2024 Airing of Grievances: Sharing our Secret Lives
Dec 23, 2024
We're trying something different this episode: our first ever anonymous "airing of grievances."
Many of us exist in our own information bubbles, completely ignorant of what those around us might be going through. This is especially true for people with disabilities and the family, friends, and professionals who love and...
Caregiving and Parenting Are NOT the Same
Nov 18, 2024
Right now in the United States, more than 53 million family members are providing unpaid and mostly unseen care to the loved ones in our lives. According to the National Council on Aging, that's an economic value that totals more than $470 billion.
Since November is National Family Caregivers Month, we wanted...
Are Inclusive Schools Even Possible? Part 2
Oct 1, 2024
Meaningful inclusion is possible, if we’re being honest though, it’s so rare that most folks don’t even know what it looks like.
In part two of this episode on inclusion in public schools (be sure to check out part one!), Erin Croyle has educator and advocate Trina Allen break down what co-teaching is, how it...
Are Inclusive Schools Even Possible? Part 1
Aug 27, 2024
Imagine being treated as a guest in your own school.
For many students, not only is that their reality - it's by design.
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Erin Croyle and special education teacher Trina Allen break down what needs to be done to create meaningful inclusion in academics, throughout our...
The Only Detox Worth Doing
Aug 1, 2024
Looking to feel better? Want to help your children feel better?
It might be time for a detox. And the one we’re talking about actually works.
The Odyssey: Parenting. Caregiving. Disability.
The Center for Family Involvement at VCU School of Education's Partnership for People with Disabilities provides...