Once we wrapped recording today’s episode, we knew we had to air this around Back-to-School season. An educator for 14 years, Kasey Hilton is passionate about inclusion in her classroom. She believes that in the disability community we ask people with disabilities to alter who they are and "fit in" with their peers, when perhaps, we should be teaching others how they can be inclusive and kind by learning what they can do to make sure everyone is welcome and accepted.

Woven in this conversation around education is also the story of a mom who was the first patient to undergo fetal surgery for Spina Bifida in the state of Michigan. 

Kasey Hilton is a published author, speaker, and advocate in the disability community. She is a mom of two boys; both who receive special education services. Currently Kasey is using her platform and experience teaching to support families as an advocate for the Arc which is a National Nonprofit that supports people with disabilities. She assists families through the IEP process to ensure that students are getting what they need to be their most successful and authentic selves.

You can find Kasey on Instagram @almostsavedbythebell and @kaseys_corner_ 

The Extra Lucky Podcast is produced by Andie Amit of ⁠Sprouting Productions⁠.