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Hali's Weekly News
by Hali's Brother
Hali's Weekly News is a podcast dedicated to adults with disabilities, and their siblings. One thing we know? Hali (H-Baby) is the queen and the rest of us are just along for the ride. Hali's Weekly News is a weekly show from the perspective of Hali Thompson, an adult with a developmental disability, severe epilepsy, and a Chiari Malformation in the brain. The sibling dynamic is strong and we never outgrew our sibling rivalry. Our mission is to provide hope in the midst of darkness, through exploring the journey of the special needs realm. Thank you for joining us, and laughing with us!
Episodes
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Love on the Spectrum Reaction
We are back! After an extended break, Hali is back and we are hitting the ground running by talking about dating, and the Netflix Show: Love on the Spectrum. Do we have our priorities in the right order? Hali talks about that here! #love #loveonthespectrum #netflix #disability #siblings #funny...
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Employment for Adults with Disabilities, Prospector Popcorn
@halisweeklynews sits down for a chat with Adam of @ProspectorTheater ! We talk all things Prospector Popcorn and Theater, which may lead you to suddenly have a craving for gourmet popcorn! We had a great time learning about Prospector and promoting meaningful employment for adults with...
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Safety Tips and Easy Meals for Adults with Disabilities
Hali gives us her top 3 ways to stay safe, and top 3 meals to make for herself when Mom and Dad aren't home! Great information from the perspective of an adult with special needs!! Social Accounts: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086935782814 https://www.instagram.com/wjustinthompson/...
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Adulthood for Adults with Disabilities: From the Perspective of Two Adults with Disabilities
Have you ever wondered what adulthood looks like for adults with special needs? Hali and Micah give us their first hand perspective! There can be a definite struggle between, even for the family and friends of the individual! Also, notice the difference between the two perspectives, with Hali...
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What Does Independence and Inclusion Mean for Adults with Disabilities?
Entering her mid-30s, Hali is a full fledged adult by all standards, but the characteristics of her disabilities limit what she can do as an adult. What does she think about that? How does she define being independent? How about being included? She discusses these, plus her first show review!…
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Dr. Shari Medford Talks Pediatric Care, and Parenting
In this episode of Hali's Weekly News, Hali sits down to talk with Pediatrician Dr. Shari Medford. Dr. Medford discusses her career, and how her medical career changed when her daughter was born with Down Syndrome. Although she started her medical career focusing on pediatric infectious diseases,...
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Spreading Hope with Drew Perkins of High Plains Children's Home
Hali travels, just outside of Amarillo, TX to High Plains Children's Home, and interviews Drew Perkins. Asking him the hard questions about Hope! #disability #specialneeds #disabilityawareness #siblings #hope #spreadhope #childrenshome #halisweeklynews
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Maintaining Hope with Brad and Karen Thompson
If you have a child with special needs, you might have wondered what life may be like as they grow into adulthood. Brad and Karen Thompson founded The Hali Project in 1999, to serve families with kids with disabilities by helping them work with the school system. As Hali grew older, the…
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Launching the Website and Providing Hope
HalisWeeklyNews.com is officially live, and we couldn't be more excited! This week kicks off our month of Hope and Hali is here to discuss what she believes in, how she views the world, and why her life is an example we should all be working to achieve. Go check us out at www.halisweeklynews.com...
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Lego Friends Inclusion and Nursing Shortage
Hali's Brother gets a little of the spotlight, because of an article written about the Hamlet Tiger Flight Golf Club. We discuss the importance of inclusiveness through Lego Friends new release, and what Hali's Lego Friends' set would be! How does the nursing shortage impact children with...
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A Touch Windy, SSI, and Meaningful Employment
It's windy here in Amarillo, and not the Chicago Windy City type of windy either. We talk Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the power of meaningful employment, and March Madness is here!! Hali gives us her Top 3 teams in, and 3 teams she wants to get in! Thank you for joining us on...
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LegoLand is Autism Certified, and Bring on the Madness of March
Hali is back to update us on her week, discusses the importance of a place like Legoland becoming Autism Certified, and the Power of Unified Sports. Listen in for her Tip of the Week! Plus, she flaunts her March Madness Trophy!! #specialneeds #disability #siblings #disabilityawareness #autism...
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Hali Goes to the Lion King Musical
Welcome to this week's @halisweeklynews ! Hali talks about her experience at Lion King Broadway Musical, and if she would accept an invite, even if she received it by mistake! Her brother had to mix in a little golf, and The Masters sending an invite to the wrong Scott Stallings gave us the…
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Working with Hali at Turn Center
@halisweeklynews takes a trip to Turn Center! Hali gives us a tour, and creates some tension among the Turn Center staff when she limits her interviews to her boss, the Executive Director, Amy Lovell, and the Director of Development, Haley Bell. If you haven't taken the time to learn more about...
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ABLE Accounts, Neilsen Tracking and Memories
Good news from the IRS, an increase was approved for ABLE Accounts, Neilsen announced that they will begin tracking disability representation across television, and Hali gives us her favorite childhood memories. We get in to an epic discussion on whether Hali's Brother picks on her, or just loves...
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Mind Controlled Wheelchairs, Long-Term Care Planning and Hiring
@halisweeklynews talks Mind Controlled Wheelchairs, Long-Term Care Planning, and Hiring People with Disabilities. Plus, the original Hali Story!! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #disability #employment #disabilityawareness #adaptive #independence
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First Show of 2023! Santa Visits and Resolutions
We are back in the garage! First show of 2023 is packed with a major announcement for Hali's Weekly News, Hali's gift from Santa, New Year Resolution, and a sibling orientation fit for OSHA. We also have to listen to Hali's Brother talk about @drivingrangeheroes2962 because of his new hoodie....
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Hali's Top 5 Christmas Edition
Hali's recaps her trip to Dollywood, gets surprised by a guest call in, and gets frustrated when she finds out her brother would cheat just to make her lose at UNO! #siblings #specialneeds #sports #sportsnews #volleyball #texaslonghorns #dollywood #uno
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Lady Buffs are the Division II National Champions!
Turns out, @halisweeklynews is just the spark WTAMU Lady Buff Volleyball needed to take down Concordia, and bring home the national championship! Hali and her brother discuss the championship match, missing the fantasy football playoffs, and introduce a new segment, Story Time, where they argue...
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Division II Elite 8 Volleyball
The Lady Buffs are in Seattle ready to take on Wingate in the first round of the Elite 8. Before they left town, @halisweeklynews caught up with them to get their thoughts on bringing back a national championship. Let's Go Lady Buffs! To watch the coverage: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6079862...
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Hali's Top 5 Thanksgiving Edition
Hali gives us her Top 5 favorite things about Thanksgiving, and we are joined by a special guest on @halisweeklynews #siblings #specialneeds #sports #volleyball #thanksgiving #top5 #hope #disability
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Steve Jobs Sandals
What is the most that Hali would spend on a pair of used sandals? Does she know who Steve Jobs was? Who would be the first to go if a giant silver ball was chasing us? @halisweeklynews answers all of this plus we find out something very interesting about fantasy football!! #siblings #specialneeds...
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Division II Regional Championship Week
Lady Buffs won the Lone Start Conference Tournament Title, capping off a great season. But, we aren't done yet! Coach Kendra Potts asked if we could shoot a special episode from the Lady Buff Locker Room to kick off Regional Championship Week! The Lady Buffs head to Denver, but not before Hali...
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Quiet Quitting... NyQuil Chicken... What are we doing??
@halisweeklynews is wrestling with the idea of quiet quitting, the nastiness of NyQuil marinaded chicken, and we finally found out who let the dogs out! We changed the location this week to Hamlet Elementary in Amarillo, TX. We have a special connection with the school, watch to find out how!...
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Special Report with RJ Soleyjacks
@halisweeklynews gives you a special report from Hamlet Elementary with Principal RJ Soleyjacks. We can't talk about the importance of community if we aren't in the middle of it. This special report is the first of, hopefully, many special episodes highlighting great things happening in Amarillo.
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Winning Time for WT Lady Buff Volleyball and the Wallace BLVD H-Bombs
@halisweeklynews is back to cover the weekend of West Texas A&M Lady Buff Volleyball and Fantasy Football. Hali has to choose her favorite volleyball player. Plus!! Does Hali need to issue an apology to Tom? Find out in this full episode!
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Silky vs. Crunchy Parenting
@halisweeklynews Join us this week as Hali discusses mosquito magnets, sleeping with stuffed animals, silky vs. crunchy parenting, and if kids are taking too many standardized tests! Thank you for watching, please like the video and subscribe to our channel for more than you bargained for!
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Hali's Weekly News Episode 1
Episode 1 is all about Hali! This week we get to know Hali by asking her the tough questions! Although there isn't much current news discussed, we wanted to create this newsworthy moment so that you can get a sense of how Hali operates. The follow up video is her sports update so stay tuned for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hali's Weekly News is a podcast dedicated to adults with disabilities, and their siblings. One thing we know? Hali (H-Baby) is the queen and the rest of us are just along for the ride. Hali's Weekly News is a weekly show from the perspective of Hali Thompson, an adult with a developmental disability, severe epilepsy, and a Chiari Malformation in the brain. The sibling dynamic is strong and we never outgrew our sibling rivalry. Our mission is to provide hope in the midst of darkness, through exploring the journey of the special needs realm. Thank you for joining us, and laughing with us!
HOSTED BY
Hali's Brother
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Hali's Weekly News is a podcast dedicated to adults with disabilities, and their siblings. One thing we know? Hali (H-Baby) is the queen and the rest of us are just along for the ride. Hali's Weekly News is a weekly show from the perspective of Hali Thompson, an adult with a developmental...
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Hali's Weekly News is created and hosted by Hali's Brother.
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