Raising Ryan

SCDD Updates - New Regional Center Service Code Tool find it on SCDD.CA.GOV There Should Be a Law Contest What is SCDD

06-02-26 The Effects of Stress & Grief - Allison Dalesandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

05-26-26 Catch-up....Honoring Our Mom by Melissa Fitch

04-21-26 Stress Buckets - Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

04-07-26 Classroom Teaching Strategies and Resources by Melissa Fitch

03-17-26 State of Mind Cafe Executive Director Rebecca Benozare & General Manager Katelyn Tymon. by Melissa Fitch

02-24-26 Special Guest Christofer Arroyo - Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs, SCDD by Melissa Fitch

02-17-26 Special Guest Thomas Martin, CalABLE, Executive Director by Melissa Fitch

02-03-26 Special Guest Michele Zeigler, Parent Advocate by Melissa Fitch

01-27-2026 Hormones, Menopause, Nutrition...Oh My! w/ Allison Dalessandro, Abundant Wellness Group by Melissa Fitch

In this episode Allison Delassandro of Abundent Wellness Group shares tips and tricks for healthy balance through her lived experiences as a caregiver and certified Nutritional Theripist.

In this New Year episode of Raising Ryan, Melissa & Lisa explore caregiver self-care through intention rather than resolution. Topics include caregiver burnout, boundaries, asking for help, and redefining success for all in 2026.

12-23-25 Special Guest Doreen Bestolarides R.N. by Melissa Fitch

12-09-25 Hosts Melissa & Lisa talk To-Do Lists.... by Melissa Fitch

11-18-25 Navigating the IEP process by Melissa Fitch

11-04-25 Building Community by Melissa Fitch

10-21-25 Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann talk about self care for care givers. by Melissa Fitch

10-07-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 2 of 2 by Melissa Fitch

9-30-25 Special guest Eddie Tuduri, Founder of the Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) Part 1 of 2 by Melissa Fitch

9-23-30 Special Guest Tiffany Yu, Author of Anti-Ableist Manifesto & founder of Diversability by Melissa Fitch

9-9-25 Special Guest Jennifer Lucas,State Council on Developmental Disabilities,Central Coast Mgr. by Melissa Fitch

08-26-25 Special Guest Jonathan Gush, Individualized Educational Services, Founder by Melissa Fitch

08-19-25 Special Guest Michelle Raz, Raz Coaching Services, LLC - Founder/CEO by Melissa Fitch

Family Voices of California's Director Janis Connallon shares more great opportunities and resources for families.

08-05-25 Summer Chat with Melissa & Lisa by Melissa Fitch

Director of Employment Services Jake Lowry & Kitchen Coordinator Emily Edah share all about Momentum WORK, Inc. and Mo's ToGo Catering.

07-01-25 Self Care, Medicaid Updates and more! by Melissa Fitch

We discuss the ARC of CA Caring Futures course that Melissa is currently taking - Futures Planning. How to plan for your future as we age. Cleaning out, being prepared.

06-03-25 Dr. Rebecca Brooks - CSU San Marcos Aspiring Scholars Program, Director by Melissa Fitch

Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann catch-up on pending budget cuts, medicaid, sharing your story and more!

Cal-TASH Exec Board Member Eileen Medina shares all about Cal-TASH, micro-businesses for a person with a disability, parenting, person centered planning and more!

Special Guest Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director - California State Council on Developmental Disabilities shares about SCDD, potential Medicaid cuts, advocacy and more!

04-29-25 Raising Ryan co-hosts Melissa & Lisa discuss English Learners and Special Education by Melissa Fitch

Special Guest Thomas Martin, Executive Director of CalABLE joins us to discuss CalABLE accounts.

04-15-25 Raising Ryan w/Felisa Strickland - parent advocate. by Melissa Fitch

04-08-25 Raising Ryan Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann by Melissa Fitch

03-11-25 Raising Ryan w/ David Grady Ret. SCDD CC Manager by Melissa Fitch

03-18-25 Raising Ryan w/Michele Zeigler by Melissa Fitch

03-04-25 Raising Ryan w/Felisa Strickland, Jennifer Griffin & Carrie McKiddie by Melissa Fitch

02-04- 25 Raising Ryan w/Grace Fisher by Melissa Fitch

01-21-25 Raising Ryan w/Dr. Jonathan Santoro by Melissa Fitch

01-14-25 Raising Ryan w/Felisa Strickland by Melissa Fitch

12-31-24 Raising Ryan Recap of 2024 by Melissa Fitch

12-10-24 Raising Ryan w/ Katherine McLaughlin by Melissa Fitch

12-17-24 Raising Ryan w/Brian Kelmar by Melissa Fitch

11-26-24 Raising Ryan Hosts Melissa Fitch & Lisa Homann by Melissa Fitch

11-12-24 Raising Ryan w/Dan Watt by Melissa Fitch

11-05-24 Raising Ryan w/ Julie Neward by Melissa Fitch

10-29-24 Raising Ryan w/Cindy Liu by Melissa Fitch

10-15-24 Raising Ryan w/Patty Moore by Melissa Fitch