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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 24 MIN

The R-word and why you should never underestimate people's special abilities (Enable Podcast)

from Enable: The Disability Podcast · host Geoff Herbert & Kurt Hower

Skip Clark, whose son Zach has Down syndrome, speaks with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about the pain of hearing the R-word and why you should never underestimate a person's special abilities. He also speaks about Zach's love of baseball and music; resources and support; and the fun their family has together. "Don't underestimate them, don't call them names," said Clark, a radio DJ and host of the "Skip Happens" podcast. "They're doing the best they can and they're doing damn well at it... My son's one of the smartest people around." “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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