LPH06: Julie’s Experience Creating College Success With Special Needs Support for Her Son

LPH06: Julie’s Experience Creating College Success With Special Needs Support for Her Son

In this episode of Let’s Plant Houses, we talk about special needs and higher education as we sit down with Julie, a remarkable parent walking through a unique journey. She shares how her family faced a special needs diagnosis while her son was working toward his college degree. Julie explains the challenges, the learning curve, …

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LPH05: Kelly Rockwell on Turning Family Advocacy Into a Coffee Shop That Creates Jobs for People With Disabilities

LPH05: Kelly Rockwell on Turning Family Advocacy Into a Coffee Shop That Creates Jobs for People With Disabilities

In this episode of Let’s Plant Houses, we talk about inclusion, IDD employment, and disability advocacy as we sit down with Kelly Rockwell, a passionate parent and community leader. She shares how her journey with her daughter who has Down syndrome inspired her to use creativity and ingenuity to build a coffee shop that hires …

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LPH04: Star’s pursuit for the best education for her daughter

LPH04: Star’s pursuit for the best education for her daughter

Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses as we sit down with Star, an amazing parent who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating a special needs diagnosis and the pursuit of finding the right special education environment for her daughter. Through an honest conversation about her daughter’s needs, Star’s advocacy, special education …

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LPH03: Jenni empowered her son with autism to find employment

LPH03: Jenni empowered her son with autism to find employment

Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses as we sit down with Jenni, an extraordinary parent who shares the inspiring story of their autistic son’s employment journey in securing a job. Through candid and uplifting conversation, her family exemplifies the powerful impact of perseverance.

LPH02: Tom’s inspiring journey raising his son with IDD and complex needs

LPH02: Tom’s inspiring journey raising his son with IDD and complex needs

Join us on this episode of Let’s Plant Houses as we sit down with Tom, a remarkable parent who shares his family’s journey of raising his son with special needs. Listen in as our guest opens up about the strength, resilience, and unwavering love that has shaped their family’s story. He also offers invaluable advice …

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LPH01: Our Family’s Story of Autism, Mental Health, and Crisis Support

LPH01: Our Family’s Story of Autism, Mental Health, and Crisis Support

In this first episode of Let’s Plant Houses, my husband Bill and I talk about autism, autism parenting, and the mental health crises our daughter Nicola faced. These challenges with meltdowns, crisis care, IDD support, and special needs housing pushed us deep into the healthcare system and the mental health system. We share how we …

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