Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590

Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities. From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming. Episode 590 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts  📺Watch: Full Video Episodes Here Learn more about Shining Abilities Follow @ShiningAbilities on Social: Instagram | Facebook Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program Follow and Listen to our EnergyForce Podcast Series: Featuring educational energy and solar conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors and Staff: ➕Join Now to Access Our Premium Bonus Content and Support The Podcast 🛒Shop: Our Merch Store 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here 💡Partner: ComEd ✈️Partner: United Airlines 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean  📡Recording Studio: StreamYard 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now! Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library     About the Podcast Host: About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE