Episodes
Inclusion Is More Than Presence: From Student to Special Ed Teacher w…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Rebecca Engle, a special education teacher diagnosed with autism. Rebecca shares her experiences as both a special education student and teacher, discussing ...
Navigating Inclusion and Accessibility in Life and Business with Erin…
In this episode of the Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Erin Perkins, a deafblind accessibility strategist, who shares her personal journey navigating life with dual sensory impairments. The conversation explores ...
Strengths, Vision, and Presuming Competence with Michelle Tetschner -…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , host AAron and guest Michelle Tetschner discuss their shared experiences advocating for inclusion in education for their children with disabilities. Michelle, the mother of a son...
How to Foster True Inclusion in Schools with Kayla Coburn - Episode 11
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron speaks with Kayla Coburn, an inclusion specialist and author, about the challenges of fostering inclusion in schools. Kayla shares her journey from paraprofessional to ...
The Power of Empathy and Inclusion: A Conversation with Joe Carr - Ep…
On this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, AAron welcomes Joe Carr, who discusses his journey with cerebral palsy and the use of an AAC device. Joe shares his experiences of inclusion in school, adaptive sports, and his ch...
Redefining Inclusion: The Social Model of Disability and Advocacy Str…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, AAron speaks with Dr. Cheryl Blankman, an experienced school psychologist and advocate for inclusivity in education. They discuss the nuances of inclusion, emphasizing the importa...
Barred from Your Child’s Special Ed Class? Take Action and Get Back I…
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , AAron addresses the issue of parents being denied access to visit their child in special education classrooms. He discusses the common reasons given—privacy and safety—and explai...
The Inclusive Dad with Stephanie Polcyn - Season 2 Episode 7
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, AAron interviews Stephanie Polcyn, a mother and advocate with a personal connection to disability. Stephanie shares her journey, highlighting her husband’s military-related disabi...
The Inclusive Dad with Sarah St. Louis - Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Sarah St. Louis, a certified ADA coordinator. They discuss Sarah’s work in advocating for more inclusive public spaces, including her involvement in Changing...
The Inclusive Dad Talks About the ADA - Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast , AAron discusses the challenges and frustrations of encountering and addressing The Americans With Disability Act (ADA) violations in everyday life, particularly as a parent of a ...
The Inclusive Dad with Anthony Cutno - Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Anthony Cutno, a retired Marine and single father of three, including a daughter with a disability. Anthony shares his journey of learning about disabilities...
The Inclusive Dad with Michael Humel - Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode of the Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron interviews Michael Humel, a disability advocate with spina bifida. Michael shares his experiences growing up with a disability, including the challenges of using a whee...
The Inclusive Dad with Becca Boston - Season 2 Episode 2
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad Podcast, host AAron welcomes Becca Boston, an inspirational speaker and mental health advocate. Becca shares her journey of growing up with dyslexia and auditory processing disorder, overc...
The Inclusive Dad with Nick Yerhart - Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron interviews Nick Yerhart, a resilient individual with cerebral palsy who defies expectations. Nick shares his journey of overcoming physical limitations, emphasizing the...
The Inclusive Dad with Tim Villegas - Season 1 Episode 3
On this episode I interview Tim Villegas of Think Inclusive!!
The Inclusive Dad - Season 1 Episode 2
-Conference Recap -My Inclusion Story
The Inclusive Dad - Season 1 Episode 1
Initial thoughts after IEP meeting.