EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 43 MIN
Why was life for Special Needs Children harder in 1980?
from The UNspecial Podcast · host UNspecial LLC
👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this podcast episode, Zack Ponder interviews Joel Dunn, a performance coach and advocate for special needs. They discuss the importance of mindset, the journey of having a sibling with special needs, and the advocacy efforts that have evolved over the years. Joel shares personal stories about his sister Tara, who had Cri du Chat syndrome, and the challenges and joys of growing up with her. The conversation touches on grief, faith, and the importance of community support for families with special needs. Joel emphasizes the need for self-care among caregivers and the power of resilience in overcoming life's challenges. He offers advice for newly diagnosed parents and highlights the misconceptions society has about families with special needs.
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👉 For more personal content, check us our on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unspecialllc/👉 Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeZX_CaqURdEPoqqCoPjfdw👉 If you haven't yet, make sure you read Special Dayz, a book about Zack's special education journey: https://www.amazon.com/Special-Dayz-Finding-God-Education/dp/B0FB2MXLGG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3FXJ0P30N2DSA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XD98iO1ekOJzKB8AjmbMFT5SvQFaevPs3HnMM5a3sRuQA01jFDzyydaDbLlghmOjd66qy3Kyoanyq4Mrlx8dRoYT8BxFDVDqvjTeeh3Ok7I4yNgCX9b6hqfC0ck8nkszhVxwj7KWnIe2uhbCFL-k4LpHDv2DB36pjedqblmGD4s_olQEymMD_6OJ-6-ZAMoAA4P5uhrsmwLiuQtw3BLWQQ.2Kj7exdzRcLqdAPom-W4FlvFJYd4rmKLl39yIWSe7Ls&dib_tag=se&keywords=special+dayz&qid=1751127945&sprefix=special+dayz%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1In this podcast episode, Zack Ponder interviews Joel Dunn, a performance coach and advocate for special needs. They discuss the importance of mindset, the journey of having a sibling with special needs, and the advocacy efforts that have evolved over the years. Joel shares personal stories about his sister Tara, who had Cri du Chat syndrome, and the challenges and joys of growing up with her. The conversation touches on grief, faith, and the importance of community support for families with special needs. Joel emphasizes the need for self-care among caregivers and the power of resilience in overcoming life's challenges. He offers advice for newly diagnosed parents and highlights the misconceptions society has about families with special needs.
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