LIVE From Disability Pride Parade | Ep.586

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Listen back on a 2015 episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast where Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski broadcasts live from Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade. He’ll discuss the unforgettable moments of smiles and inspiration from the disability community, chat with the Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interviews the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA! This episode originally aired July 19, 2015 Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts 📺Watch full video here 📰Read Special Voices Column "Pride on Parade" 🚶Learn more about Chicago's Disability Pride Parade 😊Support Special Chronicles ➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast 🛒Shop Our Merch Store 📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel on Socials: @podmandan 📧Email Feedback 💡ComEd ✈️United Airlines 📻Podbean 📡 StreamYard 🥇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: 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

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Listen back on a 2015 episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast where Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski broadcasts live from Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade. He’ll discuss the unforgettable moments of smiles and inspiration from the...

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