Joel and Debbie are the visionary creators of the Dani Plan, an innovative tool inspired by their eldest daughter, Dani, who has autism. The Dani Plan serves as a secure, centralized hub that organizes and consolidates all essential information needed to care for an individual with special needs. This makes caregiving more manageable and helps …
This week on Let’s Plant Houses, I had the privilege of interviewing Rachelle Vartanian, the founder of the Living and Learning Center in Northville, Michigan. Rachelle’s journey began with an autism diagnosis for her son. Once she understood the lack of autism resources, she leveraged her expertise as a special education professional and her dedication …
On this episode of Let’s Plant Houses, I am joined by Janice Fialka, a nationally-recognized lecturer, author, and advocate for families and people with disabilities, who tells her family’s origin story. Micah, her son, was born with a cognitive impairment, but that didn’t stop him from sharing and seizing his dreams. Janice recounts Micah’s pioneering …
Join me on Let’s Plant Houses for a heartfelt conversation with Benji and Sarah as they reflect on their family’s extraordinary journey with their daughter, Ellah. Born with Coffin-Siris Syndrome (CSS) as well as a rare defect, Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC), Ellah faces unique health and developmental hurdles. Yet her resilience and push …
We covered a lot of ground with the first nine episodes of Let’s Plant Houses. On this 10th episode, I am a sharing a Top 10 List of resources mentioned in our stories in just 15 minutes. This episode is perfect for parents, caregivers, and professionals who are looking to learn about what’s available in …
Join us on Let’s Plant Houses when I sit down with Tracie, a savvy and resourceful mother and entrepreneur. Tracie discusses pivotal moments including her son’s diagnosis of autism to the creation of his thriving business Expedition Soaps, the completion of his college degree, his well traveled passport, and his future just beginning. In turn, …
Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses when we sit down with Rhonda, who shares her family’s story of resilience and entrepreneurship. When her son with autism finished high school and a trade program, Tyler could not find a job even with his advanced degree. Rather than remaining unemployed, Rhonda helped Tyler transform …
Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses when we sit down with Lisa. Lisa talks about Shay, her daughter with complex special needs who passed away and the amazing legacy she has left. Come learn about Shay’s extraordinary life, the remarkable imprint she left on others, and the inspiring work Lisa is now …
Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses as we sit down with Julie, a remarkable parent who shares her family’s journey of navigating a special needs diagnosis during her son’s pursuit of higher education at a university. Through heartfelt storytelling, she shares the challenges faced, the pivotal moments of growth, and the unwavering …
Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses when we sit down with Kelly, a passionate parent who courageously embraced inclusion by establishing a coffee shop dedicated to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Kelly’s advocacy, initially inspired by her remarkable daughter with Down syndrome, has blossomed into a transformative social enterprise.