a differently abled family member can be full of love and stairs, staff taking vacation time, extra work and shopping, etc. Mikelle, Katherine, and Liz share their plans to make the holiday accessible for everyone. After years of doing too much and trying to meet everyone's needs, the ladies are chillin' this holiday season. Come chill with us. PS. We are thankful for you and your support of this podcast!
Listeners, thank you for listening to Katherine's rather raw thoughts on today's election. Katherine articulates one family's concerns about the future and her ideas on negotiating the changing landscape, no matter which party wins. Hint: One person at a time.
Happy Halloween! It is October, and the realities of teacher shortages are frightening. The hard work and best intentions of providing a good education might fall short due to staffing shortages. Is this a time for innovation? If so, what might the future hold in education? Join us for a candid discussion of the topic with Gretchen Storm, who is currently working for a local school system and is Mikelle's tech guru.
Meet Shaun Woods from WISE (GoWise,org) in Washington State. Shaun and his organization are dynamic innovators. During COVID, WISE pivoted faster than most organizations using this chaotic time to fuel innovation through technology, learning systems, organizational capacity, and investments in stabilizing provider networks and discovering new methods to support individuals experiencing a different ability in their employment experience. Shaun shares how curiosity and discovery lead to cutting-edge strategies for the future of rehabilitation services in this engaging episode. (We are using a new recording platform and haven't figured out how to balance audio in this episode. Still working on our tech skills!)
Balancing during these times of constant change is challenging. Long-term planning is less predictable than in the past. The team at Shining Beautiful is navigating the increasing pace of change by focusing on balance. In this episode, Mikelle, her support team member, MaryAnn, and Katherine share their unique perspectives on maintaining balance and "the art of the bounce."
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